Andrew Bracken
Producer, KPBS Midday EditionAndrew Bracken is a producer for KPBS Midday Edition. He is also the producer and host for the KPBS podcast series "My First Day" and "San Diego Conversations," a collaboration with KPBS and the National Conflict Resolution Center.
His documentary web series "Facing North," about the multi-dimensional relationship between San Diego and Tijuana, was released digitally on PBS in 2017. A recipient of the San Diego Foundation’s Creative Catalyst fellowship, Bracken has received support for his work from Latino Public Broadcasting, KPBS, and the Berlinale Talent Campus. His short film "Facing North" explored border identity in the San Diego-Tijuana region and won a San Diego Film Award in 2017.
During his infrequent free time, he likes to play drums in and around San Diego.
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A new reporting project shows San Diego is in a mental crisis with the health care system overwhelmed and undermanned at multiple levels. -
KPBS Midday EditionA look back at the Iraq War 20 years later from the perspective of an Iraqi-American with personal ties to the U.S. invasion and the aftermath. -
KPBS Midday EditionThe coronavirus pandemic has brought increased attention on research being done on emerging viruses found in animals, but have not infected humans. But he dangers involved have some concerned it could result in another pandemic. -
On KPBS Roundtable, the San Diego State men's basketball team made it to the NCAA national championship game, and a highly anticipated San Diego Padres season is underway. Also, the San Diego Wave FC is seeing success both on the pitch and with soccer fans. -
After a historic season, SDSU's assistant men's basketball coach looks back on the team's championship-run season. -
KPBS Midday EditionA proposed ban on public encampments would have a major impact on many of San Diego's homeless residents.
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Emergency crews and authorities are cleaning up the wreckage and damage Tuesday caused by a small plane crash in Santee.
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