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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KPBS Midday EditionPossible cuts to child care programs could make it difficult for already struggling families to access affordable child care in California. -
KPBS Midday EditionCity planner and author Jeff Speck shares insights into how cities can move away from a car-dominant culture. -
Matt Hoffman hosts a discussion about President Biden's new border and immigration strategy, as he prepares for his first presidential visit to Mexico and the U.S.-Mexico border. Guests include Associated Press immigration team lead Elliot Spagat; inewsource's border and immigration reporter, Sofía Mejías-Pascoe; and KPBS border reporter Gustavo Solis. -
KPBS Midday EditionDr. Lindsey Yourman plans to better serve the growing aging population in the San Diego region. -
San Diego news leaders join KPBS Roundtable to talk about what they see in the field of journalism today. -
On a special edition of Roundtable, local health experts weigh in on what they are seeing at area hospitals with COVID-19, RSV and the flu.
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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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