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 EditionSan Diego leaders, climate scientists and activists react to President Biden signing the Inflation Reduction Act into law. -
San Diego author Madhushree Ghosh explores her immigrant experience through Indian cuisine and says "food is my language." -
Veteran journalist and author Bob Woodward will appear at San Diego's Balboa Theatre on Sunday, Aug. 14. -
KPBS Midday EditionCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom has urged state lawmakers to make progress on climate change, though details remain unclear. -
KPBS Midday EditionSan Diego Mayor Todd Gloria also this week unveiled new housing proposals to increase affordable housing in the city. -
KPBS Midday EditionCongressman Scott Peters said that, if passed, the Inflation Reduction Act will be "the biggest climate investment that this country has made."
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The nationwide baby formula shortage is leading some parents to more creative means to ensure the nutritional needs of their infant children. -
The Guardian found many California cities spent more COVID-19 relief funds on law enforcement than rent relief and health services. -
KPBS Midday EditionSince the start of the pandemic, the number of people moving to California from other states has dropped by 38%, according to a new study.
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