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 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." -
"Willing it away isn't going to work," physician scientist Dr. Eric Topol said of the BA.5 coronavirus variant. -
The Washburn Fire in Yosemite is just the latest wildfire threat to the ancient sequoia trees in California. -
KPBS Midday EditionSan Diego Pride executive director Fernando Lopez Jr. said this weekend's upcoming festival is going to be a massive, joyful event.
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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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