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 EditionLittle Saigon San Diego will hold a tribute concert that retraces the path of the Vietnamese diaspora over 50 years. Also, what makes silent films unique? And finally, we dive into the North Park Music Fest and more in your weekend arts preview. -
KPBS Midday EditionEarly voting for the District 1 runoff election is underway. We break down the race and where the candidates stand on some of the top issues. Plus, what a new UCSD study reveals about air pollution from the Tijuana River. -
KPBS Midday EditionThe state of California years ago mandated that all public high school students take an ethnic studies course to graduate. Now, the Governor is pausing funding — leaving districts in limbo. -
New rules allowing college athletes to be paid for the use of their name, image and likeness have transformed college sports in recent years. But many in college athletics anxiously await a finalized legal settlement to clarify NIL rules for colleges and their athletes. -
KPBS Midday EditionLocal scholar David Victor warns that President Donald Trump is "killing innovation," and China will reap the benefits. -
KPBS Midday EditionCongressional representatives and other local leaders are responding to last Friday's immigration raid at Buona Forchetta, a restaurant in the South Park neighborhood. We break down the latest.
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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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