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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It’s the midpoint of the season for the Padres, SDFC and the San Diego Wave FC, and this week our favorite teams are getting a report card. -
In the aftermath of the deadly floods that hit Texas on Friday, we hear from a former warning coordination meteorologist on how prepared San Diego County is to respond to extreme weather. -
As food benefits programs face cuts, we hear more from a local food support organization on the state of hunger in San Diego County today. -
California legislators made sweeping changes to environmental regulations last week in an effort to spur more housing construction. What does it mean for housing in San Diego County? -
A new multimedia project from KPBS looks into the challenges that come from parenting in the digital age. -
San Diego's wildfire season is growing longer and more dangerous. We have a conversation with a wildfire researcher on what we can do to be better prepared.
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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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- San Diego Unified school board passes phone ban, effective first day of school
- Immigration court observer says ICE detained her for hours