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 EditionGabrielle Korn's queer science fiction novel, "Yours for the Taking," explores how one billionaire's vision for a feminist utopia turns into a dystopia. Plus, a look at a local water tower nearly 30 years later. And a preview of 2024 arts events coming to San Diego. -
KPBS Midday EditionThe United Nations latest climate conference aimed to reduce emissions and minimize climate change impacts. -
KPBS Midday EditionSan Diego's affordable housing agency has a new CEO. She steps in during a severe housing shortage and a growing homelessness crisis. -
KPBS Midday EditionFor decades, China has used giant pandas as a diplomatic tool to build better relations with other countries. -
The San Diego-Tijuana border region has been the scene for many memorable stories in 2023. -
The San Diego City Council approved Mayor Todd Gloria's wide-ranging Housing Action Package 2.0 on Tuesday. We take a closer look at what's included.
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San Diego Unified Superintendent Lamont Jackson talks about the school year ahead. -
New draft of Mira Mesa development plan would take bold steps for future of now car-centric community, if adopted. -
San Diego city employees, who refuse both to be vaccinated and tested for COVID-19 on religious grounds, are now at risk of being fired.
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- San Diego County Farm Bureau takes 'wait-and-see' approach to possible tariffs
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