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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A brain surgeon explains how children’s brains work and how screen time might have an impact on how young brains develop. -
Social media has become a centerpiece in the lives of adolescents in the digital age. We explore some of the most popular social networks and how they handle parental controls. -
What keeps you up at night when it comes to kids and technology? -
One of the best things families can do when it comes to managing screen time in the home is making a family media plan.
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For parents who grew up on Mario Bros, navigating today’s video game landscape can be daunting. The following will give you better insight into your children’s gaming lives. -
Here are some quick ways parents can get more control and understanding of their child’s screen time. We run through basic parental controls for Apple, Android and other popular devices.
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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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