
Andrew Bracken
Producer/Host, KPBS RoundtableAndrew Bracken is the host and producer of KPBS Roundtable. He also is a producer and fill-in host for KPBS Midday Edition.
Previously, he created and hosted the KPBS podcast “My First Day." His work has been recognized by the San Diego Press Club, the San Diego Film Awards and the San Diego Foundation, among others.
During his infrequent free time, he likes to play drums in and around San Diego.
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KPBS Midday EditionFor Men's Mental Health Awareness Month, we sit down with two San Diego psychologists who specialize in helping men navigate their relationships in couples counseling.
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KPBS Midday EditionA new NPR limited podcast series "Embedded: The Network" tells the story of how a community of women and activists worked to make abortion access easier and safer in Latin America.
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Immigration raids and the protests against them brought dramatic scenes to Los Angeles this week. We look into where immigration enforcement is headed and the military’s role in it. Plus, how two local reporters are bringing the news to social media.
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KPBS Midday EditionDemocratic Rep. Juan Vargas joined Midday Edition Wednesday to talk about the Trump administration's recent actions on immigration enforcement and the limits of Trump's presidential power.
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As dads get ready for Father's Day this weekend, Midday Edition features a conversation on fatherhood and its connection to humor. One San Diego comedian shares how his role as a dad shapes his comedy, and why he doesn't always align with modern parenting approaches.
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Researcher Danny Muñoz Lopez studies the connection between media use and adolescent mental health and wellbeing. While the focus often centers on mental harms from technologies like social media, Lopez notes that social media can also provide connection for young people, especially for those from historically marginalized groups. She also emphasizes the need to include young people in discussions around children and technology. Resources mentioned: Social media test drive https://socialmediatestdrive.org/ Common Sense Media Digital Citizenship https://www.commonsense.org/education/digital-citizenship
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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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The nationwide baby formula shortage is leading some parents to more creative means to ensure the nutritional needs of their infant children.
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The Guardian found many California cities spent more COVID-19 relief funds on law enforcement than rent relief and health services.
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