Andrew Bracken

San Diego

Current- producer/ host, KPBS Roundtable, Midday Edition. Past-My First Day podcast (KPBS), San Diego Conversations (KPBS), Facing North (PBS)

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What to know about wind and fire conditions in San Diego County

Jan 10, 2025 | kpbs.org | Andrew Bracken |Jade Hindmon |Julianna Domingo

Winds are expected to strengthen Thursday night as fire continues to devastate the Los Angeles area. Flames have torched more than 44 square miles across four separate blazes, according to the Associated Press. Here in San Diego County, inland valleys and mountains are under a red flag warning through Friday due to Santa Ana winds and low humidity.
New conservatorship law takes effect in San Diego

Jan 3, 2025 | kpbs.org | Andrew Bracken |Scott Rodd

S1: Welcome to KPBS roundtable. I'm Scott Rodd. San Diego County is rolling out the state's expanded conservatorship law. That means adults with severe addiction can be involuntarily detained or ordered into treatment. S2: The concern has been that there are , you know , increasing challenges in our communities that are often very visible to the community of people suffering with mental health and addiction challenges on the street.
Meeting your 2025 resolutions in the great outdoors

Jan 2, 2025 | kpbs.org | Julianna Domingo |Andrew Bracken

S1: It's time for Midday Edition on KPBS for today's arts and culture show. We're talking about New Year's resolutions , particularly ways to better connect with nature. I'm Andrew Bracken in for Jade Heinemann here with conversations that keep you informed , inspired and make you think. I. Haven't settled on any resolutions yet. That's okay. We have some ideas on how to incorporate a sense of adventure into your 2025.
County expands power of civilian oversight board

Dec 16, 2024 | kpbs.org | Scott Rodd |Andrew Bracken

0:03: Welcome to K PBS Roundtable. 0:05: I'm Scott Rod. 0:07: San Diego. 0:07: County leaders are pushing for more civilian oversight of its jails in an effort to reduce in custody deaths. 0:14: What new investigative powers will the oversight board have? 0:24: A number of the deaths that have occurred inside the jails are due to lapses in medical treatment or mental health treatment.
Why workers are feeling unsatisfied at their jobs

Dec 11, 2024 | kpbs.org | Jade Hindmon |Andrew Bracken

S1: It's time for Midday Edition on KPBS. Today we're talking about employees and something called The Great Detachment , plus the real life impact of unemployment benefit scams. I'm Jade Hindman with conversations that keep you informed , inspired , and engaged. We'll lay out what the great detachment is and explore the why. S2: I think there's been a big breakdown in trust , and I think that's what's causing some of the the angst amongst employees here. S1: More about that.
One year of San Diego's CARE Court program

Nov 8, 2024 | kpbs.org | Jade Hindmon |Andrew Bracken

It’s been one year since San Diego introduced a new approach to treating those with severe mental illness. CARE Court is designed to get mental health care and services for people struggling from severe mental illness. On Midday Edition Tuesday, we discuss the impact of the program and how it has faired in its first year. Luke Bergmann, director of Behavioral Health Services for San Diego County
Central figure sentenced in Navy's bribery scandal

Nov 6, 2024 | kpbs.org | Andrew Bracken |Jade Hindmon

S1: Welcome in San Diego , it's Jade Hindman. There are new developments in the biggest Navy scandal in history as Fat Leonard is sentenced. This is KPBS Midday Edition. Connecting our communities through conversation. Back in 2015 , military contractor Leonard Francis pled guilty to bribery and conspiracy charges and what was considered the worst corruption scandal in Navy history. But yesterday , after more than a decade , Francis was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison.
How are Latinos in the Southwest US doing this presidential election season?

Oct 25, 2024 | kpbs.org | Andrew Bracken |Jacob Aere

S1: Hey there , San Diego , it's time for KPBS roundtable. I'm Andrew Bracken. Today we hear about one columnists road trip across America Southwest to connect with Latino communities across the political spectrum to hear about their concerns and views in an election year. S2: I just think this assumption that there is a Latino vote and that Latinos are supposed to vote a certain way because they're Latinos , it's just very insulting on so many different levels.
High-profile bills making their way through the state legislature

Jun 7, 2024 | kpbs.org | Andrew Bracken |Scott Rodd

S1: Welcome to KPBS roundtable. I'm Scott Rod. A suite of high profile bills in the state legislature are moving forward , including a new push to ban plastic bags. S2: Yeah , this bill would ban all of those grocery store plastic bags in favor of paper or other reusable non plastic bags. S1: We also check in on other notable legislation tackling everything from AI regulation to confidentiality for LGBTQ+ students , with San Diego lawmakers leading the charge on several proposals.
Fletcher spent campaign funds to fight sexual assault claims

Apr 12, 2024 | kpbs.org | Andrew Bracken |Scott Rodd

S1: This week on Kpbs roundtable. Former San Diego County Supervisor Nathan Fletcher has been using campaign money to fund his defense against sexual assault allegations , and the move is raising eyebrows. S2: So I think there's a real question as to whether or not this is a legal use of campaign funds , and this is a case where we're potentially pushing the lines of what is allowed. S1: Then a state audit released this week casts doubt on the effectiveness of California's homelessness spending.