Best Jim Braude Podcasts (2024)

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Best Of BPR 9/12: So ... Are We Better Off Than We Were Four Years Ago? 36:04

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MIT Economist Jon Gruber breaks down each candidate's economic plans and concepts, and former public safety secretary Andrea Cabral offers her debate reactions.By WGBH Educational Foundation

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BPR Full Show 9/12: Handshakes Are Over 2:33:24

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Chuck Todd joined for his weekly D.C. roundup, focusing on Tuesday’s debate Then we opened the lines to discuss the dying art of the handshake... if it is dying? Andrea Cabral on debate fact-checking Paul Reville on how to optimize free community college in Mass. Jon Gruber offered an expert’s perspective on Trump vs. Harris as it relates to the ec…

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Best Of BPR 9/11: Trump Praises Dictators & Harris Gives Him A "Mollywhopping" 34:21

1h ago34:21

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Today: National security analyst Juliette Kayyem and Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley discuss last night's debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and Former President Donald Trump.By WGBH Educational Foundation

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BPR Full Show 9/11: Harris-Trump Debate 2:32:39

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Harris & Trump took to the stage last night in a presidential debate. We opened the lines to hear reactions from listeners throughout the show. Media maven Sue O'Connell discussed Taylor Swift's endorsement National security expert Juliette Kayyem on the multiple mass shootings in America recently Food policy analyst Corby Kummer on how cooking smo…

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Best Of BPR 9/10: Presidential Historian Doris Kearns Goodwin 27:21

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Today: Doris Kearns Goodwin joins Jim and Margery at the Boston Public Library on September 10, 2024 to discuss her new book "The Leadership Journey," a middle reader guide to Presidents Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Lyndon B. Johnson. We also discuss current events, and previews tonight's presidential debate.…

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BPR Full Show 9/10: Countdown to the Debate 2:32:58

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Boston Mayor Michelle Wu joined for Ask the Mayor. Historian Doris Kearns Goodwin discussed her first book for children, The Leadership Journey: How Four Kids Became President. Folk star Graham Nash zoomed in ahead of a show at the Boch Center in October. For our new texting segment, we were inspired by a withering obituary out of Maine. We wanted …

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Best Of BPR 9/09: Ask The MBTA's Phillip Eng 38:30

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Today: MBTA General Manager Phillip Eng joins Jim and Margery on September 9, 2024 in Studio 3 for an hour, taking their questions and listeners'.By WGBH Educational Foundation

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BPR Full Show 9/06: Governor Healey's Housing Bond Bill 2:36:04

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We opened the lines to discuss the tragic shooting that took place at a Georgia High School. For Live Music Friday, Tiril Jackson, a Norway-based singer/songwriter, performed. Callie Crossley on the latest re: the Georgia shooting Charlie Sennott on the latest Israel/Gaza news Gov. Healey joined to talk about the future for Carney & Nashoba Valley …

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Best Of BPR 9/06: Gov. Maura Healey 38:41

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Today: Governor Maura Healey joins Jim and Margery at the Boston Public Library on Sept. 6, 2024.By WGBH Educational Foundation

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Best Of BPR 9/05: Sen. Elizabeth Warren & Man (Still) On Wire 39:14

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Today: Senator Elizabeth Warren joins us in Studio 3. We talk about the final rush to Nov. 5, and her own re-election campaign, facing a challenge from crypto-currency advocate Republican John Deaton. And, artist Philippe Petit joins us 50 years after he walked between the Twin Towers of the then-World Trade Center in NYC.…

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BPR Full Show 9/5: No Parking For You 2:33:25

2h ago2:33:25

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Chuck Todd returns for his Thursday D.C. politics roundup Phillip Petit celebrates 50 years of his death-defying high rope walk between the Twin Towers. Former secretary of public safety Andrea Cabral on Geoff Noble as the new head of state police, reaction to the Georgia school shooting, Texas’ Attorney General suing to stop a voter registration e…

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Best Of BPR 9/04: Netanyahu's War & Worcester Goes Queer AF 28:54

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Today: The Middle East is at a breaking point, as Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu continues to dig his heels in on a ceasefire deal, Israeli hostages are executed, and tens of thousands of Palestinians suffer in Gaza. We talk with GBH News analyst Charlie Sennott. And, Josh Croke of Love Your Labels and Worcester Drag Queen Daishadore Famo…

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BPR Full Show 9/4: Penny Foolish 2:33:40

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Charlie Sennott, founder of the GroundTruth Project, to discuss the latest developments in Israel, Gaza and the West Bank. And we asked listeners about the start of school, about dress codes, phone rules and the price of school supplies. GBH executive arts editor Jared Bowen discusses "The Apprentice" Trump biopic, and the latest debate over AI in …

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Best Of BPR 9/03: Arrow Street Arts & So Long Summer 36:44

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Today: Jim and Margery broadcast live from the BPL. New arts nonprofit Arrow Street Arts is launching in Harvard Square this month with an 11-day festival. We speak with ASA founder David Altshuler, executive producer and ArrowFest curator Georgia Lyman and Boston drag star Candace Persuasion. Then, we open the lines to mourn the end of summer.…

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BPR Full Show 9/3: Back To Work! 2:36:41

2d ago2:36:41

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We opened the lines to catch up on politics. Trenni Casey, anchor/reporter for NBC Sports Boston, discussed the NCAA in crisis Sue O'Connell discussed Donald Trump's Arlington Cemetery photo-op Lee Pelton, The Boston Foundation, discussed the new academic year as it relates to political protests, affirmative action, etc. The Arrow Street Arts nonpr…

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BPR Full Show 8/23: Summer Wrap Up 2:44:59

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The Giver author Lois Lowry joined for a quick 5-minute chat ahead of an event at the BPL. She’ll return for a full 20 minutes on October 1. We opened the lines to discuss the DNC. Oompa and Naomi Westwater performed for Live Music Friday ahead of the free, female-centered We Make Noise festival Adam Reilly joined for a wrap-up of DNC coverage. Cor…

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BPR Full Show 8/22: That's My Dad 2:38:00

2h ago2:38:00

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NBC political director Chuck Todd joined live from the DNC. Then we opened the phone lines to talk about the non-toxic masculinity represented by Tim Walz. Boston Globe business columnist Shirley Leung discussed her recent column addressing policy disputes between Karen Spilka & Michelle Wu, auditor DiZoglio’s push for a ban on state-led NDAs, and …

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BPR Full Show 8/21: DNC Day 3 2:39:09

18m ago2:39:09

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The opened the show with thoughts on day three of the Democratic National Convention. GBH culture editor Jared Bowen discussed an economic whiplash for emerging artists, new documentaries on the lives of Elizabeth Taylor & Ol’ Dirty Bastard, and a weekly rundown of local arts & culture. Harvard national security expert Juliette Kayyem discussed flo…

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BPR Full Show 8/20: Biden's Spotlight 2:32:36

1d ago2:32:36

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We opened the lines to talk about night one of the DNC Trenni Casey, NBC Sports Boston anchor/reporter, discussed the case of a transgender teen in NH who wants to play on her school's soccer team Sue O'Connell discussed night one of the DNC Dr. Katherine Gergen Barnett explained the latest mpox strain Tibisay Zea, reporter for The World, discusses…

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Best Of BPR 8/19/24: Adam Reilly Previews The DNC & Andrew Gottlieb On Protecting Cape Cod 35:33

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Today: Andrea Cabral fills in for Jim Braude. GBH reporter and host Adam Reilly is on the ground in Chicago; he previews the National Democratic Convention ahead of opening night. Andrew Gottlieb is executive director of the Association to Protect Cape Cod, an advocacy group vehemently opposed to a proposed machine gun range on the cape currently w…

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BPR Full Show 8/15: Water Country! 2:38:41

24d ago2:38:41

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NBC political director Chuck Todd gave his national political roundup. Then we opened up the phone and text lines to talk about AI deepfakes. Are you scared of their political impact? Retired federal judge Nancy Gertner discussed the latest developments in Trump's legal cases, and Biden's latest push on student debt relief. Tech writer Andy Ihnatko…

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BPR Full Show 8/19: DNC Day One 2:39:59

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GBH's Political Reporter Adam Reilly called in from the DNC. Then we opened the lines to hear thoughts about the DNC from listeners. Andrew Gottlieb of the Association to Protect Cape Cod discussed his group's opposition to the National Guard's proposed machine gun range. Medical ethicist Art Caplan discussed new price limits for a number of medica…

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Best Of BPR 8/16: Boston Lyric Opera & Private Equity Coming For Your Pets 30:40

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Today: Live Music Friday with Boston Lyric Opera, ahead of a free pop-up "Street Stage" show in Roxbury this weekend, in partnership with Hibernian Hall. And later in the show, the Globe’s Marcela Garcia discusses private equity’s hold on the pet industry.By WGBH Educational Foundation

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BPR Full Show 8/16: Influencers And The Election 2:34:49

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What influences you in your daily life? Celebrities, influencers, late night show hosts? We opened the lines to discuss. It was Live Music Friday with the Boston Lyric Opera, ahead of a free pop-up "Street Stage" show in Roxbury this weekend. Bradley Vernatter, CEO and General Director of BLO, Haris Lefteri, creative director of Hibernian Hall, and…

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Best Of BPR 8/15: Imari Paris Jeffries On Hope & JG Wentworth On Your Mind 33:15

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Today: Andrea Cabral fills in for Margery. We talk with Imari Paris Jeffries of Embrace Boston about the politics of hope, and a need to fundamentally change our political habits – if you want to start eating better, you’ve got to stop buying potato chips. And, we subject you all to the New England jingles that live rent free in our brains. Who eve…

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BPR Full Show 8/14: Who is Herman Caesar? 2:37:17

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BPR Full Show 8/14: Who is Herman Caesar?By WGBH Educational Foundation

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Best Of BPR 8/14: "Another Appalachia" & Are You More Farm Or More Wilderness 38:24

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Best Of BPR 8/14: "Another Appalachia" & Are You More Farm Or More WildernessBy WGBH Educational Foundation

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BPR Full Show 8/13: How To Load A Dishwasher... Without Making Enemies 1:27:25

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BPR Full Show 8/13: How To Load A Dishwasher... Without Making EnemiesBy WGBH Educational Foundation

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Best Of BPR 8/13: Parental Advisory: Regret & Queen Of Versailles 34:36

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Best Of BPR 8/13: Parental Advisory: Regret & Queen Of VersaillesBy WGBH Educational Foundation

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Best Of BPR 8/12: Prosecuting Big Oil & A Pineapple Over The Sea 35:01

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Best Of BPR 8/12: Prosecuting Big Oil & A Pineapple Over The SeaBy WGBH Educational Foundation

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BPR Full Show 8/12 Upside Down Pineapple 2:36:49

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BPR Full Show 8/12 Upside Down PineappleBy WGBH Educational Foundation

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Best Of BPR 8/09: Grace Kelly Performs & Nancy Gertner Talks SCOTUS Reform 36:19

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Best Of BPR 8/09: Grace Kelly Performs & Nancy Gertner Talks SCOTUS ReformBy WGBH Educational Foundation

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BPR Full Show 8/09: Olympics Check In 2:14:48

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BPR Full Show 8/09: Olympics Check InBy WGBH Educational Foundation

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Best Of BPR 8/08: Sen. Elizabeth Warren & MA Ice Cream Trail 37:01

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Best Of BPR 8/08: Sen. Elizabeth Warren & MA Ice Cream TrailBy WGBH Educational Foundation

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BPR Full Show 8/8: We Scream for Ice Cream 2:37:13

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BPR Full Show 8/8: We Scream for Ice CreamBy WGBH Educational Foundation

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Best Of BPR 8/07: Families Of Hamas Hostages Accuse Netanyahu Of Intentionally Delaying Deal & Space 101 38:54

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Best Of BPR 8/07: Families Of Hamas Hostages Accuse Netanyahu Of Intentionally Delaying Deal & Space 101By WGBH Educational Foundation

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BPR Full Show 8/07: Shot Spotter 2:31:01

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BPR Full Show 8/07: Shot SpotterBy WGBH Educational Foundation

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Best Of BPR 8/06: Boston Mayor Michelle Wu's Agenda Dies At End Of Legislative Session 37:53

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Best Of BPR 8/06: Boston Mayor Michelle Wu's Agenda Dies At End Of Legislative SessionBy WGBH Educational Foundation

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BPR Full Show 8/06: Mayor Wu Supports Residential Tax 2:37:31

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BPR Full Show 8/06: Mayor Wu Supports Residential TaxBy WGBH Educational Foundation

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BPR Full Show 8/5:The Best is What's Inside 2:18:08

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BPR Full Show 8/5:The Best is What's InsideBy WGBH Educational Foundation

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Best Of BPR 8/05: Trenni On The Olympics And Fridge-Scaping 39:58

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Best Of BPR 8/05: Trenni On The Olympics And Fridge-ScapingBy WGBH Educational Foundation

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BPR Full Show 8/2: Liverwurst 2:37:55

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BPR Full Show 8/2: LiverwurstBy WGBH Educational Foundation

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Best Of BPR 8/02: David Hogg Is Just One White Dude For Harris & Silkroad Ensemble 39:56

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Best Of BPR 8/02: David Hogg Is Just One White Dude For Harris & Silkroad EnsembleBy WGBH Educational Foundation

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Best Of BPR 8/01: Trump Questions Harris' Racial Identity & An Economist On Why IVF Is Good For Society 29:36

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Best Of BPR 8/01: Trump Questions Harris' Racial Identity & An Economist On Why IVF Is Good For SocietyBy WGBH Educational Foundation

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BPR Full Show 8/1: Caffeination Nation 2:37:46

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BPR Full Show 8/1: Caffeination NationBy WGBH Educational Foundation

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BPR Full Show 7/31: Governor Healey On The Shelter System 2:19:15

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BPR Full Show 7/31: Governor Healey On The Shelter SystemBy WGBH Educational Foundation

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Best Of BPR 7/31: Gov. Healey Discusses New Shelter Policy 39:03

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Best Of BPR 7/31: Gov. Healey Discusses New Shelter PolicyBy WGBH Educational Foundation

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Best Of BPR 7/30: Make Democracy Fun Again & Only Fans At The Olympics 37:05

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Best Of BPR 7/30: Make Democracy Fun Again & Only Fans At The OlympicsBy WGBH Educational Foundation

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BPR Full Show 7/30: Lets Kids Play 2:37:15

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BPR Full Show 7/30: Lets Kids PlayBy WGBH Educational Foundation

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Best Of BPR 7/29: Cat Ladies For Democracy & "The History Of Sound" 35:55

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Best Of BPR 7/29: Cat Ladies For Democracy & "The History Of Sound"By WGBH Educational Foundation

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