Best Brian Frazier Podcasts (2024)

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Ian Frazier's Love Letter to the Bronx 39:52

43m ago39:52

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Ian Frazier, frequent contributor to The New Yorker and the author of several books, including Great Plains, Travels in Siberia and his latest, Paradise Bronx: The Life and Times of New York's Greatest Borough (FSG, 2024) turns his attention closer to home and shares his exploration of New York City's only mainland borough, the Bronx.…

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Skate Park Divisions 25:17

25m ago25:17

25:17

The city plans to build a skate park in Mount Prospect Park, which is across the street from its larger neighbor, Prospect Park, and adjacent to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, and some residents are unhappy about the proposal. Hayley Gorenberg, founder of Friends of Mount Prospect Park, explains why her group is opposed to the skate park. Then, New Y…

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DNC Recap: Day Three 22:15

8h ago22:15

22:15

Jim Newell, senior politics writer for Slate, reviews the third night of the DNC, where speakers included Bill Clinton, Oprah and VP nominee Tim Walz, among other notable people.By WNYC

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A DNC Delegate Reports on the Week 21:57

8h ago21:57

21:57

Rachel Green, political organizer, New Jersey delegate for Kamala Harris, talks about her experience at the Democratic National Convention as a delegate from New Jersey and talks about the state of the race.By WNYC

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DNC Recap: Day 2 50:09

3h ago50:09

50:09

Juan Manuel Benitez, former longtime reporter and host at Spectrum News NY1, now professor at the Columbia Journalism School, recaps the second night of the Democratic National Convention, plus talks about how the Harris campaign is reaching out to Latino voters. Plus: John Avlon, veteran journalist now the Democratic candidate for congress in New …

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Jim Burba_ Co-Founder_ Burba Hayes LLC _ Burba Hotel Network _BHN_ interviewed by David Kong 28:50

7h ago28:50

28:50

Jim Burba, well known co-founder of Burba Hotel Network (BHN) and producer of ALIS, HICAP and other industry investment shows shares his career journey and credits mentors such as Tony Marshall, Bob Hazzard and his partner Bob Hayes for their inspiration and encouragement for co-founding BHN and Burba Hayes. He offers tips from his book ‘Smart Part…

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Reporters Ask the Mayor: 'City of Yes' Rezoning, DNC and More 19:54

4h ago19:54

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Mayor Adams holds one off-topic press conference per week, where reporters can ask him questions on any subject. Michelle Bocanegra, WNYC and Gothamist political reporter focused on campaigns and the New York City Council, recaps what he talked about at this week's event, including the new Bronx Metro North rezoning that will allow roughly 7,000 ne…

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100 Years of 100 Things: Democratic Convention Speeches 39:15

5h ago39:15

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As our centennial series continues, David Greenberg, professor of history and of journalism and media studies at Rutgers University and the author of Republic of Spin (WW Norton, 2016) and the forthcoming, John Lewis: A Life (Simon & Schuster, 2024), reviews highlights from the past century of notable DNC speeches.…

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Hubert Humphrey's Legacy for 2024 40:10

18h ago40:10

40:10

James Traub, veteran journalist and the author of True Believer: Hubert Humphrey's Quest for a More Just America (Basic Books, 2024), talks about the legacy of Hubert Humphrey and the 1968 Democratic convention and election year versus this year's.By WNYC

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Kamala Harris's Tone on Fracking 20:28

1h ago20:28

20:28

Kamala Harris once called for a ban on fracking, but on the campaign trail this time around her tone has shifted. Ben Geman, energy reporter at Axios, talks about the Democratic presidential nominee's positions on fracking and the politics of it all.By WNYC

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Recapping the First Night of the DNC 49:02

1h ago49:02

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Errol Louis, political anchor of Spectrum NY1 News, host of Inside City Hall and The Big Deal with Errol Louis, New York Magazine columnist and host of the podcast You Decide, recaps the first night of the Democratic National Convention, including several speeches by New Yorkers, including Gov. Hochul, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Hillary Clin…

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Zach Demuth_ Global Head of Hotels Research_ JLL Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey 30:47

5h ago30:47

30:47

Zach shares his experiences with imposter syndrome and find out whether he's a risk taker or risk averse. He discusses his strategies for public speaking, how his curiosity drives him, and how he tries to combine his career and personal life in ways that provide him balance. Zach talks about his mentors, his mentoring, and his advice to his younger…

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100 Years of 100 Things: The Democratic National Convention 49:49

43m ago49:49

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As our centennial series continues, Michael Kazin, professor of history at Georgetown University, editor emeritus of Dissent and the author of several books, including What It Took to Win: A History of the Democratic Party (FSG, 2022), reviews the past century of Democratic conventions and presidential candidates.…

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Monday Morning Politics: Previewing the DNC 39:50

1h ago39:50

39:50

Katy Tur, anchor of MSNBC's Katy Tur Reports and the author of books including Rough Draft (Atria/One Signal Publishers, 2023), and Luke Russert, host and creative director of MSNBC Live and author of the memoir Look For Me There: Grieving My Father, Finding Myself (Harper Horizon, 2023), talk about the latest national political news, as the Democr…

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The Crackdown on Illegal Cannabis Shops 19:01

2h ago19:01

19:01

A city initiative known as “Operation Padlock to Protect” has shut down more than 900 illegal cannabis shops across the city since it launched in May. Caroline Lewis, health care reporter for WNYC/Gothamist discusses the crackdown, where to buy legal weed, and takes cannabis questions from callers.By WNYC

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Brian Lehrer Weekend: Walz's Record on Climate; Ask Governor Murphy: August Recap; 100 Years of 100 Things: The Jersey Shore 1:47:47

5d ago1:47:47

1:47:47

Three of our favorite segments from the week, in case you missed them. Walz's Climate Record (First) | Ask Governor Murphy: August Recap (Starts at 41:24) | 100 Years of 100 Things: The Jersey Shore (Starts at 01:10:45) If you don't subscribe to the Brian Lehrer Show on iTunes, you can do that here.By national_politics, politics, gov_walz, tim_walz, walz, climate, climate_policy, 2024_election, 2024_presidential_election, gov_murphy, phil_murphy, nj_politics, bob_menendez, the_jersey_shore

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Summer Friday: Ali Velshi; Kids & Gender Identity; Protests; Competition 1:48:50

3h ago1:48:50

1:48:50

For this "Summer Friday" we've put together some of our favorite conversations this year: Ali Velshi, MSNBC host and chief correspondent and the author of Small Acts of Courage: A Legacy of Endurance and the Fight for Democracy (Macmillan, 2024), shares the story of his grandfather's work with Gandhi and Mandela and how their influence continues in…

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From Jersey Kid to K-Pop Idol 13:44

6d ago13:44

13:44

Jay Chang, member of the K-Pop groups B.D.U and One Pact, and participant in Build Up, shares his story of growing up in New Jersey, moving to Korea to become a K-Pop idol, and returning back to New Jersey on tour with his group B.D.U.By WNYC

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What to Know About Bird Flu 24:01

1h ago24:01

24:01

Amy Maxmen, PhD, public health correspondent and editor at KFF Health News, talks about the latest data on the spread of avian flu, what monitoring is underway, and the current state of public health preparedness.By WNYC

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Ask Governor Murphy: August Recap 29:22

7d ago29:22

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Nancy Solomon, WNYC reporter and editor, and host of the “Ask Governor Murphy” monthly call-in show recaps her conversation with New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, where they talked about who he will choose to replace Sen. Bob Menendez, his friendship with Tim Walz, electric charging stations for the turnpike and more.…

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Who's Ahead in the Battleground States? 40:06

8m ago40:06

40:06

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are in a tight race in key swing states. Amy Walter, editor-in-chief of Cook Political Report with Amy Walter, unpacks the latest presidential polling and offers analysis.By WNYC

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Andy's Health Update- Season 3, Episode #1 7:11

3h ago7:11

7:11

Welcome to Season 3 of the Winter Faith Podcast. In this episode, Andy previews the upcoming season of the show and provides a brief health update. Three years ago today Andy was at Duke Cancer Center recovering from his HIPEC surgery. Today he is running around and coaching his kids soccer/football team. Please leave a review on Facebook or Apple …

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Reporters Ask the Mayor: New FDNY Commissioner, Migrant Encampments, and More 23:25

1h ago23:25

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Mayor Adams holds one off-topic press conference per week, where reporters can ask him questions on any subject. Elizabeth Kim, Gothamist and WNYC reporter, recaps what he talked about at this week's event, including the new FDNY commissioner, migrant encampments, and more.By WNYC

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100 Years of 100 Things: Catskills Hotels 40:02

26m ago40:02

40:02

For the twelfth "thing" in our centennial series, Phil Brown, University Distinguished Professor of Sociology and Health Science at Northeastern University, founder and president of the Catskills Institute and the author of several books, including Catskill Culture: A Mountain Rat's Memories of the Great Jewish Resort Area (Temple University Press,…

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How the Left is Redefining Freedom 46:28

18m ago46:28

46:28

Carlo Invernizzi-Accetti, professor of political science and executive director of the Moynihan Center at The City College of New York, and author of the forthcoming 20 Years of Rage: How Resentment Took the Place of Politics (Mondadori, 2024), explains the origins of freedom in political rhetoric and how the Harris-Walz ticket is seeking to redefi…

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Olympics Wrap Up 27:28

8d ago27:28

27:28

Will Leitch, contributing editor at New York Magazine, columnist at MLB.com, and founding editor of Deadspin, recaps the highs and lows of the Paris Olympic games.By WNYC

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Do You Live Near Your Friends? 11:54

3d ago11:54

11:54

Amidst the current loneliness epidemic, listeners call in to tell us whether they live near their friends and how that proximity--or lack thereof--impacts their daily lives.By WNYC

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