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Boston Public Radio Podcast

Jim Braude, Margery Eagan

Booking Overview

A weekday public-radio interview and news program focused on Boston and New England politics, civic affairs, health, conservation, and the arts, it regularly features local leaders alongside nationally recognized journalists, scholars, artists, and advocates. Credible pitches include regional policymakers, nonprofit executives, subject-matter experts, authors, filmmakers, performers, and advocates with a timely Boston or New England connection; booking difficulty is medium because the show mixes accessible local experts with prominent public figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 3072

Frequency: Daily

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 130.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

online_support@wgbh.org

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Host

Jim Braude - Boston journalist and broadcaster known for public-affairs and political coverage.

Margery Eagan - Boston journalist and former Boston Globe columnist with extensive experience covering civic, social, and cultural issues.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Leadership or recognized expertise in regional politics, public policy, nonprofit work, health, conservation, journalism, scholarship, film, theater, music, or advocacy, preferably with a timely connection to Boston or New England.
Required Achievements:  
Leadership of a civic, nonprofit, health, conservation, media, or arts organization, Recognized journalism, scholarship, or professional expertise, A current film, book, performance, public initiative, or major news development

Recent Guest Discussions

Angie Dickerson - The Let's Dance Public Dance Festival

Thor Steingraber - The Let's Dance Public Dance Festival

Imari Paris Jeffries - A Boston Public Library Discussion About The American Revolution And Historical Filmmaking

Sarah Botstein - Historical Filmmaking And The American Revolution

Katie Theoharides - Land Preservation Around Amherst College And Conservation Issues

Recent Topics

News, Public Affairs, Politics, Health Policy, Performing Arts

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Boston Public Radio Podcast
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BPR Full Show 10/20/26: Bullying Unchecked

October 20, 2026

Marcela Garcia from the Globe discusses some of her latest columns on Boston Schools, and the debate over 30-minute Amazon drone delivery.Our own Chris Burrell discusses his 'Bullying Unchecked' series on bullying in Mass.Shirley Leung of the Globe discusses Dana-Farber/Beth Israel new cancer hospital; she attended the groundbreaking this week.

BPR Talks 10/20/26: Nuts and You

October 20, 2026

This is “BPR Talks” – where we feature the call-in segments of the day. If you’re looking for the full two hours with guests,  you can find the full episode right here in the same feed.Today on the show: We often ask about what’s done in our name… the latest continuing horror, our government’s decision to completely abandon our democratic ally – Ukraine… in favor of authortic Putin and Russia.And get a little nutty at the end of the show, as we often do… talking seeds and legumes: a new study...

BPR Talks 10/19/26: Trump and Men's Bodies

October 19, 2026

This is “BPR Talks” – where we feature the call-in segments of the day. If you’re looking for the full two hours with guests,  you can find the full episode right here in the same feed.Today on the show:Polls are predicting a blue wave on election day…but even if that’s true, will midterm victories for Democrats do anything to stop MAGA? Call or text. we’ll open the lines again at the end of the hour to get your thoughts on Fast Food Nation under RFK Jr … and the latest trend: proteinmaxxingW...

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Frequently asked questions

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Boston Public Radio Podcast
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How do I get in touch with Boston Public Radio Podcast?

Boston Public Radio Podcast is hosted by Jim Braude and Margery Eagan. Its publicly listed email is online_support@wgbh.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Boston Public Radio Podcast?

The publicly listed email for Boston Public Radio Podcast: online_support@wgbh.org.

How many listeners does Boston Public Radio Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates Boston Public Radio Podcast reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Boston Public Radio Podcast?

Boston Public Radio Podcast typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Leadership or recognized expertise in regional politics, public policy, nonprofit work, health, conservation, journalism, scholarship, film, theater, music, or advocacy, preferably with a timely connection to Boston or New England. Common among recent guests: Leadership of a civic, nonprofit, health, conservation, media, or arts organization; Recognized journalism, scholarship, or professional expertise; A current film, book, performance, public initiative, or major news development. Recent guests include Angie Dickerson, Thor Steingraber, and Imari Paris Jeffries.

How hard is it to get booked on Boston Public Radio Podcast?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Boston Public Radio Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover News, Public Affairs, Politics, Health Policy, and Performing Arts. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

online_support@wgbh.org

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