Boston Public Radio Podcast

Jim Braude, Margery Eagan

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Booking Overview

A Boston-focused public affairs show that brings in leaders and thinkers shaping Boston and New England. It’s a strong platform for organizations and executives seeking regional visibility on policy, politics, public safety, education, and community impacts.

Metrics

Episodes: 2945

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10k-100k

Gender skew: Neutral

Location: USA

Instagram: 130.0k followers

Contact Information

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Host

Jim Braude - Co-host of the Boston Public Radio Podcast, leading “smart local” conversations with leaders and thinkers shaping Boston and New England.

Margery Eagan - Co-host of the Boston Public Radio Podcast, leading “smart local” conversations with leaders and thinkers shaping Boston and New England.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Regional and national public figures connected to Boston/New England policy and civic life—elected officials (city councilors, mayor), university/professional policy experts, major advocacy organizations (e.g., civil liberties groups), and leadership from humanitarian or public-safety-related organizations.
Required Achievements:  
Held or currently holds elected office in the region, Academic or policy expertise in relevant public affairs areas, Leadership role in a prominent nonprofit/advocacy organization, Track record coordinating or leading humanitarian response or public-safety work

Recent Guest Discussions

Brian Nolen - Humanitarian Aid On The Frontlines Of Ukraine

Andrea Cabral - Revelations From Ex-trooper Michael Proctor's Texts; Nspm-7 Cases Involving 'antifa'

Natacha Clerger - Local Impacts Of The Supreme Court's Ruling On TPS For Haitians

Ruthzee Louijeune - Local Impacts Of The Supreme Court's Ruling On TPS For Haitians

Dan Drezner - Iran; Supreme Court Ruling Impacts On TPS For Haitians

Recent Topics

Politics, Public Policy, Public Safety, Education, Immigration

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Boston Public Radio Podcast
:

BPR Full Show 7/13/26: Wine Tasting and Books

July 13, 2026

Boston Globe business columnist Shirley Leung on the prospect of Suffolk Downs being a gambling hub once more.Former MA education secretary Paul Reville discusses Healey's new law to overhaul early reading in the state, and the AI school pitched for Boston.Dr. Katherine Gergen Barnett discusses cyclospora, and what the public is owed in terms of health transparency from public figures and politicians.Bertil Jean-Chronberg of Bonde Fine Wine Shop in Harvard Sq joins for a wine segment.

BPR Full Show 7/10/26: Peruvian Tall Ships

July 10, 2026

Chris Vogel of Boston Magazine joins with Justin Power of the Red Fox and Michael Foley of JJ Foley's to discuss their Best of Boston list of best bars and restaurants in the city.Pumawari Tusuy joins for Live Music Friday, ahead of their performance at the Vessel Arrival Ceremony of the Peruvian Tall Ship. Sue O'Connell, BPR's unofficial Karen Read correspondent, discusses the latest disclosures in Michael Proctor's texts. Plus, the death of Club Cafe's founder, Frank A. Ribaudo.Kathleen Kel...

BPR Full Show 7/9/26: Local Impacts on TPS Rulings

July 09, 2026

Tufts International Politics professor Dan Drezner discusses the latest news out of Iran.Boston City Councilor Ruthzee Louijeune and Randolph City Councilor Natacha Clerger join to discuss the local impacts of the Supreme Court's ruling on TPS for Haitians specifically.Andrea Cabral, former public safety secretary, discusses the disturbing revelations from ex-trooper Michael Proctor's texts ... and the NSPM-7 cases against "antifa."Brian Nolen of NH4Ukraine aid group discusses the state of hu...

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