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Boston Public Radio Podcast

Podcast · wgbhnews.org/bpr · US · EN
Hosted by Jim Braude, Margery Eagan

Boston Public Radio, hosted by Jim Braude and Margery Eagan and produced by GBH News, is a daily local talk show covering Boston and New England politics, culture and public affairs. The feed lists 1,000 episodes, updated daily, with full shows running about 75 to 110 minutes and shorter talk segments. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with an estimated rate of $90 to $620 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Boston Public Radio Podcast

Daily Boston civic talk with a long-running public media audience

  • Daily full-length shows with a 1,000-episode archive since 2014 build steady recurring reach.
  • Apple Podcasts rating of 4.2 from 502 ratings signals an engaged local base.
  • Co-hosted conversation with interviews of Boston leaders suits regional, trust-driven messaging.
Best forlocal services and regional brandscivic and institutional campaigns
Watch forPolitical and sensitive public affairs content may not suit every brand; review episode topics before booking.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
News60%
Politics25%
Arts & Entertainment15%
Formats
co-hosted banter, interview, call-in discussion
Tone
civic, conversational
Language
English
Production
Studio production
Typical length
35 to 110 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent15/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment60/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 60%: 502 Apple ratings across a show with 1,000 episodes since 2014, a high Podcast Index popularity score of 9, and a major public media publisher, offset by a daily cadence that spreads listening across many episodes.
Audience asks aboutWhat is happening in Boston politics this week?What do local leaders say about the election?What is the latest on the Big Dig and local infrastructure?
Age
8%18-24
17%25-34
20%35-44
55%45+
Gender
50%women
50%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States92%
🇨🇦 Canada2%
Other6%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
GBH NewsWGBH Educational Foundation
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the description points listeners to wgbhnews.org/bpr and a station email and phone line, with no funding links.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicshigh

Family friendly
Recent titles cover elections, a clergy sexual abuse report and campus addiction recovery; the feed is not flagged explicit, but political and sensitive public affairs topics are frequent.

We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.

Where to listen

Benchmark score: 40 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence0 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks30 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 2 days ago, a new one about every 1 days.

Join hosts Jim Braude and Margery Eagan for a smart local conversation with leaders and thinkers shaping Boston and New England. We feature our favorite conversation from each show. To hear the full show, please visit wgbhnews.org/bpr To share your opinion, email bpr@wgbh.org or call or text 877-301-8970 during the live broadcast from 11AM-1PM Monday through Friday.
Boston Public Radio Podcast's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Boston Public Radio Podcast

Boston Public Radio is a weekday talk show hosted by Jim Braude and Margery Eagan and produced by GBH News, the public media organization in Boston. The show covers local politics, public policy, culture and conversations with leaders and thinkers shaping Boston and New England, according to the feed and the show website at wgbhnews.org/bpr. The feed lists 1,000 episodes, released daily, with full shows typically running 75 to 110 minutes alongside shorter talk segments.

The Apple Podcasts listing shows 502 ratings with an average of 4.2 stars, which suggests a loyal regional audience. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode; this is an estimate, not a published figure. The audience is likely concentrated in Massachusetts and New England and skews toward listeners aged 45 and over.

No sponsors were visible in the feed. Host-read mid-roll placements are estimated at $90 to $620 per episode, suited to regional services, local institutions and civic campaigns. Contact the show's email through Starbooked for $0.80, or book a boosted slot through Starbooked.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Boston Public Radio Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about Boston Public Radio Podcast

How much does Boston Public Radio Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Starbooked estimates a host-read mid-roll at $90 to $620 per episode, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000. Final pricing depends on the sponsorship terms agreed with the show.

What is Boston Public Radio Podcast about?

The show is a daily Boston talk program hosted by Jim Braude and Margery Eagan, covering local politics, public policy, culture and interviews with leaders across New England, produced by GBH News.

How do I contact Boston Public Radio Podcast about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.

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