I explore the big ideas that bring us together and meet the people who make them happen. Musings on news, life, and television. A few minutes a day, five days a week. Hosted by James Brown is an award winning journalist whose work has appeared on WXXI, PBS, NPR, BBC, and a slew of other places from sea to shining sea. He's the former host of USA TODAY's 5 Things, now The Excerpt. My work is proudly produced in Rochester, New York. My goal is to create a diverse array of projects in the style of the people I grew up...
Latest episodes
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How robberies happen and don\'t happen
In which James paints the picture of how robberies work today. Let me know what you think in the comments at jamesbrowntv.substack.comEmail: [email protected] me a voicem…
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What\'s worse the job market or the dating scene?
It\'s an honest question... Let me know what you think in the comments at jamesbrowntv.substack.comEmail: [email protected] me a voicemail or text: 585-484-0339Follow me…
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We\'re behind on this
In which James takes on paid parental leave.Let me know what you think in the comments at jamesbrowntv.substack.comEmail: [email protected] me a voicemail or text: 585-48…
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Foldable phones are back baby
In which James takes on Apple\'s new iphone redesignLet me know what you think in the comments at jamesbrowntv.substack.comEmail: [email protected] me a voicemail or text…
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Summer Camp Sticker Shock
Day camps average $87 a day. Sleepaway? Try $173.Let me know what you think in the comments at jamesbrowntv.substack.comEmail: [email protected] me a voicemail or text: 5…
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A ten dollar apology
In which Crowdstrike apologizes via Uber eats.Let me know what you think in the comments at jamesbrowntv.substack.comEmail: [email protected] me a voicemail or text: 585-…
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The system is lying
In which James takes on American inflation and unemployment stats. Let me know what you think in the comments at jamesbrowntv.substack.comEmail: [email protected] me a vo…
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Elon Musk is wrong
In which hybrid workers outwork office only workers.Let me know what you think in the comments at jamesbrowntv.substack.comEmail: [email protected] me a voicemail or text…
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This is on us
In which James discusses the effect of smartphones on our lives.Let me know what you think in the comments at jamesbrowntv.substack.comEmail: [email protected] me a voice…
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Unsatisfied
In which American workers are settle for what they have at work. Let me know what you think in the comments at jamesbrowntv.substack.comEmail: [email protected] me on so…
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What did you see when Trump got shot?
In which, James expresses concern with the state of our nation. Let me know what you think in the comments at jamesbrowntv.substack.comEmail: [email protected] me a voice…
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What makes an adult?
In which James ponders when we should call ourselves adults. Let me know what you think in the comments at jamesbrowntv.substack.comEmail: [email protected] me a voicemai…
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How to live longer
On what the five places on earth with the longest lifespans have in common. Let me know what you think in the comments at jamesbrowntv.substack.comEmail: [email protected]…
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Chat dolls
In which AI chat dolls are used to solve loneliness. Let me know what you think in the comments at jamesbrowntv.substack.comEmail: [email protected] me on social media:Y…
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Sympathy for Joe Biden
In which James gives President Joe Biden some grace as Biden defiantly stays in the presidential race. Let me know what you think in the comments at jamesbrowntv.substack.comEmail:…
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Trusting the media
In which James tackles trust in the media. Let me know what you think in the comments at jamesbrowntv.substack.comEmail: [email protected] me a voicemail or text: 585-484…
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Is that a firecracker?
In which James ponders the legalization of fireworks. Let me know what you think in the comments at jamesbrowntv.substack.comEmail: [email protected] me a voicemail or te…
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Trust us we\'re the government
Americans trust in government ticked up slightly, but James isn\'t impressed. Let me know what you think in the comments at jamesbrowntv.substack.comEmail: [email protected]…
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Travel is up
In which more Americans are flying internationally.Let me know what you think in the comments at jamesbrowntv.substack.comEmail: [email protected] me on social media:You…
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Pick Your Flavor
In which James takes on the disaster of a presidential debate. Let me know what you think in the comments at jamesbrowntv.substack.comEmail: [email protected] me a voicem…