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Brooklyn Paper Radio
by Schneps Broadcasting
The Brooklyn Paper’s weekly radio show, bringing you community news and exclusive interviews.
Episodes
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Meet the Married Couple Who Cleans Hoarder Houses for a Living
Brooklyn Paper Radio host Rose Adams speaks to Julian Bannister and Yannick Jules-Bannister, a married couple who run the business, New Beginnings, which specializes … Read More
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The Story Behind Brooklyn’s RV Community
For the last few years, small communities of RVs have sprouted up across the borough. The semi-mobile homes — equipped with water tanks and … Read More
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On BPR: Tune in for the latest news on the city’s borough jails plan, the recent spike in cyclist fatalities, things to do in Brooklyn, and more
Brooklyn Paper Radio this week discussed the latest on they city’s borough jails plan, the recent rise in cyclist fatalities throughout the borough, and some things to do in the week ahead. Read More
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On BPR: What’s next for the BQE and the playoff-bound Brooklyn Nets
Brooklyn Paper Radio this week explored the latest news regarding the BQE with Peter Bray, the executive director of the Brooklyn Heights Association. Read More
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On BPR: The oft-overlooked doctor who blazed the trail for black female physicians in Bklyn and beyond
Brooklyn Paper Radio this week explored the life and legacy of a little-known local doctor, who upended convention by becoming New York State’s first black female physician, and the country’s third, back in the 19th century. Read More
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On BPR: A lifelong Brooklynite shares his tips for surviving in the big city
Brooklyn Paper Radio this week celebrated those native Kings Countians who stuck around as the better borough evolved over the decades, with help from a lifelong local who just released a book about how to survive — and thrive — in the city. Read More
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On BPR: Think of the children!
Local youngsters were the through line in this week’s all-new episode of Brooklyn Paper Radio, on which co-hosts Anthony Rotunno and Johnny Kunen took a deeper dive into stories unfolding across the borough that put children front and center. Read More
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On BPR: It’s trains, parades, and audiophiles!
That’s right, folks, this week’s new Brooklyn Paper Radio episode featured all of the above, as our co-hosts and their guests talked their way through the latest calls to split service on the beleaguered R train, the first formal appearance of LGBTQ marchers in the Brooklyn St. Patrick’s Day...
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On BPR: City’s BQE fix could create landmarking crisis not seen since destruction of old Penn Station
The city’s proposal to turn the Brooklyn Heights Promenade into a six-lane speedway in order to repair the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway’s crumbling triple cantilever could undermine decades-old local and federal landmark laws put in place following the destruction of the old Penn Station, a private...
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On BPR: Bklyn advocate candidates stump for seat
Two Brooklynites running in the 17-person race to fill the city’s vacant public advocate seat campaigned for their candidacy on Brooklyn Paper Radio this week, ahead of the Feb. 26 election to fill the office. Read More
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On BPR: Something’s rotten in the borough of Brooklyn
Brooklyn Paper Radio is back with an all-new episode, on which your co-hosts dove right into the latest stinky situation to engulf the beleaguered L train. Read More
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What’s that sound? It’s BPR!
Your beloved podcast is back and better than ever, with a special episode featuring an exclusive interview with borough daughter, the Hon. Judge Judy Sheindlin. Read More
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Gounardes: Golden should lose job, driver’s license
State Sen. Marty Golden (R–Bay Ridge) should have his driver’s license revoked, according to his Democratic challenger, Andrew Gounardes, in his inaugural appearance on Brooklyn Paper Radio on Oct. 19. Read More
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On BPR: Heights Association brain trust on the destruction of the Promenade
A pair of Brooklyn Heights civic gurus discussed their ongoing effort to convince officials to do everything they can to avoid turning the Brooklyn Heights Promenade into a highway during the city’s repairs to the Brooklyn–Queens Expressway on the latest episode of Brooklyn Paper Radio. Read More
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Now on BPR: State Senate nominee Zellnor Myrie talks his primary win — and how he’ll do it again in Nov.
Political newcomer Zellnor Myrie, who stunned some Brooklyn Democrats with an impressive primary-election win over sitting state Sen. Jesse Hamilton, joined an all-new episode of Brooklyn Paper Radio yesterday to discuss the major upset that put him one step closer to clinching the Senate seat…
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Levin on BPR: Decison on 80 Flatbush not FAR off
The Boerum Hill councilman said his decision on the controversial project may come down to just how dense it actually is. Read More
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Dick Zigun on BPR: Yes, there is a big difference between a ‘talker’ and a ‘barker’
The man behind the Mermaid Parade and the Coney Island Sideshow by the seashore (“One of the longest runing off-Broadway plays in history!”) says the best is yet to come for the People’s Playground. Read More
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On BPR: A peek at boro’s past — and present, and future — with the beep
Kings County’s commander in chief is calling on locals to share photographs of the city’s best borough taken throughout the decades as part of a visual-history project that he is filling our hosts in on during today’s all-new episode of Brooklyn Paper Radio. Read More
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ON BPR: State Sen. Martin Dilan says his challenger was a Republican from Florida
State Sen. Martin Dilan doubled down on his verbal assault on the Florida immigrant to Brooklyn who is challenging him for his seat in … Read More
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On the Radio: Learn how you can help revive Gage and Tollner restaurant
It was a chophouse with chops, and now St. John Frizell and his team want to bring it back. Hear how you can get in on the action. Read More
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On BPR: Meet our awesome interns!
It takes a village to put out a newspaper every week (and a website every day, and a podcast periodically), and on the latest … Read More
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On BPR: Meet the democratic socialist looking to unseat North Bklyn’s longtime state senator
She wants North Brooklyn to feel the Bern! Read More
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Hey Siri! Play me the latest Brooklyn Paper Radio podcast!
That’s all you need to say to hear our most-recent episode! Read More
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Find out what to do this summer on Brooklyn Paper Radio
Are you ready for the summer? Are you ready for the good times? Read More
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On BPR: Detained pizza delivery man’s saga is bigger than partisan politics, pol says
Human rights should have no party affiliation, according to the councilman from Bay Ridge, who joined an all-new episode to discuss the ongoing case of a pizza delivery man facing deportation after he was detained while dropping off food at Fort Hamilton Army Base earlier this month. Read More
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On BPR: There’s life — and artifacts — in the Gowanus Canal!
The Gowanus Canal is home to microbes that can only live there — because every other place in the world is just too clean! … Read More
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On BPR: Bill Harris determines what neighborhood you live in!
Dyker Heights or Bath Beach? Bay Ridge or Blythebourne? Boerum Hill or Gowanus? Park Slope or, well, you get the idea. Where does a neighborhood begin and where does it end? Listen to our latest episode to find out. Read More
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Rep. Yvette Clarke on BPR: The new tax deal stinks (unless you’re rich)
Congresswoman Yvette Clarke told Brooklyn Paper Radio that the new Trump tax plan is only rocket fuel for the super rich. Read More
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Park Slope mom: How I stopped worrying and learned to love Trump
It finally happend: Stephanie Thompson, our fearless parent from Park Slope, has admitted she loves our orange president. But does she really? Tune in to find out! Read More
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Hacked! Activist claims foreign entities stole his poll
A Fort Greene man says a simple survey on his website about a controversial tower near his home suddenly received international attention — and lots of “Yes” votes — from people who shouldn’t care about it at all. Read More
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On BPR: ‘Comedians You Should Know’ David Drake and Mike Lebovitz tell us why they love quality content
Just like that found on BrooklynPaper.com, and at their show every Wednesday night! Read More
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CLIP: Former Editor Gersh Kuntzman sings his new hit folk song!
Joan Baez is fighting to save a historic Carroll Gardens home — and her crusade has inspired our own in-house bard! Renowned Brooklyn journalist … Read More
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State Sen. Brian Kavanagh talks budget, BQE on BPR
The Brooklyn Heights legislator pays his first visit to the show! Read More
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On BPR: Gersh Kuntzman returns to report on life ‘between jobs’
Or, as we like to call it, “unemployed.” Read More
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On BPR: Councilman and activist say kids shouldn’t die on our streets
Councilman Brad Lander and Transportation Alternatives’ Paul Steely White discuss how to make Brooklyn’s streets safe for pedestrians — especially children. Read More
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On BPR: Teamster says long hours make it tough for his drivers to stay safe
Drivers behind the wheel of private garbage trucks are so overworked they can barely keep their eyes open near the ends of their shifts — which usually happen when kids are heading off to school, a union rep for truckers told Brooklyn Paper Radio’s hosts on another scintilating episode. Read More
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On BPR: Marine Park needs to go historic!
The case for turning quaint Marine Park into an historic district was made on the latest episode of Brooklyn Paper Radio by real estate agent Jerry Minsky. Read More
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Food for dirty thoughts: Sexual-fetish expert tantalizes with tales from her trade on BPR
This week’s episode of Brooklyn Paper Radio got so steamy, we produced two versions — uncut and censored — of the scintillating show. Read More
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Borough President Adams: Scofflaw drivers who kill should be charged with manslaughter
Speaking on Brooklyn Paper Radio, the beep said its time we crack down on drivers who kill or mame pedestrians or bicyclists. Read More
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Swan song! Hear how Randi Lass helped save three frozen fowls on BPR!
What does a swan sound like when it screams? Find out right now on the latest edition of Brooklyn Paper Radio, when host and … Read More
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Hear it! Tabor Court resident wants to stop development at Angel Guardian home
Pauline “Doll” Castagna joins Vince to talk about her plans for the largest development site in Southern Brooklyn! Read More
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Simon says: Assemblywoman tells BPR a buried Gowanus Tunnel can still happen!
What was supposed to be a talk about the replacement of the BQE’s triple cantilever turned into a traffic infrastructure extravaganza on this week’s edition of Brooklyn Paper Radio! Read More
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Nuns on the run: Ridge councilman-elect lashes out at sisters on BPR!
New Bay Ridge Councilman Justin Brannan takes on the nuns who sold the Dyker Heights Angel Guardian Home campus to the highest bidder! Read More
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What killed the A&S name? How about ‘Miracle on 34th Street’?
Author Michael Lisicky tells Vince how a movie made Macy’s more popular then “A&S’s.” Read More
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ON BPR: Noah Hurowitz and Ross Barkan discuss the downfall of DNA Info and Gothamist
The journalists joined Brooklyn Paper editor-in-chief Vince DiMiceli — and some callers — for a scintillating in-studio discussion on the changing face of local news. Read More
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Deep thoughts wth Dean Haspiel
There aren’t any original ideas. But hasn’t that been said before? That was the consensus on the latest edition of Brooklyn Paper Radio when … Read More
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Take a constitutional! Listen to Brooklyn Paper Radio now!
Guests Curtis Sliwa and Assemblyman Bobby Carroll go at it over the vote to hold a state Constitutional Convention. Read More
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It’s a Bay Ridge takeover on Brooklyn Paper Radio!
Satirist (and Bay Ridge resident) Dan Hetteix and journalist and wannabe politician (and Bay Ridge resident) Ross Barkan join the all-Ridge episode. Read More
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Gersh is gone — but Brooklyn Paper Radio endures
It’s the end of an era — and the beginning of a new one! This week’s episode of Brooklyn Paper Radio was the first … Read More
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Inside the News: Gersh talks Tronc’s deal on Brooklyn Paper Radio
This week’s Brooklyn Paper Radio had big news — make that News. Co-host Gersh Kuntzman, who left his job as a Daily News columnist … Read More
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How many episodes does Brooklyn Paper Radio have?
Brooklyn Paper Radio currently has 159 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
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The Brooklyn Paper’s weekly radio show, bringing you community news and exclusive interviews.
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Brooklyn Paper Radio is created and hosted by Schneps Broadcasting.
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