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 following: like Bill Moyers, Paul Harvey, John Stossel, Charles Osgood, Charlie Rose, Adam Curtis, Tavis Smiley, Douglas Ruskoff, Tony Kornheiser, and Art Bell, with my own twist, of course. You can find my work anywhere you get your podcasts. To support my work and tell me what you think join me at JamesBrownTV.substack.com. Or email me at jamesbrowntv@gmail.com. You can also leave me a message at 585-484-0339. And yes, I will call you back. On that note, I'm James Brown, and as always, be well