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BDH Studios produces multiple podcasts diving into news and life at Brown. “The Bruno Brief” digs deep into a standout news story from the past week — giving you the news while getting new insights from the reporters who first brought these stories to us in written form and while sharing the context that ties together a generation."On the Green" is a look at student life and how students navigate their time at Brown. "Bear With Me" is The Herald's political interview show, hosted by Evan Tao.

  1. Bear With Me: Brown Rise Up

    DEC 13

    Bear With Me: Brown Rise Up

    Welcome back to Bear With Me, a new interviews show on politics from the Brown Daily Herald newsroom. I’m your host, Evan Tao. Elite universities like Brown have been one of the main targets of the Trump administration’s efforts to reshape American civil society. Brown is no exception.  In September, the federal government proposed a compact with Brown and eight other schools which it deemed “good actors.” In response, some students formed an organization called Brown Rise Up, organizing demonstrations involving undergraduates, graduates, alumni and faculty, urging Brown to reject the compact, which it did by October.  From up on College Hill, so much of the chaos in the news can feel theoretical and distant. But this is immediate and directly affects our school. How we respond matters. This week, I invited Raya Gupta ‘29 and Levi Kim ‘29, two first-year students and spokespeople for Brown Rise Up, onto the show to discuss what happened and what might come next. Host: Evan Tao Editing: Evan Tao, Anisha Kumar Background music: Eitan Frank

    22 min

  2. NOV 26

    The Bruno Brief: Graduate students with children appreciate Brown’s resources but struggle to find child care

    The University offers financial support and a variety of other resources to help graduate students with children balance their academic careers with parenting. In this episode of the Bruno Brief, we explore the experience of graduate student parents at Brown with Herald reporter Ian Ritter. Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts or listen via the RSS feed. Send tips and feedback for the next episode to herald@browndailyherald.com. Music: Denzel Sprak: https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/304681

    12 min
  3. Bear With Me: Harm Reduction Coalition

    NOV 9

    Bear With Me: Harm Reduction Coalition

    Welcome to Bear With Me, a new interview show on politics from The Brown Daily Herald newsroom. I’m your host, Evan Tao.  This first episode is about drugs. Providence is becoming an innovator in the realm of drug policy. This past year, it opened the first overdose prevention center in the United States outside of New York. It represents something of a revolution in drug policy. Instead of aggressively policing drug use, instead of passively letting it take place on the street, what if instead the government created a safe place for people to use drugs? Researchers at Brown are studying the methods and effectiveness of the overdose prevention center. At the same time students here at Brown have launched a club called Harm Reduction Coalition, which aims to connect students to volunteering at the OPC and advocates for the Harm reduction school of thought in drug policy. Today, I’m speaking with Kavita Doobay ’27, a junior at Brown and one of the co-founders and co-leaders of Harm Reduction Coalition.

    19 min

  4. OCT 26

    The Bruno Brief: The science behind 'Keeney Cough'

    First-year flu, “Metcough,” “Keeney Cough” — it’s called a number of names, but they all signal one thing: Illness is in the air. About 35% of all college students in the United States were reported to be diagnosed with a cold or other respiratory illness in the past year. On College Hill, as the leaves change color and a chill creeps into the air, the wave of sickness among students seemingly mirrors these national statistics.  In this episode of the Bruno Brief, we explore what the science behind the Keeney Cough really is. Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts or listen via the RSS feed. Send tips and feedback for the next episode to herald@browndailyherald.com. Music: Denzel Sprak: https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/304681

    7 min

  5. OCT 10

    The Bruno Brief: Club athletes detail the informal recruiting process that brought them to Brown

    Proficiency in a sport can be a significant factor in college admissions, especially for students who get recruited at the varsity level. But it turns out, club sports at Brown also have some recruiting influence. In this episode of the Bruno Brief, we explore what the admissions process looks like for athletes in sports like squash and rugby. Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts or listen via the RSS feed. Send tips and feedback for the next episode to herald@browndailyherald.com. Music: Denzel Sprak: https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/304681 Borough: https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/343585

    8 min

  6. APR 30

    The Bruno Brief: 75 years of Spring Weekend, by the numbers

    In 1950, the modern Spring Weekend was born and the Brown Concert Agency was founded in 1960, tasked with bringing up-and-coming artists to campus. In honor of Spring Weekend’s 75th anniversary this Saturday, The Herald took a look back at the artists who defined past Spring Weekends by analyzing Billboard charts, Grammy awards and more. In this episode of the Bruno Brief, we learn more about the details of this story and fill you in on other important stories from the week. Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts or listen via the RSS feed. Send tips and feedback for the next episode to herald@browndailyherald.com. Music courtesy of Blue Dot Sessions: Denzel Sprak: https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/304681 Soothe: https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/315699 Sunday Lights: https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/315700

    5 min

  7. APR 21

    The Bruno Brief: At least $8 million of Brown’s research grants slashed by Trump admin, project staff let go

    At least nine grants awarded to Brown researchers, totaling over $8 million, have been terminated since Trump took office, freezing studies in their tracks and leaving some participants without treatment. Affected researchers told The Herald they had to lay off some staff from their studies. In this episode of the Bruno Brief, we learn more about the details of this story and fill you in on other important stories from the week. Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts or listen via the RSS feed. Send tips and feedback for the next episode to herald@browndailyherald.com. Music: Denzel Sprak: https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/304681 The Maison: https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/313226

    7 min

  8. APR 8

    The Bruno Brief: Providence Place Mall restricts unaccompanied minors, horseplay and more

    If you’ve ever ventured off of College Hill to Providence Place Mall, you’ve likely seen packs of high schoolers roaming between stores. But recent crackdowns on mall security take aim at large groups and unaccompanied minors, as well as horseplay and dress code.  In this episode of the Bruno Brief, we learn more about the details of this story and fill you in on other important stories from the week. Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts or listen via the RSS feed. Send tips and feedback for the next episode to herald@browndailyherald.com. Music: Denzel Sprak: https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/304681 Our Only Lark by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue)

    6 min
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BDH Studios produces multiple podcasts diving into news and life at Brown. “The Bruno Brief” digs deep into a standout news story from the past week — giving you the news while getting new insights from the reporters who first brought these stories to us in written form and while sharing the context that ties together a generation."On the Green" is a look at student life and how students navigate their time at Brown. "Bear With Me" is The Herald's political interview show, hosted by Evan Tao.

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  • Creator
    Brown Daily Herald
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    70
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 BDH Studios
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