Brookline.News Podcast

Brookline Interactive Group

Commentary on news and events in Brookline, MA. A collaboration between Brookline.News and Brookline Interactive Group.

  1. May 12

    Episode 18: Election 2026

    Episode Notes On this episode of the Brookline.News podcast, Brookline.News Editor Sam Mintz and Brookline Interactive Group Executive Director Jessica Smyser break down the results of last week's local election, from the override to Town Meeting.

    16 min

  2. Apr 24

    Special Episode: The 2026 Brookline Override

    Episode Notes Moderated by Sam Mintz of Brookline.News and Jessica Smyser of BIG, our guests are three members of the Expenditures and Revenues Study Committee: Sadaf Kazmi, Janet Gelbart and Cliff Brown. They have spent the past year studying the town’s financial situation and preparing a comprehensive report. We hear the report and answer questions submitted ahead of time, as well as questions from those watching the live stream. This episode was originally a live streamed discussion held on April 15, 2026. To watch the video go to https://youtu.be/4pwt8cXI-jg?si=JB6KCUmy0HlHAwAy

    1h 24m

  3. Mar 31

    Episode 16

    Episode Notes Brookline.News editor Sam Mintz and Brookline Interactive Group executive director Jessica Smyser talk about the latest news in Brookline, including an impending override vote, a change at the Brookline Chamber and a new development project with micro apartments

    16 min

  4. Mar 3

    Episode 15

    Episode Notes Brookline.News editor Sam Mintz and Brookline Interactive Group executive director Jessica Smyser talk about the latest news in Brookline, including a controversial development project in Chestnut Hill, plans to bring more bikeshare stations to town, and how pastry magic happens at Lakon Paris Patisserie.

    17 min

  5. Feb 17

    Episode 14

    Episode Notes Brookline.News editor Sam Mintz and Brookline Interactive Group executive director Jessica Smyser talk about the latest news in Brookline, including school budget cuts, the numbers behind January's winter storm and a local dog walker and unicycle rider.

    15 min

  6. Jan 22

    Episode 13

    Episode Notes Brookline.News editor Sam Mintz and Brookline Interactive Group executive director Jessica Smyser talk about the latest news in Brookline, including an investigation into housing costs, a school official's lawsuit and the town's new deal with Comcast.

    20 min

  7. Jan 2

    Episode 12

    Episode Notes Brookline.News editor Sam Mintz and Brookline Interactive Group executive director Jessica Smyser talk about the latest news in Brookline, including a high-profile tragedy, a final push for a big new development, and a wrap-up of the year in news.

    19 min

  8. 12/11/2025

    Episode 11

    Episode Notes Brookline.News editor Sam Mintz and Brookline Interactive Group executive director Jessica Smyser talk about the latest news in Brookline, including a blow to the city charter campaign, a lawsuit over a pedestrian's death and why 53 Brookline residents are getting $750 a month.

    18 min
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About

Commentary on news and events in Brookline, MA. A collaboration between Brookline.News and Brookline Interactive Group.

Information

  • Creator
    Brookline Interactive Group
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026
  • Show Website
    Brookline.News Podcast

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