Best BU News Service Podcasts (2025)

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2024 Wrapped: A year in review 5:50

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2024 is almost over, and what a year we’ve had! So much has happened this year from politics to sports to pop culture. Beat Reporter Shira Levy takes a look back at the major events of 2024.Photo Courtesy of SpotifyBy BU News Service

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How to host the perfect (and cheap) Friendsgiving in a dorm 6:33

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Planning a Friendsgiving in your dorm doesn’t have to be expensive or complicated. Based on advice from BU students who’ve hosted their own, Beat Reporter Shira Levy has the ultimate guide to throwing the perfect, fun, and budget-friendly Friendsgiving!Photo Courtesy of NBCBy BU News Service

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Interstride is helping international students secure jobs and internships 3:11

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Since the beginning of November, all Boston University students have had access to Interstride, a career search platform equipped with H1B sponsorship history, helping international students as well as domestic students to effectively navigate career journeys. Listen to Beat Reporter Xiaoya Shao talk about how to use Interstride and how its helping…

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Social media's double-edged sword: BU students discuss its influence on young voters 2:21

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As social media becomes an important tool for political engagement, Boston University students reflect on its double-edged impact on young voters. With platforms like TikTok and X (formerly Twitter) at the heart of political messaging, candidates are reaching younger audiences more than ever - but at what cost?Election Contributor Zihan Zhang spoke…

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Mayor Wu announces a compromise to temporarily increase commercial property taxes 3:41

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Mayor Wu has announced a compromise to temporarily increase commercial property taxes. The plan would allow the city to tax commercial property up to 181.5% rate as compared to the current 175% rate. The tax increases are set to reduce projected tax spikes for city residents after Wu's office shared that an average single-family home in Boston was …

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From Boston University to the big leagues: BU alumni interview Kamala Harris 6:51

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Did you know that 3 Boston University Alumni landed interviews with Vice President Kamala Harris? Well it’s true! Today we are here to talk about their successes and inspiring stories.Photo Courtesy of YouTube/@callherdaddyBy BU News Service

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Storms of change: navigating the aftermath of Hurricane Helene and Milton 31:40

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Over the last few weeks we have seen Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton all over the news. We may have family or friends there, or even live nearby ourselves. New Englanders have never experienced such hurricanes. This episode will help those of us who haven’t experienced these storms understand the destruction and the recovery process. It will …

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Drink spiking in Boston 3:28

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Drink spiking in Boston by BU News ServiceBy BU News Service

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Biker safety 9:41

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Biker safety by BU News ServiceBy BU News Service

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The new and improved MBTA: but is it really improved? 5:16

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The new and improved MBTA: but is it really improved? by BU News ServiceBy BU News Service

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36 hours in Boston 2:13

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36 hours in Boston by BU News ServiceBy BU News Service

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The perfect catch: student 9 tickets 1:07

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The perfect catch: student 9 tickets by BU News ServiceBy BU News Service

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The excitment for the 2024 Boston Marathon 2:12

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The excitment for the 2024 Boston Marathon by BU News ServiceBy BU News Service

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NYC Subway Crime 2:04

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NYC Subway Crime by BU News ServiceBy BU News Service

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Is TikTok on the chopping block? 2:12

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Is TikTok on the chopping block? by BU News ServiceBy BU News Service

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Getting Home Safely- how women in Boston navigate the 2 a.m. commute 15:04

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Getting Home Safely- how women in Boston navigate the 2 a.m. commute by BU News ServiceBy BU News Service

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Spring allergies: tips to survive the sniffles 1:08

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Spring allergies: tips to survive the sniffles by BU News ServiceBy BU News Service

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House music in Boston: the trajectory of the popular craze 8:30

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House music in Boston: the trajectory of the popular craze by BU News ServiceBy BU News Service

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The Ultimate Goal 14:23

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Joshua Bolma was just a young boy when he traveled across the seas from Accra, Ghana to follow his dreams of becoming a professional soccer player. Now he is 21 years old, plays for the New England Revolutions and is pursuing his college degree. Many young athletes can learn from Bolma's determination and sacrifices. In a podcast produced by Tyra B…

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Spring Fashion 2024 with Amanda 1:34

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Spring Fashion 2024 with Amanda by BU News ServiceBy BU News Service

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The ethicality of family vlogging 2:35

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The ethicality of family vlogging by BU News ServiceBy BU News Service

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The role of age in the 2024 presidential election 2:37

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Trump and Biden are the oldest people ever to run for president. How old is too old?By BU News Service

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BU Resident Assistants Stride to Unionize 1:44

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BU resident assistants are seeking unionization in hopes of receiving proper compensation and university recognition for their work that they believe is undervalued.By BU News Service

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The Fintech World for Dummies 17:00

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The rapidly growing industry of the fintech world can be a complex concept to digest. Listen to beat reporter Vidisha Naik's discussion with an expert, who also doubles as her brother, as they break it down.By BU News Service