The James Brown Commentary

A recent poll from YouGov shows that America's view of journalists and the companies they work for is highly polarized. The pollsters gave some American news consumers a group of news outlets and asked which of them they trust, distrust or somewhere in the middle. A graph of the polling data showed a steep contrast to no one's surprise. Photo by ThisisEngineering RAEng on Unsplash Both Republicans...

Have you heard of tipflation? According to a new Pew survey, a solid majority of Adult Americans know what tipflation is, even if they don't know the term. I'm one of them, so I'll explain. It was a Saturday afternoon, and for the first time in what seemed like forever, the girlfriend and I were eating out. Our lives have been in more muck and drama than you or my friends or even most of my family...

In which James addresses the current state of late night comedy shows. Let me know what you think in the comments at jamesbrowntv.substack.com or email me at jamesbrowntv@gmail.com. You can also leave me a message at 585-484-0339.

In which James discusses the shortage in civil engineers in America. Let me know what you think in the comments at jamesbrowntv.substack.com or email me at jamesbrowntv@gmail.com. You can also leave me a message at 585-484-0339.

In which James explains why he's increasingly an optimist about the world today. Let me know what you think in the comments at jamesbrowntv.substack.com or email me at jamesbrowntv@gmail.com. You can also leave me a message at 585-484-0339.

In which James asks ChatGPT to tell him a story about third parties. Let me know what you think in the comments at jamesbrowntv.substack.com or email me at jamesbrowntv@gmail.com. You can also leave me a message at 585-484-0339.

In which James grapples with the idea of a shorter workweek. "While the biggest issue on the table is pay (the union proposed  40% hourly pay increases  over the next four years), another proposal is adopting an emerging buzzy benefit: The UAW is calling for the introduction of a four-day, 32-hour workweek, at the same rate of pay, and overtime pay for anything beyond that. “Our members...

In which, James revisits the pilot of the 1990's sitcom Dharma and Greg. Let me know what you think in the comments at jamesbrowntv.substack.com or email me at jamesbrowntv@gmail.com. You can also leave me a message at 585-484-0339.

In which James Brown discusses The Daily Wire's live-action Snow White movie as alternative to Disney's "woke" version. Check out more of my work at JamesBrownTv. Substack.com. Email me at jamesbrowntv@gmail.com. Or leave me a message at 1-585-484-0339

I finally caught COVID-19.

In which, James discusses how we encounter the concept of death. Let me know what you think in the comments at jamesbrowntv.substack.com or email me at jamesbrowntv@gmail.com. You can also leave me a message at 585-484-0339.

In which, James discusses a study that claims smelling roses, oranges and other scents as we sleep can be good for our memories. Let me know what you think at jamesbrowntv.substack.com, email me at jamesbrowntv@gmail.com, or leave me a message at 585-484-0339.

In which, James discusses visiting his mother in a nursing home. Let me know what you think in the comments at jamesbrowntv.substack.com or email me at jamesbrowntv@gmail.com. You can also leave me a voicemail at 585-484-0339

In which James remembers the late Richard Roundtree's career and the role that made him famous: Shaft.

In which James Brown discusses Larry King's rules on how to quarterback a conversation. Let me know what you think in the comments at jamesbrowntv.substack.com or email me at jamesbrowntv@gmail.com. You can also leave me a voicemail at 585-484-0339

In which, James Brown discusses how China's declining birth rate is impacting global demand for baby formula, with Nestle closing an Irish factory due to reduced demand. Check out more of my work at JamesBrownTv. Substack.com. Email me at jamesbrowntv@gmail.com. Or leave me a message at 1-585-484-0339

In which, James Brown revives his commentary program.

Pete Carroll is ultra competitive. It paid off for him.  He's become one of the most successful coaches in the history of football. He is one of four head coaches in to win a college football national championship, and a Super Bowl. Carroll credits much of his success  to relationships with players. He details all that in his book Win Forever: Live, Work, and Play like a champion.  He says it  beg...

“If you want success, figure out the price and pay it.” That's one of the best pieces of advice Scott Adams ever heard. In “How to fail at almost everything and still win big,” the Dilbert creator says trying is step one. Success, according to Adams stems from learning from your failures.  He’s had a few: He was a corporate misfit.  His investments misfired.  His inventions failed.  His restaurant...

Roughly 16,000 people voted in my county’s primary elections last week .  Monroe County has more than 700,000 people in it .  About half of them are voting age. Just about every county in New York is dominated by one party or the other. Most seats in my county don't have races on both sides of the aisle. So those 16,000 or so people have decided who most of our leaders are. I can't be the only one...

A curious series of recent reports claim Disney, who owns Queen's music catalog, is considering selling it. Universal Music Group is said to offer the Mouse House one billion dollars for the music .  Axios reports that the deal is dead . But everything about these stories are fascinating to me.  First of all, I had no idea that Disney owns the rights to “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “We are the champions,”...

One of the oddities of living in a place for a long time is you get to see places change or not so much. Downtown Rochester, New York is one of those places.  This corner and many near it were filled with creaking, decaying unkempt buildings. But on this Friday afternoon amidst the gloom  and the umbrellas .I can’t help but notice some sprouting seedlings. A spotted a rarity: traffic. Not much, bu...

A few weeks back, I could not turn down my street here in Rochester, New York.  Initially, I didn’t know why. It’s a strange sensation that you have to give in to. The road was blocked by police and paramedics. The scene was chaotic. I caught glimpses of neighbors with worried faces milling around watching the scene unfold.  There is a vulnerability that comes with living that close to violence wh...

I don’t know much about horse racing. Like most of you I only watch during the triple crown. I missed this year’s Belmont Stakes. I wish I didn’t because one of the most memorable moments I’ve ever seen happened then.  Arcangelo won the race. With the victory, Jena Antonucci became the first female trainer to win in its 155-year history.  But it wasn’t simply the win that caught my attention. It w...

This is part of a conversation between Grammy winning orchestra conductor Jeff Tyzik and journalist and podcaster James Brown. Tyzik shares his intense travel schedule and how he managed to continue it during the COVID-19 pandemic. He also compares working in front of audiences large and small. JAMES BROWN: At the height of your travel schedule, how often did you go out of town? JEFF TYZIK: Well,...