10 News Conference
196 episodes - English - Latest episode: 19 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1 rating"10 News Conference" is Southern New England's number one and longest running public affairs program, airing weekly on WJAR in Providence. Moderator Gene Valicenti asks the biggest names in news tough but fair questions, while holding the powerful in Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Washington accountable.
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Mayor Ken Hopkins, (R) Cranston
April 15, 2024 05:36 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBCranston Mayor Ken Hopkins tells "10 News Conference" why his relationship with former Mayor Allan Fung, his predecessor and former friend went south. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Dr. Jack Warner, Rhode Island College President
April 05, 2024 20:18 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MBDr. Jack Warner talks about becoming President of Rhode Island College. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ken Block, Author of "Disproven"
April 02, 2024 06:05 - 9 minutes - 8.6 MBKen Block shares the backstory of his book 'Disproven' on '10 News Conference.' See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mayor Bob DaSilva, (D) East Providence
March 22, 2024 16:30 - 15 minutes - 13.7 MBEast Providence Mayor Bob DaSilva talks about the impacts of the Washington bridge closure. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Rep. Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung, (R) Cranston/Candidate for Mayor
March 09, 2024 09:28 - 14 minutes - 13 MBState Rep. Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung talks about why she's running for Mayor of Cranston. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Gregg Amore, (D) RI Secretary of State
February 23, 2024 23:18 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBRhode Island Secretary of State Gregg Amore talks about the important dates and changes to the state's Presidential preference primary. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Sen. Jack Reed (D-RI)
February 12, 2024 11:25 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBNBC 10's Gene Valicenti asks Sen. Jack Reed about the special counsel's characterization of President Biden, who won't be charged in a classified documents investigation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mayor Bob DaSilva, East Providence
January 27, 2024 22:28 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBBrian Crandall talks with East Providence Mayor Bob DaSilva about the closure of the Washington bridge. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
James Diossa, (D) RI General Treasurer
January 19, 2024 19:43 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBRhode Island General Treasurer James Diossa talks with '10 News Conference' about pension reform and his upcoming legislative priorities. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Flooding problems in Newport, Johnston, & Westerly
January 13, 2024 19:37 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBThe Mayors of Newport and Johnson and the Westerly Town Manager talk with '10 News Conference' about the politics of flooding. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Rhode Island House & Senate Minority Leaders
January 07, 2024 11:42 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBRhode Island House Minority Leader Mike Chippendale and Senate Minority Leader Jessica de la Cruz talk about their priorities for this legislative session. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Rhode Island State House leaders 12-22-23
December 23, 2023 13:04 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBRhode Island House Speaker Joe Shekarchi and Senate President Dominick Ruggerio talk about legislative priorities for the upcoming session. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Col. Oscar Perez, Providence Police Chief
December 08, 2023 17:11 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBProvidence Police Chief Oscar Perez talks about crime in Providence and why shootings are up year-to-date. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Connect to Congress: Rep. Gabe Amo (D-RI)
November 29, 2023 17:46 - 9 minutes - 8.55 MBNBC 10s Gene Valicenti talks with Rhode Island Congressman Gabe Amo about his support for Israel. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Thanksgiving reporters roundtable
November 23, 2023 09:49 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBNBC 10 reporters Gene Valicenti, Alison Bologna, Brian Crandall, and Liz Bateson talk about the election of Congressman Gabe Amo, the state takeover of Providence schools, and several stories from the City of Pawtucket. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Bishop Richard Henning, Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence
November 17, 2023 17:09 - 21 minutes - 20 MBRoman Catholic Diocese of Providence Bishop Richard Henning talks about his first 6 months on the job and challenges facing the Diocese. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Kasim Yarn, RI Veterans Affairs Director
November 10, 2023 16:44 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBRhode Island Veterans Affairs Director talks about changes at the state's Veterans cemetery. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mayor Brett Smiley, (D) Providence
November 03, 2023 17:56 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBProvidence Mayor Brett Smiley talks about the future of the Cranston Street Armory and the status of PILOT negotiations with Lifespan. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Stefan Pryor, RI Housing Secretary
October 28, 2023 11:54 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBHousing Secretary Stefan Pryor responds to advocates for the homeless who say police need to stop raiding encampments in Providence. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mayor Maria Rivera (D) Central Falls
October 20, 2023 16:01 - 10 minutes - 9.56 MBCentral Falls Mayor Maria Rivera talks about her city's poor RICAS results. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Connect to Congress: Rep. Jake Auchincloss (D-MA)
October 18, 2023 15:41 - 9 minutes - 9.05 MBMassachusetts Congressman Jake Auchincloss talks about voting to elect a House Speaker, the U.S. response in Israel, and the influx of migrants in Massachusetts. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Decision 2023: Fall River mayoral debate
October 13, 2023 18:02 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBThe candidates for mayor of Fall River debated the issues. Incumbent Mayor Paul Coogan wants another term, and former Mayor Sam Sutter wants the job back. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Rep. Seth Magaziner (D-RI)
September 25, 2023 09:49 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBDemocrat Rep. Seth Magaziner is Rhode Island's freshman congressman, representing the 2nd District. He talked about his first year in office with NBC 10's Gene Valicenti, touching on Hunter Biden, the impeachment inquiry and the war in Ukraine. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Liz Tanner, Rhode Island Commerce Secretary
September 04, 2023 10:34 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBRhode Island Commerce Secretary Liz Tanner talks about tourism, Tidewater Landing and the Superman building. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
NBC 10 RI 1st Congressional District debate (2/2)
September 04, 2023 10:29 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MBFive of the 11 Democratic candidates vying for the nomination in Rhode Island's 1st Congressional District took the stage at Rhode Island College for the second of two primary debates. Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos, former state Rep. Spencer Dickinson, former White House aide Gabe Amo, Providence City Council member John Goncalves and former naval intelligence officer Walter Berbrick sparred over dozens of issues ahead of Tuesday's primary. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy ...
NBC 10 RI 1st Congressional District debate (1/2)
September 04, 2023 10:23 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MBSix of the 11 candidates seeking the Democratic nomination in Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District sparred in an NBC 10 debate at Rhode Island College. IT professional Stephanie Beauté, state Rep. Stephen Casey, state Sen. Sandra Cano, former state Rep. Aaron Regunberg, state Sen. Ana Quezada and Allen Waters, who ran in the district last year as a Republican, talked about issues ranging from gun legislation to student loan forgiveness. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com...
1st Congressional District Republican primary debate
August 22, 2023 06:14 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBThe Republican candidates in Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District special election debated on "10 News Conference," but they didn’t fight each other on the issues. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Gov. Dan McKee, D-R.I.
August 14, 2023 10:48 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBGov. Dan McKee talks about the clearing of homeless encampments and the future of the Cranston Street Armory. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mayor Lisa Baldelli-Hunt, (D) Woonsocket
August 05, 2023 14:19 - 11 minutes - 11 MBWoonsocket Mayor Baldelli-Hunt talks disability pensions, congressional campaign on '10 News Conference' See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Marc Crisafulli, I-195 Redevelopment District Commission Chair
August 04, 2023 11:06 - 8 minutes - 7.67 MBMarc Crisafulli, chairman of the I-195 Redevelopment District Commission, talks about development plans for the land. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Scott Avedisian, RIPTA CEO
July 14, 2023 15:39 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBRIPTA CEO responds to criticism from Rhode Island Senate President Dominick Ruggerio and talks about the future of the transit agency. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Reporters Roundtable
July 10, 2023 12:22 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBNBC 10 reporters gather for a mid-year roundtable discussion about the scandal involving two top Rhode Island officials accused of bad behavior on a trip to Philadelphia, the money troubles surrounding Tidewater Landing, and the millions of dollars being spent to appeal the ruling that halted Rhode Island's truck tolling program. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Peter Neronha, (D) RI Attorney General
June 23, 2023 16:19 - 18 minutes - 17 MBRhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha talks about his relationship with Governor Dan McKee and additional funding for his office. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Brian Crandall, NBC 10 Political Reporter
June 16, 2023 15:45 - 9 minutes - 8.47 MBNBC 10 Political Reporter Brian Crandall talks with Gene about the resignation of a top Rhode Island state administrator accused of misconduct during a business trip to Philadelphia. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
John Fernandez, Lifespan president and CEO
June 09, 2023 17:17 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBJohn Fernandez, the new President and CEO of Lifespan tells "10 News Conference" about the biggest challenges facing Rhode Island's largest health care system. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Rep. David Cicilline, D-R.I.
May 30, 2023 16:35 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBCongressman Cicilline tells "10 News Conference" why he's leaving for a job at the Rhode Island Foundation and looks back at his time representing Rhode Island's first Congressional district. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Lawrence Connell, Director, VA Providence Healthcare system
May 26, 2023 11:41 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBThe Providence VA Director tells "10 News Conference what's being done to try and stop veteran suicide. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mayor Frank Picozzi, I-Warwick
May 19, 2023 16:00 - 9 minutes - 8.36 MBMayor Frank Picozzi talks with "10 News Conference" about the homeless staying at the Motel 6 in Warwick. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mayor Don Grebien, (D) Pawtucket
May 19, 2023 15:56 - 8 minutes - 7.34 MBPawtucket Mayor Don Grebien tells "10 News Conference" when he will make a decision about running for Congress in Rhode Island's first Congressional District. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mayor Joe Polisena Jr., (D) Johnston
May 12, 2023 15:46 - 8 minutes - 7.51 MBJohnston Mayor Joe Polisena Jr. tells "10 News Conference" about his community being chosen for relocation of the controversial Columbus statue. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mayor Charlie Lombardi, (D) North Providence
May 12, 2023 15:44 - 7 minutes - 7.05 MBNorth Providence Mayor Charlie Lombardi tells "10 News Conference" the Law Enforcement Officers Bill of Rights needs to be reformed. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Bishop Thomas Tobin, Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence
April 27, 2023 12:46 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBRetiring Diocese of Providence Bishop Thomas Tobin reflects on the last 18 years in Rhode Island. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Candidates running in Rhode Island's 1st Congressional District special election
April 24, 2023 06:09 - 11 minutes - 11 MBNBC 10 political reporter Brian Crandall talks with some of the candidates running to succeed outgoing Rhode Island Congressman David Cicilline in Rhode Island's 1st District, See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Candidates for Congress (RI CD1)
April 24, 2023 06:09 - 11 minutes - 11 MBPolitical Reporter Brian Crandall talks with some of the candidates running to replace out-going Rhode Island Congressman David Cicilline in Rhode Island's first district. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Joe Powers, Chairman, Republican Party of Rhode Island
April 14, 2023 17:17 - 16 minutes - 15 MBNewly elected Rhode Island GOP Chairman Joe Powers tells "10 News Conference" about his top priorities. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Joe Powers, RI GOP Chairman
April 14, 2023 17:17 - 16 minutes - 15 MBNewly elected Rhode Island GOP Chairman Joe Powers tells "10 News Conference" about his top priorities. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Dr. Marc Parlange, URI President
April 08, 2023 14:57 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBURI President, Dr. Marc Parlange, talks with "10 News Conference" about tuition and other key issues. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mayor Jon Mitchell (D-New Bedford)
April 01, 2023 12:16 - 9 minutes - 8.93 MBNew Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell tells "10 News Conference" what he's doing about the abrupt loss of the city's bus to Boston. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mayor Paul Coogan (D-Fall River)
April 01, 2023 12:14 - 7 minutes - 6.7 MBFall River Mayor Paul Coogan tells "10 News Conference" about the challenge his city has recruiting police officers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Stefan Pryor, Rhode Island Housing Secretary
March 25, 2023 19:24 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBRhode Island Housing Secretary Stefan Pryor tells "10 News Conference" about the state serving notice to the people living at an underpass in Pawtucket. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.