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10 News Conference

202 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months 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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Episodes

Sen. Jack Reed

March 26, 2022 06:48 - 22 minutes - 21 MB

Chairman of the powerful Senate Armed Services committee, Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., talks with "10 News Conference" about Russia's invasion of Ukraine and how to lower the price of gasoline. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse

March 19, 2022 05:20 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MB

Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., defends his vote to make Daylight Saving Time permanent. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

General Treasurer Seth Magaziner

March 10, 2022 18:07 - 19 minutes - 18 MB

"10 News Conference" asks Seth Magaziner about his decision to switch races and run for Congress instead of governor. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mayors Joe Polisena and Frank Picozzi

March 05, 2022 06:52 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MB

Meet the mayors of Johnston and Warwick. NBC 10's Gene Valicenti asks Johnston Mayor Joe Polisena and Warwick Mayor Frank Picozzi about schools and economic development in their communities. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

U.S. Rep. David Cicilline

February 25, 2022 16:53 - 20 minutes - 19 MB

Rep. David Cicilline, D-R.I., talks with "10 News Conference" about the U.S. response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Helena Foulkes, (D) Candidate for Governor

February 18, 2022 16:59 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MB

"10 News Conference" talks with Helena Foulkes about her involvement with the opioids crisis and removing tobacco from CVS stores. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Steven Pare, Providence Public Safety Commissioner

February 05, 2022 11:18 - 9 minutes - 8.55 MB

"10 News Conference" asks Providence Public Safety Commissioner Steven Pare about the vaccine mandate for city workers. 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

February 02, 2022 00:55 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MB

Bishop Thomas Tobin of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence talks about declining religious participation and the church's response to sexual abuse allegations. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

U.S. Rep. Jim Langevin

January 23, 2022 16:15 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MB

U.S. Rep. Jim Langevin, D-R.I., announces he's retiring from Congress at the end of his current term. NBC 10's Gene Valicenti spoke at length with the 11-term congressman about his decision to retire and whether the current political landscape played into it. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brown University President Christina Paxson

January 23, 2022 16:04 - 15 minutes - 14 MB

Brown University President Christina Paxson explains the institution's role in the proposed merger of hospital networks Lifespan and Care New England 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.

Rhode Island Legislative Leadership

January 16, 2022 20:24 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MB

Rhode Island House Speaker Joe Shekarchi and Senate President Dominick Ruggerio talk about issues facing the General Assembly in the upcoming session, including how to spend pandemic relief money. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

'10 News Conference' looks ahead to Decision 2022

January 05, 2022 17:51 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MB

NBC 10's Gene Valicenti and Alison Bologna look ahead to Decision 2022 with a discussion about the candidates already running for Rhode Island governor and Providence mayor. 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 Commerce Secretary

December 18, 2021 13:15 - 8 minutes - 7.68 MB

"10 News Conference" talks with RI Commerce Secretary Stefan Pryor about the impact of new pandemic restrictions on local businesses. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rep. Mike Chippendale (R-Coventry) House Minority Whip

December 18, 2021 13:01 - 6 minutes - 6.09 MB

Rep. Chippendale reacts to Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee's new pandemic restrictions.

Rep. Mike Chippendale, R-Coventry, House Minority Whip

December 18, 2021 13:01 - 6 minutes - 6.02 MB

Rep. Chippendale reacts to Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee's new pandemic restrictions. 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

December 18, 2021 12:57 - 6 minutes - 5.69 MB

"10 News Conference" asks Mayor Picozzi about a hotel being entirely rented out to shelter the homeless. 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)

December 18, 2021 12:57 - 6 minutes - 5.75 MB

"10 News Conference" asks Mayor Picozzi about a hotel being entirely rented out to shelter the homeless.

Rep. Jim McGovern, D-Mass.

December 12, 2021 16:41 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MB

Rep. Jim McGovern talks Build Back Better Act, a diplomatic boycott of the Olympics, and inflation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rep. Jim McGovern (D-MA)

December 12, 2021 16:41 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MB

Rep. Jim McGovern talks Build Back Better Act, a diplomatic boycott of the olympics, and inflation.

Reporters roundtable tackles vaccination bonuses, Columbus statue

December 12, 2021 16:38 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MB

NBC 10's Tamara Sacharczyk, Alison Bologna and Brian Crandall join Gene Valicenti for a discussion of recent political stories. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Matt Brown, D-Candidate for Governor

December 05, 2021 16:27 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MB

Former Rhode Island Secretary of State Matt Brown is seeking the Democratic nomination for governor in 2022. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rep. Blake Filippi, R-Charlestown, House Minority Leader

November 19, 2021 21:00 - 6 minutes - 6.07 MB

NBC 10's Gene Valicenti asks Leader Filippi about a state worker vaccine bonus plus the proposed merger of Lifespan and Care New England. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rep. Blake Filippi (R-Charlestown) House Minority Leader

November 19, 2021 21:00 - 6 minutes - 6.13 MB

NBC 10's Gene Valicenti asks Leader Filippi about a state worker vaccine bonus plus the proposed merger of Lifespan and Care New England.

Craig Sculos, Vice President and General Manager, Bally's Twin River Lincoln Casino Resort

November 19, 2021 20:57 - 6 minutes - 6.26 MB

"10 News Conference" asks Craig Sculos about the Bally's rebranding of Twin River. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Craig Sculos, VP & General Manager - Bally's Twin River Lincoln Casino Resort

November 19, 2021 20:57 - 6 minutes - 6.33 MB

"10 News Conference" asks Craig Sculos about the Bally's rebranding of Twin River.

Nirva LaFortune, (D-Providence) City Councilor/Mayoral Candidate

November 13, 2021 16:05 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MB

"10 News Conference" asks Nirva LaFortune about police funding and economic development in Providence.

Nirva LaFortune, D-Providence City Councilor and Mayoral Candidate

November 13, 2021 16:05 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MB

"10 News Conference" asks Nirva LaFortune about police funding and economic development in Providence. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Gonzalo Cuervo, D-Providence Mayoral Candidate

November 07, 2021 16:49 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MB

NBC 10's Gene Valicenti talks with Gonzalo Cuervo about his past political experience and campaign to be the next Mayor of Providence. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Gonzalo Cuervo, (D) Providence Mayoral Candidate

November 07, 2021 16:49 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MB

NBC 10's Gene Valicenti talks with Gonzalo Cuervo about his past political experience and campaign to be the next Mayor of Providence.

Rep. Jim Langevin, D-R.I.

October 31, 2021 17:03 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MB

NBC 10's Gene Valicenti asks Rep. Jim Langevin, D-R.I., about efforts to pass a $1.75 trillion spending bill through Congress. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Your Voice, Your Future Town Hall: Fall River Mayoral Debate

October 24, 2021 21:09 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MB

Fall River Mayor Paul Coogan and his challenger, City Council President Cliff Ponte, face off in a debate at the NBC 10 studios. NBC 10's Gene Valicenti is the moderator. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Col. James Manni, RI State Police Superintendent

October 16, 2021 12:45 - 15 minutes - 28.8 MB

Col. Manni tells "10 News Conference" about body cameras and the arrest of protesters outside the Governor's house.

Col. James Manni, Rhode Island State Police Superintendent

October 16, 2021 12:45 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MB

Col. Manni tells "10 News Conference" about body cameras and the arrest of protesters outside the Governor's house. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Luis Daniel Muñoz, Candidate for Governor

October 09, 2021 10:40 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MB

Dr. Luis Daniel Muñoz, who ran as an Independent for Rhode Island governor in 2018, is back as Democrat this year. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Luis Daniel Muñoz

October 09, 2021 10:40 - 14 minutes - 27.1 MB

Dr. Luis Daniel Muñoz, who ran as an Independent for Rhode Island governor in 2018, is back as Democrat this year.

Angélica Infante-Green, Rhode Island Education Commissioner

October 01, 2021 04:18 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MB

Rhode Island Education Commissioner, Angélica Infante-Green, talks with "10 News Conference" about another year of pandemic learning and the state takeover of Providence schools. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Richard Charest, Rhode Island Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals

September 24, 2021 15:13 - 15 minutes - 14 MB

Richard Charest, director of the Rhode Island Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals, tells "10 News Conference" about improving patient care and how millions of dollars in billing problems are being corrected at the state-run Eleanor Slater Hospital. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Remembering the 9/11 terrorist attacks

September 10, 2021 16:45 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MB

Gene Valicenti, Alison Bologna, and retired photographer Bob Farrell reflect on their coverage of the September 11th terrorist attacks. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rep. Jake Auchincloss (D-MA)

September 03, 2021 15:03 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MB

"10 News Conference" asks Congressman Jake Auchincloss about the end of America's longest war and the mission in Afghanistan.

Rep. Jake Auchincloss, D-Mass.

September 03, 2021 15:03 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MB

"10 News Conference" asks U.S. Rep. Jake Auchincloss, who represents the 4th Congressional District in Massachusetts, about the end of America's longest war and the mission in Afghanistan. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Matt Weldon, Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training

August 30, 2021 05:16 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MB

Matt Weldon, director of the Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training, talks about the end of pandemic unemployment benefits and how the department is combatting fraud. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Matt Weldon, Director - Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training

August 30, 2021 05:16 - 11 minutes - 21.8 MB

Matt Weldon, Director of the Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training, talks about the end of pandemic unemployment benefits and how the department is combatting fraud.

Providence Public Safety Commissioner Steven Pare

August 22, 2021 07:18 - 11 minutes - 21.2 MB

"10 News Conference" asks Public Safety Commissioner Steven Pare about the uptick of violence in Providence.

Providence Public Safety Commissioner Steven Paré

August 22, 2021 07:18 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MB

"10 News Conference" asks Public Safety Commissioner Steven Paré about the uptick of violence in Providence. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Senator Jack Reed (D-RI)

August 19, 2021 09:35 - 14 minutes - 27.2 MB

"10 News Conference" asks Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) about the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan and his message to top military leaders.

Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I.

August 19, 2021 09:35 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MB

"10 News Conference" asks Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) about the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan and his message to top military leaders. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Providence City Council President John Igliozzi

August 13, 2021 06:24 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MB

Providence City Council President John Igliozzi tells "10 News Conference" about plans to stop the increased violence. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza

July 17, 2021 19:00 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MB

"10 News Conference" asks Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza about recent crime in the city, the teachers' contract and his possible run for governor. July 17, 2021. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

House Speaker Joe Shekarchi

July 10, 2021 19:00 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MB

House Speaker Joseph Shekarchi talks about the state budget and safe injection sites on "10 News Conference." July 10, 2021. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos

June 26, 2021 18:00 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MB

Sabina Matos talks to '10 News Conference' about reshaping the role of lieutenant governor in Rhode Island. June 26, 2021. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.