Rhode Island Report
158 episodes - English - Latest episode: 16 days ago - ★★★★★ - 40 ratingsA weekly podcast from The Boston Globe on what’s bubbling in Rhode Island news. In-depth interviews with newsmakers, perspective and analysis from Globe Rhode Island reporters, and intimate conversations with community members across the state.
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Why improve access to public records?
April 11, 2024 00:00 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBWhen reporters are working on important stories, they often use Rhode Island's Access for Public Records Act, or APRA. It gives them the ability to ask for government emails, data sets, or other documents. But APRA isn’t perfect. So, there’s a bill before the General Assembly to make it stronger. Ed talks with Colleen Cronin, a reporter who covers environmental issues for ecoRI, and John Marion, executive director of Common Cause Rhode Island, to learn more. Tips and ideas? Email ...
What’s the plan for affordable housing in Rhode Island?
April 07, 2024 23:30 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBIt’s been a little over a year since Stefan Pryor became Rhode Island’s housing secretary, as housing affordability remains one of the top issues facing Rhode Islanders. So what is he doing about it? Steph Machado sat down with Pryor to find out. Tips and ideas? Email us at [email protected]. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Can RI restaurants survive the Washington Bridge closure?
April 03, 2024 12:00 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBFor RI restaurants and food businesses, the overall cost of doing business is going up, and the closure of the Washington Bridge that carries Interstate 195 into and out of Providence has made matters worse. How are these companies going to survive? Alexa Gagosz talks with Kate Roberts, the owner of Easy Entertaining in Providence, to see how she’s coping. Tips and ideas? Email us at [email protected]. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at ...
Should schools ban cell phones?
March 28, 2024 00:00 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBTeenagers spend tons of time on their smart phones, and often they don’t stop even when they’re in class. To address that issue, some Rhode Island schools make students put their phones in locked pouches. Our own Steph Machado just finished a segment for Rhode Island PBS about this growing trend. She joins us in the studio to talk about what she learned. Tips and ideas? Email us at [email protected]. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at ht...
Bonus episode: Rhode Map Live
March 21, 2024 21:00 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBEarlier this week, our own Dan McGowan and Steph Machado moderated a live conversation about the state of RI schools. The panel featured Central Falls Mayor Maria Rivera, Rhode Island Commissioner on Postsecondary Education Shannon Gilkey, and Rhode Island Deputy Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education Lisa Odom-Villella. If you couldn’t make it, you can listen along to this lightly edited version of the discussion. Tips and ideas? Email us at [email protected]. See Priva...
Does soccer have a future in Rhode Island?
March 21, 2024 00:00 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBIf you want to know about the plans to bring minor league soccer to Pawtucket, Globe RI’s Brian Amaral is your man. He’s been covering the Tidewater Landing project from the beginning. Last weekend, he went to Rhode Island FC's home opener at its temporary home in Smithfield. Brian joins Ed to talk about the game, the team, and what he’s uncovered about the financing of the stadium. Tips and ideas? Email us at [email protected]. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Ca...
Trump paid him to find election fraud. It didn't exist.
March 12, 2024 10:00 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBBack in 2020, the Trump campaign hired Rhode-Islander and Moderate Party founder Ken Block to investigate widespread election fraud. Spoiler alert: He didn’t find any. But Ken did find data to explain why Trump really lost. He joins Ed to talk about his new book, "Disproven." Tips and ideas? Email us at [email protected]. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
What's up with the Washington Bridge?
March 04, 2024 19:07 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBIt’s been nearly three months since the RI Department of Transportation shut down the westbound side of the Washington Bridge and it doesn’t look like it’s reopening anytime soon. Our own Steph Machado and Jim Hummel, the host of “A Lively Experiment” on Rhode Island PBS, give us the latest on this debacle. Tips and ideas? Email us at [email protected]. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. ...
Learning in a different language
February 29, 2024 01:00 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBImagine studying science or math in a different language. Many English learners in Rhode Island’s public schools face this challenge every day, and their numbers are growing. What is the state doing to help these students succeed? Guest host Dan McGowan talks with RI PBS reporter Michelle San Miguel and Providence School Board President Erlin Rogel about the issue. Tips and ideas? Email us at [email protected]. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy N...
‘I can’t leave my people in the dark’
February 22, 2024 01:00 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBTo celebrate Black History Month, we’re joined by Valerie Tutson, the executive director and festival director for Rhode Island Black Storytellers, a nonprofit dedicated to promoting the awareness, appreciation, and application of Black storytelling. She talks with Ed about her work, avoiding the trap of ‘trauma stories,’ and training a new generation of storytellers. Tips and ideas? Email us at [email protected]. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privac...
What RI’s lawmakers of color hope to accomplish this year
February 15, 2024 01:00 - 18 minutes - 17 MBNearly 20 percent of General Assembly members belong to the Rhode Island Black, Latino, Indigenous, Asian American, and Pacific Islander Caucus. The caucus co-chair, Senator Jonathon Acosta of Central Falls, joins us to talk about some of his priorities, including police accountability, feeding more students, and raising taxes on the wealthiest households. Tips and ideas? Email us at [email protected]. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at ...
Putting local Latino stories on the main stage
February 08, 2024 01:00 - 16 minutes - 15.6 MBIf you want to know something about Rhode Island’s Latino community, ask Marta Martinez. Marta is the executive director of Rhode Island Latino Arts and the founder of the Latino Oral History Project of Rhode Island. She’s spent decades collecting the stories of Spanish-speaking pioneers, leaders, and community members. Now, her oral history collection is the inspiration behind La Broa’ — a new play at Trinity Rep. We talk to Marta about the play and her work capturing the history o...
Colonel Oscar Perez on his first year as Providence police chief
January 29, 2024 00:30 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBIt’s been about a year since Oscar Perez became the new chief of the Providence Police Department — and the first Latino to hold the position. He joins the Globe's Steph Machado to talk about community policing, crime trends in the city, and what his appointment means to communities of color. Tips and ideas? Email us at [email protected]. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Feeding the world from Rhode Island
January 25, 2024 01:00 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBEdesia Nutrition, a North Kingstown nonprofit that feeds malnourished children around the globe, got a big boost last year when the Bezos family made a donation worth nearly $140 million. Edesia founder and CEO Navyn Salem joins us to talk about how the money will help them serve many more kids, at a time when war and climate change are threatening children like never before. Tips and ideas? Email us at [email protected]. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californi...
The hazards of pregnancy in America
January 18, 2024 01:00 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBIt’s easy to assume that giving birth in the US is pretty low-risk. But according to a new documentary, women in America die of pregnancy-related causes at a rate that’s up to 10 times higher than countries such as Japan, Spain, and Germany. "The Risk of Giving Birth," a three-part series by Rhode Island PBS, digs into the dangers of pregnancy, especially among women of color. We talk to Dr. Pablo Rodriguez, one of the experts featured in an episode on birth-related issues in the La...
Ernie D on basketball, brotherhood, and life
January 11, 2024 01:00 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBProvidence College basketball hit the big time a little more than 50 years ago, when Ernie DiGregorio and Marvin Barnes led the team to its first Final Four tournament. Ernie D tells the story of that journey in a new book, "Star with a Broken Heart." We talk about the book, basketball, and his long friendship with Barnes and PC Coach Dave Gavitt. Tips and ideas? Email us at [email protected]. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://a...
What to expect at the RI State House this year
January 02, 2024 19:31 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBToday is the first day of the 2024 legislative session. So what will lawmakers act on this year — housing, law enforcement accountability, guns, a new courthouse? We get some predictions and analysis from our own Steph Machado and Jim Hummel, host of “A Lively Experiment” on Rhode Island PBS. Tips and ideas? Email us at [email protected]. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
More 'experiential eating,' less kale: food trends to watch in 2024
December 28, 2023 01:00 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBIn 2023, we heard all about tinned fish, “girl dinner,” butter boards, and zero-proof drinks. Inflation drove up prices, and we haven’t heard the end of trying to build a more sustainable food system. So what’s in store for the food and restaurant world in 2024? Guest host Alexa Gagosz gets some predictions from Jason Evans, the founding dean of the College of Food, Innovation and Technology at Johnson & Wales University. Tips and ideas? Email us at [email protected]. See Privacy Po...
House Speaker Joseph Shekarchi on his priorities for 2024
December 18, 2023 00:30 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBIn just two weeks, the Rhode Island General Assembly will be back in session. What can we expect from lawmakers in 2024? Guest host Steph Machado sits down with House Speaker Joseph Shekarchi for a preview. Tips and ideas? Email us at [email protected]. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Keeping the memory of Benny’s alive
December 14, 2023 01:00 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBIt’s been six years since the last Benny’s closed in Greenville, and people are still talking about their favorite store. The place that sold everything — from bikes, to towels, to tires — still holds a special place in many hearts. Now there’s a way to share your memories. We talk to Benny’s co-owner Arnold Bromberg and filmmaker Dante Bellini about a forthcoming documentary about the store, which will include voices from the community. Tips and ideas? Email us at [email protected]....
Pawtucket pinball museum goes full tilt
December 07, 2023 01:00 - 9 minutes - 8.48 MBThis week, we’re getting out of the studio to have some fun — at a pinball museum in Pawtucket. The Electromagnetic Pinball Museum and Restoration opened less than three years ago, but it already has more than 100 working machines, and you can play them all day for just $10. Ed Fitzpatrick talks to the founders, checks out the space, and rocks out to Rush while he plays the silver ball. Tips and ideas? Email us at [email protected]. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy an...
‘Children are working because children need money’
November 30, 2023 01:00 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBNumb hands from cleaning freezers for hours. Shifts that end at 4 in the morning. These are just a couple of the experiences of the dozens of teenagers who spoke to The Public’s Radio about working at seafood processing plants in New Bedford. Nadine Sebai and Nina Sparling are the reporters behind a two-year investigation into migrant teens working these risky jobs. Their series, “Underage and Unprotected” came out earlier this year. We talk about their reporting and what’s happened...
Capturing the complexity of Native America
November 22, 2023 01:00 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBThere’s a huge gap between what most of us were taught in school about Native American culture and what’s actually true. "Native America," a new series on PBS — and produced by a Rhode Islander — seeks to explore the complexity that’s not described in our textbooks. We talk to Gary Glassman, the executive producer of the series, and Daniel Golding, the director of the latest episode. Tips and ideas? Email us at [email protected]. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and C...
Aria Mia Loberti: from Johnston to Hollywood
November 16, 2023 01:00 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBThe new Netflix series “All the Light We Cannot See,” based on the award-winning novel of the same name, stars a native Rhode-Islander with raw talent. Aria Mia Loberti had no acting experience when she auditioned for the role of Marie-Laure LeBlanc, a blind girl who sends secret messages to the Allies during World War II. But she did have some significant life experience. Aria is legally blind. She joins us to talk about growing up in Johnston, advocating for the blind community, a...
A big win for Gabe Amo, mixed results for local bond issues
November 08, 2023 17:45 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBRhode-Islanders went to the polls Tuesday in a special election in the First Congressional District and for some local issues as well. What do the results tell us, including Democrat Gabe Amo's landslide win over Republican Gerry Leonard. We’re joined by our own Steph Machado and Jim Hummel, the host of A Lively Experiment on Rhode Island PBS. Tips and ideas? Email us at [email protected]. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19...
Helping improve teenagers' mental health
November 02, 2023 00:00 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MBThe United States is facing a children’s mental health crisis, according to the American Psychological Association. The Providence nonprofit Turning the Corner is helping to address this issue by offering services to kids in the custody of the state Department of Children, Youth & Families, many of whom were removed from their homes for safety or behavioral reasons. The Rev. Lauri Smalls, the executive director of Turning the Corner, joins us to talk about her work and the need for ...
Musician Chance Emerson on balancing school, songwriting, and tech
October 26, 2023 00:00 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBHe’s already a Providence folk-rock singer, songwriter, and Brown University senior. Now Chance Emerson can add tech startup founder to his resume. With his platform ForeverFan, he’s helping independent musicians like himself communicate with their fans. Chance, a recent guest on Rhode Island PBS's "Ocean State Sessions," joins guest host Alexa Gagosz to talk music, college, and what’s next. Tips and ideas? Email us at [email protected]. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/priva...
Gabe Amo vs. Gerry Leonard in CD1
October 18, 2023 15:13 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBOn Nov. 7, voters in the 1st Congressional District will decide whether Republican Gerry Leonard or Democrat Gabe Amo will replace former US Representative David Cicilline. So we brought the two candidates into the studio separately to explain where they stand on the major issues. Then we put their responses together so voters can easily compare and contrast. Tips and ideas? Email us at [email protected]. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice ...
Former Brown president Ruth Simmons on the power of teaching
October 12, 2023 00:00 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBRuth Simmons made history in 2001 when she was named the president of Brown University, making her the first Black president of an Ivy League institution. She joins us on the podcast to talk about her new memoir, “Up Home,” how teachers can shape lives, and affirmative action and legacy admissions at universities. Tips and ideas? Email us at [email protected]. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-in...
Kathrine Switzer: 'If you want to lift a woman up, show her how to run.'
October 05, 2023 00:00 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBMore than 50 years ago, Kathrine Switzer made history when organizers of the Boston Marathon tried to push her off the course. She was the first woman to officially enter and run the race — and a trailblazing figure for legions of women runners who came after her. This weekend, she’s returning to the Boston area to run in two races. One of them is the Women’s Classic 5K right here in Providence. She joins the podcast with Bob Rothenberg, a former Brown running coach and one of the o...
Behind the reporting: long waits in RI for crucial early intervention services
September 27, 2023 12:00 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBIf your baby or toddler has developmental disabilities, they qualify for a free program to help them catch up to their peers. You’re supposed to get those services in 45 days. But, here in Rhode Island, the wait is much longer. Our own Steph Machado just finished a story about this issue with Rhode Island PBS. She joins us to talk more about the crisis and what's currently being done to solve it. Tips and ideas? Email us at [email protected]. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/...
Mayor Brett Smiley on PVDFest, Providence schools & college payments
September 20, 2023 14:17 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBProvidence Mayor Brett Smiley has had a rough few weeks. First a rainy PVDFest and then flash flooding from even more rain. But hidden among the dreary news was also a victory: a landmark agreement with Providence’s private colleges that will bring in more than $200 million for the city. The mayor joins guest host Dan McGowan for an update on all of that and more. Tips and ideas? Email us at [email protected]. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy No...
Fighting rising antisemitism in RI
September 14, 2023 00:00 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBThis Friday is the start of the Jewish New Year, and while many will be celebrating with apples and honey, there’s a reality that’s not so sweet. This past year, reports of antisemitism in Rhode Island increased by around 250 percent. Adam Greenman, the president and CEO of the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island, joins us to talk about this troubling trend and what we can do about it. Tips and ideas? Email us at [email protected]. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy...
How Gabe Amo won the night
September 06, 2023 17:13 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBIn a crowded field of 11 candidates vying for the Democratic nomination for Congressional District 1, former Biden administration staffer Gabe Amo emerged victorious last night. He is almost certain to become the first person of color to represent Rhode Island in Congress. How did Amo win? What did the pundits get wrong? My colleague Steph Machado and Jim Hummel, host of “A Lively Experiment” on Rhode Island PBS, are here to break down the results. Tips and ideas? Email us at rinews...
Your guide to Primary Day in Rhode Island
September 05, 2023 09:00 - 21 minutes - 20 MBIt’s time for voters in CD 1 to pick the person who will likely represent them in Congress. Dan McGowan, Steph Machado, and Ed Fitzpatrick have the latest updates and information about the race in this special bonus episode of Rhode Island Report. Tips and ideas? Email us [email protected]. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Honoring renowned Black artist Edward Bannister
August 31, 2023 00:00 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBProvidence is about to get a new sculpture in honor of a local Black artist. Edward Bannister was a prize-winning painter in the 1800s and a founder of the Providence Art Club. The club will unveil his sculpture next weekend during PVD Fest. Pamela Watts from Rhode Island PBS Weekly and Gage Prentiss, the creator of the Bannister sculpture, join the show to talk about Bannister's place in Providence history and why it's important to acknowledge his life and work. Tips and ideas? Ema...
The CD1 Democratic primary just got real
August 24, 2023 00:00 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MBThe primary for the First Congressional District race is just weeks away, and the Democratic winner is very likely to become our next representative in Congress. But there are 12 Democrats running — and a lot of disagreement among them. Our own Steph Machado and Jim Hummel from A Lively Experiment on Rhode Island PBS join the podcast to give us their analysis. Tips and ideas? Email us at [email protected]. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice...
A big win — and a big crash — on the high seas
August 17, 2023 00:00 - 16 minutes - 15 MBFor the first time ever, an American team has won the Ocean Race, a sailing competition around the globe that's been running for 50 years. Leading the team was Charlie Enright, a Rhode-Islander and Brown University graduate. He joins us on the podcast to tell the story of their dramatic victory — and the environmental changes he sees out on the water. Tips and ideas? Email us at [email protected]. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https...
Congressman Seth Magaziner on his first term
August 10, 2023 00:00 - 17 minutes - 16 MBUS Representative Seth Magaziner went from being Rhode Island’s junior congressman to our senior and ONLY congressman in just a few months. He joins us in the studio to talk about his first term in office, Marjorie Taylor Greene, and the race to replace former Congressman David Cicilline. Tips and ideas? Email us at [email protected]. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ashish Jha: Fix the 'information landscape' before the next pandemic
August 03, 2023 00:00 - 18 minutes - 16.5 MBDuring COVID, Dr. Ashish Jha was often the face of public health, appearing constantly in the media and staying active on Twitter. Then he joined President Biden's administration as COVID czar. Jha, who left the White House in June to return as dean of Brown University’s School of Public Health, saw firsthand the dangers of misinformation and says the government and public health leaders must do a better job communicating next time. Tips and ideas? Email us at [email protected]. See...
Ørsted's David Hardy on the future of offshore wind
July 27, 2023 00:00 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBIn a special collaboration with "Future of XYZ" on Rhode Island PBS, we bring you a conversation with David Hardy, the CEO of Ørsted North America. Ørsted is the company behind Rhode Island’s next offshore wind farm and potentially more to come. We talk about the timeline for the project, why Rhode Island rejected Ørsted’s most recent proposal, and prospects for the industry over the next 10 to 20 years. Tips and ideas? Email us at [email protected]. See Privacy Policy at https://ar...
Rep. Cherie Cruz on the status of legalized marijuana
July 20, 2023 00:00 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBIt’s been more than a year since Rhode Island legalized marijuana. What’s happened since? Is the law living up to its promise to address the harms of the war on drugs? Representative Cherie Cruz, a Pawtucket Democrat, advocated for the law before she joined the General Assembly. She gives us an update and talks about the future of McCoy Stadium and soccer in Pawtucket. Tips and ideas? Email us at [email protected]. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priva...
Little-known museums to check out this summer
July 13, 2023 00:00 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBLooking for something to do this summer? On days that are too cold for the beach, you could check out some of the hundreds of museums in Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts. We talk to Jim Karpeichik, the co-producer of “Treasures Inside the Museum” on Rhode Island PBS, for some recommendations. Tips and ideas? Email us at [email protected]. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Out of office - Happy 4th!
July 06, 2023 00:30 - 44 seconds - 696 KBWe're off this week for the 4th of July holiday. Ed Fitzpatrick will be back next week with a new episode. Tips and ideas? Email us at [email protected]. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
'I’m actually scared of what’s to come'
June 29, 2023 00:00 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBIt’s been more than three years since the murder of George Floyd inspired worldwide protests and a reckoning about the state of racism in America. But what’s happened since? Kiara Butler, the host of Generation Rising on Rhode Island PBS, says she’s seen a waning commitment to racial equity work. But she's not giving up. In her new book, "Terms and Conditions," she offers a framework for moving forward. Tips and ideas? Email us at [email protected]. See Privacy Policy at https://art...
Providence Mayor Brett Smiley, six months in
June 22, 2023 00:00 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MBThis week, we’ve got our new Globe Rhode Island reporter Steph Machado doing what she does best — reporting on Providence City Hall. She sat down with Mayor Brett Smiley to talk about the Cranston Street Armory, PVD Fest, marching with his husband in the Pride parade, and higher tax bills for homeowners. Tips and ideas? Email us at [email protected]. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Best chef in the Northeast: Rhode Island's Sherry Pocknett
June 15, 2023 00:00 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBSherry Pocknett, the owner and chef at Sly Fox Den Too in Charlestown, was just named a James Beard Award winner, the restaurant industry's most prestigious honor. Sherry is the first Indigenous woman chef to receive the award. We talk about her restaurant, eating with the seasons, and her ambitions for expansion. Tips and ideas? Email us at [email protected]. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-in...
Allison Rose on music as medicine
June 08, 2023 00:00 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBThe COVID public health emergency may be officially over, but the mental health effects will linger for years. This week, we talk to mental health counselor and singer-songwriter Allison Rose. She’s about to release an album that includes songs about her father, who died of COVID. Allison also uses music as a tool in her therapy sessions with clients. We talk about music, grief, and her upcoming performance at Providence Porchfest. Tips and ideas? Email us at [email protected]. See ...
BONUS: Live taping with House Speaker Shekarchi and Senate President Ruggerio
June 01, 2023 18:07 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBListen to a live event taped at the Rhode Island PBS studios celebrating the podcast’s 100th episode. Our host, Ed Fitzpatrick, and Jim Ludes from Salve Regina and Rhode Island PBS interview House Speaker Joe Shekarchi and Senate President Dominick Ruggerio. Brown political science professor Wendy Schiller concludes the show with some analysis. Tips and ideas? Email us at [email protected]. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art1...
David Cicilline on saying goodbye to politics
May 31, 2023 15:28 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBUS Representative David Cicilline has spent nearly half of his life in politics — first as a state representative, then the mayor of Providence, and finally in Congress. He's leaving all of that behind this week to run the state’s largest philanthropic organization, the Rhode Island Foundation. We chat about his last day in office, the debt-ceiling debate, and where he envisions taking the foundation in the years ahead. Tips and ideas? Email us at [email protected]. See Privacy Poli...