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7/3/2024: Newport's Mayor Xay; RIDOT Director Alviti
Newsmakers | WPRI 12 News - July 03, 2024 20:49 - 22 minutes ★★★★ - 7 ratingsThis week on Newsmakers: Newport Mayor Xay Khamsyvoravong discusses the summer tourism season, housing and short-term rentals, Easton's Beach, the new Rogers High School and more; then, Kim Kalunian's one-on-one with RIDOT Director Peter Alviti from Tuesday's edition of 12 News at 4.
6/28/2024: Political roundtable
Newsmakers | WPRI 12 News - June 28, 2024 15:58 - 23 minutes ★★★★ - 7 ratingsThis week on Newsmakers: Tim White and Ted Nesi are joined by 12 News political analyst Joe Fleming and political strategist Cara Cromwell to examine what Joe Biden's widely criticized debate performance means for the presidential race and break down the new poll of Rhode Island voters by Salve'...
6/21/2024: Speaker Shekarchi
Newsmakers | WPRI 12 News - June 21, 2024 15:56 - 22 minutes ★★★★ - 7 ratingsThis week on Newsmakers: House Speaker Joe Shekarchi, D-Warwick, discusses the end of the legislative session, a last-minute deal to keep Citizens Bank in Rhode Island, accessory dwelling units, public records, the next election and more.
What happened at the RI General Assembly last week?
Rhode Island Report - June 17, 2024 21:04 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 40 ratingsOn Friday, the Rhode Island legislative session wrapped up in the early morning hours, when most of us were asleep. Ed sorts through the Assembly's final decisions with Globe RI’s Steph Machado and Jim Hummel, the host of A Lively Experiment on Rhode Island PBS. Tips and ideas? Email u...
6/14/2024: Sen. DiPalma; reporters roundtable
Newsmakers | WPRI 12 News - June 14, 2024 16:17 - 22 minutes ★★★★ - 7 ratingsThis week on Newsmakers: Senate Finance Committee Chairman Lou DiPalma, D-Middletown, discusses the end of this year's legislative session, the new state budget, public records and more; then, Tim White and Ted Nesi are joined by Ian Donnis of The Public's Radio and Nancy Lavin of Rhode Island C...
The Mr. Lemon family
Rhode Island Report - June 13, 2024 00:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 40 ratingsIt’s been 50 years since the Rao family opened Mr. Lemon in Providence. Customers come to the tiny white building on Hawkins Street for the frozen lemonade, and many return because they feel like family. Colleen, Joe, and Janice Rao know almost everyone – and their favorite flavors. The...
6/7/2024: Reporters roundtable; D-Day
Newsmakers | WPRI 12 News - June 07, 2024 15:56 - 22 minutes ★★★★ - 7 ratingsThis week on Newsmakers: Tim White and Ted Nesi are joined by The Boston Globe's Steph Machado and The Providence Journal's Patrick Anderson for a breakdown of the new state budget bill and what's on the table in the final days of Rhode Island's General Assembly session; then, 99-year-old Woonso...
'Everybody's really curious about golf now': Providence youth take to the links
Rhode Island Report - June 06, 2024 00:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 40 ratingsThe game of golf isn’t often associated with young people or diversity, but one nonprofit in Rhode Island is trying to change that. For more than 20 years, Button Hole in Providence has been making the game affordable and accessible to children in the area. Ed talks to Anaridis Rodrigue...
5/31/2024: Mayor Smiley
Newsmakers | WPRI 12 News - May 31, 2024 15:45 - 22 minutes ★★★★ - 7 ratingsThis week on Newsmakers: Providence Mayor Brett Smiley discusses the future of the state-controlled city schools, negotiations with top hospital group Lifespan, the housing crisis, safety on North Main Street, Pride month and more.
Judge Melissa DuBose on joining the US District Court
Rhode Island Report - May 30, 2024 00:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 40 ratingsWhen the US Senate confirmed Judge Melissa DuBose in March, she broke two barriers. She became the first person of color and the first openly LGBTQ Judge to serve on the US District Court for Rhode Island. She officially starts that job in January, but she joined us in the studio for a ...
5/24/2024: Neil Steinberg; Eva-Marie Mancuso
Newsmakers | WPRI 12 News - May 24, 2024 16:50 - 23 minutes ★★★★ - 7 ratingsThis week on Newsmakers: Neil Steinberg, chair of the new R.I. Life Science Hub, discusses a new push led by House Speaker Joe Shekarchi to expand the industry in Rhode Island; then, Chafee Center director Eva-Marie Mancuso discusses Bryant's 38th World Trade Day and the future of the state's ec...
City by the Rising Sea: Climate change and Newport's mansions
Rhode Island Report - May 23, 2024 00:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 40 ratingsThe City by the Sea is known for its history. It's also on the front lines of climate change. Some of Rhode Island's biggest tourist attractions – Newport's mansions and other historic properties – are increasingly impacted by rising sea levels and extreme weather. Rhode Island PBS Week...
5/16/2024: John Marion; reporters roundtable
Newsmakers | WPRI 12 News - May 17, 2024 22:41 - 23 minutes ★★★★ - 7 ratingsThis week on Newsmakers: Common Cause Rhode Island executive director John Marion discusses controversy over the LEOBOR reform bill, public records, court magistrates and more; then, Target 12's Eli Sherman joins Tim White and Ted Nesi to break down the U.S. attorney's accusations against the R....
Episode 133 - Welcome Back Grumps!
You Can't Teach an Old Gamer New Tricks - May 17, 2024 01:00 - 46 minutesThis week Ryan and Rob talk about: - March 10 Mario Day - Happy Birthday X-Box and Super Metroid - Baulder’s Gate 3 is doing a collaboration with Vampire Surviviors - Stardew Valley drops huge 1.6 update - Finalists for 2024 World Video Game Hall Of Fame listed - Summer Game Fest returning June ...
Episode 134 - Pour One Out For The Wii U
You Can't Teach an Old Gamer New Tricks - May 17, 2024 01:00 - 44 minutesThis week Rob and Ryan talk about: - The gearbox acquisition - The Fallout TV show - Online capabilities of Wii-U and 3DS shut down - Motive studios working on next Battlefield game - Triple I initiative showcase - Keanu voicing Shadow in Sonic 3 movie - Evercade gigacarts and budget consoles -...
Episode 135 - Indie, Indie, Indie!
You Can't Teach an Old Gamer New Tricks - May 17, 2024 01:00 - 43 minutesThis week Ryan and Rob talk about: - Nintendo Indie World Direct - More Switch 2 rumours - X-Box's Indie showcase - X-Box Showcase announcement - The Playstation Helldivers 2 debacle This week Ryan and Rob have been playing: - Diablo 4 - Helldivers 2 - SSX 3 (enhanced) - Peggle Deluxe - Star Wa...
Senator Jack Reed on Gaza, Ukraine, and the Washington Bridge
Rhode Island Report - May 12, 2024 23:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 40 ratingsIf you want to know about military actions around the world, ask US Senator Jack Reed. He’s Rhode Island’s senior Senator, the chairman of the Armed Services Committee, and often joins congressional delegations on trips overseas. Steph Machado down with Reed for Sunday’s episode of Rh...
5/10/2024: Secretary Amore; reporter roundtable
Newsmakers | WPRI 12 News - May 10, 2024 16:06 - 22 minutes ★★★★ - 7 ratingsThis week on Newsmakers: Secretary of State Gregg Amore discusses cleaning up the voter rolls, beefing up the signature process, his proposed State Archives building and more; then, Target 12's Eli Sherman joins Tim White and Ted Nesi to discuss the new $455 million estimate for the cost of clos...
Bonus Episode: RI’s Blue Economy
Rhode Island Report - May 09, 2024 18:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 40 ratingsEarlier this week, our own Dan McGowan and Brian Amaral moderated a live conversation about the Blue Economy and Rhode Island’s sustainable future. The panel featured Patty DiOrio, VP and head of project development, Americas at Ørsted; and Bill Fazioli, managing director of program and...
Bonus Episode: Resilience in RI's Food Ecosystem
Rhode Island Report - May 09, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 40 ratingsEarlier this week, our own Alexa Gagosz moderated a live conversation about Climate and Business Resilience in Rhode Island's Food Ecosystem. The panel featured Ester Bishop, who is the co-owner, chef, and farmer at Gnarly Vines Farm; Ben Sukle, the chef and owner at Oberlin and Gift H...
The man who ran down every street in Providence
Rhode Island Report - May 09, 2024 00:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 40 ratingsToday, we’re getting out of the studio and putting on our running shoes to talk with Mark Sheeran. He’s an ultra-marathoner who’s spent the past few months running down every street in Providence. He invited Ed to tag along as he finished up one of his last runs. Tips and ideas? Email u...
5/3/2024: Helena Foulkes
Newsmakers | WPRI 12 News - May 03, 2024 16:03 - 22 minutes ★★★★ - 7 ratingsThe former CVS executive discusses her second-place finish in the 2022 Democratic primary for governor, whether she's running again, the future of RIPTA and more.
Misinformation is biggest threat, says R.I. elections director Miguel Nuñez
Rhode Island Report - May 02, 2024 00:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 40 ratingsRhode Island’s Board of Elections has a new executive director – but he’s no stranger to the job. Miguel Nuñez has been working for the board for nearly 25 years. He took the top spot in February, breaking ground as the board's first Latino executive director. Miguel talks with Ed about...
4/26/2024: Political roundtable; Philip Eil
Newsmakers | WPRI 12 News - April 26, 2024 15:48 - 22 minutes ★★★★ - 7 ratingsThis week on Newsmakers: Tim White and Ted Nesi are joined by 12 News political analyst Joe Fleming and The Boston Globe's Steph Machado to break down new poll numbers on Rhode Island politicians; then, Providence author Philip Eil discusses his new book "Prescription for Pain."
'A total agony': one teen describes living at St. Mary’s Home for Children
Rhode Island Report - April 25, 2024 00:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 40 ratingsSt. Mary’s Home for Children in North Providence has been in the news since January when the state's Office of the Child Advocate released a scathing report about conditions there. Our own Amanda Milkovits has been following the story ever since. She’s recently talked with a family whos...
4/19/2024: Mayor Jon Mitchell
Newsmakers | WPRI 12 News - April 19, 2024 16:29 - 23 minutes ★★★★ - 7 ratingsThis week on Newsmakers: New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell discusses the latest South Coast Rail delay, the outlook for offshore wind, his recent trip to Israel, challenges downtown and more.
Reading Solito across Rhode Island
Rhode Island Report - April 18, 2024 00:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 40 ratingsEvery year, Rhode Islanders read the same book as a part of the Reading Across Rhode Island program.This year’s selection is Solito- a memoir by Javier Zamora. It tells the true story of Javier’s journey from El Salvador to The United States as an unaccompanied nine-year-old.Javier join...
4/12/2024: Councilwoman Peterson; Director Alviti
Newsmakers | WPRI 12 News - April 12, 2024 18:18 - 22 minutes ★★★★ - 7 ratingsThis week on Newsmakers: Providence City Councilwoman Shelley Peterson talks with Alexandra Leslie about her diagnosis with multiple sclerosis; R.I. Department of Transportation Director Peter Alviti talks with Kim Kalunian about what's next on the Washington Bridge crisis.
Why improve access to public records?
Rhode Island Report - April 11, 2024 00:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 40 ratingsWhen 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...
What’s the plan for affordable housing in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island Report - April 07, 2024 23:30 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 40 ratingsIt’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 rinews@globe...
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