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Fighting rising antisemitism in RI
Rhode Island Report - September 14, 2023 00:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 40 ratingsThis 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 A...
9/8/2023: Primary election analysis
Newsmakers | WPRI 12 News - September 08, 2023 16:34 - 25 minutes ★★★★ - 7 ratingsThis week on Newsmakers: Tim White and Ted Nesi are joined by Joe Fleming and Cara Cromwell to break down the results of this week's special primary election for Rhode Island's 1st Congressional District and look ahead to the general election between Democrat Gabe Amo and Republican Gerry Leonar...
How Gabe Amo won the night
Rhode Island Report - September 06, 2023 17:13 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 40 ratingsIn 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 w...
Your guide to Primary Day in Rhode Island
Rhode Island Report - September 05, 2023 09:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 40 ratingsIt’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]...
9/1/2023: Congressional debate recap
Newsmakers | WPRI 12 News - September 01, 2023 15:32 - 20 minutes ★★★★ - 7 ratingsThis week on a special edition of Newsmakers: highlights from this week's live primetime WPRI 12 Democratic primary debate for Rhode Island's 1st Congressional District, plus a breakdown of what to watch as the votes come in next Tuesday.
Honoring renowned Black artist Edward Bannister
Rhode Island Report - August 31, 2023 00:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 40 ratingsProvidence 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...
8/25/2023: Congressional debate preview
Newsmakers | WPRI 12 News - August 25, 2023 16:01 - 26 minutes ★★★★ - 7 ratingsThis week on Newsmakers: Tim White and Ted Nesi are joined by 12 News political analyst Joe Fleming and Boston Globe reporter Steph Machado to break down the state of the Democratic primary for Rhode Island's 1st Congressional District and preview WPRI 12's live primary debate coming up Tuesday ...
The CD1 Democratic primary just got real
Rhode Island Report - August 24, 2023 00:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 40 ratingsThe 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...
8/18/2023: Councilman Goncalves; Walter Berbrick
Newsmakers | WPRI 12 News - August 18, 2023 15:58 - 26 minutes ★★★★ - 7 ratingsThis week on Newsmakers: two Democratic candidates for Congress, Providence City Councilman John Goncalves and former U.S. Navy officer Walter Berbrick, discuss their campaigns and positions on the issues.
A big win — and a big crash — on the high seas
Rhode Island Report - August 17, 2023 00:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 40 ratingsFor 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...
8/11/2023: Sen. Quezada; Rep. Casey
Newsmakers | WPRI 12 News - August 11, 2023 15:59 - 25 minutes ★★★★ - 7 ratingsThis week on Newsmakers: two Democratic candidates for Rhode Island's 1st Congressional District, state Sen. Ana Quezada of Providence and state Rep. Stephen Casey of Woonsocket, discuss their campaigns, the big issues in Washington and the controversies affecting their rivals.
Congressman Seth Magaziner on his first term
Rhode Island Report - August 10, 2023 00:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 40 ratingsUS 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 Cicillin...
8/4/2023: Gabe Amo; Fung & Taveras
Newsmakers | WPRI 12 News - August 04, 2023 15:45 - 26 minutes ★★★★ - 7 ratingsThis week on Newsmakers: Democratic congressional candidate Gabe Amo on why he's running, the Matos signature scandal, outside money in the 1st District and more; on the second half, Allan Fung and Angel Taveras join Tim White and Ted Nesi to analyze the state of the race and share their experie...
Ashish Jha: Fix the 'information landscape' before the next pandemic
Rhode Island Report - August 03, 2023 00:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 40 ratingsDuring 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 Publi...
7/28/2023: Sen. Jessica de la Cruz; political roundtable
Newsmakers | WPRI 12 News - July 28, 2023 17:32 - 26 minutes ★★★★ - 7 ratingsThis week on Newsmakers: Senate Minority Leader Jessica de la Cruz, R-North Smithfield, discusses the 1st Congressional District signature scandal, her top legislative priorities, the outlook for the GOP in Rhode Island and more; then, 12 News political analyst Joe Fleming and Providence Journal...
Ørsted's David Hardy on the future of offshore wind
Rhode Island Report - July 27, 2023 00:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 40 ratingsIn 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 projec...
7/21/2023: US Attorney Cunha
Newsmakers | WPRI 12 News - July 25, 2023 22:39 - 25 minutes ★★★★ - 7 ratingsThis week on Newsmakers: Rhode Island U.S. Attorney Zachary Cunha discusses violent crime, drug prosecutions, the ILO Group contract, and more.
Rep. Cherie Cruz on the status of legalized marijuana
Rhode Island Report - July 20, 2023 00:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 40 ratingsIt’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 giv...
7/14/2023: Citizens CEO Bruce Van Saun
Newsmakers | WPRI 12 News - July 14, 2023 21:11 - 26 minutes ★★★★ - 7 ratingsThis week on Newsmakers: Citizens Financial Group Chairman and CEO Bruce Van Saun discusses the fallout from last spring's banking crisis, where the economy is headed, the future of New England's biggest bank and more.
Little-known museums to check out this summer
Rhode Island Report - July 13, 2023 00:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 40 ratingsLooking 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...
Episode 131- The Summer of Games!
You Can't Teach an Old Gamer New Tricks - July 11, 2023 18:00 - 1 hourAfter a record hiatus (5 weeks!!!!) Ryan and Rob talk about: - the June Nintendo Direct - Ubisoft Forward - X-Box raising Gamepass prices - Baldurs Gate 3 release date pulled up (they can do that?) - The X-Box Activision Blizzards merger - Everybody 1 2 Switch This week Rob and Ryan played: - T...
Newsmakers 7/7/2023: Don Carlson; political roundtable
Newsmakers | WPRI 12 News - July 07, 2023 16:57 - 26 minutes ★★★★ - 7 ratingsThis week on Newsmakers: Democratic congressional candidate Don Carlson discusses why he's running to replace David Cicilline, his previous experience in the U.S. House, his campaign strategy and more; Joe Fleming and Steph Machado join a political roundtable about the state of the special elect...
Out of office - Happy 4th!
Rhode Island Report - July 06, 2023 00:30 - 44 seconds ★★★★★ - 40 ratingsWe'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.
6/30/2023: Mayor Smiley
Newsmakers | WPRI 12 News - June 30, 2023 18:12 - 25 minutes ★★★★ - 7 ratingsThis week on Newsmakers: Providence Mayor Brett Smiley discusses the backlash to some of his PVDFest changes, the new city budget, his dispute with Rhode Island’s biggest hospital group, public safety and more.
'I’m actually scared of what’s to come'
Rhode Island Report - June 29, 2023 00:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 40 ratingsIt’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 eq...
6/23/2023: Speaker Shekarchi
Newsmakers | WPRI 12 News - June 23, 2023 15:57 - 26 minutes ★★★★ - 7 ratingsThis week on Newsmakers: Rhode Island House Speaker Joe Shekarchi, D-Warwick, discusses the close of the recent legislative session, the new state budget, the Scout scandal, the congressional special election and more.
Providence Mayor Brett Smiley, six months in
Rhode Island Report - June 22, 2023 00:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 40 ratingsThis 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 bil...
6/16/2023: US Sen. Jack Reed
Newsmakers | WPRI 12 News - June 16, 2023 16:22 - 25 minutes ★★★★ - 7 ratingsThis week on Newsmakers: Rhode Island U.S. Sen. Jack Reed discusses former President Trump's indictment, the ongoing fight over federal spending, the war in Ukraine, his political future and more.
Best chef in the Northeast: Rhode Island's Sherry Pocknett
Rhode Island Report - June 15, 2023 00:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 40 ratingsSherry 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 ...
6/9/2023: Housing Secretary Stefan Pryor
Newsmakers | WPRI 12 News - June 09, 2023 16:41 - 25 minutes ★★★★ - 7 ratingsThis week on Newsmakers: Housing Secretary Stefan Pryor discusses his vision for easing Rhode Island's housing shortage, the future of the "Superman" building and the old Memorial Hospital, the explosive email about a state business trip, and more.
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