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‘Children are working because children need money’
Rhode Island Report - November 30, 2023 01:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 40 ratingsNumb 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 repor...
Capturing the complexity of Native America
Rhode Island Report - November 22, 2023 01:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 40 ratingsThere’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 Glas...
Aria Mia Loberti: from Johnston to Hollywood
Rhode Island Report - November 16, 2023 01:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 40 ratingsThe 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 messag...
A big win for Gabe Amo, mixed results for local bond issues
Rhode Island Report - November 08, 2023 17:45 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 40 ratingsRhode-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 Hu...
Helping improve teenagers' mental health
Rhode Island Report - November 02, 2023 00:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 40 ratingsThe 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 & Famil...
Musician Chance Emerson on balancing school, songwriting, and tech
Rhode Island Report - October 26, 2023 00:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 40 ratingsHe’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 ...
Gabe Amo vs. Gerry Leonard in CD1
Rhode Island Report - October 18, 2023 15:13 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 40 ratingsOn 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 ...
Former Brown president Ruth Simmons on the power of teaching
Rhode Island Report - October 12, 2023 00:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 40 ratingsRuth 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...
Kathrine Switzer: 'If you want to lift a woman up, show her how to run.'
Rhode Island Report - October 05, 2023 00:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 40 ratingsMore 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 re...
Behind the reporting: long waits in RI for crucial early intervention services
Rhode Island Report - September 27, 2023 12:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 40 ratingsIf 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 issu...
Mayor Brett Smiley on PVDFest, Providence schools & college payments
Rhode Island Report - September 20, 2023 14:17 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 40 ratingsProvidence 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...
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...
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]...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
'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...
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...
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 ...
Allison Rose on music as medicine
Rhode Island Report - June 08, 2023 00:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 40 ratingsThe 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. Allis...
BONUS: Live taping with House Speaker Shekarchi and Senate President Ruggerio
Rhode Island Report - June 01, 2023 18:07 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 40 ratingsListen 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 prof...
David Cicilline on saying goodbye to politics
Rhode Island Report - May 31, 2023 15:28 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 40 ratingsUS 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 Fou...
US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo
Rhode Island Report - May 23, 2023 23:55 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 40 ratingsAlmost exactly two years ago, US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo, the former Rhode Island Governor, joined us as the first guest on Rhode Island Report. At the time, she was only a few months into the job. So, Jim Hummel from Rhode Island PBS and I decided it was time for an update....
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