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Career and tech is changing education in R.I.
Episode 177
Aquaculture. Pipe fitting. Firefighting. These are just a few of the careers high school students can learn in hands-on courses across the state. Our…
1 year, 7 months ago
George Nee on organizing, Chavez, and an unlikely assist from the mob
Episode 176
As president of the Rhode Island AFL-CIO, George Nee has been one of the main labor leaders in the state for decades. Now at age 75, he’s getting rea…
1 year, 8 months ago
The battle for beach access in the Ocean State
Episode 175
Who should have access to the shore in Rhode Island? It’s an escalating fight between property owners, towns, and the public, more than a year after …
1 year, 8 months ago
The people’s lobbyist
Episode 174
The Economic Progress Institute prides itself on being the people’s lobbyist, among dozens of lobbyists representing corporations and powerful intere…
1 year, 8 months ago
What happened in the RI primaries last night?
Episode 173
Rhode Islanders headed to the polls yesterday to vote in local primaries, and the night belonged to incumbents. Ed breaks down the results with Globe…
1 year, 8 months ago
Toward a more healing approach to medical errors
Episode 172
What happens when a patient sues their doctor for a medical error?A new documentary film, "A World of Hurt: How Medical Malpractice Fails Everyone," …
1 year, 8 months ago
Cranston mayoral primary: Hopkins vs. Fenton-Fung
Episode 171
The most closely watched contest in Rhode Island this election cycle is the Republican primary for Cranston mayor. Incumbent Mayor Kenneth Hopkins is…
1 year, 9 months ago
Rhode Map Live with Mayor Brett Smiley
Episode 170
We've got a special bonus episode for you today. Earlier this week, Providence Mayor Brett Smiley joined Globe columnist Dan McGowan and a live audie…
1 year, 9 months ago
Your memories of Mr. Lemon - 'Best lemonade in Rhode Island'
Episode 170
A while back, we did an episode about Mr. Lemon – the frozen lemonade stand that’s been open for 50 years on Hawkins Street in Providence. A lot of y…
1 year, 9 months ago
Should R.I. legalize human composting?
Episode 169
When we die, there are usually just two choices for our remains-- burial or cremation. But what if there was a third option? For the past two years, …
1 year, 9 months ago