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Who will replace Rep. Langevin? Plus, voting rights in RI
Episode 34
We start this episode with the topic everybody is talking about – who will replace Representative Jim Langevin now that he’s decided to retire from C…
4 years, 4 months ago
Central Falls Mayor Maria Rivera, one year in
Episode 33
When Central Falls Mayor Maria Rivera was sworn into office last January, COVID-19 vaccinations were becoming available, and infection rates were sta…
4 years, 4 months ago
Senator Tiara Mack: taxing the 1% won't make them leave
Episode 32
In this week's episode, state Senator Tiara Mack challenges the Senate president's objections to taxing the rich and says if Rhode Island legalizes r…
4 years, 4 months ago
Priorities for the Latino community in 2022
Episode 31
It’s a new year, which means a new legislative session. We’ve heard from Senate leadership about their priorities for Rhode Island in 2022, but what …
4 years, 4 months ago
A conversation with the Globe RI team
Episode 30
Earlier this year, the Globe Rhode Island team came together for an event with Venture Cafe at CIC Providence. It was a chance for Globe RI journalis…
4 years, 5 months ago
Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio lays out his 2022 agenda
Episode 29
Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio details his top priorities for the new legislative session, including expanding access to pre-K, funding school…
4 years, 5 months ago
Chestnut fights down by the schoolyard
Episode 28
This isn't "Squid Game," but back in the day chestnut fights were brutal battles in at least one Rhode Island schoolyard. On this week's episode, Ed …
4 years, 5 months ago
What we know about the ‘fat tests’ at North Kingstown HS
Episode 27
In late October, North Kingstown High School was rocked by the news that its longtime basketball coach, Aaron Thomas, had been conducting naked “body…
4 years, 5 months ago
CCRI President Meghan Hughes on her new role in the business community
Episode 26
When CCRI President Meghan Hughes becomes the chair of the Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce, will it help students or conflict with their best intere…
4 years, 6 months ago
Indigenous history on Thanksgiving and beyond
Episode 25
Lorén Spears, the executive director of the Tomaquag Museum, gives us some perspective on Thanksgiving. We also talk about an intriguing new exhibit …
4 years, 6 months ago