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Uncovering Green Book locations in New England
Episode 196
You might have heard of the Green Book, a guidebook that was widely circulated from the 1930s through the 1960s to help Black travelers find welcomin…
1 year, 3 months ago
Can coding classes help keep R.I. inmates from returning to prison?
Episode 195
Since April, a small group of inmates in Rhode Island's medium security prison have been learning how to code. It's part of a program called The Last…
1 year, 3 months ago
Rhode Island’s Lainey Dionne on making it in the music industry
Episode 194
Indie pop singer-songwriter Lainey Dionne has gone from performing for classmates at Smithfield High School to becoming a voting member of the Grammy…
1 year, 4 months ago
Can R.I. governor block the State House rotunda during the State of the State address?
Episode 193
Last week, during R.I. Governor Dan McKee’s State of the State address, a group of Rhode Islanders planned to protest in the State House rotunda. But…
1 year, 4 months ago
Mario Monteiro on getting out of prison and second chances
Episode 192
In July 2024, the Rhode Island Supreme Court upheld Mario’s Law, which gives juvenile offenders a chance at freedom after serving 20 years. A month a…
1 year, 4 months ago
What to expect from the R.I. General Assembly in 2025
Episode 191
Today marks the start of Rhode Island’s legislative session. What can we expect from lawmakers this year? The Globe's Steph Machado and Jim Hummel of…
1 year, 4 months ago
Providence mayor on why he converted to Judaism
Episode 190
Tonight, Providence Mayor Brett Smiley will light the City Hall Menorah to celebrate the eight nights of Hannukah. And this year, the event will hit …
1 year, 5 months ago
The history of the Black community on Jamestown, R.I.
Episode 189
More than 200 years ago, Jamestown, R.I., had the largest percentage of enslaved people in the state. What happened to the Black community there? A l…
1 year, 5 months ago
Homelessness in R.I.: 'Permanent housing is the only real solution'
Episode 188
Winter is here, thousands of Rhode Islanders are experiencing homelessness, and there are not enough shelter beds. The state's largest provider of ho…
1 year, 5 months ago
Rhode Map Live with the Rhode Island Foundation
Episode 187
Globe Rhode Island columnist Dan McGowan moderated a Dec. 12 discussion about the future of the Rhode Island Foundation – the state’s largest funder …
1 year, 5 months ago