The Iowa caucuses and New Hampshire primary are history. The Public’s Radio political analyst Scott MacKay spoke with our Afternoon Host, Dave Fallon about what’s next in the run for the Democratic presidential nomination.
Dave Fallon
Veteran newsman Dave Fallon is behind the microphone Monday through Friday afternoons, delivering the newscasts and assisting with other production. Dave’s experience includes work as a reporter, anchor, managing editor and news director; primarily in Providence and Boston. He also worked as a regional correspondent for the CBS, NBC and ABC radio networks, and as a political communications executive.
Dave was inducted into the Rhode Island Radio and TV Hall of Fame in 2014. The Cranston native and Cumberland resident enjoys the outdoors, Boston sports teams, historical non-fiction, along with his family; including a long line of rescued dogs and cats.
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Foster Families Deal With A Backdrop Of Uncertainty At DCYF
This week, we’re launching our series, Living In Limbo: Foster Families And Their Stories, against a backdrop of ongoing turmoil at the Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth and Families. Reporter Sofia Rudin spoke with host Dave Fallon about the context for these stories.
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Reporter Debrief: As Legislative Hearings Continue, Where Does The Debate Over A No-Bid Contract With IGT Stand
Rhode Island lawmakers are continuing a series of hearing about a proposed $1 billion contract extension for IGT Global Services, the company that runs the state Lottery and provides most of the video slot machines at Twin River’s casinos in Lincoln and Tiverton. Political reporter for The Public’s Radio, Ian Donnis, summarizes the key parts of this debate and gives us some perspective on the significance of this contract to the state.
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Providence Councilor Aponte To Resign After Pleading No Contest To Embezzlement
Currently the longest-serving city councilor and one-time Council President Luis Aponte is resigning from office after pleading no contest to felony embezzlement charges. Scott MacKay, political analyst for The Public’s Radio, talked with Dave Fallon about what Aponte’s resignation means for the city.
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Q&A: Cicilline On Tech Anti-Trust Investigation
Rhode Island Congressman David Cicilline is leading a House sub-committee inquiry into possible anti-trust violations by some of the nation’s tech giants. It comes as many of them, including Facebook, Google, and Amazon, face increased scrutiny for the role they play in our politics and our pocketbooks. We spoke with Rep. Cicilline about the investigation.
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One Square Mile Pawtucket: The Future Of Economic Development In Pawtucket
As part of our One Square Mile series on Pawtucket, The Public’s Radio is asking how the city will respond to recent blows, including the loss of the PawSox and Memorial Hospital. And we’re taking a look at opportunities for future development in the city. We’re joined by Jeanne Boyle, commerce director for Pawtucket, and […]
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Solar Farm Opens In Johnston, RI
A solar array in Johnston, RI, has been completed and will begin providing power to Johnston and Providence. The site of the project is a 32-acre private landfill that was capped over 25 years ago. Now, it’s topped by over 9,400 solar panels that will produce an estimated 3.9 megawatts of electricity. A separate 29 […]
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Who Is Pat Fontes? The 81-Year-Old Running Against Sen. Whitehouse For Senate
Rhode Island residents will take to the polls for primary elections Wednesday, and one of the candidates isn’t letting her age from stopping her run for…
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Who Is Pat Fontes? The 81-Year Old Running Against Sen. Whitehouse For Senate
Rhode Island residents will take to the polls for primary elections Wednesday, and one of the candidates isn’t letting her age from stopping her run for Senate. 81-year old Pat Fontes is running against incumbent Democratic Sheldon Whitehouse for U.S. Senate. Rhode Island Public Radio’s Dave Fallon spoke with the former educator who says she […]
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Gov. Raimondo Maps Out RI’s Clean Energy Future
Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo announced her plans for the state’s clean energy future on Tuesday.