Since the pandemic started, we’ve learned how to move our classes, meetings, and even parties online. It’s definitely convenient, but I’ve been wondering, how is all this extra time on the internet affecting our greenhouse gas emissions?
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My Parents Call Me a Banana
The Public’s Radio’s podcast on immigration, Mosaic, has a community essay series. This one is by Sofia Ahn, a student at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. Click on the arrow above to listen to Sophia’s essay. When I was younger, my parents often called me a banana, meaning I’m yellow on the […]
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island politics roundup for July 22, 2022
Even though we love summer in Rhode Island, a six-day heat wave is a bit much, eh? Thanks for stopping by for the return of my weekly dispatch. You can follow me through the week on the twitters. *** Want to get my column in your inbox every Friday? Just sign up right here *** […]
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Political Roundtable: Gorbea on her case for RI governor
Democratic candidate for governor Nellie Gorbea, Rhode Island’s secretary of state, is the guest this week on Political Roundtable. Topics include her case for the job, her approach on jobs, education and healthcare, and what steps should be taken to ensure the future of American democracy. Gorbea is among five major Democrats seeking to be […]
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How does riding a rocket into space compare to taking a plane ride?
Today we’re answering a question from listener Molly Magid. She wants to know- what are the environmental impacts of space travel and how does it compare to say, taking a plane flight?
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Ukrainian woman raising money for hometown at center of Russian invasion
It’s been nearly five months since Russia invaded Ukraine, spurring a war that has shaken Ukrainian communities across the world. Among those impacted in Rhode Island is Liubov Corsi, a Newport resident who immigrated from Ukraine to the United States eleven years ago. Now, her small hometown of Nikopol is at the center of Russia’s […]
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RI Philharmonic Conductor Bramwell Tovey remembered for connecting the community through music
Bramwell Tovey, the principal conductor and artistic director of the Rhode Island Philharmonic, died on July 12, 2022, one day after his 69th birthday. He joined the Philharmonic in 2018 after conducting many different orchestras, including the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, where he helped to found the VSO School of Music. Artscape Producer James Baumgartner talked with David Beauchesne, Executive Director of the Rhode Island Philharmonic, about the time he spent with Bramwell Tovey.
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Lynne McCormack, new director of the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts
Last week, Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee named Lynne McCormack as head of RISCA – the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts. She comes to the position with a background in community development and arts administration, including previously serving as the Director of Art, Culture and Tourism for the City of Providence. She talked with Artscape producer James Baumgartner and Morning Host Chuck Hinman about her goals for the organization.
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Does my charger still use power when it’s not connected to a phone?
Today, we have a question from Michael from Charlestown, Rhode Island. He wants to know: does a charger still use some power when it’s plugged into an outlet but not connected to a phone or other device?
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Kevin Gormley, Gordie Ernst, Jim Psaras: Three different Rhode Island stories
Three stories of prominent coaches but only one happy ending.