How can Rhode Island best use the more than $1 billion it will receive as part of the stimulus plan championed by President Biden? That’s part of the conversation this week on Political Roundtable with our guest, Michael DiBiase, president/CEO of the Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council, a business-backed policy research group. Joining me on […]
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Political Roundtable: Ranney on vaccinations, Lifespan-Care New England, & whether more pandemics are likely
Dr. Megan Ranney, an ER physician at Rhode Island Hospital and associate professor at Brown University, is our guest this week on Political Roundtable. Here’s a transcript of the conversation, which also includes Ted Nesi from WPRI-TV, Channel 12, and URI emeritus professor of political science Maureen Moakley.. Donnis: Let’s start with the issue of […]
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Political Roundtable: de la Cruz on Trump, Zambarano & RI Senate
Sen. Jessica de la Cruz (R-North Smithfield), the second-ranking Republican in the Rhode Island Senate, joins Political Rountable this week, along with reporter Steph Machado from WPRI-TV, Channel 12, and URI professor emeritus Maureen Moakley. Here’s an edited transcript of the conversation: Ian Donnis: Let’s start with the big news of the week in Rhode […]
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Political Roundtable: Cuervo on schools, tax-exempts and why he’s running for mayor of Providence
Gonzalo Cuervo, one of the Democrats running to succeed Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza in 2022, is the guest this week on Political Roundtable. The panel includes URI emeritus professor of political science Maureen Moakley and Boston Globe reporter Dan McGowan. Here’s a transcript of the discussion. Ian Donnis: Let’s start with the big story of […]
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Political Roundtable: Henries on progressive goals, storming the House, and political accountability
State Rep. Brianna Henries never expected to run for office. But that didn’t stop her from landing a seat last year in the Rhode Island House of Representatives. The East Providence Democrat joins Political Roundtable to discuss her political journey and what she hopes to accomplish.
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Political Roundtable: McCaffrey on Taxes, Marijuana, IGT, Minimum Wage & Senate Leadership
Michael McCaffrey of Warwick became the second-ranking RI Senate Democrat in 2017. He joins Political Roundtable this week to discuss the changing dynamics of the Senate and a range of issues.
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Political Roundtable: Newberry on the GOP, Raimondo’s record, charter schools & more
State Rep. Brian Newberry (R-North Smithfield) is the guest this week on Political Roundtable. The topics include the current strife in the national Republican Party; Gov. Gina Raimondo’s record in RI; The growing profile of state Sen. Jessica de la Cruz (R-North Smithfield); Why the debate on charter schools is complex; and more.
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Political Roundtable: Neronha on vaccinations, safeguards for democracy, 2022 & more
Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha is ruling out a run for governor in 2022. That’s among the topics discussed during his guest appearance on Political Roundtable this week. The subjects include: A warning from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security about a rising domestic terror threat. The approach of the attorney general’s office to […]
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Political Roundtable: McKee on vaccine, transition and Trump’s legacy
Rhode Island Lt. Gov. Dan McKee, who is expected to succeed Gov. Gina Raimondo next month, is the guest this week on Political Roundtable. Topics include: The legacy of the Trump presidency. McKee’s plans The process for choosing his successor as lieutenant governor.
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Political Roundtable: Gorbea on 2022, election security and how to restore confidence for voters who mistakenly think the election was stolen
Rhode Island Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea joins Political Roundtable this week. The topics include election security and how to restore confidence in voting for the large percentage of Republicans who believe President Trump’s false narrative that the election was stolen. Other topics include: Voting in the post-COVID world; Whether a special election should be […]