Do you ever go to recycle your takeout container or water bottle, see all those different categories, and get so confused you just end up throwing everything in the regular trash bin? Knowing how to get rid of waste is trickier than it may seem. But one small town in Japan may have figured out the key to eliminating waste altogether.
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island politics roundup for September 2, 2022
All praise to Emily for this on-point observation: “We have officially entered false fall where you wake up freezing but you know it’ll be 85 by 3PM.” Thanks for stopping by for my weekly dispatch. You can follow me through the week on the twitters. *** Want to get my column in your inbox every […]
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Political Roundtable: Rourke and de la Cruz on the RI Senate
This week on Political Roundtable, we hear from a progressive RI Senate candidate and the GOP leader in that chamber. First up, Jennifer Rourke, a co-founder of the RI Political Cooperative. She’s making her third run for the state Senate as a Democrat from Warwick. Later, we’ll hear from RI Senate Minority Leader Jessica de […]
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Rhythm and Roots Festival is saved by new owners
We’re heading into the Labor Day Weekend, with some good news for music fans used to the annual enjoyment of the Rhythm and Roots Festival in Charlestown. Longtime festival producer Chuck Wentworth had announced that, due to health reasons, he was calling it quits. But then, someone stepped up to save the festival.
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What’s the impact of our constantly running refrigerators on the climate?
Welcome to Possibly, where we take on huge problems like the future of our planet and break them down into small questions with unexpected answers. In this episode, we’re cooling down a bit and talking about refrigeration.
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What moving to the U.S. has taught me
Mosaic is The Public’s Radio’s podcast on immigration, which features a series of community essays. This one is by Beatriz B. who is originally from Brazil. She writes about moving to Rhode Island and what she has learned since arriving here. To listen in English, click the button above. Para ouvrir em português, clique no […]
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Political Roundtable: Shekarchi on housing, abortion, the race for governor + more
The guest on Political Roundtable this week is RI House Speaker Joe Shekarchi (D-Warwick). Shekarchi won election to what is often called the most powerful role in state government in 2021. The speaker has significant influence over state spending and related issues. Here’s a transcript of the interview: Ian Donnis: Rhode Island House Speaker Joe […]
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A new mural brings beauty and safety to the Broad Street cultural corridor
When you go to Broad Street in Providence, you’ll see a street that is radically different from what it was just a few months ago. Among the changes is a street mural at the corner of Public and Daboll streets. Artscape producer James Baumgartner spoke with Rhode Island Latino Arts director Marta Martínez, who helped to facilitate the project, as well as René Gómez, the artist who designed and painted the mural.
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My climate anxieties
Last week, I introduced you to Kate Schapira, a writer who’s been listening to people’s climate anxieties since 2014. She sets up a booth in public places that says “climate anxiety counseling, five cents.” In this second part of our conversation, she’s going to help me talk about my own climate fears.
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One Year in the U.S.
The Public’s Radio’s podcast on immigration, Mosaic, has a community essay series. This one is by Elvin Quero, who is originally from Barquisimeto, Venezuela. He writes about moving to Rhode Island a year ago. Our Production Director, James Baumgartner provides the English translation of Elvin’s words. Hay una versión en español abajo. To listen to […]