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Political Roundtable: McKee on his campaign, Pawtucket soccer stadium, AG’s Silva report and more
Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee is the guest this week on the Political Roundtable. Topics include his primary battle with four other leading Democrats, his record as governor, controversies involving the ILO Group and former chief of staff Tony Silva and more. Here is a transcript of the uncut version of the interview. (The audio […]
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Manny Ramirez and Miriam Cruz headline Dominican Parade and Festival this weekend
Rhode Island’s annual Dominican Cultural Parade and Music Festival is coming up this Sunday. Artscape producer James Baumgartner and morning host Chuck Hinman talked with festival organizer Marilyn Cepeda about what to expect.
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Bill Russell: A man without peer
The greatest champion of all time was more than a basketball star.
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Why do heat waves affect some parts of a city more than others?
It’s getting hot out here. And some of us are feeling hotter than others, even if we live in the same city. Why?
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My Extraordinary Life: Living in Pawtucket
The Public’s Radio’s podcast on immigration, Mosaic, has a series of community essays. This one is called “My Extraordinary Life: Living in Pawtucket” by Marcia Cardoso. She writes about her childhood experiences as a Cape Verdean immigrant. My roots as a Cape Verdean-American living in Pawtucket, have greatly influenced the person I am today. Growing […]
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TGIF: Ian Donnis' Rhode Island politics roundup for July 29, 2022
Enjoy summer while you can, because it will be gone in a flash. 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 Friday? Just sign up right here *** STORY OF THE WEEK: The soccer stadium […]
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Political Roundtable: Pryor on Tidewater Landing, Superman building & his run for general treasurer
Stefan Pryor, one of two Democrats running to be RI’s next general treasurer, is the guest this week on Political Roundtable. Pryor recently stepped down after seven-plus years as the state’s top economic development official. He faces a Sept. 13 primary with former Central Falls Mayor James Diossa, who will appear on Political Roundtable in […]
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Providence Mayoral Forum on Arts & Culture 2022
Earlier this week, the three candidates for mayor of Providence spoke at a forum produced by The Wilbury Theatre Group and The Public’s Radio. The theme was the role of arts and culture in Providence. Former Director of Administration Brett Smiley, Providence City Councilwoman Nirva LaFortune and former Deputy Secretary of State Gonzalo Cuervo all participated in the event. The event was hosted by writer and filmmaker Don Mays.
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What’s the environmental impact of living our lives online?
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?