Blake Filippi (R-New Shoreham), the Republican minority leader in the Rhode Island House of Representatives, is the guest on Political Roundtable this week. Topics include: — The race in Rhode Island’s Second Congressional District; — Why Republicans are having trouble fielding candidates for state general offices; — Filippi’s criticism of the proposed merger between Lifespan […]
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The Gamm’s ‘An Octoroon’ hopes to be uncomfortable and joyous
The Gamm Theatre’s latest play opens January 27th. It’s called ‘An Octoroon.’ Artscape producer James Baumgartner and morning host Chuck Hinman talked with actor Marc Pierre and director Joe Wilson Jr.
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How has climate change affected our winters?
Today we’re answering a question about the weather. How has climate change affected our winters? And what kind of weather can we expect in the future?
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PC’s Ed Cooley passes Hall of Famer Dave Gavitt
Friars coach moves into second place in the win column.
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island politics roundup for January 21, 2022
There’s no truth to the rumor that emergency food packages for Rhode Islanders will include stuffies, clear chowder and coffee milk. Your tips and comments are welcome. 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 […]
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Political Roundtable: Gorbea on CD2, McKee’s budget, her campaign & more
RI Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea, a Democratic candidate for governor, joins Political Roundtable this week. The topics include her decision to not run for the seat being vacated by U.S. Rep. Jim Langevin; Gov. Dan McKee’s budget priorities; why Gorbea thinks she’s a better fit for governor; and more.
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How does plastic waste end up in the ocean?
Many of us have seen litter on the beach. And of course, there are those sad pictures of sea critters tangled up in plastic! Which made us wonder: how does it get there and what will it take to prevent all of this plastic pollution?
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island politics roundup for January 14, 2022
Just another quiet news week in Rhode Island, right? Your tips and comments are welcome. 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: Dr. Nicole Alexander-Scott was the right person in the […]
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Farewell to hockey icon Bill Belisle
The Mount St. Charles hockey coach left a legacy for the ages.
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Political Roundtable: Paxson on hospital merger, healthcare, COVID & more
Brown University President Christina Paxson is the guest this week on Political Roundtable. Ian Donnis can be reached at idonnis@ripr.org. Follow him on Twitter @IanDon. Sign up here for his weekly RI politics and media newsletter. The topics include the proposed academic health system between Brown and the state’s two largest hospital groups, Lifespan and […]