Best Rhode Island Politics Podcasts (2023)

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The Bartholomewtown Podcast (RIpodcast.com)

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Developing Affordable Housing, with LISC's Jay O'Grady 38:14

1h ago38:14

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Bill Bartholomew welcomes LISC's Jay O'Grady for a discussion on developing affordable housing. Support the showBy Bill Bartholomew / Jay O'Grady

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The Bartholomewtown Podcast (RIpodcast.com)

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Inside RI Music: A Special Project At The Trudeau Center with Donald Torres, Ian Campopiano and Kathleen Layton 26:31

3h ago26:31

26:31

Inside RI Music presented by Elmwood Songwriters Club welcomes Donald Torres and Ian Campopiano who collaborated on a new record and are welcoming "the Rhode Island music and disability community to attend the party on March 31 from 6-9 p.m. at Trudeau’s 3445 Post Road Warwick location’s recreation building". Listen to "The Man, The Myth, The Legen…

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Registry Matters

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RM260: Behind the Broken Promise of Plea Bargains 1:05:03

5h ago1:05:03

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Today’s podcasts focuses on plea deals and whether a person should take one. The Plea Bargain Task Force studied the plea deal system for several years. It concluded that the plea deal system needs to be more fairer and more transparent. What would that look like? For one, defendants should be made aware of the […]…

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Under the Radar with Callie Crossley

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Encore: The sugar-filled history and legacy of Necco, the beloved local candy company 25:41

37m ago25:41

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Necco, aka the New England Confectionery Company, was the oldest candy company in the United States at the time of its closure in 2018. Based here in Revere, Massachusetts, the company played a historic role in the world of American candy. Necco manufactured national favorites like Clark Bars, Candy Buttons, Sky Bars and Sweethearts. But their best…

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Under the Radar with Callie Crossley

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Regional News Roundtable: The surprising departure of Rhode Island Rep. Cicilline 32:10

37m ago32:10

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In a surprise announcement, U.S. Rep. David Cicilline said he is stepping away from politics. Cicilline has represented Rhode Island in Congress for over a decade. During his time in office, he took on Big Tech and served as the House impeachment manager for former President Donald Trump's second impeachment trial. He is also openly gay and an advo…

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Rhode Island PBS Weekly

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March 26, 2023 - Evolution of Alva / Tapping Trees / Food Waste 27:19

13h ago27:19

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On this episode, Pamela Watts profiles Alva Vanderbilt Belmont, Newport’s Gilded Age socialite who became an ardent suffragette and helped women get the vote. Then, Michelle San Miguel follows longtime Southern Rhode Island maple producer, Tom Buck for an up-close look at the process of tapping trees. Finally, a second look at producer Isabella Jib…

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A Lively Experiment - Presented by Rhode Island PBS

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The future of the Pawtucket soccer stadium in limbo, plus a proposed 10 cent deposit on all beverage bottles. 28:59

4h ago28:59

28:59

The Providence Journal’s Patrick Anderson, Bartholomewtown Podcast Host Bill Bartholome, and URI Political Science Professor Emily Lynch join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss the pause in public funding for Tidewater Landing, more candidates enter the CD2 race, plus an interview with Jed Thorp of Clean Water Action about the proposed bottle bill.…

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Newsmakers | WPRI 12 News

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3/24/2023: Sen. Sandra Cano; election update 25:52

1h ago25:52

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This week on Newsmakers: state Sen. Sandra Cano, Pawtucket Democrat and Education Committee chair, discusses the Pawtucket soccer stadium situation and her newly announced candidacy for Congress; then, 12 News political analyst Joe Fleming joins Tim White and Ted Nesi to break down the latest developments in the 1st Congressional District race.…

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The Bartholomewtown Podcast (RIpodcast.com)

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Courageous RI, An Initiative To Foster Critical Assessment of Journalist and News Media 27:49

3h ago27:49

27:49

Renee Hobbs, Communications Professor at The University of Rhode Island, joins Bill Bartholomew to discuss Courageous RI, an initiative that she is championing that seeks to help Rhode Islanders' improve their media consumption habits and critical thinking. Support the showBy Bill Bartholomew / Renee Hobbs

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Political Roundtable

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Political Roundtable: Foulkes on her political future, RI’s challenges, and the economy 14:39

3h ago14:39

14:39

Helena Buonanno Foulkes announced this week she’s not running for the open seat in Rhode Island’s First Congressional District. Now that she’s not a candidate, what does the former CVS executive have to say about the top challenges facing Rhode Island?By Ian Donnis

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The Bartholomewtown Podcast (RIpodcast.com)

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Amanda Milkovits (Boston Globe) Talks Her Blockbuster Investigation into Mike Mota 16:51

5h ago16:51

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Amanda Milkovits (Boston Globe) joins Bill Bartholomew to discuss her blockbuster investigation to Rhode Island businessman Mike Mota. Support the showBy Bill Bartholomew / Amanda Milkovits

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Rhode Island Report

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‘It can absolutely happen to anybody' 19:24

5h ago19:24

19:24

In December, Globe RI’s Alexa Gagosz wrote a story about the Strong family – Holly, Kiel, and their four children. They’re middle-class Rhode-Islanders – with jobs – who spiraled into homelessness last year. In their search for housing, they've spent more than $40,000 on hotel rooms and more than $5,000 on rental application fees. They're still liv…

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The Bartholomewtown Podcast (RIpodcast.com)

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Mark Blyth (Brown University) Assesses The Banking Sector and Economic Big Picture 22:40

4h ago22:40

22:40

Mark Blyth, Director of the William R. Rhodes Center for International Economics and Finance, The William R. Rhodes ’57 Professor of International Economics and Professor of International and Public Affairs joins Bill Bartholomew for an overview of the health of the banking sector in the wake of Silicon Valley Bank and First Republic, talks the fut…

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Registry Matters

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RM259: Federal Judge Blocks Expanded Residency Restrictions in Rhode Island 1:04:57

24h ago1:04:57

1:04:57

We devote much of the show to good news out of Rhode Island, where a federal judge ruled that residency restrictions that were applied retroactively are unconstitutional. The Rhode Island law would have required tier-three PFRs to move out of the expanded residency zone, even if they owned a home within it. The judge saw […]…

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Under the Radar with Callie Crossley

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Michelle Miller grapples with identity in new book, 'Belonging' 28:06

3h ago28:06

28:06

Michelle Miller makes her living telling other people’s stories. But now author Michelle Miller has written her own story, a poignant and captivating heartbreaking chronicle of her quest to find and connect with her mother. “Belonging: A Daughter’s Search for Identity Through Loss and Love” is her first book and our March selection for “Bookmarked:…

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Under the Radar with Callie Crossley

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New Hampshire Insiders set the scene for the 2024 presidential race 29:46

3h ago29:46

29:46

For better or worse, the 2024 presidential election season has begun. Candidates from former President Trump to former U.N. ambassador Nikki Haley are already making their case in early voting states like Iowa and New Hampshire. And while long-standing tradition has held the Granite State as the first presidential election primary in the nation, De…

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The Bartholomewtown Podcast (RIpodcast.com)

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Shekarchi Not Running For Congress 24:01

4d ago24:01

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Bill Bartholomew discusses the implications of Speaker Shekarchi not running for Congress. Support the showBy Bill Bartholomew

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Newsmakers | WPRI 12 News

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Newsmakers 3/17/2023: Treasurer Diossa; reporters' roundtable 26:01

2h ago26:01

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This week on Newsmakers: General Treasurer James Diossa discusses how the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank is affecting Rhode Island's pension fund, as well as other economic issues; on the second half, a reporters' roundtable featuring Target 12's Steph Machado and Eli Sherman discussing the special-education crisis in Providence, the 1st Congressi…

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Political Roundtable

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Political Roundtable: Mitchell on his political future, frosty relations with the City Council, and the clash between wind power and the seafood industry 14:01

3h ago14:01

14:01

New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell claims credit for boosting investment in the port and positioning the former whaling capital to be a leader in the emerging offshore wind industry. New Bedford has a gold mine in its fishing port, arguably the most valuable one in the U.S. But businesses in the seafood industry fear a negative effect from the growth o…

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Rhode Island Report

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Cooking at Maria’s Portuguese table 16:25

4h ago16:25

16:25

Brian Amaral from Globe RI is half Portuguese, which means he loves the food, but he doesn’t know how to make it. So, he drove to the home of Maria Lawton, the host of Maria's Portuguese Table on RI PBS for a cooking lesson. Listen in as Maria teaches Brian how to make “ovos com molho de tomate e cebola” or eggs with tomato and onion sauce. Tips an…

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The Bartholomewtown Podcast (RIpodcast.com)

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CCA Health RI Presents: A Public Health Roundtable with Dr. Amy Nunn, Carrie Bridges Feliz and Corey McCarty 29:27

10d ago29:27

29:27

CCA Health RI presents a public health roundtable featuring: Corey McCarty, General Manager, CCA Health Rhode Island Dr. Amy Nunn, Executive Director, Rhode Island Public Health Institute Carrie Bridges Feliz, Vice President of Community Health & Equity, Lifespan Support the showBy Bill Bartholomew / Corey McCarty / Dr. Amy Nunn / Carrie Bridges Feliz

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The Bartholomewtown Podcast (RIpodcast.com)

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Everything You Need To Know For March Madness with WPRO's Brett Ferruccio 26:15

16d ago26:15

26:15

Whether you are preparing to enter an office pool, wager big money at a casino or just follow along, WPRO sports producer/host Brett Ferruccio joins the podcast to break down everything you need to know about the NCAA division 1 men's basketball tournament. Support the showBy Bill Bartholomew / Brett Ferruccio

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Registry Matters

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RM258: GPS and the 4th Amendment–Stay Tuned 1:01:36

9d ago1:01:36

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Is GPS monitoring unconstitutional? When the Supreme Court remanded Grady v. North Carolina back to the state, it essentially said that GPS monitoring after an individual has completed their sentence and is off of supervision (including any probation or parole), violates an individual’s 4th amendment right. The court agreed that GPS monitoring of a…

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Under the Radar with Callie Crossley

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Pop Culture Roundtable: Chris Rock slaps back 32:18

7d ago32:18

32:18

Almost a year after actor Will Smith jumped onto the stage of the Academy Awards to slap Chris Rock, Rock exacts revenge with a new comedy special. And in the notoriously competitive movie industry, the independent film studio A24 has skyrocketed to success with a multibillion-dollar valuation — and 18 Oscar nominations this year. Plus, did the mov…

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Under the Radar with Callie Crossley

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Has Asian representation in film improved with ‘Everything, Everywhere, All At Once’? 25:34

7d ago25:34

25:34

It's been five years since "Crazy Rich Asians" featuring an all-Asian cast broke global box office records. Its debut kicked off the so-called "Asian August" in 2018, with the release of films like Netflix’s "To All the Boys I've Loved Before" highlighting the work of Asian American and Asian artists, and with that a promise of more opportunities. …

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A Lively Experiment - Presented by Rhode Island PBS

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Should governor candidates have to live in RI for 5 years? 28:59

1h ago28:59

28:59

Brown University Professor Wendy Schiller, Libertarian Party of RI Chairman Billy Hunt, and Corporate Communications Consultant Dave Layman join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss a proposed repeal to voter ID laws in RI, proposed residency requirements for gubernatorial candidates, possible frontrunners for Cicilline’s seat, and the debate over affor…

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Newsmakers | WPRI 12 News

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Newsmakers 3/10/2023: Chief Oscar Perez 27:33

3h ago27:33

27:33

The new colonel of the Providence Police Department sits down with Target 12's Steph Machado.By Lee Dooley

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Political Roundtable

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Political Roundtable: Auchincloss on Ukraine, Biden, Fall River’s economy & more 13:42

5d ago13:42

13:42

The 35 year-old congressman has emerged as a rising star in Massachusetts politics.By Ian Donnis

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The Bartholomewtown Podcast (RIpodcast.com)

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Rabia Chaudry (Podcaster, Author, Attorney, Serial/Undisclosed) and Robin Kall (Book Influencer) 21:37

18d ago21:37

21:37

Bill Bartholomew sat down with podcaster, author and attorney Rabia Chaudry, well-known for her work on the podcasts Serial and Undisclosed for innocence work involving Adnan Syed, along with book influencer Robin Kall. Support the showBy Bill Bartholomew / Rabia Chaudry / Robin Kall

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Rhode Island Report

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Will Speaker Shekarchi stay or go? 17:40

11h ago17:40

17:40

House Speaker Joseph Shekarchi is getting serious about Rhode Island’s housing crisis. Last week, he unveiled no less than 14 bills to address the problem. But will he even be in the State House much longer? He’s also considering a run for Congress now that David Cicilline has decided to step down -- and he says Gina Raimondo is encouraging him to …

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The Bartholomewtown Podcast (RIpodcast.com)

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G. Wayne Miller Talks The Launch of Ocean State Stories 26:45

20d ago26:45

26:45

Bill Bartholomew welcomes former Providence Journal reporter, author and PBS/Sirius XM host G. Wayne Miller for a conversation on the launch of Ocean State Stories, a new storytelling and reporting outlet in Rhode Island that is an initiative of The Pell Center at Salve Regina University. Support the show…

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The Bartholomewtown Podcast (RIpodcast.com)

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John Houle, Author, The King-Makers of Providence 24:53

8d ago24:53

24:53

Author John Houle joins Bill Bartholomew for a discussion on his latest novel, The King-Makers of Providence, the political atmosphere that inspired the book, and the future of content consumption. Support the showBy Bill Bartholomew / John Houle

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Registry Matters

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RM257: Don’t Want a PFR Nearby? In California open a home school 1:04:10

23d ago1:04:10

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Rhode Island PBS Weekly

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March 5, 2023 - All that Noise / Master & Slave Journey / Sissieretta Jones 27:19

24d ago27:19

27:19

On this episode, Michelle San Miguel explores the issue of noise pollution, investigating the hidden costs of noisy neighborhoods. Then, an interview with Ilyon Woo about her new book, Master Slave Husband Wife, which tells the story of an enslaved couple’s daring escape. Finally, a second look at the story of Sissiretta Jones, a Black opera singer…

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Under the Radar with Callie Crossley

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As federal food benefits decline, Mass. food banks expect a surge 21:56

18d ago21:56

21:56

Even before the pandemic ravaged the country, some Americans struggled to keep their families fed. But a boost from pandemic emergency funding helped make access to food possible for many. Now, as those additional benefits have ended, demand at food banks is expected to balloon. And as some people go to food banks for the first time, the need for c…

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Under the Radar with Callie Crossley

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As streaming services boom, cable TV continues its decline 35:55

4d ago35:55

35:55

Remember how we used to complain — there’s nothing to watch on TV? Nowadays, there might be too much to watch. From Abbott Elementary to The Last of Us, new shows seem to be cropping up by the day as streaming services boast tens of millions of subscribers. But with the rise of streaming services comes the fall of cable — a recent report reveals fe…

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A Lively Experiment - Presented by Rhode Island PBS

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Possible Cicilline replacements, plus an interview with the new mayor of Providence. 28:59

6d ago28:59

28:59

Former State Representative ( R ) Doreen Costa, RI Republican National Committeeman Steve Frias, and Political Contributor Scott MacKay join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss possible replacements for Rep. Cicilline, an interview with Providence’s new mayor, plus the discussion around making RI legislators full-time employees.…

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Newsmakers | WPRI 12 News

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3/3/2023: Mayor Grebien; race for Congress 26:02

20d ago26:02

26:02

This week on Newsmakers: Pawtucket Mayor Don Grebien. The veteran Democrat talks about the latest developments in the city, including the new train station and soccer stadium as well as the future of McCoy Stadium and a troubled elementary school. On the second half, 12 News political analyst Joe Fleming joins Tim White and Ted Nesi to discuss Hous…

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Political Roundtable

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Political Roundtable: Alviti on highways, mass transit answering his critics & more 14:01

25d ago14:01

14:01

Peter Alviti is the longest serving cabinet member in state government in Rhode Island. But the RIDOT chief also has a share of critics. Some of them sounded off during a state Senate confirmation hearing this week, charging that Alviti is too focused on cars.By Ian Donnis

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The Bartholomewtown Podcast (RIpodcast.com)

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Secretary of State Gregg Amore 29:07

15d ago29:07

29:07

Bill Bartholomew welcomes Rhode Island Secretary of State Gregg Amore for a wide-ranging conversation from his temporary office at the State House. Support the showBy Bill Bartholomew / Gregg Amore

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Rhode Island Report

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The crucial role of teachers in urban schools 17:05

8d ago17:05

17:05

In 2010, David Upegui left a research job at Brown University to become a science teacher at his alma mater- Central Falls High School. That work has won him numerous awards, including the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. He joins us to talk about rethinking science education and empowering students in Central …

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The Bartholomewtown Podcast (RIpodcast.com)

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Local Action Opposing U.S. Support for War in Yemen 14:31

14d ago14:31

14:31

Bill Bartholomew welcomes activist Mira Mehta for a discussion on organizing action outside of RI Senator Jack Reed's office, calling on the senator and Chair of the Armed Services Committee to cease support for Saudi efforts in the devastating conflict in Yemen. Support the showBy Bill Bartholomew / Mira Mehta

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Careers in the Public Humanities

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Episode 13: Corey Oglesby, Musician, Poet, and Digital Media Specialist for the City of Moscow, ID 1:03:57

10d ago1:03:57

1:03:57

This episode of Careers in the Public Humanities features a conversation between Michael Landreth and Corey Oglesby, a musician, poet, and digital media specialist based in Moscow, ID. Topics discussed include skills that can be obtained in graduate school apart from the study of a specific discipline, the possibility of a politically-neutral digit…

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Rhode Island PBS Weekly

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February 26, 2023 - Rep. Seth Magaziner / Olympic Skater / Black Baseball in RI 27:50

11d ago27:50

27:50

Weekly's Michelle San Miguel sits down with the soon to be senior Congressman, Seth Magaziner, as he enters a bitterly divided House of Representatives. Then, Pamela Watts speaks with Olympic skating champion and Brown University Student Vincent Zhou. Finally, in honor of Black History month, we revisit a story on the Black Baseball players, the Pr…

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Under the Radar with Callie Crossley

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Why one cartoonist argues comics are an untapped channel for storytelling 22:30

24d ago22:30

22:30

This week on Under the Radar with Callie Crossley: Superman, Wonder Woman, Black Panther — that's probably what most of us picture when we think about comic books. But a local cartoonist argues that comics are much more than just superheroes or Sunday paper comic strips. In his exhibit, “Comics Is A Medium, Not A Genre,” Joel Christian Gill include…

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Under the Radar with Callie Crossley

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Greater Boston guaranteed income programs provide inspiration for the country 35:21

24d ago35:21

35:21

From the 18th century philosopher, Thomas Paine, to 2020 Presidential candidate, Andrew Yang, the concept of guaranteed income — providing people in need with cash to meet basic needs, essentially — has been floating around for centuries. Critics say no strings attached cash payments are not a long-term solution to uplift the economically fragile. …

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A Lively Experiment - Presented by Rhode Island PBS

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Reacting to Rep. Cicilline’s surprising announcement that he’s leaving Congress. 28:59

15d ago28:59

28:59

Boston Globe Columnist Dan McGowan, The Public’s Radio Ian Donnis, and WPRI TV’s Steph Machado join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss Rep. Cicilline’s surprise resignation announcement, legislation submitted to make government more transparent, plus calls for change in RIPTA leadership.

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Newsmakers | WPRI 12 News

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2/24/2023: Congressman Cicilline; special election preview 26:07

27d ago26:07

26:07

This week on Newsmakers: Rhode Island Congressman David Cicilline talks one-on-one with 12 News politics editor Ted Nesi about his shock decision to retire from the House to become Rhode Island Foundation CEO; on the second half, 12 News reporter Steph Machado and 12 News political analyst Joe Fleming look ahead to the special election to fill Cici…

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The Bartholomewtown Podcast (RIpodcast.com)

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Inside RI Music: Roz Raskin (Nova One) 1:12:46

19d ago1:12:46

1:12:46

Bill Bartholomew and singer, songwriter, band leader and curator Roz Raskin (Nova One) explore ideas about creativity, music scenes, touring, ageism in music, health and wellness and writing songs in this wide-ranging conversation. Support the showBy Bill Bartholomew / Roz Raskin

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Political Roundtable

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Political Roundtable: Pryor on next steps in confronting Rhode Island’s housing crisis 14:02

1M ago14:02

14:02

Stefan Pryor started on the job as Rhode Island’s secretary of housing earlier this month. Pryor was previously the state’s top economic-development official. He has his work cut out for him in the new role.By Ian Donnis

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