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Rhode Island Report

A weekly podcast from The Boston Globe on what’s bubbling in Rhode Island news, and New England Better Newspaper Competition winner for Best Podcast. In-depth interviews with newsmakers, perspective and analysis from Globe Rhode Island reporters, and intimate conversations with community members across the state.

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Merrimack Station in Bow, N.H., was New England's last coal-fired power plant.

As Trump signs order promoting coal, author sounds the alarm about coal’s history and climate change

“The coal dust is rising and the warnings are out there that it’s getting more and more dangerous,” says Bob Wyss, a former Providence Journal reporter. 5:55 a.m.

When ICE agents come to R.I., the Deportation Defense Network answers the call for help

“We are aiming to show people that we have the power to defend our communities,” organizer Maya Lehrer said on the Rhode Island Report podcast. 5:55 a.m.

Is it legal for Trump to send troops into US cities?

RWU Law professors Jared A. Goldstein and Peter S. Margulies debate the legality of the president sending the National Guard into L.A., Chicago, and Portland, Ore. 5:45 a.m.

R.I. health leaders set the record straight on Tylenol, vaccines, and autism

RWU’s Jacquline Cottle and the R.I. Public Health Institute’s Dr. Amy Nunn weigh in on public health matters ranging from COVID-19 shots to measles outbreaks to food dyes. 5:55 a.m.

Is R.I. Attorney General Neronha running for governor?

Neronha, who was second in a recent Democratic primary poll, said he could raise the money to compete, but he won’t decide on the governor’s race until the first week of October. 7:56 a.m.

RHODE ISLAND REPORT PODCAST + RWU

Roger Williams University Associate Professor of Engineering Professor Maija Benitz

Losing the Revolution Wind project would be ‘devastating’ to New England, RWU professor says

“We need reliable power,” Roger Williams University engineering professor Maija Benitz said. “And we need power, too, that’s not damaging to the environment.” 5:55 a.m.

‘Locked and loaded Christianity’: A R.I. author looks at white evangelicals, politics, and guns

Former evangelical worship leader William J. Kole says he disagreed with most of what conservative activist Charlie Kirk had to say, “But he had every right to say it... to be felled by a bullet is the worst kind of tragedy.” 6:05 a.m.

RHODE ISLAND REPORT PODCAST

Antique cans of Autocrat coffee syrup at the factory in Lincoln, R.I.

Autocrat coffee syrup factory produces a taste of R.I.

On the Rhode Island Report podcast, we take a tour of the Lincoln plant that makes the syrup that flavors the state’s official drink, coffee milk. 5:55 a.m.

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🏀 As college hoops return, Kevin McNamara previews Rhode Island’s D1 men’s teams

No one knows hoops like Kevin McNamara: He's here to help catch us up quickly on where the four Division I men’s basketball programs in the state stand heading into the season. 14 minutes ago

THE FOOD CLUB

Inside of The Franklin, a new restaurant serving French fare, in Bristol, Rhode Island.

At The Franklin, vintage vibes with French fare in Bristol, R.I.

Deserving of credit for its food as well as its atmosphere, The Franklin highlights local ingredients and features crowd-pleasing dishes that are simple and delicious. 5:55 a.m.

RI EDUCATION

Adam Greenman, president and CEO of the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island, speaks during a news conference held in Smithfield, R.I., regarding antisemitic hazing on the Smithfield High School football team.

Complaint filed with R.I. attorney general over antisemitic hazing on football team

Elected officials and faith leaders decried the incident, while the superintendent issued a statement without explaining why players were reinstated. 5:55 a.m.

RHODE ISLAND VOICES

During a class at the Arlington Street Community Center in Nashua, N.H., Meenakshi Dwaraka, 16, (right) teaches younger students about coding.

Why Rhode Island needs more hands-on tech schools

More R.I. public school students should have opportunities for experience in engineering, health sciences, and information technology, writes one high school senior. 5:55 a.m.

COLLEGE BASKETBALL

John Puleo has had season tickets for the Providence College men's basketball team for 66 years, likely the longest run in school history. In 2023, he attended a game with his grandchildren at the Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence.

Witnessing 66 years of PC Friars history from some of the best seats in the house

The Final Four runs, the Blizzard of ’78 game. DiGregorio, Barnes, Pitino, Donovan, Cooley. Swifties. One Providence College season-ticket holder has been there for all of it. 5:55 a.m.

RI POLITICS

Hillary Clinton said Thursday she is cautiously watching to see how the early phases of the Trump administration’s Middle East peace plan will play out.

‘The work is literally just beginning’: Hillary Clinton says Trump’s Mideast cease-fire needs ‘patient’ diplomacy

The former US secretary of state’s remarks at Brown University covered topics such as elections during a time of disinformation and concerns about the impact of social media. 8:45 p.m.