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Latest Episodes
RI REPORT PODCAST | RI PBS
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R.I. singer-songwriter Allison Rose, on music as medicine
On the Rhode Island Report podcast, the musician and mental health counselor talks about how she is using songs to help herself and others heal.
RHODE ISLAND REPORT PODCAST
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Which bills will live or die in the remaining weeks of R.I.’s legislative session?
In a special edition of the Rhode Island Report podcast, House Speaker Shekarchi and Senate President Ruggerio offer strong indications of what legislation is likely to succeed or fail as the Assembly heads into its final weeks.
RI REPORT PODCAST
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On his final day in Congress, Cicilline expects to vote on debt ceiling deal
On the Rhode Island Report podcast, the Rhode Island Democrat said he is “leaning toward a yes” vote on the agreement struck between President Biden and House Speaker McCarthy.
RI REPORT PODCAST | RI PBS
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‘Everything is at stake’ in debt limit standoff, Raimondo says
“If we want to lead in the world, we need credibility,” the US Commerce Secretary said on the Rhode Island Report podcast. “And defaulting – China will see that, and it’s a sign of weakness.”
PODCAST
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First ‘Survivor’ winner Richard Hatch on taxes, Trump, and reality TV
On the Rhode Island Report podcast, the Newport resident who won the first season of the reality show criticizes host Jeff Probst, weighs in on this season’s cast, and addresses the tax evasion case that sent him to federal prison.
RI REPORT PODCAST | RI PBS
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Get ready for ‘Rhode Island Report, Live’
The Rhode Island Report podcast is marking its 100th episode and highlighting its ongoing collaboration with Rhode Island PBS with a special event May 31.
RI POLITICS
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30 Head Start classrooms closed in R.I. this school year
On the Rhode Island Report podcast, Rhode Island Kids Count executive director Paige Clausius-Parks says that “alarming” trend results from “very low” wages for early childhood programs.
RI REPORT PODCAST | RI PBS
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Providence is as loud as Boston, Brown professor says
On the R.I. Report podcast, Professor Erica Walker and R.I. PBS Weekly reporter Michelle San Miguel say sound is a proxy for power and the noise is loudest in low-income neighborhoods.
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RI POLITICS
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R.I. Assembly unlikely to fund free meals for all public school students this session
“There is no money in the budget that just passed the House Finance Committee in regards to free lunch and breakfast” for all public school children, according to a R.I. House spokesman. 14 minutes ago
RI POLITICS
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R.I. legislator calls for resignation of McKee official who allegedly made racist, sexist comments on business trip
“The way these officials behaved in Philadelphia is disgusting and once again calls into question Governor McKee’s judgement in selecting the top people in his administration,” said Senator Ana Quezada, a candidate for Congress.
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Providence homeowners would see lower tax hike under new council proposal
City council staff said the new proposal would give the average homeowner a $215 increase on their tax bill instead of $400.
CRIME
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R.I. priest pleads guilty to charge of receipt of child pornography
The Rev. James W. Jackson, who had been assigned to St. Mary’s Church, was found with thousands of images and videos depicting of child sexual abuse, according to the US attorney’s office.
THINGS TO DO
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Best things to do in Rhode Island this week: June 9-16
This week: the Newport Pride Center opens its doors, a Billy Joel tribute in Providence, sea glass festival, PVD Porchfest, and more.
SMITHFIELD
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Car crashes through Subway shop at Apple Valley Mall, killing Woonsocket woman, injuring 4 others
A witness said the car was traveling at a high rate of speed Wednesday when it smashed through the front of the sandwich shop.
RI HEALTH
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Ashish Jha to leave post as White House COVID-19 czar, return to Brown University
Jha plans to leave the White House on June 15 to return to his previous position as dean of Brown University’s School of Public Health on July 1.
RI POLITICS
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E-mail alleges sexist, racist comments by top R.I. official on business trip
The email from Scout Ltd. executives states the company does not “want to work with people who support casual racism and sexism and are shocked at how this reflects on the State of Rhode Island and the lack of competence there.”