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RHODE ISLAND REPORT PODCAST
Behind the rise of Bernie Sanders, there was Tad Devine
In “How the Democrats Screwed Bernie,” Devine walks readers through the 2016 Democratic primary, arguing that the Democratic establishment tilted the scales in Hillary Clinton’s favor. On the podcast, he discusses what Democrats still have to learn 10 years later, heading into the midterms.
States, including Mass. and R.I., sue to block feds from sharing personal data of millions who receive social service benefits
The case is the latest legal action between states and the federal government over the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program.
RHODE ISLAND REPORT PODCAST
Victims of sexual abuse at St. Aloysius orphanage file lawsuits against Catholic Church in R.I.
A new state law created a two-year window for victims to bring previously expired claims against institutions that allowed sexual abuse of children. Dozens of lawsuits have poured in so far.
RHODE ISLAND REPORT PODCAST
Is R.I.’s ‘Taylor Swift tax’ the beginning of an era, or an error?
Providence College professor Adam Myers talks about tax policies that target “the wealthiest of the wealthy” and how it’s a trend among blue states.
RHODE ISLAND REPORT PODCAST
R.I. legislators considering override of Governor McKee veto, House speaker says
House Speaker Christopher Blazejewski said he is proud of legislation that would create an energy-use reporting requirement for large buildings. “I would like to have seen it become law,” he said.
RHODE ISLAND REPORT PODCAST + RWU
Encore: Resilient R.I. state coral could play role in saving coral reefs amid climate change
Roger Williams University professor Koty Sharp says the northern star coral could offer insights to help protect tropical reefs as ocean temperatures rise.
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Encore: The ‘Clamarati’ ride again, ranking the best clam cakes in all the land (or at least Rhode Island)
The Rhode Island Report podcast hits the road to witness the 10th Lil Rhody Clam Cake Crawl and a guest appearance by US Senator Sheldon Whitehouse
RHODE ISLAND REPORT PODCAST
Encore: With LGBTQ rights under attack, R.I. hiking group provides community, sanctuary
“Merely by existing we’re being activists, especially in today’s current climate,” Queer Hikes founder Mel Thibeault said on the R.I. Report podcast. “I could kind of get scared and hide, or show up for my community.”
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RI CRIME
R.I. mother charged with murder of her autistic daughter canceled caregivers, turned relatives away, prosecutor says
Anna Maria Angelosanto, 62, was held without bail, charged with first-degree murder in the death of her daughter, Alexandra Straccia, 21.
RI POLITICS
Four Democrats vie for attention in wide open primary for R.I. attorney general
The winner of the Sept. 9 Democratic primary is all but guaranteed to succeed term-limited Attorney General Peter Neronha.
REPORTER'S NOTEBOOK
‘He made everything special’: Remembering beloved R.I. trumpet player Richard “Ritchee” Price
After graduating from Berklee, Price toured with Lionel Hampton and Count Basie, and is remembered for stirring performances at Little League games and the Grog and Dog.
ENVIRONMENT
Are marsh flies swarming your beach day? File a greenhead report.
Greggory Hogan’s website, The Greenhead Report, users track and compile data on the insect that disrupts the East’s coastal economy every July and August.
AS I SEE IT
Providence zoo’s ‘Golden Girls’ will soon head off into the sunset
Go visit elephants Alice, Ginny, and Kate before they are moved to a Tennessee refuge next year. They won’t forget you, either.
OCEAN STATE Q&A
A R.I. ham radio group built its station in 1926. How can it still play a key role in emergencies 100 years later?
Rhode Island's Emergency Management Agency still works closely with the state’s community of amateur ham radio operators.
HOME OF THE WEEK
Rhode Island beach house with water views on both sides for under $2m
The Westerly home has been rented as a vacation spot for up to $9,000 a week.
RI CRIME
Woonsocket man charged with first-degree murder in fatal stabbing of his pregnant girlfriend
Police encountered William Santiago Ramos, 30, twice that week for other reasons before they found Gabriela Vallejo’s body in her apartment.