President Trump issued an astounding number of executive orders and policy changes in the first two weeks of his second term. Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha is one of many AGs around the country who have promised to check the president’s power. Also, after Trump froze and later unfroze federal funding this week, some local nonprofits who rely on federal money are anxious about their future. We hear from the CEO of Sojourner House, which provides services to survivors of abuse. Plus, a studio session with emerging shoegaze pop artist Rel. That and more on this week’s show.
Links:
- Rhode Island Attorney General Neronha says potential funding freeze remains a threat (haga clic aquí para leer en español)
- Sojourner House
- TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island politics roundup for Jan. 31, 2025
- Studio Session: The earnest shoegaze pop of Rel’s ‘Big Try’
- Dub Apocalypse Live & Direct with Big Lux (Jan. 31)
- CaptainCon 2025 (through Feb. 2)
- Lumina lights up downtown Providence (Feb. 1-17)
Guests:
- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha
- Vanessa Volz, CEO, Sojourner House
- Ian Donnis, The Public’s Radio political reporter
- Providence-based shoegaze pop artist Rel
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