At a time of increasing debate over racial, religious and political divides, Rhode Islanders share their experiences of reaching beyond the differences…
Elisabeth Harrison
Elisabeth Harrison's journalism background includes everything from behind-the-scenes work with the CBS Evening News to freelance documentary production.
She joined the WRNI team in 2007 as a Morning Edition producer and freelance journalist. In 2009, she became a full-time reporter, and became the Morning Edition host in 2011. She was promoted to full-time News Director in June of 2015.
Harrison's education is as wide ranging as her work at Rhode Island Public Radio. She has a B.A. in English and French from Wellesley College, and a joint M.A. in Journalism and French Studies from NYU.
A native of Los Angeles, Harrison loves good food and good movies.
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RIPR Investigation: The St. George’s Loophole
When an elite boarding school in Middletown, Rhode Island became the center of a growing sexual abuse scandal, Rhode Island Public Radio discovered an…
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One Square Mile Johnston: Students Reflect Country’s Divide Over Trump
All this week we’re hearing stories from Johnston, the Rhode Island town that flipped the most dramatically from blue to red in the presidential election.
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Study: Limited Economic Benefit To Renovate Or Rebuild McCoy
The multi-million dollar investment it would take to upgrade McCoy Stadium, home of the Pawtucket Red Sox, or raze the ballpark and build a new one on…
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Raimondo Campaigns For Free College Tuition At Johnston High School
Governor Gina Raimondo makes a stop at Johnston High School Tuesday to promote her initiative for free college tuition. The governor has proposed two…
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Flood Watch, Gale Warning As Forecasters Predict Heavy Rain
The National Weather Service has put Rhode Island and parts of Massachusetts under a flood watch, warning that heavy rain is possible Monday afternoon…
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Thousands Attend Women’s Solidarity Rally At RI State House
Thousands of women, men and families rallied on the south lawn of the Rhode Island State House Saturday in a show of support for the Women’s March on…
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The Bottom Line: Supporting Latino Business Owners
Providence Business News Editor Mark Murphy joins Rhode Island Public Radio’s Dave Fallon for our weekly business segment, The Bottom Line. This week…
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RI Trump Supporters Expect Bright Economic Future After Inauguration Day
A small group gathered in Warwick at the state Republican Party’s headquarters to watch Friday’s inauguration ceremony for President Donald Trump.
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K-12 Gets Less Attention But Still A Boost In FY18 Spending Plan
Governor Gina Raimondo’s plan for two years of free college tuition is grabbing most of the attention in the budget proposal for fiscal year 2018, but…
