Nurses and other union workers are expected to go on strike Monday at Rhode Island Hospital and Hasbro Children’s hospital. The hospitals’ operator…
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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Bonus Q&A: Correia On Young Voters, Tuning Into National Politics, & More
Fall River Mayor Jasiel Correia joins Bonus Q&A to discuss local voters tuning into national politics and what would convince more young people to…
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Political Roundtable: Correia On Recreational Marijuana, Trump And Russia’s Impact On Local Politics
Jasiel Correia, Fall River Mayor, joins Political Roundtable to discuss the impact of President Trump and Russia on local politics, when to expect…
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Forum: Art + Environmental Advocacy At The Newport Art Museum
What does the future hold for environmental advocacy under the Trump administration? What role can art play in starting conversations about the…
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Study Shows Adderall May Not Be A Study Aid For Healthy Students
A pilot study, led by researchers at the University of Rhode Island and Brown University, suggests a drug commonly prescribed for Attention Deficit and…
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Fireworks And Parades Abound Despite Independence Day Heat Wave
Fireworks displays, parades and other Fourth of July celebrations are going forward in southern New England, in spite of a heat wave that’s brought…
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Planning For The 4th? We Have You Covered
With Independence Day just around the corner, don’t miss out on a variety of events planned across Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts. Whether…
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Rhode Island State Police Review School Safety Plans
Since the deadly school shooting in Parkland, Florida, parents and teachers across the country are wondering how to make schools safer. In Rhode Island,…
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Study Finds Racial Disparities In RI Traffic Stops
Drivers of color are more likely to be stopped during daylight hours, when police can more easily observe race and ethnicity, according to a review of…
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Analysis: Political Scene Heats Up Ahead Of RI Primary
Take a deep breath Rhode Island. It’s been a crazy couple of days in state politics.
