So many of us yearn for world peace, the end of poverty and homelessness, and universal health care. This is the stuff of hopeful dreams, and many of us…
Frederic Reamer
Frederic Reamer, PhD, brings sophistication to The Public's Radio as the producer of the compelling series This I Believe – New England, modeled on the national This I Believe project.
Reamer's involvement with National Public Radio began in 2000 when he was invited to broadcast a national commentary for All Things Considered. Over the years, Reamer has made guest appearances on various radio broadcasts throughout the country. His own This I Believe essay was broadcast on NPR in 2005 as part of the national series. In March of 2007, Dr. Reamer became the producer of This I Believe – Rhode Island, later changed to This I Believe - New England, which broadcasts weekly on The Public's Radio.
Reamer is a professor in the graduate program of the School of Social Work at Rhode Island College. He has lectured nationally and internationally on the subjects of professional ethics, professional malpractice and liability. Reamer is also the author of books on professional ethics, criminal justice, and research methods.
This I Believe Rhode Island: Empathy
Empathy. It’s such a simple word, only seven letters long. But the concept is so complex. Is it really possible to truly understand and appreciate…
This I Believe Rhode Island: Hamlet
Imagine yourself as a high school English teacher trying to inspire your students to grapple with the complex nuances embedded in Shakespearean…
This I Believe Rhode Island: A Stranger's Help
Every life has its share of crises—of course, we hope few in number with lots and lots of time in between. No one wants it, but some relationships crash…
This I Believe Rhode Island: Quiet Spaces
How often do you catch yourself caught in life’s seemingly relentless frenzy, yearning for some respite, a real pause in the midst of the storm that…
This I Believe Rhode Island: Quiet Spaces
In this week’s This I Believe–Rhode Island essay, high school student Megan Perrin appreciates the sounds of silence in her life.
This I Believe Rhode Island: Generosity
Human connection. Certainly, it can be so very complicated at times, what with our diverse, sometimes colliding personalities, politics, and…
This I Believe Rhode Island: Battling Alzheimer’s
Life’s trajectory is hard to forecast and, you may have noticed, often harder to control. There’s that profound Yiddish proverb, “Der mentsh trakht un…
This I Believe Rhode Island: Living in the Moment
So many of us discover that as we age, time seems to speed up, even though our clocks tick at the same pace. Haven’t all of us heard family and friends…
This I Believe Rhode Island: True Communication
All of us have been caught in the controversial vortex surrounding refugee and immigrant resettlement in the United States. Public policy, court rulings…

