All of our lives have defining moments, don’t they? Some make us smile: That first date that led to a life-long romance. The compelling book we read…
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: Truth
It sounds a little too much like an essay question on a college application: “Please identify a book that has changed your life. Discuss.” The truth is,…
This I Believe Rhode Island: Awkward Handshakes
Every life has its challenging moments – some of them very challenging moments. Perhaps you were the new kid in the school, or the child of the parent…
This I Believe Rhode Island: Against Racism
It’s no secret that all manner of recent news headlines, Twitter messages, and social media video posts have been filled with disquieting, often harsh…
This I Believe Rhode Island: A Compassionate Healer
What a remarkable privilege it is when others allow us to enter the most difficult moments of their lives – those moments of anguish for which there are…
This I Believe Rhode Island: Seasons
No doubt you have noticed how our lives ebb and flow, much like the seasons. Both literally and figuratively we get to experience the wonder of…
This I Believe Rhode Island: Intentional Smiles
Human relationships begin in so many ways, some remarkably unpredictable. There’s the chance encounter with another art museum patron. The blind date…
This I Believe Rhode Island: The Pencil
Have you noticed how easy it is to take for granted the profound impact of the simplest things in our lives that someone, somewhere invented?
This I Believe Rhode Island: Stories
Every one of us has a story – make that lots of stories – that define who we are. There are those life-altering events during childhood, perhaps our…
This I Believe Rhode Island: Education
All of us know in an abstract sort of way what a difference education makes. Education fills our heads with wonderfully inspiring ideas. Education…

