Providence NAACP President Jim Vincent joins Political Roundtable this week
Ian Donnis
One of the state’s top political reporters, Ian Donnis joined The Public’s Radio in 2009. Ian has reported on Rhode Island politics since 1999, arriving in the state just two weeks before the FBI raided City Hall and Buddy Cianci’s East Side home. Ian covers breaking news, develops in-depth features and investigative reports, and welcomes a range of newsmakers to “Political Roundtable” each week. He also writes our Friday political newsletter and maintains a strong social media presence.
For many years, Ian was a panelist on WPRI-TV’s Sunday morning public affairs show, Newsmakers, and he’s a regular guest on A Lively Experiment on Rhode Island PBS. His previous experience includes serving as news editor of The Providence Phoenix and as a reporter for the Associated Press and the Worcester Telegram & Gazette. He has a BS in journalism from Boston University.
Outside of work, Ian enjoys baseball, cooking, and exploring Rhode Island.
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Bonus Q&A: Vincent On Black Lives Matter, Discrimination & More
Providence NAACP President Jim Vincent joins Bonus Q&A to talk about the Black Lives Matter movement, discrimination, diversity, and other issues.
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Rubio’s RI Chairman: To Broaden GOP Support, Trump ‘Has A Lot Of ‘Splainin To Do’
Insurgent Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has to offer detailed solutions to the problems he’s hammered away at if he’s going to win…
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Raimondo Says She’s Open To A Referendum On Legalizing Marijuana
Governor Gina Raimondo said Tuesday she’s open to the possibility of a statewide referendum on legalizing marijuana.
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Q&A: Phil Eil On His Battle To Get Evidence From A 2011 Drug Trial
Providence freelance writer Phil Eil has been trying for more than four years to use the Freedom of Information Act request to get access to evidence us…
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TGIF: 18 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me through the week on the twitters. Here…
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Political Roundtable: Jensen On Job Training, Call Center Delays & 38 Studios
Scott Jensen, director of the state Department of Labor and Training, joins Political Roundtable to discuss the Real Jobs RI training program, fallout f…
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Bonus Q&A: Jensen On Minimum Wage, Skills Gap, Unemployment & More
Scott Jensen, director of the state Department of Labor and Training, joins Bonus Q&A to discuss jobs, unemployment, wages and related issues.
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Citizens Bank Unveils Plans For New Corporate Campus In Johnston
Citizens Bank announced plans Wednesday to build a new 420,000-square foot corporate campus on an undeveloped parcel on the west side of I-295 in Johns…
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Federal Tech-Training Program, Aims To Train And Place 2K RI Workers
The state is moving ahead with a new program meant to connect out of work Rhode Islanders with tech sector jobs. The Ocean State was among the states…
