Making work pay should be an essential element of government policy.
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Bonus Q&A: Zurier On Elorza, Council Leadership, Schools & More
Ward 2 Providence City Councilor Sam Zurier, who decided to not seek re-election after two terms, stopped by Bonus Q&A to discuss a range of city issues, including Mayor Jorge Elorza’s job performance, the $37 million deficit facing city schools over the next five years, term limits, and more.
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Political Roundtable: Zurier On Fane Tower & Improving Public Education
Sam Zurier, the departing Ward 2 city councilor in Providence, joins Political Roundtable this week to discuss the challenges facing public education in Providence and the debate over the proposed Fane tower in the I-195 district.
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This I Believe New England – Lost Keys
The kindness of strangers. Yes, it’s a well-worn phrase which may seem to sound like a cliché. But, when you’re on the receiving end of such kindness, there’s nothing trite or hackneyed about these four words. Sometimes these kindnesses are relatively trivial, say, in the form of a door held open or an assist with heavy packages. At other […]
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Political Roundtable: Levey Friedman On Fane Tower, Women's Issues In The RI House & George H.W. Bush
Hilary Levey Friedman, president of the RI chapter of the National Organization For Women, joins Political Roundtable to discuss the outlook for reform in the Rhode Island House, the debate over the proposed Fane tower, and the passing of President George H.W. Bush.
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Bonus Q&A: Levey Friedman On Electing More Women, Fighting Harassment & The Merits Of Beauty Pageants
Hilary Levey Friedman, president of the Rhode Island chapter of the National Organization For Women, joins Bonus Q&A to discuss efforts to curb harassment, why more women don’t run for office, the merits of beauty pageants and other issues.
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With A Nod To The Past, Perry Takes Charge Of Brown’s Football Future
James Perry is passionate about Brown.
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Political Roundtable: Filippi On Sports Betting, Marijuana & Divisions In The RI House
RI House GOP Leader Blake Filippi of New Shoreham joins Political Roundtable to discuss the launch of sports betting, the legalization of marijuana in Massachusetts, and divisions within the House of Representatives.
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Bonus Q&A: Filippi On RI Republicans, Trump, Abortion & More
Rhode Island House Republican Leader Blake Filippi joins Bonus Q&A to discuss the future of the state GOP, the effort to make changes in the House, reproductive rights, President Trump, and more.
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Scott MacKay’s Commentary: Teaching History For An Informed Citizenry
No one is born a well-informed and competent citizen. That’s why The Public’s Radio political analyst Scott MacKay says it’s time for public schools to address civic culture and historical illiteracy.
