Rhode Islanders have many issues on their minds as we get closer to Election Day. As part of our series One Square Mile: Westerly, we hear today from Danielle Beliveau, a 33-year-old Navy veteran who works at a local bookshop. Reporter Joe Tasca spoke with Beliveau about her priorities this year, her thoughts on political polarization, and the importance of voting.
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Is natural grass or artificial turf better for the environment?
Nowadays, many athletic fields have been converted from natural grass to artificial turf. Which made us wonder- which option is better for the environment?
Celtics in trouble as training camp opens
Coach Ime Udoka’s suspension for an inappropriate relationship with a female staffer casts a pall over the new season.
One Square Mile: In Westerly, first-time candidates aim to be leaders who ‘value equity in this community’
Like many places across the state and country, Westerly is a town where issues of racial justice have come to the forefront since the murder of George Floyd. Now two candidates for town council and school committee are hoping to make equity a bigger priority at Westerly Town Hall.
On Political Roundtable: Election 2022, GOP candidate for governor Ashley Kalus; the appeal of ranked choice voting; and more from Westerly with One Square Mile
This week, I’m going one on one with Ashley Kalus. I’ll talk with one of the leading legislative supporters of ranked choice voting. And we’ll hear about the role diversity plays in the Westerly political arena.
Two plays bring the past into the present
“Describe the Night” at The Gamm Theatre and “The Inheritance” at Trinity Rep are both hugely ambitious plays that cover decades and generations.
What’s the environmental impact of oyster farms?
I’ve been eating a lot of raw oysters lately. They taste so fresh and clean, and I can get them from local farms here in Rhode Island. But I’ve been wondering – what’s the environmental impact of growing all these shelled delicacies?
A vision of the future
Mosaic is The Public’s Radio’s podcast on immigration, which has a series of community essays. This one is by Ogalis Hernandez. She writes about why she signed her three boys up for English classes in the Dominican Republic and where they are today. To listen, click on the orange button above. Para escuchar en español […]
On Political Roundtable: Election 2022, an interview with Brett Smiley; journalists analyze RI primary results; One Square Mile takes us to Westerly
Welcome to Political Roundtable: Election 2022. For this election season, we’re presenting a half-hour weekly show exploring the key races, the issues in Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts, and we’ll hear from you, the voters, about what’s most important to you in this election year.
One Square Mile: Westerly voters sound off on 2022 election issues
Elections are about the issues and the voters as much as they are about the candidates. To get a sense of how issues are playing out in one Rhode Island community, The Public’s Radio presents our occasional series, One Square Mile. This year, we’re going to Westerly.

