New Englanders will gather today for another Thanksgiving, but many may be unaware of the origins and history of the annual American tradition. Paul Robinson and John Brown III recently gave a presentation at the Rochambeau community library in Providence called “The Myths of Thanksgiving.” John Brown is the Narragansett Indian Tribe’s Medicine Man and Tribal Historic Preservation Officer. Paul Robinson is the former state archeologist for Rhode Island and retired part-time professor at Rhode Island College. Artscape producer James Baumgartner and morning host Luis Hernandez talked with Paul in our studio and John joined us by phone.
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What kind of turkey should I buy?
Today, we’re talking turkey. With the holidays coming up, you can choose a bird that is free-range, organic, or conventional. But what’s the difference between them? And which type of turkey is best for the planet?
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A new life
Mosaic is The Public’s Radio’s podcast on immigration, which has a community essay series. This week’s essay is by Shuk Chun Yiu. She writes about her experience of making the decision to move to the U.S. with her husband. Click on the orange button above to listen to this essay. My husband and I made […]
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Political Roundtable: Secretary of State-elect Gregg Amore
State Representative Gregg Amore, an East Providence Democrat, won election last week as Rhode Island’s next secretary of state. He will succeed outgoing Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea in January. Amore stopped by our studio to discuss his approach to the office, the issue of denialism in elections and more.
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The Dirt Palace turns historic Wedding Cake House into a home for artists and visitors alike
For more than 30 years, the Wedding Cake House stood empty and abandoned on Broadway in Providence. In 2017, an arts organization took control of the building. After three years of renovations, it’s a work of art on its own. Now the house hosts residencies for artists, along with a bed and breakfast business that supports the organization.
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URI and Salve Regina football post winning seasons, not so for Brown and Bryant
URI commands respect after three winning records in the last four full seasons.
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What happened to the hole in the ozone layer?
When I was growing up, I remember hearing about a hole in the ozone layer. It was a big deal. But I don’t really hear about that issue anymore. Is the ozone layer still in danger, and what happened to the hole?
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Immigration: nothing is as it seems
Mosaic is The Public’s Radio’s podcast on immigration, which features a series of community essays. This one is by Susan Mills, a retired immigration attorney and author of On the Wings of a Hummingbird, a story about a young girl’s journey from Guatemala to the United States. She writes about some of her experiences with […]
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On Political Roundtable: Election 2022, U.S. Rep. David Cicilline on the midterm election; Common Cause’s John Marion on good government; Heroux’s upset of Sheriff Hodgson
Democrats defied expectations in the midterm election that ended Tuesday. In Rhode Island, Seth Magaziner shocked Republican Allan Fung by winning the open seat in the Second Congressional District, and as expected, Governor Dan McKee defeated GOP rival Ashley Kalus. Democrats pretty much ran the table in Rhode Island. But Republicans are expected to win control of the U.S. House, and that would mean big obstacles for President Biden’s agenda in Congress. Both parties will fight for advantage in the run-up to the 2024 presidential race.
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As industry crumbles, friends collide in ‘Sweat’ at The Gamm
The Gamm Theatre’s production of “Sweat” is on now at their home in Warwick. Artscape producer James Baumgartner spoke with morning host Luis Hernandez about the play.
