Rhode Island College President Frank Sanchez joins Bonus Q&A to discuss how he’s using his past experience to inform his current role, the extent to which RI’s public institutions of higher learning collaborate with one another, and whether RIC is doing enough to get its message out.
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Political Roundtable: Sanchez On RI’s Promise And The College Admissions Scandal
Rhode Island College President Frank Sanchez joins Political Roundtable to discuss the college admissions scandal and Gov. Gina Raimondo’s push to extend a college scholarship program to RIC.
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Gordie Ernst: High School Hero To Corrupt Coach?
One of Rhode Island’s most decorated athletes faces a federal racketeering conspiracy charge.
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This I Believe New England -The Uncertain Takeoff
So many moments in life call for courage and grit. Managing a bad medical diagnosis. Absorbing the unexpected news that you’ve just been laid off from the job you’ve loved for years. Having your romantic fantasies dashed by the startling text message informing you that your partner has decided it’s best to part ways. These are […]
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Political Roundtable: LaFortune On Abortion Legislation, Providence Schools, and RI’s Changing Hospital Landscape
Ward 3 Providence City Councilor Nirva LaFortune joins Political Roundtable to discuss why the political dynamic has changed on abortion at the Statehouse, as well as next steps on improving public schools in Providence, and what a changing healthcare landscape means for the state.
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Bonus Q&A: LaFortune On Providence Pension, 2022, Teacher Contract & More
Ward 3 Providence City Councilor Nirva LaFortune joins Bonus Q&A to talk about the city’s underfunded pension, whether she’ll run for mayor in 2022, why she voted against Fane Tower, and much more.
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This I Believe New England – Homeless
It’s no secret that both nationally and locally, many people struggle with homelessness. The statistics are staggering and intimidating. In the most recent reports, more than 3,000 people in Rhode Island were considered homeless, nearly one-third of them including families with children. In Massachusetts, more than 20,000 people experienced homelessness during the most recent daily count. Nationally, more than […]
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Scott MacKay’s Commentary: Time For Bishop Tobin To Release Clergy Abuser List
The Rev. Thomas Tobin, Roman Catholic Bishop of Providence, is an outspoken religious leader on a variety of political issues. Yet, The Public’s Radio political analyst Scott MacKay says the bishop still doesn’t seem to understand the depth of skepticism about the church’s stance on priest sexual abuse issues.
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Bonus Q&A: Raimondo On Jobs Numbers, Education, Superman Building, Beach Fees & More
RI Gov. Gina Raimondo joins Bonus Q&A to discuss whether the state’s unemployment numbers are a misleading indicator, whether there’s any hope for the Superman Building, the outlook for improving public education, and much more.
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Political Roundtable: Raimondo On Budget, Abortion & Democrats’ Hopes Of Retaking The White House
RI Gov. Gina Raimondo joins Political Roundtable to discuss her budget proposal, the abortion debate at the Statehouse, and how Democrats can reconcile their progressive and pragmatic elements for 2020.
