Pawtucket is a town in transition. Its industrial economy has been changing. It’s lost its main hospital. It’s losing its ballpark. But there are lot of positives as well. This month, we’re working on bringing you the most compelling stories from this Rhode Island city for our annual One Square Mile segment, an in-depth look […]
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This I Believe New England – Police Officer Story
All of us know that today’s police officers face unprecedented challenges. They’re on the front lines when mass shootings erupt, first responders when natural disasters strike, and among the first to arrive at the scene following suicides. Police intercede when urban gangs do battle, console victims of domestic and sexual assaults, respond to reports of home invasions […]
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Passages: Frank Robinson, Don Newcombe, Nick Cafardo
Baseball has mourned two great players and one great writer this month.
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The Name Game: Kraft, Belisle, Russell, Cooley, Cox
The Patriots owner is charged, a hockey legend is honored, an NBA icon turns 85, PC and URI coaches are rebuilding.
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Scott MacKay’s Commentary: Government Subsidy Follies
Online retailing giant Amazon has decided not to pursue a new headquarters in New York City, despite the promise of billions in government subsidies. The Public’s Radio political analyst Scott MacKay wonders why it’s in the interests of average taxpayers to shower money on huge corporations.
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Political Roundtable: Hodgson On Immigration & Trump’s Push For A Border Wall
Thomas Hodgson, the sheriff of Bristol County, Massachusetts, joins Political Roundtable to discuss President Trump’s push for a border wall, immigration and other topics.
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Bonus Q&A: Hodgson On ICE Detainees, Audit, Winning As A Republican & More
Bristol County, Massachusetts, Sheriff Thomas Hodgson joins Bonus Q&A to discuss a recent audit of his office, the debate over housing ICE detainees, and much more.
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This I Believe New England – Saying Goodbye
February 20, 2019: Mary Murphy All of us have said painful goodbyes to the dearest of loved ones. Sometimes, the poignant farewell is at the cemetery, following a sudden death that had no forewarning. Sometimes, taking leave is slow and incremental, say during a protracted illness and steady decline that eases its way toward final breaths. For survivors, […]
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Scott MacKay’s Commentary: Time To End Government Shutdowns as Politics
The nation has barely dodged another federal government shutdown. The Public’s Radio political analyst Scott MacKay says the constant shutdown threats undermine democratic values and faith in the country.
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Bonus Q&A: Valverde On RI Democrats, East Greenwich, Schools & More
Freshman RI state Sen. Bridget Valverde (D-North Kingstown) stopped by our studio to talk about a range of issues, including last year’s controversial Democratic endorsements, her priorities, and more.
