Rhode Island Republican Chairwoman Sue Cienki is our guest for Bonus Q & A. She talks about efforts to recruit GOP candidates for local races, the state of Providence schools, and how to reduce negative extreme partisanship
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Political Roundtable: Cienki On Proposed $1B IGT Deal & House Democrats’ Inquiry Of President Trump
Rhode Island Republican Party Chairwoman Sue Cienki joins Political Roundtable to discuss the proposed $1 billion extension for IGT, and House Democrats’ impeachment inquiry against President Trump.
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Bonus Q&A: Conley On Tax Program, Progressive Challengers, Fane Tower & More
RI Senate Finance Chairman William Conley (D-East Providence) joins on Bonus Q&A this week. We discuss issues including a new legislative tax incentive program, the progressive slate of candidates unveiled this week by the RI Political Cooperative, RI’s reliance on gambling revenue, the Fane Tower proposal, and more.
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Political Roundtable: Conley On Proposed $1B IGT Extension & Pursuing An Impeachment Inquiry Against President Trump
RI Senate Finance Chairman William Conley joins Political Roundtable to discuss the proposed $1 billion 20-year extension for gambling-services company IGT, and the move by U.S. House leadership to back an impeachment inquiry against President Trump.
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Bonus Q&A: Paolino On Impeachment, Cianci, Fane Tower & More
Former Providence mayor Joe Paolino, who serves as Democratic national committeeman for RI Democrats, joins Bonus Q&A to discuss the Fane Tower proposal, Buddy Cianci, the outlook for beating Donald Trump in 2022, and more.
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Political Roundtable: Paolino on IGT Vs Twin River, Providence Schools And Kennedy Plaza
Businessman, former Providence mayor and RI Democratic National Committeeman Joseph R. Paolino Jr. joins Political Roundtable to discuss the battle between IGT and Twin River; whether Providence schools would be better if more local elected officials sent their kids to them; and debate about the future of Kennedy Plaza.
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Bonus Q&A: Vincent On 2020, Cranston Fire Department, The Legacy Of Racism & More
Providence NAACP President Jim Vincent joins Bonus Q&A to discuss the legacy of slavery, which candidate he’s supporting in 2020, why the Cranston Fire Department has resisted diversity, and more.
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Political Roundtable: Vincent On NAACP Priorities, Providence Clubs & Mayor Correia
Jim Vincent, president of the Providence NAACP, joins Political Roundtable to discuss his organization’s top priorities, concerns about Providence nightlife, and Fall River Mayor Jasiel Correia’s determination to remain in office.
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Bonus Q&A: Raimondo On General Assembly, Slumping Gambling Revenue & More
RI Gov. Gina Raimondo joins Bonus Q&A to discuss a range of issues, including the state’s slumping gambling revenue, relations with the legislature and whether she will make another push to legalize recreational marijuana.
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Political Roundtable: Raimondo On Her Support For Extending IGT, And The Push To Improve Providence Schools
RI Gov. Gina Raimondo joins Roundtable to discuss a proposed no-bid extension for IGT, the state’s biggest gambling vendor, and the push to improve public schools in Providence.
