On January 20, Joe Biden will be inaugurated our nation’s 46th President. But the storming of the Capitol in Washington DC this week only too clearly underscored the ongoing divisions in this country and raised deeper questions about the fragility of our American democracy. We turn here to the leaders and voters of Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts for their thoughts on those questions. These are their stories.
Shows And Features
The Weekly Catch
The Weekly Catch is our half-hour show highlighting the work of our local journalists and bringing you more depth to the stories of the week. (“show more” for podcast links)
Inflation: How Bad is it for you? Rhode Islanders share their stories
The rate of inflation, at almost 8.5%, is near its fastest pace in almost 40 years. And while President Biden has declared the fight on rising prices his top domestic priority, no one is expecting quick or easy solutions.
Artscape
Artscape is our weekly feature on art, music, theatre, dance, performance and more. To let us know about an artist or event, please email arts@thepublicsradio.org
Mosaic
Mosaic is a podcast that explores immigration and identity in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, a region that traces the history of American immigration back to the early days of colonization.
Possibly
Sick and tired of environmental gloom and doom? Want to know what you can do?
Listen to Possibly – where we take on huge problems, like the future of our planet, and break them down into small questions with unexpected answers.
New episodes are released every Tuesday.
Subscribe today wherever you get your podcasts, and leave a rating and review: it helps others find the show.
(PRESS)ed
A podcast about the media, fake news, and the future of our democracy
Scott MacKay’s Commentary
Scott MacKay’s weekly commentary on politics in RI & MA.
TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup
Every Friday, political reporter Ian Donnis compiles 15 things to know about politics and media in southern New England, including the top stories of the week, a look ahead, highlights from our newsroom and a few nuggets just for fun.
Political Roundtable
Political reporter Ian Donnis moderates a spirited discussion on local politics, heard every Friday morning during Morning Edition on The Public’s Radio

