This week President Trump suspended the country’s refugee program for at least four months. As a result, a local refugee support nonprofit says they’ve already lost funding and had to cut staff. And Trump issued an executive order declaring he would not permit any new offshore wind farms. We hear from a maritime lawyer about what this could mean for the offshore wind projects under development in our region. Also, in a world of smartphones and GPS, why run a store that sells maps? The owner of The Map Center in Pawtucket says that, unlike the apps, the maps he sells are works of art that tell stories about our world. That and more on this week’s show.
Links:
- Refugee Dream Center loses funding and staff after Trump immigration orders
- Can Trump really shut down the offshore wind industry?
- Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island politics roundup for Jan. 24, 2025
- The Map Center explores the stories, art and creativity of maps
- “The Father: A Tragic Farce” at The Wilbury Theatre Group (through Feb. 9)
- “Someone Will Remember Us” at Trinity Rep (through Feb. 23)
- “American Symphony” film screening at Brown University (Jan. 26)
Guests:
- Teddi Jallow, Executive Director, Refugee Dream Center
- Drew Minciewicz, attorney, Black Point Maritime Law
- Ian Donnis, The Public’s Radio political reporter
- Andrew Middleton, owner, The Map Center
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