Recent job cuts by the Trump Administration could have a negative impact on New Bedford’s huge fishing industry. Our South Coast Bureau reporter Ben Berke tells us how. Also, Rhode Island has spent millions battling lawsuits from people challenging books. Since 2021 there have been more than 30 such challenges. We’ll learn about a bill before the General Assembly that would protect schools and libraries from litigation and censorship. And in the midst of a trade war between the U.S. and Canada sparked by the Trump administration, a local museum is celebrating ties between the Ocean State and French Canadian culture. That and more on this week’s show.
Links:
- Fishermen could face stricter catch limits as Trump slashes NOAA
- New bill would combat efforts to ban and censor books in R.I.
- TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island politics roundup for Mar. 14, 2025
- We want to hear from you about the Washington Bridge
- New series explores French cultural influence in Rhode Island
- Fáilte at Linden Place Mansion (March 14)
- Newport St. Patrick’s Day Parade (March 15)
- Open the Door for Three at Blackstone River Theater (March 16)
- Sarah Sherman at Comedy Connection (Sold out)
Guests:
- Ben Berke, The Public’s Radio South Coast Bureau reporter
- Ed Garcia, Director, Cranston Public Library
- Skip Dye, Senior Vice President, Penguin Random House
- Padma Venkatraman, Rhode Island children’s author
- Ian Donnis, The Public’s Radio political reporter
- Mareva Lindo, The Public’s Radio daily editor
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