Dominic Ruggerio was a force in Rhode Island politics. His death this week leaves a power vacuum in the senate. Ian Donnis tells us when a new Senate president could be picked. This weekend many will celebrate Arbor Day. The annual celebration of trees takes on new meaning as climate change continues to put pressure on our forests. Also we hear from local Catholic church leadership on the passing of Pope Francis and their hopes for the Vatican’s next leader. And on Artscape, we have a profile of artist Ian Cozzens. All that and more on this week’s episode.
Links:
- TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island politics roundup for April 25, 2025
- Behind the scenes battle rages for control of R.I. Senate
- Dissonance, queer culture, and Providence architecture in artist Ian Cozzens’ prints
- La Tempestad – The Tempest at Trinity Rep (through April 27)
- Independent Bookstore Day at Books on the Square, Symposium Books, and Charter Books (April 26)
- Eric Bibb with Michael Jerome Brown at Blackstone River Theater (April 26)
Guests:
- Ian Donnis, The Public’s Radio political reporter
- Father Ryan Connors, Rector of Our Lady of Providence Seminary
- Christopher Riely, forestry extension specialist at UR
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