What could Trump’s second presidency mean for reproductive health in Rhode Island? A reproductive rights advocate tells us what they expect, what they’re hearing from people in our communities, and how they’re preparing for the difficult fights ahead. Also, Fall River has been a Democratic stronghold politically for a century. So how did Trump and the Republicans flip it in this past election? Plus, we’ll hear a studio session with two Lithuanian American siblings who have been singing traditional Lithuanian folk music for as long as they can remember. That and more on this week’s show.
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Links:
- TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island politics roundup for Nov. 22, 2024
- How will a second Trump term affect reproductive health in RI?
- How the Democrats lost their grip on Fall River
- Studio Session: Traditional Lithuanian folk songs with Dovas and Vija Lietuvninkas
- Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue at The Vets (Nov. 23)
- Trinity Rep presents “A Christmas Carol” at PPAC (Nov. 23-Dec. 29)
- Askew Bar & Lounge (closing Dec. 1)
Guests:
- Ian Donnis, The Public’s Radio political reporter
- Gretchen Raffa, Chief Policy and Advocacy Officer, Planned Parenthood Votes Rhode Island
- Lithuanian American siblings Dovas and Vija Lietuvninkas
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