This election, South Coast residents will pick candidates for the state legislature, decide on five statewide ballot questions, and vote on a contested Congressional race. Our South Coast Bureau Reporter Ben Berke reviews what you need to know. And we continue our breakdown of Rhode Island’s ballot referenda, this time with question four, a $53 million green economy bond that will go towards green infrastructure, climate resiliency, land conservation, and more. Also, a conversation with Hamilton de Holanda, world-renowned composer and player of the Brazilian bandolim. That and more on this week’s show.
Links:
- Breaking down the South Coast’s competitive elections in 2024
- TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island politics roundup for Oct. 25, 2024
- Breaking down the ballot: A $53 million green economy bond
- Voter Voices: ‘Harris understands the urgency of this moment’
- Artscape: The unique Brazilian jazz of world-renowned bandolim innovator Hamilton de Holanda
- The 21st Century Orchestra at Brown University (through Oct. 27)
- Miantonomi Reforestation Project (Oct. 26)
- JAC TALK with Michael Patrick MacDonald (Oct. 27)
Guests:
- Ben Berke, The Public’s Radio South Coast Bureau reporter
- Ian Donnis, The Public’s Radio political reporter
- Kate Sayles, Executive Director, Rhode Island Land Trust Council
- LaJuan Allen, Director, Vote16USA
- Brazilian jazz musician Hamilton de Holanda
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