With Republicans soon in control of the White House, Senate, and possibly the House, what could it mean for Rhode Islanders? Political reporter Ian Donnis and political scientist Wendy Schiller join us to talk about that and other takeaways from Tuesday’s elections. Also, how are the state’s young voters feeling about the election results? We talk with a group of students from Johnson & Wales University to get their take. And the Rhode Island Philharmonic has a new music director. She won’t take the seat until early next year, but she is conducting the orchestra in a concert this weekend. That and more on this week’s show.
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Links:
- 2024 Elections coverage
- TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island politics roundup for Nov. 8, 2024
- From ‘devastated’ to ‘hopeful,’ college students react to election results
- A conversation with conductor Ruth Reinhardt, new director of RI Philharmonic
- Valley Arts Open Studios (Nov. 9)
- Southern Rail at the Blackstone River Theatre (Nov. 9)
- “Amadeus” at The Gamm Theatre (through Dec. 1)
Guests:
- Ian Donnis, The Public’s Radio political reporter
- Wendy Schiller, Professor of Political Science at Brown University
- Johnson & Wales student William Bonnano
- Johnson & Wales student Darlene Gonzalez
- Johnson & Wales student Kay Allen
- Johnson & Wales student Tyler Miles
- Ruth Reinhardt, incoming music director, Rhode Island Philharmonic
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