One of Rhode Island’s most decorated athletes faces a federal racketeering conspiracy charge.
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This I Believe New England -The Uncertain Takeoff
So many moments in life call for courage and grit. Managing a bad medical diagnosis. Absorbing the unexpected news that you’ve just been laid off from the job you’ve loved for years. Having your romantic fantasies dashed by the startling text message informing you that your partner has decided it’s best to part ways. These are […]
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Political Roundtable: LaFortune On Abortion Legislation, Providence Schools, and RI’s Changing Hospital Landscape
Ward 3 Providence City Councilor Nirva LaFortune joins Political Roundtable to discuss why the political dynamic has changed on abortion at the Statehouse, as well as next steps on improving public schools in Providence, and what a changing healthcare landscape means for the state.
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Bonus Q&A: LaFortune On Providence Pension, 2022, Teacher Contract & More
Ward 3 Providence City Councilor Nirva LaFortune joins Bonus Q&A to talk about the city’s underfunded pension, whether she’ll run for mayor in 2022, why she voted against Fane Tower, and much more.
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This I Believe New England – Homeless
It’s no secret that both nationally and locally, many people struggle with homelessness. The statistics are staggering and intimidating. In the most recent reports, more than 3,000 people in Rhode Island were considered homeless, nearly one-third of them including families with children. In Massachusetts, more than 20,000 people experienced homelessness during the most recent daily count. Nationally, more than […]
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Scott MacKay’s Commentary: Time For Bishop Tobin To Release Clergy Abuser List
The Rev. Thomas Tobin, Roman Catholic Bishop of Providence, is an outspoken religious leader on a variety of political issues. Yet, The Public’s Radio political analyst Scott MacKay says the bishop still doesn’t seem to understand the depth of skepticism about the church’s stance on priest sexual abuse issues.
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Bonus Q&A: Raimondo On Jobs Numbers, Education, Superman Building, Beach Fees & More
RI Gov. Gina Raimondo joins Bonus Q&A to discuss whether the state’s unemployment numbers are a misleading indicator, whether there’s any hope for the Superman Building, the outlook for improving public education, and much more.
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Political Roundtable: Raimondo On Budget, Abortion & Democrats’ Hopes Of Retaking The White House
RI Gov. Gina Raimondo joins Political Roundtable to discuss her budget proposal, the abortion debate at the Statehouse, and how Democrats can reconcile their progressive and pragmatic elements for 2020.
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Pawtucket, R.I: Which Stories Should We Tell?
Pawtucket is a town in transition. Its industrial economy has been changing. It’s lost its main hospital. It’s losing its ballpark. But there are lot of positives as well. This month, we’re working on bringing you the most compelling stories from this Rhode Island city for our annual One Square Mile segment, an in-depth look […]
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This I Believe New England – Police Officer Story
All of us know that today’s police officers face unprecedented challenges. They’re on the front lines when mass shootings erupt, first responders when natural disasters strike, and among the first to arrive at the scene following suicides. Police intercede when urban gangs do battle, console victims of domestic and sexual assaults, respond to reports of home invasions […]
