Baseball has mourned two great players and one great writer this month.
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The Name Game: Kraft, Belisle, Russell, Cooley, Cox
The Patriots owner is charged, a hockey legend is honored, an NBA icon turns 85, PC and URI coaches are rebuilding.
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Scott MacKay’s Commentary: Government Subsidy Follies
Online retailing giant Amazon has decided not to pursue a new headquarters in New York City, despite the promise of billions in government subsidies. The Public’s Radio political analyst Scott MacKay wonders why it’s in the interests of average taxpayers to shower money on huge corporations.
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Political Roundtable: Hodgson On Immigration & Trump’s Push For A Border Wall
Thomas Hodgson, the sheriff of Bristol County, Massachusetts, joins Political Roundtable to discuss President Trump’s push for a border wall, immigration and other topics.
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Bonus Q&A: Hodgson On ICE Detainees, Audit, Winning As A Republican & More
Bristol County, Massachusetts, Sheriff Thomas Hodgson joins Bonus Q&A to discuss a recent audit of his office, the debate over housing ICE detainees, and much more.
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This I Believe New England – Saying Goodbye
February 20, 2019: Mary Murphy All of us have said painful goodbyes to the dearest of loved ones. Sometimes, the poignant farewell is at the cemetery, following a sudden death that had no forewarning. Sometimes, taking leave is slow and incremental, say during a protracted illness and steady decline that eases its way toward final breaths. For survivors, […]
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Scott MacKay’s Commentary: Time To End Government Shutdowns as Politics
The nation has barely dodged another federal government shutdown. The Public’s Radio political analyst Scott MacKay says the constant shutdown threats undermine democratic values and faith in the country.
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Bonus Q&A: Valverde On RI Democrats, East Greenwich, Schools & More
Freshman RI state Sen. Bridget Valverde (D-North Kingstown) stopped by our studio to talk about a range of issues, including last year’s controversial Democratic endorsements, her priorities, and more.
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Political Roundtable: Valverde On Why She Ran, The Abortion Debate & Senate Rules
Rhode Island state Sen. Bridget Valverde (D-North Kingstown) joins Political Roundtable to discuss why she ran for the General Assembly, the abortion debate at the Statehouse, and the proposed rules changes in the Senate.
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One Square Mile – Pawtucket: Your Questions
As we prepare for a week of coverage about Pawtucket in March, what do you want to know about the city on the Blackstone & the birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution?
