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Scott MacKay Commentary: How Will Gender and Trump Play in RI Governor Campaign
From the Kavanagh hearings in Washington to the Rhode Island governor campaign, gender is proving to be a strong political factor. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay sums up Rhode Island’s first governor debate and looks ahead.
Posted inEpisode, Political Roundtable, Politics
Political Roundtable: Witman On Her Run For Mayor Of Providence
Independent candidate for mayor of Providence Dee Dee Witman joins Political Roundtable to discuss her campaign and the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing involving Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.
Posted inEpisode, Politics
Ten Men Project Looks To Break Silence Surrounding Sexual Violence Against Women
Against the backdrop of the hearings for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanuagh in Washington and the #MeToo movement, focus has been mainly on women and…
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Bonus Q&A: Witman On Providence Finances, Schools, Speed Cameras & More
Independent candidate for Providence mayor Dee Dee Witman joins Bonus Q&A to discuss a series of issues related to the city and her campaign.
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Artscape: Documentary ‘Fall River’ Ponders Family, Tragedy And Place
The documentary short film “Fall River” had its world premiere recently at the Rhode Island International Film Festival. Since then it’s been featured at festivals in Vermont, New Hampshire and New Orleans, and it’s now online to watch for free. The film is the work of Fall River native Pat Heywood and his filmmaking partner Jamil McGinnis. For this […]
Posted inEducation, Episode
This I Believe New England: Stories
Some of us are eager to share our stories with anyone who will listen, but as Bill Harley reflects, others of us are much more quiet about the stories that shape our lives.
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Will Republican Divide Hurt Allan Fung in RI Gov Contest?
The first general election poll is out in the Rhode Island governor campaign and the kickoff television debate is Thursday. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay says Republican Allan Fung’s biggest obstacle is the lack of unity in his own party.
Posted inEducation, Environment, Episode
Ready Or Not: Remembering The 1938 Hurricane, 80 Years Later
Rhode Island and the South Coast recently experienced the aftermath of Hurricane Florence — nothing too major, just a few inches of rain. However, this…
Posted inEpisode, Health
An Unexpected Pregnancy, A Change of Plans
For more than a decade, Central Falls has had the highest teen pregnancy rate in Rhode Island. The rate has declined significantly in recent years, but one thing hasn’t changed: Teens who have babies are far less likely to graduate from high school or earn a college degree.
