U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse has talked for years about the rightward move of the Supreme Court and the influence of the Federalist Society in shifting the judiciary. Now, following revelations about how a wealthy GOP donor treated Clarence Thomas to luxury trips, more Americans’ share Whitehouse’s concerns.
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Posted inEpisode, Housing, Politics
Rhode Island faces a long haul to tame its housing crisis
Rhode Island’s housing crisis has climbed to the top of the state’s political agenda. But making progress remains difficult due to a number of factors. In this first installment of our new series, “Falling Short: In search of affordable housing,” we look at what happens when the rubber meets the road.
Posted inArtscape, Episode
Rhode Island high school student wins national poetry competition
Natasha Connolly said she likes writing because it “forces you to look at the world in a different way.”
Posted inEpisode, Possibly Podcast
Should I idle my car or stop and restart?
Today we’re taking on a question from listener Megan Heinz. She often picks up her son at his school in the car pickup line. And she’s wondering if it’s better for her to turn the car on and off again as the line moves forward, or if she should let the car idle.
Posted inArts And Culture, Episode, Health, Politics, The Weekly Catch
The Weekly Catch: May 19, 2023
We go in-depth on some of the top local stories from the past week.
Posted inEpisode, TGIF
TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island politics roundup for May 19, 2023
May offers proof-positive for that traditional New England adage – if you don’t like the weather, wait five minutes. You can follow me through the week on the twitters. Here we go. *** Want to get my column in your inbox every Friday? Just sign up right here *** STORY OF THE WEEK: For supporters like […]
Posted inEpisode, Political Roundtable
Political Roundtable: Steinberg on Rhode Island’s economy, why big problems defy solutions, and what’s next for the RI Foundation
Neil Steinberg is ending his time as president and CEO of the Rhode Island Foundation, the state’s top philanthropic organization. He started 15 years ago, in 2008, in the teeth of the Great Recession, after working in leadership roles at Fleet Bank and Brown University. Steinberg is credited with more than doubling the assets of the Rhode Island Foundation, and almost doubling the number of grants awarded to local nonprofits.
Posted inArtscape, Episode
Newport Art Museum weaves textiles and apparel in two outstanding exhibitions
The Newport Art Museum has two exhibitions right now, showcasing a panoply of art created from apparel and textiles. Artscape Producer James Baumgartner visited the museum recently and talked with two of the curators who put the shows together.
Posted inEpisode, On Sports
Lessons learned in sports aided Neil Steinberg’s career in banking and philanthropy
The sprinter turned business leader relied on lessons he took from track.
Posted inEpisode, Possibly Podcast
There’s no evidence offshore wind kills whales
Rhode Island is the first state in the country to build an offshore wind farm, and there are plans for many more. But recently, opponents of wind energy have claimed offshore wind is harming whales and other marine mammals.
