Gonzalo Cuervo is the guest this week on Political Roundtable. With Nirva LaFortune, Brett Smiley and Michael Solomon, Cuervo is one of the four Democrats running to be the next mayor of Providence. The election will be decided through a primary on September 13. Topics covered in the interview include Providence’s under-funded pension plan, the […]
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Contemporary art, music, food and the semiotics of cod at Fabric Fall River
The Fabric Fall River Festival takes place May 12 – 14 and it’s about a lot more than textiles. There’s music, visual art, performance art, food and more.
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How does our electricity grid work?
With the effects of climate change all around us, there’s a push to power more of our lives with renewable electricity, including things that used to burn fossil fuels, like home heating and cars.
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Mosaic Community Essay: The Silence of Suicide
The Public’s Radio’s podcast on immigration, Mosaic, has a series of community essays. This one, called “The Silence of Suicide” is from Amy Dunkle of South Kingstown. She writes about her mother’s suicide and the need for more mental health resources. On Feb. 12, 2022, my two brothers and I marked the 39th anniversary of […]
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island politics roundup for May 6, 2022
We can only wonder what happens next in a year of huge stories. Your tips and comments are welcome. You can follow me through the week on the twitters. *** Want to get my column in your inbox every Friday? Just sign up right here *** STORY OF THE WEEK: As much as the news […]
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Political Roundtable: Ruggiero on her run for lieutenant governor
State Rep. Deb Ruggiero (D-Jamestown) joins Political Roundtable this week to discuss her run for lieutenant governor and the news about how the U.S. Supreme Court may overturn Roe v Wade. Ruggiero was first elected to the Rhode Island House of Representatives in 2008. She is one of four Democrats running for lieutenant governor, along […]
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Chapman Cycles and the art of the custom bicycle
Most bicycles you see at the local bike shop today are made in factories in Taiwan and China. But there are still a few people in the U.S. who make custom bicycles by hand. Brian Chapman of Chapman Cycles is a local builder with a world-wide reputation. Artscape producer James Baumgartner met with him to find out more about the art of custom bike-building.
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Can we build things with our plastic waste?
Today we’re taking a look at a fun way to be more aware of the amount of plastic we put into the world.
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island Politics Roundup for April 29, 2022
Rhode Island’s current campaign season is slowly starting to stir. Your tips and comments are welcome. You can follow me through the week on the twitters. *** Want to get my column in your inbox every Friday? Just sign up right here *** STORY OF THE WEEK: With slightly more than four months until Rhode […]
