The second-ranking Republican in the Rhode Island House of Representatives, Rep. Michael Chippendale (R-Foster), is the guest this week on Political Roundtable. The topics include: Helena Foulkes’ entry to the Democratic side of the race for governor; Whether the state should move quicker or slower in spending American Rescue Plan Act funds; Former President Trump’s […]
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URI Guitar Festival 2021
On Artscape today, we take a look at the URI Guitar festival, getting underway this weekend, for its 6th year, showcasing a wide variety of virtuoso guitar and other stringed instrumentalists from around the world. Last year, because of the pandemic, the festival was all virtual, but this year, it’s operating on a hybrid model, with a return to live performances. The Public’s Radio’s morning host Chuck Hinman talked about that earlier this week, with Adam Levin, classical guitarist and URI professor, and the force behind the festival.
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May We Leave The Sign Stealing Scandal Behind?
Guilty parties in the 2017 and 2018 incidents involving the Astros and Red Sox served their penalties.
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This I Believe New England – Muddling Through
Years ago famed sociologist Erving Goffman wrote about a concept he dubbed “impression management.” Goffman’s thesis was rather simple, yet quite elegant: People have a tendency to manage the impressions others have of them. Sometimes our efforts are designed to convince other people to like us, hire us, vote for us, marry us, or maybe […]
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French Showers
A few months ago, our team was talking on Zoom when our founder, Stephen Porder, asked if he could pitch a story idea. For this episode, we’re going to let you listen in on our conversation. Spoiler alert: it’s about showers in France.
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What A Red Sox Weekend!!!
Boston is one victory from the AL Championship Series.
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island politics/media roundup for October 8. 2021
If the back and forth on candidates and campaigns is already reaching a fever pitch, 2022 will be totally frenetic. Thanks for stopping by. 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 […]
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Political Roundtable: LaFortune on Providence schools, pension, police, why she’s running & more
Nirva LaFortune, Ward 3 city councilor and candidate for mayor of Providence, is the guest this week on Political Roundtable. Topics include: Why she’s running for mayor and what she considers her best accomplishment on the council. How her experience stacks up against rival candidates; How LaFortune would choose new public safety leadership in Providence. […]
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Facts, truth, and ‘A Lie Agreed Upon’ at the Gamm
“A Lie Agreed Upon” is on now at The Gamm Theatre in Warwick. Morning host Chuck Hinman and Artscape producer James Baumgartner review the play.
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This I Believe New England – Dawdling
So many of us, perhaps all of us, do our best to cope with the rush of life. The pressures and pace seem relentless, the push to move it, move it, move it! Race to pick up the kids on time! Check those text messages! Get that final draft in by noon! And on and […]
