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Rhode Island PBS Weekly features in-depth, well-researched stories that go beyond the headlines. Our award-winning team employs balanced, reflective investigative journalism and narrative storytelling to explore the whole story and provide needed context. These are stories that matter, from politics to art, education, the environment, and more, produced by WSBE Rhode Island PBS.
 
The history of Rhode Island is truly remarkable. The Story of Rhode Island is my humble attempt to tell you some of the stories about the people, places, and events that have made Rhode Island the state it is today. To learn more about the show visit the Story of Rhode Island Podcast website at https://storyofrhodeislandpodcast.transistor.fm/
 
Hello fellow fishing fans! Captain Mark here. My wife and I Nancy moved to Rhode Island in 2019 and we love it. I want you to join me on my journey to discover the best fishing Narragansett Bay has to offer. Along the way we’ll meet some extraordinary saltwater anglers, explore the best areas to fish, figure out the best methods to use, the best baits, tackle and lures to throw and where to find them, In the meantime we need to eat so we’ll check out some great restaurants, look at places to ...
 
A Rhode Island podcast hosted by Mary Larsen and Benjamin DeCastro, we want you to know about all the amazing current events, places, food, music, and people of the biggest little state in the union. Whether you are a tourist, or a long time resident who refuses to drive more than fifteen minutes without an overnight bag, we'll have something special in store for you on our show. It's wicked good, wicked fun, Wicked Rhody. Rhode Island 's premiere podcast! Listen each week to hear about even ...
 
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A man who made headlines promising to turn Memorial Hospital into a solution for the state’s homelessness crisis is not all that he seems. Earlier this month, our own reporter Amanda Milkovits released the first installment of her investigation into Michael Mota - a businessman who is being chased for money in multiple states by creditors, investor…
 
After Anne Hutchinson is banned from Massachusetts, her followers move to Aquidneck Island and create the towns of Portsmouth and Newport. My Favorite Books on this Topic: American Jezebel: The Uncommon Life of Anne Hutchinson, the Woman Who Defied the Puritans by Eve LaPlante Changes in the Land: Indians, Colonists, and the Ecology of New England …
 
On this episode, Pamela Watts profiles Alva Vanderbilt Belmont, Newport’s Gilded Age socialite who became an ardent suffragette and helped women get the vote. Then, Michelle San Miguel follows longtime Southern Rhode Island maple producer, Tom Buck for an up-close look at the process of tapping trees. Finally, a second look at producer Isabella Jib…
 
The Providence Journal’s Patrick Anderson, Bartholomewtown Podcast Host Bill Bartholome, and URI Political Science Professor Emily Lynch join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss the pause in public funding for Tidewater Landing, more candidates enter the CD2 race, plus an interview with Jed Thorp of Clean Water Action about the proposed bottle bill.…
 
In December, Globe RI’s Alexa Gagosz wrote a story about the Strong family – Holly, Kiel, and their four children. They’re middle-class Rhode-Islanders – with jobs – who spiraled into homelessness last year. In their search for housing, they've spent more than $40,000 on hotel rooms and more than $5,000 on rental application fees. They're still liv…
 
Brian Amaral from Globe RI is half Portuguese, which means he loves the food, but he doesn’t know how to make it. So, he drove to the home of Maria Lawton, the host of Maria's Portuguese Table on RI PBS for a cooking lesson. Listen in as Maria teaches Brian how to make “ovos com molho de tomate e cebola” or eggs with tomato and onion sauce. Tips an…
 
After being banned from Massachusetts, Roger Williams founds the town of Providence, the freest society in 17th century western civilization. My Favorite Books on this Topic: Roger Williams and the Creation of the American Soul: Church, State, and the Birth of Liberty by John M. Barry Colonial Rhode Island: A History by Sydney V. James God, War, an…
 
Brown University Professor Wendy Schiller, Libertarian Party of RI Chairman Billy Hunt, and Corporate Communications Consultant Dave Layman join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss a proposed repeal to voter ID laws in RI, proposed residency requirements for gubernatorial candidates, possible frontrunners for Cicilline’s seat, and the debate over affor…
 
House Speaker Joseph Shekarchi is getting serious about Rhode Island’s housing crisis. Last week, he unveiled no less than 14 bills to address the problem. But will he even be in the State House much longer? He’s also considering a run for Congress now that David Cicilline has decided to step down -- and he says Gina Raimondo is encouraging him to …
 
On this episode, Michelle San Miguel explores the issue of noise pollution, investigating the hidden costs of noisy neighborhoods. Then, an interview with Ilyon Woo about her new book, Master Slave Husband Wife, which tells the story of an enslaved couple’s daring escape. Finally, a second look at the story of Sissiretta Jones, a Black opera singer…
 
Roger Williams continues advocating for religious freedom while also developing a devout following in Massachusetts so the leaders of Massachusetts decide that they must silence Williams once and for all. My Favorite Books on This Topic: The Puritan Dilemma: The Story of John Winthrop by Edmund Morgan Roger Williams and the Creation of the American…
 
Roger Williams arrives in the Massachusetts Bay Colony and begins advocating for religious freedom. My Favorite Books on This Topic: Roger Williams and the Creation of the American Soul: Church, State, and the Birth of Liberty by John M. Barry Roger Williams: The Church and the State by Edmund Morgan by Edmund Morgan Changes in the Land: Indians, C…
 
Former State Representative ( R ) Doreen Costa, RI Republican National Committeeman Steve Frias, and Political Contributor Scott MacKay join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss possible replacements for Rep. Cicilline, an interview with Providence’s new mayor, plus the discussion around making RI legislators full-time employees.…
 
In 2010, David Upegui left a research job at Brown University to become a science teacher at his alma mater- Central Falls High School. That work has won him numerous awards, including the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. He joins us to talk about rethinking science education and empowering students in Central …
 
Weekly's Michelle San Miguel sits down with the soon to be senior Congressman, Seth Magaziner, as he enters a bitterly divided House of Representatives. Then, Pamela Watts speaks with Olympic skating champion and Brown University Student Vincent Zhou. Finally, in honor of Black History month, we revisit a story on the Black Baseball players, the Pr…
 
Boston Globe Columnist Dan McGowan, The Public’s Radio Ian Donnis, and WPRI TV’s Steph Machado join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss Rep. Cicilline’s surprise resignation announcement, legislation submitted to make government more transparent, plus calls for change in RIPTA leadership.
 
Hello fellow fishing fans! Captain Mark here. My wife and I Nancy moved to Rhode Island in 2019 and we love it. I want you to join me on my journey to discover the best fishing Narragansett Bay has to offer. Along the way we’ll meet some extraordinary saltwater anglers, explore the best areas to fish, figure out the best methods to use, the best ba…
 
The history of Rhode Island is truly remarkable. This podcast is my humble attempt to tell you some of the stories about the people, places, and events that have made Rhode Island the state it is today. This trailer will give you a brief overview of the stories I plan to cover in Season One of the Story of Rhode Island Podcast. To learn more about …
 
Representative David Cicilline dropped a surprise announcement today- he’s resigning from congress to run the state’s largest philanthropic organization, the Rhode Island Foundation. Why is he leaving a seat he could have held for the rest of his life? Who will replace him? And how does this affect the rest of Rhode Island politics? Globe RI column…
 
Watchdog RI Chairman Ken Block, RI Black Business Association CEO Lisa Ranglin, and Former RI Democratic Party Chairman Bill Lynch join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss a bill that would arm officers at CCRI and RIC, Ruggerio wants to legalize online gaming, firefighters lobby for benefits for hypertension and PTSD, plus a special message for our lo…
 
Representative Raymond Hull, a Providence Democrat, has been at the State House for over a decade and has served in the Providence Police Department for 33 years. He was recently named deputy speaker of the Rhode Island House of Representatives, making him the first Black legislator to hold that position. He joins us to discuss his new role and the…
 
The Boston Globe Reporter Ed Fitzpatrick, RI GOP Chairwoman Sue Cienki, and Political Contributor Bob Walsh join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss the former RI Housing Secretary Josh Saul is hired as a contractor after resigning, an interview with the new Housing Secretary Stefan Pryor, how RI should spend the budget surplus, and a close look at the…
 
Hello fellow fishing fans! Captain Mark here. My wife and I Nancy moved to Rhode Island in 2019 and we love it. I want you to join me on my journey to discover the best fishing Narragansett Bay has to offer. Along the way we’ll meet some extraordinary saltwater anglers, explore the best areas to fish, figure out the best methods to use, the best ba…
 
Keith Nunes committed a murder as an 18-year-old, a crime that landed him a life sentence. Last year, after more than two decades in prison, Nunes was released, thanks to a law passed by Rhode Island's General Assembly. Under what’s known as Mario’s Law, people who committed a crime before they turned 22 may appear before the parole board after the…
 
On this episode, contributing producer/editor Dorothy Dickie reports on military veterans and their families as they deal with an unprecedented suicide crisis. Then Pamela Watts takes another look at the life of abolitionist, Frederick Douglass. Finally, an update to a My Take segment on Frank Caprio and the art of second chances.…
 
Former State Representative Nick Gorham, Political Contributor Jim Vincent, and URI Political Science Professor Emily Lynch join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss Gov. McKee’s proposed assault-style weapons ban that has overwhelming public support, plus talks of reforming or repealing the police officer’s bill of rights in the wake of Tyree Nichols’s…
 
Five years ago, at the age of 69, the Rev. Donnie Anderson came out as transgender. She had already been a presence in Rhode Island politics for more than two decades – including 13 years as the executive minister of the Rhode Island State Council of Churches. She is now the newly elected chair of the Rhode Island Democratic Women’s Caucus and the …
 
On this episode, Michelle San Miguel explores the winter wildlife -- from seals to snowy owls - that Rhode Island attracts from as far away as the arctic circle. Then Pamela Watts explores Rhode Island falconers and their intriguing hunters of the sky. And finally, we re-visit some hearty Rhode Island cold-water swimmers.…
 
The Anchor Editor in Chief Raymond Baccari, Political Strategist Rob Horowitz, and Republican Strategist Lisa Pelosi join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss Gov. McKee’s proposed sales tax cuts, affordable housing and other legislation on the docket, and the Rhode Island Hope Scholarship Act.
 
Rhode Island Senator Jack Reed has been in the US Senate for more than 25 years. Over that time, he has risen to become chairman of the Armed Services Committee and a member of the powerful Appropriations Committee. He joins us to talk about his recent trip to Ukraine, a new drug threat in Rhode Island, and the recently opened train station in Pawt…
 
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