Beste Rhode Island podcasts (2024)

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What’s next for R.I.’s charter schools? 22:24

1d ago22:24

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This week, families can start applying for spots in Rhode Island’s charter schools for next school year. The demand is high – far exceeding the number of available seats – as families seek alternatives to traditional public schools. And yet, some advocates say Rhode Island should limit the expansion of charter schools. Chiara Deltito-Sharrott from …

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13 - Tony Weaver, Jr., Author of WEIRDO 46:12

3d ago46:12

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Host Tayla is joined by Tony Weaver Jr., author of the new middle grade graphic novel Weirdo. They talk about the publishing industry, writing what you want to see in the world, and talking in meaningful ways about youth mental health. In the Last Chapter they discuss: What is the last show you binge watched? Overdueing It is a project funded by th…

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Episode 251: Winning the War over Worry 52:06

3d ago52:06

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Sunday Morning, November 17, 2024, Series: Praise, Psalm 37:1-7, Pastor Carlos Navarrete

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November 17, 2024 - Feeling Lost / Mishoon / Providence School Fight 24:45

4d ago24:45

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On this episode, Michelle San Miguel has an in-depth report on the mental health issues that many of Rhode Island’s young people struggle with every day. And the role race and sexual orientation plays in their emotional wellbeing. Then, in honor of Native American Heritage Month, Pamela Watts takes us on a journey with members of the Wampanoag trib…

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This week Lively, who's to blame for the huge Providence schools budget deficit? 29:00

7d ago29:00

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This week on A Lively Experiment, Providence schools face a financial crisis with no easy answers. Plus, President-elect Trump moves quickly to fill cabinet positions and raises eyebrows along the way. Moderator Jim Hummel is joined by National Committeewoman of the RI GOP Sue Cienki, Harrison Tuttle of Black Lives Matter RI PAC, and Providence Col…

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A Brown student who escaped Afghanistan and the school she created for the girls left behind 21:21

8d ago21:21

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It’s been more than three years since the US pulled out of Afghanistan and the Taliban took over. Now, it’s the only country in the world that bans girls from going to school after sixth grade. Khadija Nazari escaped Afghanistan in 2021. Now she’s a Brown University student working to help the women who got left behind. She’s teamed up with a group…

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Episode 250: How to Wait on the Lord 54:31

10d ago54:31

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Sunday Morning, November 10, 2024, Series: Praise, Psalm 37:1-9, Evangelist Caleb Reed

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November 10, 2024 - Hidden History / AI ChatGPT / Election Analysis / Weekly celebrates four year anniversary 25:35

12d ago25:35

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On this episode, in honor of Native American Heritage Month we revisit Pamela Watts story on Native American children taken from their families and forced into boarding schools by the Federal Government where they endured a brutal assimilation. This resulted in multi-generational trauma for indigenous people such as the Narragansetts of Rhode Islan…

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On Lively, Trump gets a second term in a not-so-close race & how Rhode Islanders voted. 28:59

14d ago28:59

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This week on A Lively Experiment: what a second Trump Administration looks like; Rhode Island's Senate leader keeps his seat; and a lead attorney quits the Washington Bridge case. Moderator Jim Hummel is joined by attorney and former Chief of Staff to Governor Almond, Joe Larisa; Brown University Political Science Professor, Wendy Schiller; and Bil…

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What happened during the 2024 RI Election? 18:40

16d ago18:40

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Ed Fitzpatrick sits down with the Globe’s Steph Machado and Jim Hummel, the host of “A Lively Experiment” on Rhode Island PBS, to debrief the election results. Tips and ideas? Email us at rinews@globe.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Episode 249: A Song in the Heart 59:21

17d ago59:21

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Sunday Morning, November 03, 2024, Series: Praise, Psalm 40:1-3, Pastor Carlos Navarrete

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12 - Libraries and Cuisine at CHOP 54:35

17d ago54:35

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Ep. #12 - Libraries and Cuisine at CHOP This episode is for food lovers! Emily chats with Josh and Shannon from Genesis Center about their newly launched Social Enterprise, CHOP (Culinary Hub of Providence), which is located on the ground floor of Providence Public Library. A perfect pairing that’s worth a visit in the heart of Providence! Overduei…

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November 3, 2024 - RI Federation of Teachers President / Cranston & Woonsocket Mayoral Races / Toxic Providence Pond 26:35

19d ago26:35

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On this episode, we meet Maribeth Calabro, the newly elected president of the largest teachers union in Rhode Island. Contributor Steph Machado sat down with the new union boss and former Providence teacher for a wide-ranging conversation about what’s ahead for Rhode Island schools. Then, on this episode of Weekly Insight, Michelle San Miguel and W…

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Teachers union leader Maribeth Calabro on her new role and the state of Providence Schools 20:37

19d ago20:37

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Last week, the Rhode Island chapter of the American Federation of Teachers elected Maribeth Calabro as their new president. She now heads the largest teachers union in the state. It represents 12,000 members in districts such as Providence, Cranston, Warwick and Pawtucket. Steph Machado spoke with Calabro for an episode for RI PBS Weekly. This is a…

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On Lively, controversy even after the governor is cleared of charges in the ILO case 29:00

21d ago29:00

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This week on a Lively Experiment: no fire but plenty of smoke even after Governor McKee is cleared of charges in the ILO investigation. The controversy continues in a war of words. Plus, an even longer timeline for the Washington Bridge? Moderator Jim Hummel is joined by former Rhode Island Attorney General Arlene Violet, Ken Block of Watchdog Rhod…

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Are younger generations more media literate? 15:32

22d ago15:32

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With the election less than a week away, misinformation, conspiracy theories, and deepfakes are raging online. University of Rhode Island Professor Sara Sweetman is working to help young people sort fact from fiction. She finds they are often better at reading and interpreting visual data than the generations who came before them. There's a lot tha…

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Episode 248: A Great Church 1:01:17

24d ago1:01:17

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Sunday Morning, October 27, 2024, Series: New Life, Acts 4:33, Pastor Carlos Navarrete

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October 27, 2024 - Hidden Breast Cancer / Rhode Island Couple Repairing Graves and Reputations / Election Preview 23:05

26d ago23:05

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On this episode, in honor of breast cancer awareness month, Michelle San Miguel has an in-depth report on why many women with dense breast are at greater risk of developing cancer. And how a new Rhode Island law is helping uncover this risk. Then, on this episode of Weekly Insight, Michelle San Miguel and WPRI 12’s politics editor Ted Nesi unpack s…

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This week on Lively, a change order spikes the cost of the Washington Bridge demolition. 28:59

28d ago28:59

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This week on a Lively Experiment, a change order more than doubles the cost of the Washington Bridge replacement. Plus, a look at local political races. And is using AI in school cheating? Moderator Jim Hummel is joined by Republican Strategist Lisa Pelosi, Providence Journal State House reporter Patrick Anderson, and Boston Glober Reporter and Rho…

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Episode 247: How to Weather the Storms 59:52

1M ago59:52

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Sunday Morning, October 20, 2024, Series: New Life, Acts 27:20-25, Pastor Carlos Navarrete

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11 - RI Coalition for Elder Justice 48:13

1M ago48:13

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Host Tayla is joined by Cheryl Patnaude and Jeanne Gattegno from the Rhode Island Coalition for Elder Justice to discuss the important work they’re doing to ensure that vulnerable adults are valued and protected from abuse, neglect and exploitation. In the Last Chapter they discuss: what books are in their “to be read” pile? Overdueing It is a proj…

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The leadership battle at the R.I. State House 15:48

1M ago15:48

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Last week, Senate President Dominic Ruggerio issued a statement endorsing Democratic Majority Whip Valarie Lawson to replace the current majority leader, Ryan Pearson. How did this rift begin and what will happen next? Senator Ryan Pearson joins us to tell us his side of the story. Tips and ideas? Email us at rinews@globe.com. See Privacy Policy at…

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October 20, 2024 - Horse Sanctuary / Tall Ship Classroom / Weekly Insight / Providence Potter 26:55

1M ago26:55

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On this episode, Michelle San Miguel has an in-depth report on a local equine rescue and sanctuary that has cared for more than 400 horses over 25 years. Many were abused and neglected and about to be sent out for slaughter. Then, Pamela Watts heads out to Newport to meet the crew and students aboard Rhode Island’s iconic Tall Ship, the Oliver Haza…

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This week on Lively, officials answer the public's questions about the Washington Bridge. 28:59

1M ago28:59

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his week on a Lively Experiment, state officials answer the public's questions about the Washington Bridge and outline a pushed-back timetable. Plus, rising friction between Providence and the state over school funding. Moderator Jim Hummel is joined by former Cranston mayor Allan Fung, Rhode Island Current reporter Nancy Lavin and former chair of …

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Five presidents who threatened democracy 20:07

1M ago20:07

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In this presidential election, there’s a lot of concern about threats to democracy. But we’ve been here before.A new book by Brown University Professor Corey Brettschneider titled The Presidents and the People profiles five past presidents who expanded their power and tried to overturn democratic principles. Brettschneider tells host Ed Fitzpatrick…

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Episode 246: The Marks of a Christian 1:02:04

1M ago1:02:04

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Sunday Morning, October 13, 2024, Series: New Life, Acts 26:22-28, Pastor Carlos Navarrete

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October 13, 2024 - Growing up Hmong in RI / Clock Man / Weekly Insight 23:15

1M ago23:15

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On this episode, Growing up Hmong. The Hmong people are an ethnic group that originated in China, with a diaspora reaching across the globe. Their journey to the U.S. began after one of the longest and most divisive wars in American History – the Vietnam War -- came to an end. Producer Isabella Jibilian interviewed a Hmong family here in the Ocean …

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Career and tech is changing education in R.I. 20:33

1M ago20:33

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Aquaculture. Pipe fitting. Firefighting. These are just a few of the careers high school students can learn in hands-on courses across the state. Our very own Steph Machado's most recent story in collaboration with "Rhode Island PBS Weekly" is about the growth of career and technical education programs - or CTE - which have more than doubled since …

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10 - Adventure Awaits in Rhode Island 52:08

1M ago52:08

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The word of the episode is: Intentional! Host Emily talks with Rhode Island’s multi-passionate creative and all around inspirational woman, Dennise Kowalczyk, otherwise known as The Adventure Broad. Visit her online to learn more about all of her amazing projects and sign up for her fun-tastic events, and follow her adventures on Instagram! Overdue…

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Episode 245: The Importance of Spending Time Wisely 46:09

2M ago46:09

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Sunday Morning, October 06, 2024, Series: Family Focus, Psalms 1, Pastor Tim Rasmussen

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October 6, 2024 - Career & Technical Education exploding in RI schools / Scrimshaw art in Newport / McKee's poll problems 22:50

2M ago22:50

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On this episode, contributor Steph Machado reports on the changing path of education. Today, working toward a career in boat building, fire-fighting and the science of raising plants and animals in water can start in high school where technical training courses have exploded. The uptick has both students and educators here in Rhode Island seeing th…

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This week on Lively, a new poll shows how the public feels about local elected officials 29:00

2M ago29:00

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This week on A Lively Experiment, a new poll reveals where local election officials stand with Rhode Islanders. Plus, the state Board of Election responds to election process concerns. We'll also hear the local take on the Vice-Presidential debate. Moderator Jim Hummel is joined by Political Contributor Scott MacKay, URI Political Science Professor…

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Dr. Sandra Upton on making DEI work last 20:40

2M ago20:40

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Investments in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are starting to fizzle across the country, but at the Rhode Island Foundation, we’re committed to bucking that trend. We’ve just completed a comprehensive Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Needs Assessment with DEI expert and author Dr. Sandra Upton. Dr. Upton joins David in the studio to talk about th…

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George Nee on organizing, Chavez, and an unlikely assist from the mob 23:19

2M ago23:19

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As president of the Rhode Island AFL-CIO, George Nee has been one of the main labor leaders in the state for decades. Now at age 75, he’s getting ready to retire. Nee joins Ed to talk about his long career in labor organizing - including a stint as Cesar Chavez’s bodyguard, and a brief brush with organized crime. Tips and ideas? Email us at rinews@…

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Episode 244: The Problem of Procrastination 45:42

2M ago45:42

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Sunday Morning, September 29, 2024, Series: New Life, Acts 24:24-27, Pastor Carlos Navarrete

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September 29, 2024 - Stone Walls / Rhode Island Red / The Art of Cobbling / Weekly Insight 25:00

2M ago25:00

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On this episode, Michelle San Miguel explores the stone walls that surround New England and interviews experts who say the historic walls function as more than a barrier, that they unite the region in a way that nothing else does. Then, Pamela Watts gives us a history lesson on our state bird, the Rhode Island Red and introduces us to the centenari…

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This week on Lively, a computer hack in the Providence school system. What happens now? 29:00

2M ago29:00

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This week on A Lively Experiment, the response to a computer hack in the Providence School system. Plus, when can we really expect the Washington Bridge to be fixed? And in North Kingstown, the fight to retain a controversial seawall. Moderator Jim Hummel is joined by Providence Journal reporter Antonia Noori Farzan, Rhode Island GOP Chairman Joe P…

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The battle for beach access in the Ocean State 18:56

2M ago18:56

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Who should have access to the shore in Rhode Island? It’s an escalating fight between property owners, towns, and the public, more than a year after the passage of the state's landmark shore access law. Isabella Jibilian, a producer at Rhode Island PBS Weekly, and Alex Nunes, the South County bureau chief at The Public’s Radio, recently collaborate…

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09 - Chatting with Funbearable's Chuck Staton 1:05:03

2M ago1:05:03

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Host Lauren chats with Chuck Staton, host of the Funbearable podcast, producer of Tuesdays with Stories with Mark Normand and Joe List, and director who’s worked with the Impractical Jokers, Kevin Smith, Mike Birbiglia, Drew Barrymore, and more! They talk about Chuck’s career, the upcoming Funbearable live show, and A LOT of movies and TV shows. Ov…

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Episode 243: Facing the Trials of Life 54:31

2M ago54:31

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Sunday Morning, September 22, 2024, Series: New Life, Acts 23:1-11, Pastor Carlos Navarrete

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September 22, 2024 - Narragansett Town Beach Fight / Preserving RI Latino History / Home for Hasbro 26:25

2M ago26:25

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On this episode, Isabella Jibilian and Alex Nunes report on the battle over who has the right to be on Narragansett’s Town Beach, which has become a focus for activists who say the public is being shut out. Then, in celebration of Hispanic Heritage month, we revisit Michelle San Miguel’s story about one Rhode Islander’s commitment to preserve the s…

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This week on Lively: demolition crews, told to stop work on the Washington Bridge. Why? 29:00

2M ago29:00

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This week on A Lively Experiment, the Washington Bridge saga takes a turn when crews are told to stop working to preserve evidence. What does that mean for commuters? Plus, local analysis of the presidential race. Moderator Jim Hummel is joined by Boston Globe reporter Steph Machado, Democratic Strategist Rob Horowitz, and attorney and former Gover…

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The people’s lobbyist 19:39

2M ago19:39

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The Economic Progress Institute prides itself on being the people’s lobbyist, among dozens of lobbyists representing corporations and powerful interests at the Rhode Island State House. EPI advocates for laws that improve the lives of low- and modest-income Rhode Islanders. Ed talks to EPI Executive Director Weayonnoh Nelson-Davies about their wins…

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September 15, 2024 - RNA and Rhode Island / The Elisha Project / Weekly Insight 25:25

2M ago25:25

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On this episode, Michelle San Miguel introduces us to scientists working to establish Brown University and Rhode Island as a hub for RNA research. For many, RNA holds the keys to countless medical breakthroughs. Then, Pamela Watts interviews Elisha Project founder George Ortiz who is on a mission to feed the hungry through a program that takes comm…

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This week on Lively, primary election results and the latest on the Washington Bridge. 29:00

2M ago29:00

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This week on A Lively Experiment, the local take on the Presidential Debate, low voter turnout in Rhode Island's primary races, and news on a few fronts about the troubled Washington Bridge. Joining moderator Jim Hummel for Outrages and Kudos are political contributor Don Roach, Rhode Island GOP National Committeewoman Sue Cienki, and Political Con…

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