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How can R.I. cities and towns increase resilience to severe weather and...
As part of an effort to protect local cities and towns from the negative impacts of climate change, Gov. McKee and Rhode Island Commerce this month kicked off a new initiative called “Ready, Set,...
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New bill would combat efforts to ban and censor books in R.I.
Since 2021 there have been over 30 book challenges in Rhode Island. In fighting these lawsuits, schools and libraries across the state are being forced to use precious financial resources that would...
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How NOAA cuts may harm local fishermen, protecting the ‘Freedom to Read,’ and...
Recent job cuts by the Trump Administration could have a negative impact on New Bedford’s huge fishing industry. Our South Coast Bureau reporter Ben Berke tells us how. Also, Rhode Island has spent...
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New leaders of Providence School Board on how to improve the city’s schools
The Providence Public School District has a new board. Five won election or re-election in November, and five were appointed by Mayor Brett Smiley. They recently chose Ty’Relle Stephens as the new...
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Protesters say ICE detentions highlight the plight of immigrants in Rhode Island
Local immigration advocates held a rally Tuesday in support of Fabian Schmidt, a German national and permanent U. S. resident currently being held at the Wyatt Detention Facility in Central Falls. The...
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Girls flag football gaining steam in Rhode Island
TRANSCRIPT: This transcript has been edited for length and clarity. Luis Hernandez: I recall in the late eighties, every year during homecoming, there was a girls flag football game and it was an...
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Washington Bridge accountability, federal workers’ uncertain future, and more
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to hire back fired government workers. They’re getting paid, but they’re not doing any work for now. Our South Coast Bureau reporter Ben Berke...
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Our CEO Pam Johnston on what’s next for The Public’s Radio & Rhode Island PBS
The Public’s Radio is currently in the process of reimagining our brand in a way that better reflects our recent merger with Rhode Island PBS. Our mission is to serve the listeners of Rhode Island and...
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How can Rhode Island prevent an increase in food deserts?
Interview highlights On what a food desert is defined as Sabina Matos: Food deserts are communities that don’t have access to grocery stores that provide them access to fresh food. An example of this...
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‘Westerly’s Gold’: New documentary tells the story of soupy sausage
Every January, Italian American families in Westerly, Rhode Island gather together to start making soupy, a dry-cured pork sausage that’s specific to the town. A new film called “Westerly’s Gold:...
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Rhode Island eighth graders trek south to learn about the Civil Rights Movement
Each winter, eighth grade students at the Gordon School take a trip to Alabama and Georgia to visit historic sites associated with the Civil Rights Movement. The experience has had a profound impact...
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‘There’s an escalation’: Southeast Asians in R.I. confront deportation threats
Members of Rhode Island’s Southeast Asian community say parallels exist between America’s intervention in Vietnam and President Trump’s current efforts to detain and deport Southeast Asians living in...
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R.I. Southeast Asians facing deportation, McCoy Stadium demolition, and more
ICE agents are continuing efforts to detain people in Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts. We'll hear from members of the Southeast Asian community who say that, while the Trump administration...
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Remembering The Mad Peck, eccentric artist behind iconic Providence poster
One of the most iconic pieces of artwork associated with Providence is a black and white poster with comic book panels that makes the city look like a film noir. Some people know it’s text by heart,...
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What’s on in April at the Community Libraries of Providence
The Community Libraries of Providence offer a slew of programming every week for kids and adults at their nine locations around the city – from book clubs, to book sales, to opportunities to pick up a...
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R.I. feels impact of Trump tariffs, the battle for South County Hospital, and...
President Trump has upended global markets with a series of executive actions on import tariffs. We talk with a URI economist about the potential impact here in Rhode Island and some ways the state’s...
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Meet Kwame Dawes, Brown University professor and new poet laureate of Jamaica
Kwame Dawes is a poet, actor and musician whose work is shaped by a journey that started in Ghana, where he was born, all the way to Jamaica, where he was raised. Dawes, who joined the staff at Brown...
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Medicaid work rules could cut benefits for thousands, DOGE slashes RI...
Thousands of Rhode Islanders could lose Medicaid benefits if congress passes new work requirements. We hear about who would feel the greatest impact of such changes, including many people who already...
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Federal food aid cuts hit RI, economic impacts of Washington Bridge issues,...
More than 80,000 Rhode Islanders depend on food from the Rhode Island Community Food Bank and its network of food pantries. But the Trump administration’s recent cuts to the U.S. Department of...
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Remembering Dominick Ruggerio, the pope’s legacy in Rhode Island, and more
Dominic Ruggerio was a force in Rhode Island politics. His death this week leaves a power vacuum in the senate. Ian Donnis tells us when a new Senate president could be picked. This weekend many will...
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What’s on in May at the Community Libraries of Providence
The Community Libraries of Providence offer a slew of programming every week for kids and adults at their nine locations around the city – from book clubs, to gardening resources, to artist talks. We...
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‘Brave Men as Ever Fought’: Painting depicts the story of Black Revolutionary...
There’s a painting on display right now in the Rhode Island Statehouse that tells an important tale of American history: It’s the story of the 1st Rhode Island Regiment — a military regiment composed...
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‘People are already cost burdened’: State Sen. Tiara Mack says Providence...
The state senator who represents Providence says the city should explore new ways to raise revenue. The post ‘People are already cost burdened’: State Sen. Tiara Mack says Providence residents can’t...
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Rep. Magaziner decries cuts to aid for starving children, and why state Sen....
U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner has been taking to the House floor to protest President Trump's cuts to funding for life-saving food for malnourished children. We talk with him about that, and some...
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RIPBS project on pediatric mental health is ‘Finding Hope’
Study after study has shown young people across the country are facing a mental health “crisis.” And that’s no different here in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. That’s one reason why this week, Rhode...
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Should Rhode Island require Ethnic Studies to graduate high school?
Should Rhode Island high schools be required to offer an Ethnic Studies course? State lawmakers are considering a bill that would do just that. Some supporters say it’s a crucial step at a time when...
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New leader at WaterFire hopes to be a bridge to the future
As we move closer to summer, we edge closer to the first WaterFire lighting ceremony of the year. It will take place at the end of the month. WaterFire Providence is going through some changes. This...
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Weekly Catch: Woonsocket moves to fine people who camp on city property
Earlier this week Woonsocket city leaders followed the actions of many communities across the country. They voted to fine people who camp out on city property. . One unhoused advocacy group says the...
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Why Woonsocket’s ban on camping worries homelessness advocates
The city of Woonsocket is moving forward with a new ordinance that makes it illegal to camp on public property and carries a fine of up to $250 for repeat violators. Critics say the change is going...
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R.I. Lawmakers consider the value of community healthcare workers
A New Bedford man - who spent weeks in an ICE detention center - is out. He could pursue legal action for wrongful detainment. We’ll get an update on the story. Also,- community health workers provide...
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‘It’s bigger than me’: 2025 class of RI broadcasting Hall of Fame makes history
Two members of the 2025 class of the Rhode Island Radio and Television Hall of Fame are making history this year: Tony Mendez is the first Latino inductee, and Hilario is the first Filipino inductee....
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New documentary tells the emotional story of the people who worked for...
This year marks the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which protects people with disabilities from discrimination in areas such as employment, education, and public...
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What federal budget cuts would mean for RI, an uncertain future for RIPTA,...
One in three Rhode Islanders depend on Medicaid. That’s why there’s grave concern if the Senate passes Trump’s budget plan, which includes massive cuts to the health insurance program. We’ll talk...
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What’s on in June at the Community Libraries of Providence
The Community Libraries of Providence offer a slew of programming every week for kids and adults at their nine locations around the city – from book clubs, to concerts, to classes on things like...
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Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ could worsen child hunger and racial...
President Trump’s budget proposal, which has been approved by the U.S. House of Representatives, includes cuts to several programs that benefit Rhode Island children. This all comes at a time when...
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‘Safety starts now’: How to prepare for hurricane season
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is predicting an above-normal Atlantic hurricane season. While Rhode Island hasn’t had a direct hit since 1991, the state has been affected...
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The latest on the Butler Hospital strike, preparing for hurricane season, and...
Butler Hospital announced plans this week to replace the roughly 800 unionized workers that have been striking for the past few weeks. We'll hear about how we got here, and why it might not be so easy...
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Meet Keith Stokes, Rhode Island’s new historian laureate
Keith Stokes was named Rhode Island’s new historian laureate in April. As part of his role, Stokes will deliver lectures at special events and ceremonies, and promote civics education in the state....
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Organizers behind the local ‘No Kings’ protest this weekend, and why the...
his Saturday, the United States Army celebrates its 250th anniversary. Trump is honoring the day with a military parade - the first such event since the end of the first Gulf War in 1991. Millions...
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‘Why Nothing Works,’ honoring the legacy of Rev. Daniel Davis, and more
It's been a year and a half since the Washington Bridge was partially closed, and it'll be years more before it's fully repaired. We talk with the author behind the book "Why Nothing Works," who says...
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Pending Senate vote could eliminate federal funding for local public media
Earlier this month, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a measure to rescind already-approved funds for public media across the country. For the Public’s Radio & Rhode Island PBS, that would...
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Behind the bills: Rhode Island’s new gun control law and student cell phone ban
On today's show we look at two significant bills signed into law this week by Gov. Dan McKee. First, a ban on the sale and manufacture of assault-style weapons. How effective are bans like this at...
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What’s on in July at the Community Libraries of Providence
The Community Libraries of Providence offer a slew of programming every week for kids and adults at their nine locations around the city. We highlight a few of these events in our monthly community...
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Teatro en El Verano explores the ultimate bargain in ‘¡Que Diablos! Fausto,’...
Imagine if you could be the greatest in the world at anything, but, it would come at a cost: you’d have to sell your soul to the devil. That’s the story of the show “¡Que Diablos! Fausto,” a bilingual...
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‘We are focused on freedom’: Local Cape Verdeans celebrate 50 years of...
On July 5, Cape Verde marks 50 years of independence. It’s an important anniversary for the thousands of Cape Verdeans who will be celebrating in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, which together are...
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Local tourism slumps under Trump, highlights of the 2025 RI legislative...
In the 2025 Rhode Island General Assembly session, lawmakers passed a major gun law and numerous bills tackling housing and healthcare. We’ll look into what legislators achieved and failed to get...
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‘Merging Roots’: Combining Cuban, Puerto Rican, and New Orleans jazz at...
The First Works Summer Beats concert series takes place at Roger Williams Park this summer with a variety of acts performing at the Boathouse Lawn every other week. This Friday, you can see The...
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The 15 year fight to rein in payday lending, fish processing plants could...
Earlier this month, Rhode Island lawmakers finally passed a bill aimed at ending the predatory practices of payday lenders. We’ll look at what the new law means and how it took 15 years to get it...
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Tickets on sale Friday for first ‘Nashville North’ concert series in Westerly
On Nov. 8, the United Theatre in Westerly will host the first in a series of intimate live shows featuring singer-songwriters from Nashville, presented by the Music City’s legendary Bluebird Cafe. The...
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Facing cuts to federal public broadcasting, The Public’s Radio & RIPBS weigh...
As the Trump administration’s plan to cut federal funding to public radio and television appears poised to come to fruition, local public media outlets like The Public’s Radio & Rhode Island PBS...
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