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URI study finds links between mass violence and online incel communities
In recent decades, we’ve become increasingly accustomed to hearing about mass shootings, hate crimes, and other acts of mass violence in the U.S. The vast majority of these crimes are committed by...
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The latest on the Washington Bridge, a ‘fourth wave’ of the opioid crisis...
On Thursday, Rhode Island officials announced that the westbound lanes of the Washington Bridge would have to be demolished and rebuilt. We hear from Political Reporter Ian Donnis on what this means...
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‘Safe storage’ gun bill moves forward, Providence’s new Comprehensive Plan,...
After months of feedback from residents, the city of Providence has released a draft of a new comprehensive plan. Metro Reporter Olivia Ebertz tells us what it means for residents and their...
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Book Club: Don Winslow’s ‘City on Fire’ is a classic tale of a vicious war...
Transcript: This interview has been edited for length and clarity. Luis Hernandez: Growing up in Rhode Island, writer Don Winslow was surrounded by stories about the mob – headed up in Providence for...
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Here’s what you need to know to vote in the Rhode Island presidential primary
For the audio version of this story, linked above, you can listen to Morning Edition host Luis Hernandez’s conversation with Rob Rock, Rhode Island Deputy Secretary of State. On April 2, voters in...
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Grammy-nominated Black Violin brings signature mix of classical and hip hop...
Black Violin is performing at The Vets in Providence Saturday, March 30. Tickets and more information at thevetsri.com. Transcript: This interview has been edited for length and clarity. Luis...
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Brown University professor says engineers can use AI and digital sensors to...
The closure of the westbound side of the Washington Bridge is raising questions about the safety of Rhode Island bridges, many of which are over half-a-century old. Morning Host Luis Hernandez...
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Printmaking conference brings pop-up gallery shows across the city including...
Gretchen Schermerhorn is the Executive Director of the SGCI – the organization putting on Verified by Proof. We’re also joined by Eddy López and Miguel Aragón, curators for one of the pop-up...
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How to get disaster aid for flood damage, the future of Misquamicut Beach,...
FEMA workers are in Rhode Island to help homeowners who suffered damage during the storms in December and January. What exactly will they help you recover? We’ll get you those answers. Also, speaking...
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What’s behind the push to reform Rhode Island’s powerful Coastal Resources...
Environmental advocates are pushing for changes to Rhode Island’s Coastal Resources Management Council. We hear from State Sen. Victoria Gu, who is sponsoring legislation to reform the agency. Also, a...
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As AI evolves, what role will the technology play in the world of art and...
Transcript: This interview has been edited for length and clarity. Luis Hernandez: How are you teaching AI in an art class, in an art school? Griffin Smith: We have a once a week studio course from...
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Artscape
To hear past episodes, you can subscribe to Artscape on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. Or use this RSS feed in your podcatcher of choice. The post Artscape appeared first on TPR: The Public's...
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Artscape: URI Guitar Festival returns, Oct. 20-23
The Public’s Radio morning host Luis Hernandez spoke with Levin and with one of the performers, Cuban-born Rene Izquierdo. Levine started by sharing how he had to pivot during COVID and what people...
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URI researcher: Hurricanes getting easier to predict
Luis Hernandez: Hurricane season won’t end until the end of November. The last hurricane to hit Rhode Island was Sandy in 2012. Henri was a close call when it made landfall as a tropical storm in...
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Providence superintendent has plans to fix underperforming schools
Montañez doesn’t call it a takeover. He sees it as an intervention – a much needed infusion of ideas to improve schools. But after two years of state-run schools, things still look dire. A recent...
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Shovels have barely hit the ground. But there is the promise of a new stadium with housing and commercial construction to go up nearby. The hotly debated and controversial project was dubbed Tidewater...
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Pawtucket’s soccer dream may come at taxpayers expense
Morning host Luis Hernandez spoke with Providence Journal reporter Patrick Anderson about how the Tidewater Landing deal got pushed through, and exactly how much public money will be going towards the...
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How unexpected enthusiasm for Democratic candidates led to a sweep in big...
Seth Magaziner will replace retiring Rep. Jim Langevin. Gov. Dan McKee will have a full term in office. Democrats swept the statewide races for lieutenant governor, secretary of state, general...
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As industry crumbles, friends collide in ‘Sweat’ at The Gamm
Luis Hernandez: Sweat is a Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Lynn Nottage that was inspired by the story of regular folk in Reading, Pennsylvania. These were blue-collar workers who were losing their...
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The Dirt Palace turns historic Wedding Cake House into a home for artists and...
The Wedding Cake House open house takes place Monday, Nov. 21, 4:30-6:30 p.m., with artists’ presentations at 6:30 p.m. Learn more about their artist residency program at dirtpalace.org. Luis...
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