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The Weekly Catch: April 14, 2023
The last week has been a rollercoaster of court decisions, legal threats, and lots of promises about the abortion pill mifepristone. The governor of Massachusetts has promised to stockpile the drug in...
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A theater double header: Teatro ECAS’‘Jardín de Otoño’ and Wilbury’s ‘Indecent’
This week on Artscape: two local theater productions. “Jardín de Otoño,” meaning “autumn garden,” is a comedy about two women living together, and their obsession with a telenovela star. It’s produced...
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The Weekly Catch: April 21, 2023
The Public’s Radio · The Weekly Catch – April 21, 2023 On this week’s episode: back in 2020 a violent conflict between guards and immigrants occurred in an ICE detention center in Bristol County,...
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Local author’s new book examines the life and influence of wrestling CEO...
For 40 years Vince McMahon served as CEO and Executive Chairman of World Wrestling Entertainment, or WWE. In that time, he helped to launch internationally famous superstars like Dwayne “The Rock”...
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The Weekly Catch: April 28, 2023
There’s a plan to build a 704-megawatt wind farm off the Rhode Island coast – but the Coastal Resources Management Council acknowledged this week that it will have an impact on the area’s robust...
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The Weekly Catch is a half-hour show hosted by Morning Edition host Luis Hernandez, featuring the work of our local journalists and bringing you more depth on the most important stories of the week....
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The Weekly Catch: May 5, 2023
There are fifteen candidates running to represent Rhode Island’s First Congressional District. But for such a crowded field, we haven’t heard much from them so far. We speak to Political Reporter Ian...
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‘Being Thunder’ – Sherenté Harris’ journey as a two-spirit Narragansett dancer
The film is now available on Apple TV, Amazon Prime, VUDU, and iTunes. You can follow Sherenté on Instagram, @sherente. Also follow the producer of the film, Mae Gammino on Instagram @maegam. Morning...
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The Weekly Catch: May 12, 2023
The COVID-19 Emergency is over…but should it be? We spoke with Dr. Philip Chan, an infectious disease official about the current risks and how we should move forward in a brave new world. Life in...
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The Weekly Catch: May 19, 2023
Rhode Island is considering legislation to enact one of the country’s strictest firearm storage laws. And last night, Governor McKee signed into law the Equality in Abortion Coverage Act, expanding...
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The Weekly Catch: Politics, poetry, and the uphill battle to tackle the...
Prices to rent or own a home in Rhode Island have skyrocketed in recent years. Tackling the housing crisis is at the top of the list for state lawmakers – but if recent decades are any indication, it...
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New bill would allow e-bikes access to bike paths, lanes in Rhode Island
Rhode Island lawmakers are considering a bill that would regulate e-bikes like regular bicycles. The measure has cleared the House, and if passed by the Senate, electric bicycles would be allowed in...
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‘Sweeney Todd’ hits the right balance of dark and fun at Trinity Rep
Morning Host Luis Hernandez spoke with Erick Pinnick who plays Sweeney Todd, Rachael Warren who plays Mrs. Lovett, and Director Curt Columbus. After the conversation, Artscape Producer, James...
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June 2, 2023: Housing vouchers, local longshoremen’s protest, and ‘Sweeney...
The Weekly Catch is a production of The Public’s Radio. Our editor is Mareva Lindo, our producer is James Baumgartner, and our host is Luis Hernandez. Our executive producer is Sally Eisele, and our...
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New report shows racial disparities, workforce crisis are behind RI education...
A new report from nonprofit Rhode Island Kids Count showed that racial disparities and a workforce crisis are at the heart of the problems plaguing the state’s education system. Morning Edition Host...
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The latest in the fight for shoreline access, a panel on peace and nuclear...
The fight over who has access to Rhode Island’s shorelines has taken a major step forward. South County Bureau Reporter Alex Nunes gives us the latest. Also, The Golden Rule peace boat makes a stop in...
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Providence musician Asher White explores city streets, salvaged sounds on...
Asher White headlines the Columbus Theater in Providence on Saturday, June 24. It’s the album release show for their latest record, “New Excellent Woman.” Luis Hernandez: Can you tell us about your...
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Documenting the pandemic, Middletown’s affordable housing problem, and more
What are some of your memories of the COVID-19 pandemic? An exhibit at the Providence Public Library shares highlights from thousands of pandemic stories collected as part of a project documenting...
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To improve literacy rate, RI Teacher of the Year says we need to meet...
TRANSCRIPT: Luis Hernandez: Why did you get into teaching in the first place? Aimee Couto: So originally, I didn’t go to school for teaching. I have a BFA from the University of Rhode Island. And I...
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Alan Cumming on his love of cabaret and his unlikely collaboration with NPR’s...
You can catch Alan Cumming performing alongside NPR’s Ari Shapiro in “Och and Oy! A Considered Cabaret,” at the Zeiterion in New Bedford on Saturday, June 24. Click here for tickets and more...
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