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Holiday favorites with a few twists from local theaters
Luis: I’m Luis Hernandez, and this is the Public’s Radio. Artscape producer James Baumgartner is here with me to talk about a few of the holiday season performances that are happening around the area....
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Rhode Island’s many aging bridges, Sen. Whitehouse on COP28, and more
The abrupt closure of the Washington Bridge on Monday affected thousands of drivers, in some cases adding hours to their commutes. We hear from two engineers about the state’s large number of aging...
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Best of 2023: Underage and Unprotected, Nuestras Raíces, and ‘the Unmaking of...
We start by revisiting our multi-part series, Underage and Unprotected, with the story of a migrant teenager in New Bedford who spent his days juggling a full high school schedule with a full-time job...
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Behind the Watch Hill lighthouse transfer, regulating short-term rentals, and...
Despite months of pushback from local fishermen and shoreline access advocates, the Watch Hill Lighthouse in Westerly is now in the hands of a private nonprofit, with no guarantee of public access....
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Latino oral history project inspires new play at Trinity
“La Broa’ (Broad Street)” makes its world premiere at Trinity Rep on Jan. 18, and runs through Feb. 18. More information at trinityrep.com. A disclosure: Trinity Rep is an underwriter for The Public’s...
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Behind the maternal health crisis, the debate over institutional neutrality,...
Universities and their leaders are facing increased pressure to take a stand on political and social issues – most recently, the war in Gaza. When is it time for educational institutions to be silent,...
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How are school lockdown drills affecting Rhode Island students?
Luis Hernandez: In response to the prevalence of school shootings over the past 25 years, many schools across the country have instituted active shooter drills. It’s considered a sign of the times,...
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Studio Session: Providence hot jazz collective Paper Moon
You can hear Paper Moon play every Wednesday night at the Royal Bobcat in Providence. Go to papermoonjazzband.com for more information or or check out their instagram, @papermoonjazzband. TRANSCRIPT:...
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McKee’s ‘return to reality’ budget, preventing bridge suicides in Rhode...
After years of advocacy, two state lawmakers are hopeful that 2024 will be the year we see funding for suicide barriers along some Rhode Island bridges – a strategy that’s been effective elsewhere in...
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NEH grants $444K to Tomaquag Museum for new home on URI campus in Kingston
The Tomaquag Museum is Rhode Island’s only museum that’s totally devoted to telling the story of Indigenous peoples from a first-person perspective. Thanks to a substantial grant from the National...
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Abuse and neglect allegations at St. Mary’s, repatriating Indigenous human...
St. Mary’s Home, a place for children seeking drug rehabilitation and psychiatric help in Rhode Island, is under tough scrutiny. A recent report from the Rhode Island Office of the Child Advocate...
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Book club: Elizabeth Rush, Providence-based author of ‘The Quickening’
The following interview has been edited for length and clarity. Transcript: Luis Hernandez: This is the Public’s Radio. I’m Luis Hernandez. Thwaites Glacier was first spotted by polar researchers in...
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Providence superintendent remains optimistic about student performance,...
TRANSCRIPT: Luis Hernandez: Superintendent Montañez, it’s such a pleasure to speak with you again. How are you doing? Javier Montañez: Fabulous. Thank you for having me on your show today. Thank...
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‘Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf’ at the Gamm is a thrilling experience
Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf at The Gamm Theatre through February 18, 2024 Transcript: Luis Hernandez: The show opened on Broadway in 1962, won the Tony for best play in 1963, and became a film in...
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Police misconduct in Fall River, a plan for coastal resiliency in Rhode...
A Fall River police officer was found guilty this week of covering up a beating at the police station. It’s the second time in less than a year that a city police officer was found guilty of covering...
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Rhode Island Ukrainian pastor describes ‘fear and uncertainty’ among local...
Transcript: This interview has been edited for length and clarity. Luis Hernandez: Father Boris, it’s really a pleasure. Thank you so much for your time. Boris Kroner: Thank you for having me on....
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Art gallery at T.F. Green gives visitors a first impression of the local culture
When you think about seeing great art, you probably think about a visit to a museum or gallery – someplace like the RISD Museum or the WaterFire Arts Center. But, believe it or not, some really good...
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Renters at risk of lead poisoning, links between housing and public health,...
For most rental housing, Rhode Island law requires landlords to regularly inspect units and obtain “lead certificates” showing they’re safe from immediate lead hazards like peeling or pulverized...
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What you need to know to vote in the Massachusetts presidential primary
On March 5, Super Tuesday, voters in Massachusetts and 14 other states will decide on the presidential candidates for the November general election, as well as a handful of other offices that will...
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Rhode Island actor Kali Reis stars in latest season of HBO’s ‘True Detective’
“True Detective: Night Country” is the fourth season of the HBO crime series. It’s set in a remote Alaskan mining town above the Arctic circle, during the darkest days of the year – the time when the...
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