Best Globe Ri Podcasts (2026)

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Encore: Chestnut fights down by the schoolyard 12:49

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We're taking a little break for the holidays. While we're gone, enjoy this episode about host Edward Fitzpatrick's memories of chestnut fights at his elementary school. Listen in as he returns to his native Greenville for a showdown with his childhood friend Sue Tremblay. Tips and ideas? Email us at [email protected]. See Privacy Policy at https://a…

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Providence Mayor Smiley on the shooting at Brown 37:51

17d ago37:51

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Providence Mayor Brett Smiley sits down with host Edward Fitzpatrick to talk about the past 48 hours since the mass shooting at Brown and where the investigation goes from here. Tips and ideas? Email us at [email protected]. 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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The lighting of Rhode Island's Big Blue Bug 7:34

21d ago7:34

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It's the holiday season, and cities across the country are having tree lighting ceremonies. But how many of them light a bug? Rhode Island's version of the tree lighting at Rockefeller Center is the lighting of the Big Blue Bug off I-95. So, host Edward Fitzpatrick tagged along as they flipped the switch. Tips and ideas? Email us at [email protected]…

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Want to run a marathon? Here’s what not to do. 18:13

28d ago18:13

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Have you ever completely messed up a marathon? Or maybe you’re thinking about running one and want to avoid the common mistakes? RISD grad Alen Yen says he’s been “bad” at marathons for more than a decade. But he stuck with it and finally figured out how to conquer the 26.2 miles. He joins host Edward Fitzpatrick to share what he’s learned in a new…

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Talking Heads' Chris Frantz on the newly resurfaced 'Psycho Killer' demo 21:43

1M ago21:43

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More than 50 years ago, in a Providence apartment, some of the band members of Talking Heads recorded an early demo of what would eventually become their hit, "Psycho Killer." Over the years, that recording eventually made its way to RISD. And on Friday, fans can finally hear it. The track is included in a new collection of demos and live recording…

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A more complex picture of Rhode Island's first couple, Roger and Mary Williams 22:23

1M ago22:23

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If you live in Rhode Island, you’ve heard of Roger Williams. But do we really know what our founder was like? Roger Williams University History Professor Charlotte Carrington-Farmer is out with a new book exploring his story through his own writings and what other people wrote about him. She’s also the force behind a new exhibit about his wife, Mar…

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Interview with Singaporian HRD Lawyer Ravi Madasamy: the death penalty, being disbarred, and more. 18:37

2M ago18:37

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Send us a text In this episode, we chat to Ravi Madasamy, better known as M. Ravi, an international human rights lawyer in Singapore, who was recently disbarred as a result of his human rights work. He has argued in favour of landmark human rights and constitutional law cases regarding the mandatory death penalty, freedom of expression, defamation …

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R.I. state coral is key to addressing climate change 18:53

2M ago18:53

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Rhode Island is the only state with its own official coral. Astrangia poculata, also known as Northern Star Coral, isn't like those colorful reefs down in the tropics, but it might play an important role in protecting its more vibrant cousins. To find out more, host Edward Fitzpatrick met with Roger Williams University Professor Koty Sharp, a champ…

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Senator Jack Reed on the politicization of the military 17:33

2M ago17:33

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The military is supposed to be apolitical, but critics say it’s getting pulled into the Trump administration’s political agenda. Senator Jack Reed, the ranking Democrat and former chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, joins host Edward Fitzpatrick to weigh in on what’s happening. Tips and ideas? Email us at [email protected] See Privacy P…

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Amanda Milkovits on her night at the Conjuring House 13:58

2M ago13:58

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Halloween is upon us, so we thought it’d be a good time to check in on Rhode Island’s most famous haunted location — the Conjuring House. Globe Rhode Island’s Amanda Milkovits spent the night there with her sister. She joins host Edward Fitzpatrick to tell the story of what happened. Tips and ideas? Email us at [email protected]. See Privacy Policy …

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The cost of coal vs. cheaper renewable energy 16:09

2M ago16:09

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Coal once powered our country. Now, despite claims by the Trump administration, it’s the dirtiest, most expensive form of energy, according to Bob Wyss, a former Providence Journal reporter. Wyss tracks the history of coal in a new book called “Black Gold: The Rise, Reign, and Fall of American Coal.” He joins host Edward Fitzpatrick to talk more ab…

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Rhode Islanders responding to ICE 17:26

3M ago17:26

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As ICE raids and deportations increase across the country, some Rhode Islanders are pushing back. Maya Lehrer is an organizer with the Rhode Island Deportation Defense Network. She says, "A lot of the time, just us being there and letting our neighbors know ICE is here is enough that they leave." Lehrer joins host Edward Fitzpatrick to talk more ab…

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Is it legal to send troops into US cities? 16:38

3M ago16:38

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President Trump recently said he’d like to use US cities as “training grounds” for the military. And he’s trying to send the National Guard into places like Portland, Oregon, and Chicago. Is that legal? Roger Williams University School of Law professors Peter Margulies and Jared Goldstein join host Edward Fitzpatrick to help unpack that question. T…

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Setting the record straight on Tylenol, vaccines, and autism 17:33

3M ago17:33

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Who can get a COVID vaccine? What’s going on with Tylenol? Can we trust the CDC? There’s a lot of confusion right now in the world of public health. Roger Williams University Public Health professor Jacqueline Cottle and Dr. Amy Nunn, the chief executive officer of the Rhode Island Public Health Institute and Open Door Health, join host Edward Fitz…

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Will Attorney General Neronha run for Governor? 22:32

3M ago22:32

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Attorney General Peter Neronha has been busy these days, between filing a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's decision to halt the Revolution Wind project to criticizing the latest health insurance rates. He also placed 2nd in a recent poll for the ic primary for governor. And he hasn’t even decided to run…. yet. He joins host Ed Fitzpat…

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What’s happening with offshore wind in Rhode Island? 19:23

3M ago19:23

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What does the Trump administration’s decision to halt construction for the Revolution Wind farm mean for Rhode Islanders? Roger Williams University engineering Professor Maija Benitz joins host Edward Fitzpatrick to offer some perspective on this controversial decision. Tips and ideas? Email us at [email protected]. See Privacy Policy at https://art…

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The link between white evangelicals and guns 18:44

4M ago18:44

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Why are evangelical Christians more likely to own a gun than other Americans? William J. Kole, a Rhode Islander, a journalist, and a former evangelical Christian, investigates this question in a new book called “In Guns We Trust.” He joins host Edward Fitzpatrick to talk about what he found. Tips and ideas? Email us at [email protected]. See Privacy…

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Coffee milk: R.I. state drink is steeped in Industrial Revolution history 16:49

4M ago16:49

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We went on a field trip to the factory responsible for host Edward Fitzpatrick’s favorite drink in elementary school: coffee milk. Autocrat coffee syrup is still made at a facility in Lincoln, R.I. What started with mill workers has become a state staple. We wanted to find out what goes into getting it right - the color, the caramelized sweetness -…

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The story behind the R.I. sea monster epic, 'Mother, Mother Ocean' 18:49

4M ago18:49

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We’re going back more than two decades to an iconic 2002 news story that took place on a beach in Portsmouth. 12 News’s Sean Daly reported on a couple who said they saw a sea monster, in an epic video segment known as “Mother, Mother Ocean.” Now, Frog and Toad -- a Providence gift store -- has immortalized that story with a new T-shirt and poster. …

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Encore: Cycling Rhode Island and beyond 17:58

4M ago17:58

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We’re taking a little time off for the summer, and while we’re gone, we’re re-releasing some of our favorite episodes. This week, we have an episode about bicycle rides in Rhode Island. Local author Robert Isenberg loves riding his bike, so he published a collection of essays about his experiences cycling in Rhode Island and all over the world. Her…

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Encore: Pawtucket pinball museum goes full tilt 9:37

5M ago9:37

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We’re taking a little time off for the summer, and while we’re gone, we’re re-releasing some of our favorite episodes. This week, an episode about pinball. In 2023, we visited the Electromagnetic Pinball Museum and Restoration in Pawtucket. The place is still going strong, almost two years later. Tips and ideas? Email us at [email protected]. See Pr…

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Encore: George Nee on organizing, Chavez, and an unlikely assist from the mob 23:44

5M ago23:44

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We’re taking a little time off for the summer, and while we’re gone, we’re re-releasing some of our favorite episodes. This week, we have a conversation with long-time labor organizer George Nee. When we talked to him in 2024, he’d just retired as the president of the Rhode Island AFL-CIO, so he could finally tell us an incredible story involving t…

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Encore: The Mr. Lemon Family 11:34

5M ago11:34

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We’re taking a little time off for the summer, and while we’re gone, we’re re-releasing some of our favorite episodes. This week, a story about the siblings behind Mr. Lemon, the frozen lemonade stand in a tiny white building on Hawkins Street in Providence. Last year, Mr. Lemon was celebrating its 50th year in business, and we were worried it woul…

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Encore: How to talk like a Rhode Islander 21:20

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We’re taking a little time off for the summer, and while we’re gone, we’re re-releasing some of our favorite shows. This week, we’re bringing you our most popular episode of all time – How to talk like a Rhode Islander. Back in 2022, we asked dialect coach Thom Jones to show us how he teaches Hollywood stars to talk like Rhode Islanders. He even ga…

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Lisa Pina-Warren on leading the Nonviolence Institute 18:31

6M ago18:31

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Lisa Pina-Warren has worked at the Nonviolence Institute for more than 15 years, and now she’s risen to the role of executive director. She joins host Edward Fitzpatrick to talk about the nonprofit, her personal motivation for promoting peace, and her vision for the future. Tips and ideas? Email us at [email protected]. See Privacy Policy at https:/…

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'That sense of belonging': Getting outside with Queer Hikes 11:28

6M ago11:28

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In 2021, Mel Thibeault was looking for ways to make friends in the queer community. So, she thought, why not invite everyone to go on a hike? Nearly four years later, the group continues to meet almost every weekend to spend time outdoors in Southern New England. Host Edward Fitzpatrick joined them to learn more. Tips and ideas? Email us at rinews@…

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Roots of Resistance: Indigenous Women Defending Human Rights and Reimagining Power in Africa 35:41

6M ago35:41

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Send us a text Indigenous women human rights defenders in Africa face unique challenges, from standing up to patriarchal norms and fighting land grabs by extractive industries, to resisting the gendered impacts of climate change and forced evictions- In this episode, we chat to two indigenous women human rights defenders - Janepher Baitwamasa from …

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URI’s president on the effects of federal research cuts 14:31

6M ago14:31

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You’ve heard about how federal cuts to research funding are affecting elite institutions like Harvard and Brown, but what about our state universities? University of Rhode Island President Marc Parlange says these reductions are just as harmful for colleges like his that educate the working class and create innovation in the local economy. He talks…

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What happened in the final hours of Rhode Island's legislative session? 20:29

6M ago20:29

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The General Assembly wrapped up the 2025 legislative session Friday, June 20, at 1 in the morning. So, what happened? Host Edward Fitzpatrick talks with Globe Rhode Island's Steph Machado and Jim Hummel, the host of “A Lively Experiment” on Rhode Island PBS, to break down the final decisions. Tips and ideas? Email us at [email protected]. See Privac…

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Survivor runner up and Brown Ph.D. student Eva Erickson 17:47

7M ago17:47

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The runner-up in the latest season of Survivor lives right here in Rhode Island. Eva Erickson is a Brown University Ph.D. candidate and the first openly autistic person to compete on the show. She joins host Edward Fitzpatrick to talk about Survivor, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and her work studying seal whiskers. Tips and ideas? Email us at rinews@glob…

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R.I. campuses in crisis: 'An attack on the entire higher education sector' 15:17

7M ago15:17

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Colleges and universities across the country are under intense pressure from the federal government, both financially and politically, and Rhode Island’s institutions of higher learning are no exception. For the latest episode of Rhode Island PBS Weekly, Globe Rhode Island’s Steph Machado sat down with Dan Eagan, the president of the Association of…

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Rhode Map Live: Rhode Island’s health care crisis 1:04:12

7M ago1:04:12

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Last week, Globe RI’s Dan McGowan and Alexa Gagosz moderated a discussion on Rhode Island’s health care crisis with Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha, Brown Health President and CEO John Fernandez, and Maura Iversen, the dean of the College of Health & Wellness at Johnson & Wales University. A handful of protesters were at the event and o…

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On the field with the Providence Hurling Club 11:39

7M ago11:39

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Today, we’re getting out of the studio and onto the field with the Providence Hurling Club. That’s hurling with an H- it’s one of the most popular sports in Ireland, but it’s also gaining steam in the United States. Here in Providence, the team has been around for 10 years. And they're pretty good- they've already won two regional championships. Ho…

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Senate Majority Leader Frank Ciccone on his new role 18:46

7M ago18:46

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There’s a new team leading the Rhode Island Senate. Senator Frank Ciccone became the Democratic majority leader late last month, succeeding Senator Valarie Lawson, who is now Senate president. He joins host Edward Fitzpatrick to talk about a proposed ban on assault weapons, smoking in casinos, taxing the rich, and other hot topics. Tips and ideas? …

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Slashing science in Rhode Island 18:10

8M ago18:10

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Scientific researchers in Rhode Island are reeling from canceled grants and other potential cuts to federal funding for their work. Globe Rhode Island's Steph Machado just finished a story for Rhode Island PBS Weekly about the effects of these cuts. She joins host Ed Fitzpatrick to talk about what she learned. Tips and ideas? Email us at rinews@glo…

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‘This is the key time': Congressman Seth Magaziner on Trump’s budget, tax cuts, and more 18:37

8M ago18:37

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Last week, President Trump proposed cutting more than 150 billion dollars in federal spending for next fiscal year. The cuts would axe a range of programs related to climate, education, health, and housing. US Representative Seth Magaziner joins host Edward Fitzpatrick to talk about that proposal, potential cuts to Medicaid, and his efforts to supp…

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Behind the story: His wife died of cancer, who gets to decide whether her parents can visit his child? 15:40

8M ago15:40

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Last week, Globe RI published an article that got a lot of attention. It centers around the rights of grandparents to visit their grandchildren. Amanda Milkovits wrote the story and she joins host Ed Fitzpatrick to talk about her reporting. Tips and ideas? Email us at [email protected]. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California …

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Rhode Island Report Live with Senator Reed and Representative Amo 57:10

8M ago57:10

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US Senator Jack Reed and US Representative Gabe Amo joined hosts Edward Fitzpatrick and Jim Hummel live at RI PBS studios this week to address questions about the impact that decisions in Washington are having here in the Ocean State.The event marks the 200th episode of the Rhode Island Report podcast, and celebrates the ongoing partnership between…

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Pop harpist Space Cowboy Newt on music as protest 22:06

9M ago22:06

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Local harpist Emma Newton, who performs under the name Space Cowboy Newt, has an opportunity for other Rhode Island musicians: If you have a protest song, they’ll help you record it for free. Newton, a music producer and audio engineer as well as a musician, talks about the project with guest host Christopher Gavin, and performs some of their own m…

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Edesia will 'find a way' to keep feeding starving children 18:30

9M ago18:30

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A Rhode Island company that provides life-saving nutrition to children around the world is getting caught up in the Trump administration’s dismantling of the US Agency for International Development. Edesia Nutrition has been on a roller coaster of canceled contracts and late payments. Founder and CEO Navyn Salem says every hour the plant is closed …

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Is it legal? An immigration lawyer answers questions about recent deportations. 18:54

9M ago18:54

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A Tufts University PhD candidate was arrested by six immigration officers near her apartment. A Columbia University student is facing deportation for his role in pro-Palestinian campus protests. And a Brown Medicine kidney doctor was deported to Lebanon. Is this legal? And what kind of rights do green card and visa holders have here in the United S…

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Rhode Map Live with House Speaker Joe Shekarchi 58:00

9M ago58:00

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We’ve got a special bonus episode for you today. Earlier this month, in front of a live audience, Globe columnist Dan McGowan interviewed House Speaker Joe Shekarchi. From the Washington Bridge funding to an assault weapons ban, education to the governor's race, Shekarchi had a lot to say. This is a lightly edited recording of their conversation. T…

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R.I. attorney general blasts Governor McKee over funding to fight Trump agenda 19:30

9M ago19:30

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Attorney General Peter Neronha railed at Governor McKee at a House Finance hearing last week for not funding new positions for his office as it battles President Trump’s agenda. Neronha says if “you are not standing with us, then you are standing with Trump.” The attorney general joins host Ed Fitzpatrick to explain what he means. Tips and ideas? E…

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The artists from the secret mall apartment 25:21

10M ago25:21

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It's been nearly 18 years since security officers discovered a one-room apartment within the walls of the Providence Place Mall. It was built by a group of local artists, led by Michael Townsend and Adriana Valdez Young. Now there's a full-length documentary about their "Secret Mall Apartment." Its first theatrical screening is March 21, at - where…

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Rhode Island's largest immigration nonprofit is still waiting for federal funds 17:53

10M ago17:53

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Dorcas International, which serves thousands of refugees and immigrants annually, is facing funding cuts and layoffs amid changing policies in Washington. For the latest episode of Rhode Island PBS Weekly, guest host Steph Machado sat down with Kathy Cloutier, the executive director of Dorcas International, to learn more about what’s happening on t…

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Legislators of color aim to protect Rhode Islanders 17:34

10M ago17:34

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As the Trump administration threatens to remove federal funding for a range of initiatives, from scientific research to health insurance, local lawmakers are pushing back. Providence Democrats Senator Tiara Mack and Representative David Morales are the co-chairs of the Rhode Island Black, Latino, Indigenous, Asian- American, and Pacific Islander Ca…

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'I’m very troubled': Former Congressman Jim Langevin on federal cuts to cybersecurity 14:25

10M ago14:25

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Former US Representative Jim Langevin has a long track record of leading cybersecurity efforts in Congress. The Trump administration's cuts to positions at the federal Cybersecurity Infrastructure Security Agency “make no sense,” he says. He joins host Ed Fitzpatrick to talk about these developments and the Institute for Cybersecurity & Emerging Te…

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'We did not come to create problems… We came for protection,’ refugees say 16:26

10M ago16:26

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Refugees come to the United States to escape dictatorships, oppression, and violence. But the Trump administration’s freeze of the refugee resettlement program and its ramped-up deportation efforts are making many refugees wonder if they’re safe here. Host Ed Fitzpatrick talks to two people who fled to the United States - a man who escaped slavery …