Best Rhode Island The Ocean State Podcasts (2025)

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The link between white evangelicals and guns 18:44

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6d 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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32 - Finding Comfort in Narrative 54:58

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We're back! On this hostful episode, Lauren, Emily, and Dave dig into their approach to comfort reads. They also discuss engaging ideas in nonfiction and the need for intermissions in long movies and TV episodes. In the Last Chapter they spill some tea: What's a book you did not finish and what made you dump that book? Overdueing It is a project fu…

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

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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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Keeping the Fires Burning with WaterFire Providence 23:12

12d ago23:12

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WaterFire isn’t just an event — it’s a tradition that’s shaped Providence for three decades. In this episode of PVD POV, we sit down with Chris Donovan, Development Manager at WaterFire Providence, to talk about what makes this public art installation so powerful, the stories it inspires and the community that keeps it alive. We also look ahead to …

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

20d 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 - The Community Is the Center of the Library at the Community Libraries of Providence 55:28

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We’re on a break for August, and taking this opportunity to share some encore episodes with you. Today we are revisiting episode 15 from the 17th of December 2024. In it, host Cheryl, library director at the Community Libraries of Providence, talks with her colleagues Dhana, Michelle, Lee, and Khamry about the variety of ways CLPVD is building libr…

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Encore: Cycling Rhode Island and beyond 17:58

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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

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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 - Stranger Stories PVD 46:44

1M ago46:44

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We're on a break for August, and taking this opportunity to share some encore episodes with you. Today we are revisiting episode 6 from the 13th of August 2024. In it, host Tayla is joined by Fallon Masterson, producer and co-founder of Stranger Stories PVD, and Lauren LaBelle, writer and Stranger Stories participant, to talk about this free monthl…

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Inside the AI Task Force Report & Global Policy with Kelly Rogers 38:33

1M ago38:33

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In this episode, host and Task Force Vice-Chair Chris Parisi welcomes Kelly Rogers, Chief of Staff at Accenture, to the show. The two discuss the RI AI Task Force Report and the key recommendations that will be offered to the Governor. Kelly shares a unique, global perspective on AI policy, discussing how Accenture works with other countries and st…

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Beyond the Exhibit: Leading Roger Williams Park Zoo with Stacey Johnson 36:17

1M ago36:17

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Roger Williams Park Zoo has long been one of the most beloved institutions in Rhode Island, and in this episode, we find out exactly why. Executive Director Stacey Johnson joins us to talk about what makes the zoo such a vital community asset, from behind-the-scenes conservation work to major upgrades like the new education center and the return of…

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

1M 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

2M 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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31 - Investing in the Local Economy 1:04:21

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Host Emily chats with Jessica (@localreturnri), Andy (@capitalgoodfund) and Dominique (@one_neighborhoodbuilders) about investing in our local communities and economy. How, and why, do we ensure that our investments benefit our neighbors? Learn more about the ways these organizations are helping people put their money where their values are, and ho…

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Rewriting the Map: Bradly VanDerStad on Touring Providence Differently 31:38

2M ago31:38

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Send us a text This week on PVD POV, we sit down with Bradly VanDerStad, founder of Providence Tour Company, to talk about how one person’s love for the city turned into a thriving small business. From uncovering hidden histories to experimenting with new ways for people to experience Providence — like speakeasy-style strolls and art and architectu…

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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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ITEM RENEWAL - If These Walls Could Talk: The Nathanael Greene Homestead (Rhody Radio, December 5, 2023) 21:52

2M ago21:52

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Before we launched this show, our team collectively produced over three hundred episodes of both Down Time with Cranston Public Library and Rhody Radio podcasts. This week, we’re bringing you an ITEM RENEWAL, where we share an excerpt from these archives. In this bonus episode, we’re taking you back to the Nathanael Greene Homestead with an episode…

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

2M 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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30 - General Nathanael Greene & RI's Revolutionary History 42:20

2M ago42:20

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Host Lauren chats with Dave Procaccini, President of the Gen. Nathanael Greene Homestead Association and Lauren Fogarty, Program Coordinator for the Rhode Island Semiquincentennial 250th Commission (RI250). They talk about Major General Nathanael Greene, Rhode Island’s role in the American Revolution, and what Rhode Islanders can expect as the stat…

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Lights, Camera, Rhode Island! The Magic Behind the RI International Film Fest 36:33

2M ago36:33

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Send us a text Rhode Island is having a movie moment, and we’re here for it! In this episode of PVD POV, we're joined by Shawn Quirk and Ericka Atwell from the Rhode Island International Film Festival (RIIFF) to talk about what makes this event so unique, why Hollywood is paying attention to Providence and how local talent can get their big break. …

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

2M 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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URI’s president on the effects of federal research cuts 14:31

3M 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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29 - Cooperative Cannabis, Coming Soon with PVD Flowers 39:00

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It’s another installment of our series on Cooperatives in Rhode Island! Host Emily sits down with Khiry Chivers of PVD Flowers (@pvdflowersri) to chat about the Cooperative Cannabis industry coming soon to Rhode Island. With the passing of legalization of cannabis in RI, the state set aside 6 licenses for cooperative businesses to be set up. PVD Fl…

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More Than a Game: Inside RI’s New Stadium 25:55

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Send us a text The latest episode of PVD POV takes us inside Centreville Bank Stadium in Pawtucket, where Rhode Island FC President David Peart and Stadium GM Paul Byrne reflect on a high-energy launch month packed with soccer, rugby, and Rhode Island flavor. From locally-sourced stadium snacks (yes, there’s a pastrami sandwich you need to try) to …

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

3M 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

3M 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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28 - Adriana Trigiani, Author of THE VIEW FROM LAKE COMO 41:04

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Host Lauren is joined by bestselling author, award-winning playwright, television writer/producer, and filmmaker Adriana Trigiani to discuss her latest book The View From Lake Como, along with her "book tour like no other," The Lake Como Show, coming to East Providence on Friday, July 11 at 7:30 PM. In the Last Chapter they discuss: If you could re…

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The AI Wave LIVE: Inside RI's AI Task Force - Opportunities, Risks, & Public Input 1:05:35

3M ago1:05:35

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Join us for a look at Rhode Island's groundbreaking AI Task Force and the state's proactive approach to the AI revolution! In this episode, we're at a live event featuring Former Congressman Jim Langevin, Dr. Timothy Henry, and Chris Parisi, all members of the AI Task Force, as they discuss its origins, goals, and the importance of public input. Di…

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Behind the Curtain with Carley Foto: How Meetings Come to Life in Providence 26:28

3M ago26:28

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Send us a text Ever wonder what really goes on behind the scenes of a major meeting or convention? This week on PVD POV, we sit down with one of our own: Carley Foto from the Convention Services team at GoProvidence. Carley walks us through the magic of event planning, from pre-con visits and community outreach to why the bathrooms at Rhode Island …

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

3M 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

3M 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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27 - Exploring Queer Representation in Picture Books 53:00

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Host Tayla is joined by Alicia Vaandering from the University of Rhode Island, James Rosenzweig from Eastern Washington University, and Amanda Melilli from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, to share their research project focusing on queer representation in picture books and the creation of the Rainbow Representation Rubric. They also talk about…

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On the field with the Providence Hurling Club 11:39

4M 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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You Are Here: Wayfinding with Nora Barré 25:00

4M ago25:00

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Send us a text Nora Barré is back — our very first return guest on PVD POV! As Executive Director of the Downtown Providence Park Network, Nora is always up to something creative, and this time she’s unveiling her biggest project yet: a new Wayfinding system designed to connect downtown Providence through art, signage, and interactive installations…

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

4M 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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26 - Robert Isenberg, Author of MILE MARKERS 39:10

4M ago39:10

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Host Robin talks with Robert Isenberg about his latest collection of essays about cycling, Mile Markers. They also discuss past visions of the future, documentaries, and the Rockettes. In the Last Chapter they discuss: what are some of your favorite cycling books? Overdueing It is a project funded by the Rhode Island Office of Library and Informati…

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Slashing science in Rhode Island 18:10

4M 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

4M 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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AI in 2025: Video Marketing Trends & Rhode Island's Task Force Insights 7:39

4M ago7:39

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Welcome to AI Wave Season 3 Episode 1! In this episode, we explore the exciting world of AI in video creation and marketing. Join us as we discuss how AI is revolutionizing content creation, and how it has evolved in just a few months. Discover the latest tools and techniques for leveraging AI to enhance your video content and engage your audience.…

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25 - Donna Russo, Author of VINCENT'S WOMEN 42:41

4M ago42:41

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Host Tayla talks with author, screenwriter, ghost writer, and artist Donna Russo about her latest book, Vincent’s Women. They also discuss the Yellowstone television universe, books about bookshops, and The Sound of Music. In the Last Chapter they discuss: what book would you rewrite from another character’s point of view? Overdueing It is a projec…