The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority has been getting Rhode Islanders where they need to go for six decades, but the last few years have been a rough ride.The man responsible for mapping RIPTA’s future is CEO Christopher Durand. He's sitting down with One on One's Ian Donnis to reveal his vision for public transit in Rhode Island, and where the money will come from to pay for it.

The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority has been getting Rhode Islanders where they need to go for six decades, but the last few years have been a rough ride.The man responsible for mapping RIPTA&rsquo;s future is CEO Christopher Durand. He's sitting down with One on One's Ian Donnis to reveal his vision for public transit in Rhode Island, and where the money will come from to pay for it.

Long-form, in-depth interviews with the people shaping Rhode Island. Hosted by veteran political reporter Ian Donnis, the show goes beyond the headlines to explore the ideas, experiences, and motivations of newsmakers, artists, activists, public officials and other influential voices.

Long-form, in-depth interviews with the people shaping Rhode Island. Hosted by veteran political reporter Ian Donnis, the show goes beyond the headlines to explore the ideas, experiences, and motivations of newsmakers, artists, activists, public officials and other influential voices.

One On One With Ian Donnis

Long-form, in-depth interviews with the people shaping Rhode Island. Hosted by veteran political reporter Ian Donnis, the show goes beyond the headlines to explore the ideas, experiences, and motivations of newsmakers, artists, activists, public officials, and other influential voices.

Long-form, in-depth interviews with the people shaping Rhode Island. Hosted by veteran political reporter Ian Donnis, the show goes beyond the headlines to explore the ideas, experiences, and motivations of newsmakers, artists, activists, public officials, and other influential voices.

One on One with Ian Donnis

Can RIPTA get back on track?

Two top candidates for governor of Rhode Island squared off at a forum hosted by Ocean State Media's Ian Donnis. It was organized by the Women’s Fund of Rhode Island and the League of Women Voters Rhode Island and was produced live at the Roger Williams University School of Law.

Two top candidates for governor of Rhode Island squared off at a forum hosted by Ocean State Media's Ian Donnis. It was organized by the Women&rsquo;s Fund of Rhode Island and the League of Women Voters Rhode Island and was produced live at the Roger Williams University School of Law.

Gubernatorial forum, with Ken Block & Helena Foulkes, Sept. 30, 2026

She outperformed three rivals in a heated Democratic primary and stands on the verge of becoming Rhode Island's second woman attorney general. On "One on One," host Ian Donnis is with Kim Ahern to discuss her victory over the outgoing AG's preferred successor, her priorities and whether a background in state government will allow her to serve as a truly independent advocate for Rhode Islanders.

She outperformed three rivals in a heated Democratic primary and stands on the verge of becoming Rhode Island's second woman attorney general. On "One on One," host Ian Donnis is with Kim Ahern to discuss her victory over the outgoing AG's preferred successor, her priorities and whether a background in state government will allow her to serve as a truly independent advocate for Rhode Islanders.

Kim Ahern will likely become RI's next attorney general. What are her top priorities?

Ken Block finally knows who he’ll face in November. After months of waiting for a Democratic nominee, the independent candidate for governor now has his sights set on Helena Foulkes, but her primary victory presents a challenge for a campaign built around government competence. Block sits down with One on One's Ian Donnis to explain how he plans to distinguish himself and chart a path to victory.

Ken Block finally knows who he&rsquo;ll face in November. After months of waiting for a Democratic nominee, the independent candidate for governor now has his sights set on Helena Foulkes, but her primary victory presents a challenge for a campaign built around government competence. Block sits down with One on One's Ian Donnis to explain how he plans to distinguish himself and chart a path to victory.

Can RIPTA get back on track?

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