The historic port of New Bedford has faced a number of challenges lately: Trump administration moves against wind power and a budget crunch. Yet the city’s mayor, Jon Mitchell, says the Whaling City is still on the rise. In this episode of One on One, Ocean State Media political reporter Ian Donnis sits with Mitchell to discuss New Bedford’s path forward.

The historic port of New Bedford has faced a number of challenges lately: Trump administration moves against wind power and a budget crunch. Yet the city&rsquo;s mayor, Jon Mitchell, says the Whaling City is still on the rise. In this episode of One on One, Ocean State Media political reporter Ian Donnis sits with Mitchell to discuss New Bedford&rsquo;s path forward.

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

New Bedford faces wind cuts, budget crunch

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?

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.

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