Talking Providence Schools Attendance with Superintendent Dr. Javier Montañez and Chief of Family & Community Engagement Carina Pinto de Chacon

Providence Schools Superintendent Dr. Javier Montañez and Chief of Family & Community Engagement Carina Pinto de Chacon join the show to discuss their plans to address abysmal attendance rates in the district. 

RI Treasurer Diossa Reacts To Washington Trust Federal Redlining Settlement

With an announcement today that he is seeking to take action in wake of Washington Trust redlining settlement, Rhode Island Treasurer joins the show to elaborate. 

BLM RI PAC Responds to Washington Trust Redlining Settlement

Black Lives Matter Political Action Committee Executive Director Harrision Tuttle joins the show to discuss a 9 million dollar settlement entered into by Washington Trust following a federal investigation into redlining practices by the bank. 

Is Warwick's School Construction Bond Legal?

Citizen watchdog Rob Cote joins the show to discuss Warwick's school construction efforts. 

What to Make of New Presidential Poll Results? Providence College's Joe Cammarano Weighs In

 Providence College Political Science professor Joe Cammarano joins the show to offer analysis on the latest 2024 Presidential election polling data.

Newport Mayor Xay Khamsyvoravong 9-22-23

Newport Mayor Xay Khamsyvoravong joins the show to talk about pickleball and noise ordinances in Newport 

Lisa Ranglin, President & CEO of RI Black Business Association, Talks Concerns About Minority Business State Contracts; Chris Abhumlime Responds

Lisa Ranglin, President & CEO of RI Black Business Association joins the show to discuss why she co-authored a letter that claims Governor McKee is not adequately distributing state contracts and development opportunities to minority businesses.  Chris Abhumlime responds.

McKee Administration Responds To Criticism That They Aren't Meeting Requisite Diversity in State Contracts

Rev. Dr. Chris Abhulime, Deputy Chief of Staff to Governor McKee, responds to a joint letter from RI Black Business Association and Lawyers for Civil Rights claiming that the administration has not met requisite diversity percentages for state contracts. 

Is That Billionaire Actually Buying McCoy Stadium?

Pawtucket Mayor Don Grebien joins the show to discuss the latest on billionaire Stefan Soloviev's effort to purchase McCoy Stadium, which is currently slated to be demolished and its site used for the new Pawtucket Hight School.  Grebien also discusses the latest details on the Tidewater soccer sta…

What Has Steve Smith Been Up To? Getting His Likeness on a Beer Can, To Start

Legendary Rhode Island musician Steve Smith joins the show to discuss his image being used on a Narragansett beer can and other endeavors .