In this segment, we break down the latest friction points in the upcoming Rhode Island Democratic primary. Governor Dan McKee addresses the recent political waves caused by Cumberland Mayor Jeff Mutter and the Cumberland Democratic Town Committee's decision to back primary challenger Helena Folks. We unpack McKee’s response, his defense of his record as Cumberland’s former 12-year mayor, and what this local endorsement shift means for his statewide re-election momentum leading into the September primary.

In this segment, we break down the latest friction points in the upcoming Rhode Island Democratic primary. Governor Dan McKee addresses the recent political waves caused by Cumberland Mayor Jeff Mutter and the Cumberland Democratic Town Committee's decision to back primary challenger Helena Folks. We unpack McKee&rsquo;s response, his defense of his record as Cumberland&rsquo;s former 12-year mayor, and what this local endorsement shift means for his statewide re-election momentum leading into the September primary.

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Governor McKee Responds to Cumberland Mayor Jeff Mutter

Gubernatorial Ken Block joins the show for a full hour in-studio appearance.

 

 

 

Gubernatorial Ken Block joins the show for a full hour in-studio appearance.
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Ken Block In-Studio

In this episode, we sit down with H. Philip West Jr.—former Executive Director of Common Cause Rhode Island and author of Secrets & Scandals—to break down the legal and ethical fallout. West shares his firsthand account of a private meeting with Shekarchi, explains why Shekarchi’s bid tramples post-RISDIC "revolving-door" ethics reforms, and discusses the troubling conflicts of interest surrounding the commission’s vote.

In this episode, we sit down with H. Philip West Jr.&mdash;former Executive Director of Common Cause Rhode Island and author of Secrets &amp; Scandals&mdash;to break down the legal and ethical fallout. West shares his firsthand account of a private meeting with Shekarchi, explains why Shekarchi&rsquo;s bid tramples post-RISDIC "revolving-door" ethics reforms, and discusses the troubling conflicts of interest surrounding the commission&rsquo;s vote.

Phil West on Shekarchi, Ethics, and the RI Supreme Court

RWU Law Professor Michael Yelnosky joins the show.

 

Former Rhode Island House Speaker Joe Shekarchi stepped down from his leadership post to seek a lifetime appointment on the Rhode Island Supreme Court. Former Law Dean and Professor Michael Yelnosky filed a formal ethics complaint, alleging the move violates the state's "revolving door" law, which requires a one-year cooling-off period for former legislators before taking state employment.

However, Superior Court Judge Richard Licht issued a ruling declaring that the state Supreme Court—as a constitutionally created entity—is exempt from the revolving door statute, clearing Shekarchi's path to continue his judicial candidacy.

In this episode, Prof. Yelnosky joins the show to react to Judge Licht's 29-page decision, analyze the legal reasoning, and outline what this means for Rhode Island ethics law moving forward.

RWU Law Professor Michael Yelnosky joins the show.
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Former Rhode Island House Speaker Joe Shekarchi stepped down from his leadership post to seek a lifetime appointment on the Rhode Island Supreme Court. Former Law Dean and Professor Michael Yelnosky filed a formal ethics complaint, alleging the move violates the state's "revolving door" law, which requires a one-year cooling-off period for former legislators before taking state employment.
However, Superior Court Judge Richard Licht issued a ruling declaring that the state Supreme Court&mdash;as a constitutionally created entity&mdash;is exempt from the revolving door statute, clearing Shekarchi's path to continue his judicial candidacy.
In this episode, Prof. Yelnosky joins the show to react to Judge Licht's 29-page decision, analyze the legal reasoning, and outline what this means for Rhode Island ethics law moving forward.

Governor McKee Responds to Cumberland Mayor Jeff Mutter

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