The Dan Yorke Show
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What To Know About "Beach Takeovers"
Former Rhode Island State Police Colonel and WPRO contributor Steve O'Donnell joins The Dan Yorke Show to offer analysis and advise about the "beach takeover" trend that has led to late-spring disturbances on Rhode Island beaches.
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Federal Hill Commerce Association president Rick Simone Responds to Francois Karam
Federal Hill Commerce Association president Rick Simone responds to comments made about him by Opa owner Francois Karam earlier on today on The Dan Yorke Show.
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Fed Hill Motorcycle Incident: Francois Karam, Owner, Opa Restaurant
The Incident: On Saturday night, a reckless motorcyclist bypassed barriers into a pedestrian festival zone. A bystander attempted to stop the driver by throwing a trash can, causing the bike to crash violently into a pop-up dining tent, sending chairs flying and patrons scrambling. The Fallout: T…
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Shekarchi Ethics Complaint Advances. RWU's Yelnosky Joins Trump
The state Ethics Commission has voted to formally investigate whether former House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi's bid for the Rhode Island Supreme Court violates the state's "revolving door" law. The complaint, filed by Roger Williams University Law Professor and former Dean Michael Yelnosky, sets u…
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Jason Knight is Running for Attorney General
State Representative Jason Knight (D-Barrington/Warren) joins Dan Yorke to discuss his campaign for Rhode Island Attorney General. A former prosecutor, Navy veteran, and current defense attorney, Knight breaks down his platform, his legislative record on criminal justice reform and gun safety, and …
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Providence School Board President Ty'relle Stephens
Providence School Board President Ty'relle Stephens joins Dan Yorke to discuss the highly anticipated return of Providence Public Schools to local control.
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Beth Cullen, Member, Newport School Committee
1. The Thompson Middle School Crisis & District Oversight The Platform of Transparency: Cullen was elected to the School Committee on a platform of bringing fresh energy, rigorous questioning, and balancing what she termed an "imbalance in decision-making" between the administration and the commi…
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The Future of Newport Schools & Regionalization
Guest: Lynne Tungett, Publisher & Editor, Newport This Week 1. The Status of Thompson Middle School (TMS) The Background: Broad community and administrative discussions have surrounded the structural and academic future of Thompson Middle School. The 5th-Grade Pivot: The Newport School Committ…
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Cranston Police Chief Winquist on Department Intercepting Potential Would-be Violent Actor
Cranston Police Chief Winquist on Department Intercepting Potential Would-be Violent Actor
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Kratom Is Now Legal in Rhode Island
Dr. Philip Chan joins the show to discuss the recent, major shifting of gears regarding Kratom in Rhode Island. Following years of a strict ban, the state has officially transitioned from prohibition to strict regulation under the Rhode Island Kratom Act. Dr. Chan breaks down what this means for pu…
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