The News with Gene Valicenti
The News with Gene Valicenti
Wake up with Rhode Island’s Anchorman Gene Valicenti for your daily dose of news, talk, and analysis. Weekdays from 6am-9am.Social links:
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Ask the Governor: Providence Schools, Latest Polls, and more!
Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee joins Gene in studio to talk about Providence Schools being returned to local control, state payroll issues, and more!
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05-22-26 Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha.
Thursday, prediction market Kalshi sued Rhode Island to prevent the state from stopping the apps operation in the Ocean State. Prediction markets are like betting but regulated differently. Following the lawsuit, Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha sued both Kalshi and Polymarket for operat…
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05-21-26 Rhode Island Education Commissioner Angelica Infante Green
Wednesday, the Rhode Island Department of Education announced control of the Providence schools will return to city control beginning on July 1, 2026. This announcement comes after the education commissioner joined Gene on Tuesday of this week saying that the city was not ready to regain controls o…
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05-21-26 Providence Mayor Brett Smiley
Wednesday, the Rhode Island Department of Education announced control of the Providence schools will return to city control beginning on July 1, 2026. This announcement comes after the education commissioner joined Gene on Tuesday of this week saying that the city was not ready to regain controls o…
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05-21-26 Farouk Rajab Rhode Island Hospitality Association
After joining the show earlier this, Rhode Island Hospitality Association President Farouk Rajab rejoined Gene to discuss the drink lid bill at bars and restaurants. Rajab said the bill passed earlier this week and explained the complexities of implementing this at state wide establishments.
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05-21-26 John Fernandez Brown University Health President and CEO
With changes to health care on both the state and federal level, hospital leaders are voicing their concerns over funding. John Fernandez, President and CEO of Brown University Health, joins Gene to discuss the challenges the hospital system faces in these uncertain times.
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05-19-26 Rhode Island Education Commissioner Angelica Infante Green
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05-19-26 Farouk Rajab Rhode Island Hospitality Association
The Rhode Island Hospitality Association is pushing back against several proposed bills at the state house. Gene goes through the proposed legislations with Farouk Rajab Rhode Island Hospitality Association.
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5-18-26 Gary Garabedian
Gary Garabedian joins the show to talk about a pickle ball tournament e is holding in honor of his father, Aaron Garabedian.
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Ask the Mayor: Rent Control, Mall Safety, and more!
Constituent service! Providence Mayor Brett Smiley joins Gene to go over topical issues surrounding the city. One of the top topics discussed is rent control. Friday, the council failed to override Mayor Brett Smiley's veto on rent stabilization ordinance, keeping the proposal from becoming law. Th…
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