04-09-26 Rhode Island State Senator Lou Raptakis

State Senator Lou Raptakis joined Gene Thursday to discuss his push to enhance penalties for drunk driving offenses. Among the bills being pushed would be harsher penalties for drunk driving resulting in death. Senator Raptakis also lays out his plan to crack down on panhandling across the state.

04-07-26 Ask the Registry with Director Bud Craddock

Rhode Island Registrar Bud Craddock joins Gene for the monthly Ask the Registry segment. Director answers all your questions concerning registration, titles, transfers and more. The next Ask the Registry will be May 4th, 2026.

04-03-26 Rhode Island GOP Chairman Allyn Meyers

Thursday, Ken Block announced he will be running as an Independent in the 2026 Rhode Island Gubernatorial race. Block previously ran as Republican candidate in a past Gubernatorial election and lost. Allyn Myers is the new Chairman of the GOP in Rhode Island and reacts to the recent news with Gene. 

04-03-26 Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee

Governor Dan McKee joins Gene to discuss the launch of Real Housewives of Rhode Island and the perception it leaves of the Ocean State. The sitting Governor also talks to Gene about Ken Block's insertion into the Gubernatorial race and other top issues ahead of election season. 

04-03-26 Rhode Island Republican Candidate Aaron Guckian

GOP Gubernatorial candidate in Rhode Island Aaron Guckian joins Gene to discuss the recent addition of Independent candidate Ken Block to the 2026 Governors Race. Guckian also discusses challengers in the Republican primary. 

03-31-26 Brown University Professor Wendy Schiller

Political Science Professor Wendy Schiller, Brown University, joins Gene to discuss local and national politics. Professor Schiller talks to Gene about Congressman Seth Magaziner ending up on TMZ for hosting a Real Housewives of Rhode Island watch party during the on going Government Shutdown. Wend…

03-27-2026 Ask The Governor with Governor Dan McKee

Governor Dan McKee joins Gene Valicenti in studio to talk about the millionaires tax and other timely issues. Governor McKee also takes your calls on this Friday.

03-26-26 Michael Harrison Talkers Magazine 

Last week, CBS corporate leaders announced the ending of the company's radio division, CBS Radio Network. Michael Harrison of Talkers Magaziner discusses the implications behind this decision and what it means for the radio industry as a whole. 

03-25-2026 Ask The Mayor with Providence Mayor Brett Smiley

Providence Mayor Brett Smiley takes your calls and questions during the monthly Ask The Mayor segment. Mayor Smiley also responds to recent criticism about his handling of snow and other city issues from his Democratic Mayoral opponent, State Rep. David Morales. 

03-24-26 Former Providence Mayor Joe Paolino

Residents exiting Massachusetts took a net of $4.2 billion in adjusted gross income with them in 2023, one of the largest totals in the country, after a tax on millionaires took effect.  A similar millionaires tax proposal is working its way through the legislature in Rhode Island. Former Providen…