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: Post Primary election thoughts and what's next for Governor Dan McKee?
Governor Dan McKee joins Gene Valicenti in studio for the first time since losing the Democratic Primary for Governor. Gene asks him for his post election thoughts and what is next for him in the coming months.
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09-25-2026 Fall River Mayor Paul Coogan
Fall River Mayor Paul Coogan joined Gene today to talk about ICE operations being conducted across the city. Mayor Coogan says he's fine with ICE targeting criminals, but is concerned about migrants who have claimed asylum. The Fall River Mayor also talks about a persistent fire in a historic build…
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09-21-26 North Providence Mayor Charlie Lombardi versus Police and Fire Union over 9-11 Honor Guard
Gene obtained a letter sent from North Providence Mayor Charlie Lombardi to the Police and Fire Unions in the town over a dispute including the honor guard for a recent 9/11 ceremony. Mayor Charlie Lombardi, North Providence Fire Battalion Chief and North Providence Sargent Joseph Cole, joined Gene…
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09-24-26 New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell
New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell joins Gene Thursday morning to discuss the recent ICE raids occurring across the city. Mayor Mitchell discusses if these raids are targeting criminals or the broad illegal immigrant community. The New Bedford Mayor also discusses with Gene Emily the elephant at Button…
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Aaron Guckian: GOP Primary Win for RI Governor's Election
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09-11-26 Pete Cardi Cardi's Furniture and Mattress
When 9/11 hit New York, Cardi's Furniture and Mattress stepped up to help the first responders who were working day and night in the wake of the attack. Pete Cardi joined Gene this morning to talk about the $500,000 worth of supplies shipped in trucks to assist in the clean up.
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09-10-26 Former Mayor Providence Mayor Joe Paolino
Former Providence Mayor Joe Paolino joined Gene Thursday morning to discuss the win by future Providence Mayor David Morales. Paolino talked with Gene about rent control, the future of busses at Kennedy Plaza, socialism infecting the Democratic party and more.
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09-10-26 Providence Police Union President Mike Imondi
Providence has elected a new Mayor as David Morales defeated the incumbent Mayor Brett Smiley. What does that mean for law enforcement moving forward? Providence Police Union President Mike Imondi joined Gene Thursday morning to talk about the possible mass exodus of police officers in the wake of …
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09-08-26 Ask The Registry with Director Bud Craddock
Director Bud Craddock takes your questions on all things that have to do with the Rhode Island Registry.
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09-08-26 Rhode Island Hospitality Director Farouk Rajab
Kitchen appreciation fee. What is it? Rhode Island Hospitality Director Farouk Rajab talks to Gene about this added surcharge to your bill at certain restaurants in Rhode Island.
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