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. 

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.&nbsp;

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Wake up with Rhode Island’s Anchorman Gene Valicenti for your daily dose of news, talk, and analysis. Weekdays from 6am-9am.

 

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04-03-26 Rhode Island GOP Chairman Allyn Meyers

The New York Knicks embark on the franchises first ever ticker tape parade down the canyon of heros in Manhattan today. Jack Coleman, a friend of Tom's, calls in from NYC.

The New York Knicks embark on the franchises first ever ticker tape parade down the canyon of heros in Manhattan today. Jack Coleman, a friend of Tom's, calls in from NYC.

LIVE from New York it's Jack Coleman!

What's in a pizza chip? Recently, a pizza chip was featured on Real Housewives of Rhode Island. The only problem? Don DePetrilo, creator of the original pizza chip, says the food shown on Real Housewives of Rhode Island wasn't an actual pizza chip. Depetrillo is the owner of the Original Italian Bakery and joined Gene this morning to discuss what a real pizza chip tastes and looks like. 

What's in a pizza chip? Recently, a pizza chip was featured on Real Housewives of Rhode Island. The only problem? Don DePetrilo, creator of the original pizza chip, says the food shown on Real Housewives of Rhode Island wasn't an actual pizza chip. Depetrillo is the owner of the Original Italian Bakery and joined Gene this morning to discuss what a real pizza chip tastes and looks like.&nbsp;

06-17-26 Don Depetrillo Original Italian Bakery Owner

35 year old Robert Maggiacomo is facing felony charges in connection with the Federal Hill motorcycle crash earlier this month. Maggiacomo faces two felony charges. According to Providence Police, "“This investigation revealed actions that allegedly placed a motorcyclist and numerous members of the public at serious risk of harm.." Should Maggiacomo be charged and is the Cumberland 35 year old vulnerable to outside lawsuits? Gene talks about this with former Rhode Island Attorney General Jeff Pine. 

35 year old Robert Maggiacomo is facing felony&nbsp;charges in connection with the Federal Hill motorcycle crash earlier this month. Maggiacomo faces two felony charges. According to Providence Police, "&ldquo;This investigation revealed actions that allegedly placed a motorcyclist and numerous members of the public at serious risk of harm.." Should Maggiacomo be charged and is the Cumberland 35 year old vulnerable to outside lawsuits? Gene talks about this with former Rhode Island Attorney General Jeff Pine.&nbsp;

04-03-26 Rhode Island GOP Chairman Allyn Meyers

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