After years of delays and persistent issues, the Budlong Pool is finally ready to open! Cranston Mayor Ken Hopkins joins Gene to discuss the pools opening. Gene also talks with Mayor Hopkins about the 2026 Democratic Gubernatorial Primary. Finally, Mayor Hopkins shares his thoughts on Alan Fung running for State Rep. 

After years of delays and persistent issues, the Budlong Pool is finally ready to open! Cranston Mayor Ken Hopkins joins Gene to discuss the pools opening. Gene also talks with Mayor Hopkins about the 2026 Democratic Gubernatorial Primary. Finally, Mayor Hopkins shares his thoughts on Alan Fung running for State Rep.&nbsp;

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.

 

Wake up with Rhode Island&rsquo;s Anchorman Gene Valicenti for your daily dose of news, talk, and analysis. Weekdays from 6am-9am.
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06-30-26 Cranston Mayor Ken Hopkins 

Professor Alan Dershowitz joined Gene on Tuesday to discuss the pending Supreme Court ruling on the 14th amendment concerning birthright citizenship. 

Professor Alan Dershowitz joined Gene on Tuesday to discuss the pending Supreme Court ruling on the 14th amendment concerning birthright citizenship.&nbsp;

06-30-26 Professor Alan Dershowitz

Senate Minority Leader in Rhode Island Jessica De La Cruz was in Washington DC for a conference and popped by President Trump's Great American Fair. Senator De La Cruz posted a video with dismay about Rhode Island's lack of presence at the Fair. Gene is joined by the State Senator this morning to discuss what De La Cruz believes Rhode Island should've done to have a presence at the Great American State Fair. 

Senate Minority Leader in Rhode Island Jessica De La Cruz was in Washington DC for a conference and popped by President Trump's Great American Fair. Senator De La Cruz posted a video with dismay about Rhode Island's lack of presence at the Fair. Gene is joined by the State Senator this morning to discuss what De La Cruz believes Rhode Island should've done to have a presence at the Great American State Fair.&nbsp;

06-30-26 State Senator Jessica De La Cruz

Governor Dan McKee joins Gene this morning to take your calls and talk about news of the day topics. Governor McKee talks, housing, charter schools, the 2026 Democratic Gubernatorial race and more! 

Governor Dan McKee joins Gene this morning to take your calls and talk about news of the day topics. Governor McKee talks, housing, charter schools, the 2026 Democratic Gubernatorial race and more!&nbsp;

06-30-26 Cranston Mayor Ken Hopkins

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