Can inmates make outgoing calls? At the moment, they can! This is a problem for Richard Ferruccio, President of the Rhode Island Brotherhood of Correctional Officers. How can this happen and how does the union feel. Richard joins Gene to discuss the complex issue.

Can inmates make outgoing calls? At the moment, they can! This is a problem for Richard Ferruccio, President of the Rhode Island Brotherhood of Correctional Officers. How can this happen and how does the union feel. Richard joins Gene to discuss the complex issue.

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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11-07-25 Richard Ferruccio President Rhode Island Brotherhood of Correctional Officers

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;

04-03-26 Rhode Island GOP Chairman Allyn Meyers

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. 

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.&nbsp;

04-03-26 Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee

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. 

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.&nbsp;

11-07-25 Richard Ferruccio President Rhode Island Brotherhood of Correctional Officers

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