Providence Police Union President, and former Providence Mayor Joe Paolino, recently met with likely incoming Mayor David Morales recently. Imondi tells Gene Valicenti he's cautiously optimistic about how Morales will handle Police issues in the city. Former Mayor Paolino also talked to Gene about the pleasant he had with the likely Mayor elect. 

Providence Police Union President, and former Providence Mayor Joe Paolino, recently met with likely incoming Mayor David Morales recently. Imondi tells Gene Valicenti he's cautiously optimistic about how Morales will handle Police issues in the city. Former Mayor Paolino also talked to Gene about the pleasant he had with the likely Mayor elect.&nbsp;

10-14-26 Provide Police Union President Mike Imondi and Former Providence Mayor Joe Paolino

Another weekend, another incident of violence inside a Providence nightclub. This time, a security guard was stabbed inside of Club Kulture. How does the nightlife community quell the violence? Owner of the Colosseum nightclub, Anthony Santurri, joined Gene to talk about steps he's taken to avoid trouble.  

Another weekend, another incident of violence inside a Providence nightclub. This time, a security guard was stabbed inside of Club Kulture. How does the nightlife community quell the violence? Owner of the Colosseum nightclub, Anthony Santurri, joined Gene to talk about steps he's taken to avoid trouble.&nbsp;&nbsp;

10-13-26 Anthony Santurri

Award winning accordionist, Corey Pesaturo, joined Gene Monday to talk about his cameo appearance on 60 minutes. Pesaturo plays in a traveling jazz band with award winning musician John Baptiste. Corey talks about how he met Baptiste and what it's like to be part of this band. 

Award winning accordionist, Corey Pesaturo, joined Gene Monday to talk about his cameo appearance on 60 minutes. Pesaturo plays in a traveling jazz band with award winning musician John Baptiste. Corey talks about how he met Baptiste and what it's like to be part of this band.&nbsp;

10-12-26 Corey Pesaturo

It's National Dyslexia Awareness Month. Thursday also marked World Dyslexia Day. Tom and Gene's daughter, Natalie Valicenti, both struggle with and have overcome dyslexia. The two talked about how getting diagnosed changed their outlook on education and life. Suzanne Arena, Founder of Decoding Dyslexia Rhode Island, calls into the program to discuss the foundations efforts to help tackle the issue in our area.

It's National Dyslexia Awareness Month. Thursday also marked World Dyslexia Day. Tom and Gene's daughter, Natalie Valicenti, both struggle with and have overcome dyslexia. The two talked about how getting diagnosed changed their outlook on education and life. Suzanne Arena, Founder of Decoding Dyslexia Rhode Island, calls into the program to discuss the foundations efforts to help tackle the issue in our area.

10-08-26 Tom and Natalie Valicenti Talk About Their Dyslexia

Rhode Island DMV Director Bud Craddock takes your calls and questions! 

Rhode Island DMV Director Bud Craddock takes your calls and questions!&nbsp;

10-05-26 Ask the Registry with Bud Craddock

Providence Mayor Brett Smiley joins Gene in studio for the first time since his primary loss in the recent Mayoral election. The Mayor also discusses schools, Joe Paolino, Kennedy Plaza, the Superman Building and your calls! 

Providence Mayor Brett Smiley joins Gene in studio for the first time since his primary loss in the recent Mayoral election. The Mayor also discusses schools, Joe Paolino, Kennedy Plaza, the Superman Building and your calls!&nbsp;

09-30-26 Ask The Mayor with Providence Mayor Brett Smiley

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.

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.

 Ask the Governor: Post Primary election thoughts and what's next for Governor Dan McKee?

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 building downtown and the upcoming nor'easter. 

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 building downtown and the upcoming nor'easter.&nbsp;

09-25-2026 Fall River Mayor Paul Coogan

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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 Monday to discuss what happened and the contractual requirements of both unions. 

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 Monday to discuss what happened and the contractual requirements of both unions.&nbsp;

09-21-26 North Providence Mayor Charlie Lombardi versus Police and Fire Union over 9-11 Honor Guard

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 Buttonwoods Zoo and what the future is of the feature animal at the park. 

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 Buttonwoods Zoo and what the future is of the feature animal at the park.&nbsp;

09-24-26 New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell

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