The countdown is own for the Providence Democratic Mayoral Primary. Gene is joined by State Rep. David Morales in studio to discuss a variety of topics including Mr. Morales' association with Democrat Socialists of America, police funding, taxes, your calls and more!

The countdown is own for the Providence Democratic Mayoral Primary. Gene is joined by State Rep. David Morales in studio to discuss a variety of topics including Mr. Morales' association with Democrat Socialists of America, police funding, taxes, your calls and more!

08-14-26 Providence Mayoral Candidate David Morales

New Bedford Jon Mitchell joins Gene to talk about the city's decision to pause flock cams, and the investigation into an officer who is alleged to abuse the flock cam decision. Mayor Mitchell also talks to Gene about why the city won't turn over voter rolls to the DOJ ahead of the upcoming election. 

New Bedford Jon Mitchell joins Gene to talk about the city's decision to pause flock cams, and the investigation into an officer who is alleged to abuse the flock cam decision. Mayor Mitchell also talks to Gene about why the city won't turn over voter rolls to the DOJ ahead of the upcoming election.&nbsp;

08-13-26 New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell

Cranston's Mayor Ken Hopkins is pushing back against state plans to build a bike lane within the city off Oaklawn Avenue leading to Garden City. Mayor Hopkins joined Gene Thursday to talk about his opposition.

Cranston's Mayor Ken Hopkins is pushing back against state plans to build a bike lane within the city off Oaklawn Avenue leading to Garden City. Mayor Hopkins joined Gene Thursday to talk about his opposition.

08-06-26 Cranston Mayor Ken Hopkins

Rhode Island Registrar Bud Craddock joins Gene to answer your questions concerning everything to do with the DMV. Director Craddock also gives Gene an update on audit reviewing the Rhode Island voter roll to identify possible illegal migrants registered vote. 

Rhode Island Registrar Bud Craddock joins Gene to answer your questions concerning everything to do with the DMV. Director Craddock also gives Gene an update on audit reviewing the Rhode Island voter roll to identify possible illegal migrants registered vote.&nbsp;

08-03-26 Ask the Registry with Director Bud Craddock

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Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee joins Gene in studio to take your questions and go over pressing topics of the month. The Governor and Gene talk about the recent story involving silent investors and Rhode Island FC, driver privilege cards, undocumented migrants and voter rolls, utility rates and more. 

Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee joins Gene in studio to take your questions and go over pressing topics of the month. The Governor and Gene talk about the recent story involving silent investors and Rhode Island FC, driver privilege cards, undocumented migrants and voter rolls, utility rates and more.&nbsp;

07-31-26 Ask The Governor with Governor Dan McKee

Earlier this week, a federal judge ruled that the Town of Johnston's attempt to seize more than 30 acres of land through eminent domain was unlawful. The ruling marks a significant legal setback in Johnston's effort to stop a proposed housing development. Mayor Joseph Polisena Jr joins Gene to discuss the ruling and how the decision came to be. 

Earlier this week, a federal judge ruled that the Town of Johnston's attempt to seize more than 30 acres of land through eminent domain was unlawful. The ruling marks a significant legal setback in Johnston's effort to stop a proposed housing development. Mayor Joseph Polisena Jr joins Gene to discuss the ruling and how the decision came to be.&nbsp;

07-31-26 Johnston Mayor Joseph Polisena Jr

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Providence Mayor Brett Smiley joins Gene Valicenti for "Ask the Mayor". The Mayor talks to Gene about safety in the city, the latest with his campaign for re-election, and tackling the ongoing homelessness issue. 

Providence Mayor Brett Smiley joins Gene Valicenti for "Ask the Mayor". The Mayor talks to Gene about safety in the city, the latest with his campaign for re-election, and tackling the ongoing homelessness issue.&nbsp;

Safety in Providence, Homelessness, and more with Providence Mayor Brett Smiley!

Gene is joined by The Day Reporter Joe Wojtas from New London to talk about the transfer of Nunavik the whale to Mystic aquarium in Connecticut. Wojtas was on scene as Nunavik was moved to his tank and explains what he saw the night of the transfer.

Gene is joined by The Day Reporter Joe Wojtas from New London to talk about the transfer of Nunavik the whale to Mystic aquarium in Connecticut. Wojtas was on scene as Nunavik was moved to his tank and explains what he saw the night of the transfer.

07-27-26  The Day Reporter Joe Wojtas 

Gene is joined by Rhode Island GOP Senate Minority Whip Gordon Rogers who says Secretary of State Greg Amore is not doing enough to go over the discrepancies in the voter rolls. Senator Rogers explains what he wants to see the state do to ensure the voter rolls are not filled with some illegally registered voters 

Gene is joined by Rhode Island GOP Senate Minority Whip Gordon Rogers who says Secretary of State Greg Amore is not doing enough to go over the discrepancies in the voter rolls. Senator Rogers explains what he wants to see the state do to ensure the voter rolls are not filled with some illegally registered voters&nbsp;

07-27-26 Rhode Island GOP Senate Minority Whip Gordon Rogers

Tuesday, New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill announced that a computer glitch  at the department of motor vehicles accidentally registered over 6,000 voters who were not legal citizens. This happened before Governor Sherrill took office. The computer system, IDEMIA, is not only used in New Jersey but also here in Rhode Island. Registry Director Bud Craddock joined Gene on Wednesday to assure listeners the mistakes happening in New Jersey are not happening here in Rhode Island. 

Tuesday, New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill announced that a computer glitch&nbsp; at the department of motor vehicles accidentally registered over 6,000 voters who were not legal citizens. This happened before Governor Sherrill took office. The computer system, IDEMIA, is not only used in New Jersey but also here in Rhode Island. Registry Director Bud Craddock joined Gene on Wednesday to assure listeners the mistakes happening in New Jersey are not happening here in Rhode Island.&nbsp;

07-22-26 DMV Director Bud Craddock 

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