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

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;

06-30-26 Cranston Mayor Ken Hopkins 

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;

06-26-26 Ask The Governor with Governor Dan Mckee

Thursday, the Supreme Cout ruled Monsanto cannot be held liable under state law for failing to warn consumers about the alleged cancer risks of its weedkiller RoundUp on its label. The 7-2 decision found that a federal law regulating the sale and labeling of pesticide products bars lawsuits in state courts alleging that Monsanto failed to include a cancer warning on RoundUp's label. Attorney Mark Brice joins Gene to discuss the meaning of the decision.

Thursday, the Supreme Cout ruled Monsanto cannot be held liable under state law for failing to warn consumers about the alleged cancer risks of its weedkiller RoundUp on its label. The 7-2 decision found that a federal law regulating the sale and labeling of pesticide products bars lawsuits in state courts alleging that Monsanto failed to include a cancer warning on RoundUp's label. Attorney Mark Brice joins Gene to discuss the meaning of the decision.

06-26-26 Attorney Mark Brice

Providence Mayor Brett Smiley back in studio with Gene for another edition of "Ask the Mayor." Mayor Smiley talks housing with Gene, the school takeover coming back to Providence, the PVD Fan Zone, your calls and more! 

Providence Mayor Brett Smiley back in studio with Gene for another edition of "Ask the Mayor." Mayor Smiley talks housing with Gene, the school takeover coming back to Providence, the PVD Fan Zone, your calls and more!&nbsp;

06-24-26 Ask the Mayor with Providence Mayor Brett Smiley

Former Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza joined Gene this morning to discuss a $1700 tax credit for education in Rhode Island. Elorza explained the program and exclaimed that Governor Dan McKee needs to join this federal program and why the local teacher's unions are against it. 

Former Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza joined Gene this morning to discuss a $1700 tax credit for education in Rhode Island. Elorza explained the program and exclaimed that Governor Dan McKee needs to join this federal program and why the local teacher's unions are against it.&nbsp;

06-22-26 Former Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza

What is the real reason Rhode Island is not participating in America250 events? Rhode Island Secretary of State Gregg Amore joins Gene to discuss the real story.

What is the real reason Rhode Island is not participating in America250 events? Rhode Island Secretary of State Gregg Amore joins Gene to discuss the real story.

06-19-26 Rhode Island Secretary of State Gregg Amore

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

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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