The Providence Place Mall has a new ownership group. Thursday, a judge approved the sale of the mall out of receivership to Pyramid Management Group, located in Syracuse, NY, and former Providence Mayor Joe Paolino's real estate group, Paolino Properties. Paolino joined Gene on Thursday to discuss his vision for the mall. Gene also catches up with the former Providence Mayor about other city and state issues.

The Providence Place Mall has a new ownership group. Thursday, a judge approved the sale of the mall out of receivership to Pyramid Management Group, located in Syracuse, NY, and former Providence Mayor Joe Paolino's real estate group, Paolino Properties. Paolino joined Gene on Thursday to discuss his vision for the mall. Gene also catches up with the former Providence Mayor about other city and state issues.

04-30-26 Former Providence Mayor Joe Paolino

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Providence Mayor Brett Smiley joins Gene win studio to talk about the latest on the Providence place Mall receivership, rent control in the city, and more!

Providence Mayor Brett Smiley joins Gene win studio to talk about the latest on the Providence place Mall receivership, rent control in the city, and more!

Ask the Mayor: Providence Place Mall, Rent Control, and more!

What is the future of the Providence Place Mall? A judge is set to decide on a new owner of the Providence Place mall on Wednesday. The mall was put into receivership in November of 2024. The company that previously managed the mall owed over $250 million to private lenders. Will a new owner bring back shoppers? Or do people feel to unsafe to visit the mall? Gene discusses with Providence Foundation leader David Salvatore. 

What is the future of the Providence Place Mall? A judge is set to decide on a new owner of the Providence Place mall on Wednesday. The mall was put into receivership in November of 2024. The company that previously managed the mall owed over $250 million to private lenders. Will a new owner bring back shoppers? Or do people feel to unsafe to visit the mall? Gene discusses with Providence Foundation leader David Salvatore.&nbsp;

04-29-26 David Salvatore Providence Foundation

United States Senator Sheldon Whitehouse was at the White House Correspondents Dinner when shots at the event rang out. Senator Whitehouse recounts the chaos from Saturday with Gene. Gene also asks the Senator about his thoughts on using tax payer dollars to expedite the construction of the ballroom. As for the tone of the country at this point? Senator Whitehouse addresses the temperature of the country and the rhetoric surrounding hate speech. 

United States Senator Sheldon Whitehouse was at the White House Correspondents Dinner when shots at the event rang out. Senator Whitehouse recounts the chaos from Saturday with Gene. Gene also asks the Senator about his thoughts on using tax payer dollars to expedite the construction of the ballroom. As for the tone of the country at this point? Senator Whitehouse addresses the temperature of the country and the rhetoric surrounding hate speech.&nbsp;

04-28-26 Rhode Island United States Senator Sheldon Whitehouse

U.S. Senator Jack Reed joined Gene on Tuesday to discuss a variety of issues and topics around Washington DC. Firstly, King Charles will speak to Congress today and Senator Reed will be in attendance. Reed adds that he believes the King will talk about the cooperation through the years between the United Kingdom and United States. The Senator also talks about the latest on the UK's involvement, or lack thereof, in the Iran war. Finally, Senator Reed talks about the state of civility in Washington, and across the country, following the third assassination attempt. 

U.S. Senator Jack Reed joined Gene on Tuesday to discuss a variety of issues and topics around Washington DC. Firstly, King Charles will speak to Congress today and Senator Reed will be in attendance. Reed adds that he believes the King will talk about the cooperation through the years between the United Kingdom and United States. The Senator also talks about the latest on the UK's involvement, or lack thereof, in the Iran war. Finally, Senator Reed talks about the state of civility in Washington, and across the country, following the third assassination attempt.&nbsp;

04-28-26 Rhode Island United States Senator Jack Reed

Saturday night, a gunman attempted to commit a violent shooting at the White House Correspondents Dinner before being taken down by law enforcement officials. Former Rhode Island State Police Lieutenant Kevin Hopkins previously worked on Presidential details when former leaders visited Rhode Island. Lieutenant Hopkins talks to Gene about security protocols when a Presidential visit occurs. 

Saturday night, a gunman attempted to commit a violent shooting at the White House Correspondents&nbsp;Dinner before being taken down by law enforcement officials. Former Rhode Island State Police Lieutenant Kevin Hopkins previously worked on Presidential details when former leaders visited Rhode Island. Lieutenant Hopkins talks to Gene about security protocols when a Presidential visit occurs.&nbsp;

04-27-26 Former Rhode Island State Police Lieutenant Kevin Hopkins

Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee joins Gene in studio to talk about the latest on truck tolls, recent polls on the Governors race, and more!

Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee joins Gene in studio to talk about the latest on truck tolls, recent polls on the Governors race, and more!

Ask the Governor: Trucks tolls, Election polling, and more!

This week, businesses who had paid more for imported goods under the Trump Administration's tariffs can apply to get refunded. The US Supreme Court struck down most of the tariffs imposed last year - and it will take about 60 to 90 days for the refunds to get processed, after applications are approved. Ocean State Job Lot CEO Marc Pearlman tells Gene he applied for the tariff refund. Pearlman also goes on to explain how the tariffs have affected consumers who shop at his store. 

This week, businesses who had paid more for imported goods under the Trump Administration's tariffs can apply to get refunded. The US Supreme Court struck down most of the tariffs imposed last year - and it will take about 60 to 90 days for the refunds to get processed, after applications are approved. Ocean State Job Lot CEO Marc Pearlman tells Gene he applied for the tariff refund. Pearlman also goes on to explain how the tariffs have affected consumers who shop at his store.&nbsp;

04-22-26 Marc Pearlman CEO Ocean State Job Lot

Thursday night, both Presidents of CCRI and RIC voted to arm campus police officers. During the public hearing, some students pushed back against the proposal. Council Chair on PostSecondary Education, David Caprio, joins Gene to discuss this recent move. 

Thursday night, both Presidents of CCRI and RIC voted to arm campus police officers. During the public hearing, some students pushed back against the proposal. Council Chair on PostSecondary Education, David Caprio, joins Gene to discuss this recent move.&nbsp;

04-16-26 David Caprio Council Chair on PostSecondary Education

After 10 plus years of laughs, screaming and brawls, Political Science Professor at Brown University Wendy Schiller gave her swan song today. Schiller was announced in March as the new Deputy Provost at Brown University. Gene discusses the new position with Wendy and how the former chair of the political science department will be transitioning to her new role. 

After 10 plus years of laughs, screaming and brawls, Political Science Professor at Brown University Wendy Schiller gave her swan song today. Schiller was announced in March as the new Deputy Provost at Brown University. Gene discusses the new position with Wendy and how the former chair of the political science department will be transitioning to her new role.&nbsp;

04-14-26 Brown University Professor Wendy Schiller--The Goodbye

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