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 

Providence Mayor Brett Smiley joined Gene Monday to talk about the recent comments his Democratic opponent, David Morales, in the Mayoral primary made greeting his supporters as  "comrades." Gene also talks about the recent spate of violence that has plagued the city this summer. 

Providence Mayor Brett Smiley joined Gene Monday to talk about the recent comments his Democratic opponent, David Morales, in the Mayoral primary made greeting his supporters as&nbsp; "comrades." Gene also talks about the recent spate of violence that has plagued the city this summer.&nbsp;

07-20-26 Providence Mayor Brett Smiley

Democratic candidate for Governor Helena Foulkes joins Gene to discuss the latest issues in the 2026 Rhode Island Gubernatorial race. The opioids crisis while she was at CVS, guns, housing, affordability, Trump and more! 

Democratic candidate for Governor Helena Foulkes joins Gene to discuss the latest issues in the 2026 Rhode Island Gubernatorial race. The opioids crisis while she was at CVS, guns, housing, affordability, Trump and more!&nbsp;

07-17-26 Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Helena Foulkes

30 Beluga whales are being moved from Marineland in Canada to different aquariums across the United States. Dr. Naomi Rose of the Animal Welfare Institute joins Gene to talk about the complications the whales face while being moved. 

30 Beluga whales are being moved from Marineland in Canada to different aquariums across the United States. Dr. Naomi Rose of the Animal Welfare Institute joins Gene to talk about the complications the whales face while being moved.&nbsp;

07-15-26 Dr. Naomi Rose Animal Welfare Institute 

Mayor Jon Mitchell joined Gene on Tuesday to discuss the stabbings that occurred over the weekend at the Whaling Festival. Gene also talks to Mayor Mitchell about the recent announcement from the federal government that election monitors will be in New Bedford during this voting season. 

Mayor Jon Mitchell joined Gene on Tuesday to discuss the stabbings that occurred over the weekend at the Whaling Festival. Gene also talks to Mayor Mitchell about the recent announcement from the federal government that election monitors will be in New Bedford during this voting season.&nbsp;

07-14-26 New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse joined Gene on Tuesday to discuss several topics including the passing of Lindsey Graham, the Ukraine and Iran wars and other burning topics coming out of Washington DC. 

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse joined Gene on Tuesday to discuss several topics including the passing of Lindsey Graham, the Ukraine and Iran wars and other burning topics coming out of Washington DC.&nbsp;

07-14-26 US Senator Sheldon Whitehouse

WABC owner and radio personality John Catsimatidis joined Gene this morning to talk about the ethnic enclaves left off Mayor Zorhan Mamdani's new list. Catsimatidis talks about this and the state of New York with Gene. The WABC owner also talks about the rise of socialism in New York and around the country. 

WABC owner and radio personality John Catsimatidis joined Gene this morning to talk about the ethnic enclaves left off Mayor Zorhan Mamdani's new list. Catsimatidis talks about this and the state of New York with Gene. The WABC owner also talks about the rise of socialism in New York and around the country.&nbsp;

07-13-26 John Catsimatidis

It's been HOT this summer. People are looking for ways to cool off and a new app, swimply, will allow users to rent homeowners pools. Cranston City Councilman is looking to put a stop to the app in the city and joined Gene this morning to discuss his concerns. 

It's been HOT this summer. People are looking for ways to cool off and a new app, swimply, will allow users to rent homeowners pools. Cranston City Councilman is looking to put a stop to the app in the city and joined Gene this morning to discuss his concerns.&nbsp;

07-13-26 Cranston Councilman Frank Ritz

Wednesday, Quidnessett Country club in North Kingstown was the subject a lengthy Wall Street Journal article. The sea wall at the country club is facing legal challenges. North Kingstown Town Manager Ralph Mollis joins Gene to discuss the controversy. 

Wednesday, Quidnessett Country club in North Kingstown was the subject a lengthy Wall Street Journal article. The sea wall at the country club is facing legal challenges. North Kingstown Town Manager Ralph Mollis joins Gene to discuss the controversy.&nbsp;

07-10-26 North Kingstown Town Manager Ralph Mollis

Friday morning, Providence police executed the arrest of a suspect linked to Monday's pop up party shooting that injured several on Acorn Street. Providence police chief Oscar Perez provides the update to Gene. 

Friday morning, Providence police executed the arrest of a suspect linked to Monday's pop up party shooting that injured several on Acorn Street. Providence police chief Oscar Perez provides the update to Gene.&nbsp;

07-10-26 Providence Police Chief Oscar Perez

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