Thursday, new Rhode Island House Speaker Chris Blazejewski announced the creation of an Inspector General's office. Speaker Blazejewski said the independent inspector general would be able to initiate investigations into state and quasi-state agencies, as well as municipal governments that use state funds. Republican House Minority Leader Mike Chippendale joined Gene Friday to react to the announcement of the office. 

Thursday, new Rhode Island House Speaker Chris Blazejewski announced the creation of an Inspector General's office. Speaker Blazejewski said the independent inspector general would be able to initiate investigations into state and quasi-state agencies, as well as municipal governments that use state funds. Republican House Minority Leader Mike Chippendale joined Gene Friday to react to the announcement of the office.&nbsp;

05-15-26 Rhode Island House Minority Leader Mike Chippendale 

Millionaires tax, illegal immigration, rent control, just some of the variety issues that both New York state and Rhode Island share. Gene talks about these topics with WABC radio station owner John Catsamatidis about the derelict effects these issues have on local municipalities. 

Millionaires tax, illegal immigration, rent control, just some of the variety issues that both New York state and Rhode Island share. Gene talks about these topics with WABC radio station owner John Catsamatidis about the derelict effects these issues have on local municipalities.&nbsp;

05-14-26 770AM WABC owner John Catsamatidis 

Cranston Mayor Ken Hopkins joined Gene on Tuesday to discuss the city's next step to address budget and tax issues. 

Cranston Mayor Ken Hopkins joined Gene on Tuesday to discuss the city's next step to address budget and tax issues.&nbsp;

05-12-26 Cranston Mayor Ken Hopkins

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RIDMV Director Bud Craddock joins the show for Ask the Registry 

RIDMV Director Bud Craddock joins the show for Ask the Registry&nbsp;

Ask the Registry 

Providence Police Chief Oscar Perez joins the show to talk about an overnight police chase in the city, a separate incident involving a shooting on Swift Street, and what can be done about safety at the Providence Place Mall

Providence Police Chief Oscar Perez joins the show to talk about an overnight police chase in the city, a separate incident involving a shooting on Swift Street, and what can be done about safety at the Providence Place Mall

Chief Oscar Perez: Overnight police chase, shooting, and Mall Safety

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

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

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