Johnston Mayor Joseph Polisena Jr joins Gene this morning to discuss his disappointment with the Zum school bus company's performance within the town. Mayor Polisena  met Wednesday with Johnston Superintendent Scott Sutherland to discuss potential solutions. Although Polisena has no direct authority over the school district or its transportation contract, he said he is making his concerns clear to school officials.

Johnston Mayor Joseph Polisena Jr joins Gene this morning to discuss his disappointment with the Zum school bus company's performance within the town. Mayor Polisena &nbsp;met Wednesday with Johnston Superintendent Scott Sutherland to discuss potential solutions. Although Polisena has no direct authority over the school district or its transportation contract, he said he is making his concerns clear to school officials.

09-04-26 Johnston Mayor Jospeh Polisena Jr

Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee joined Gene on Friday for the monthly Ask the Gov segment. Governor McKee shares his thoughts on whether or not Rep. Julie Casimiro should step down after moving to South Carolina, funding for the Superman building, the Democratic Gubernatorial primary and your calls!

Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee joined Gene on Friday for the monthly Ask the Gov segment. Governor McKee shares his thoughts on whether or not Rep. Julie Casimiro should step down after moving to South Carolina, funding for the Superman building, the Democratic Gubernatorial primary and your calls!

08-28-26 Ask the Governor with Gov. Dan McKee

Texas based attorney Mark Lanier joined Gene on Wednesday to discuss the landmark decision against social media companies that will platforms like META pay 17 billion dollars to dozens of states. Lanier also talks about his latest role in the opioids case he is prosecuting in Ohio which includes Rhode Island based pharmacist, CVS.

Texas based attorney Mark Lanier joined Gene on Wednesday to discuss the landmark decision against social media companies that will platforms like META pay 17 billion dollars to dozens of states. Lanier also talks about his latest role in the opioids case he is prosecuting in Ohio which includes Rhode Island based pharmacist, CVS.

08-27-26 Attorney Mark Lanier

Providence Mayor Brett Smiley talks flock cameras, first day of school, and more!

Providence Mayor Brett Smiley talks flock cameras, first day of school, and more!

Ask the Mayor: Providence Mayor Brett Smiley

Secretary of State Greg Amore joined Gene on Wednesday to discuss the latest on mail in voting following the latest Supreme Court ruling. Also, an update on voter rolls and whether there are any illegal voters in the system

Secretary of State Greg Amore joined Gene on Wednesday to discuss the latest on mail in voting following the latest Supreme Court ruling. Also, an update on voter rolls and whether there are any illegal voters in the system

08-26-26 Secretary of State Greg Amore

The Rhode Island Commerce Corporation voted to approve specific funding awards related to Providence's Superman Building at a Monday meeting. Kenny Castelucci, formerly of Kenneth Castelucci Incorporated, joined Gene to discuss the overall health of the building structure.

The Rhode Island Commerce Corporation voted to approve specific funding awards related to Providence's Superman Building at a Monday meeting. Kenny Castelucci, formerly of Kenneth Castelucci Incorporated, joined Gene to discuss the overall health of the building structure.

08-25-26 Kenny Castelucci Kenneth Castelucci Incorporated

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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