Two Rhode Island State Senators are working on legislation to criminalize street takeovers in the Ocean State. State Senators Lou Raptakis and Todd Patalano explain their approach to crafting this bill. Senator Patalano is also the Major for the Cranston Police Department and explains his view on how law enforcement should approach the situation.

Two Rhode Island State Senators are working on legislation to criminalize street takeovers in the Ocean State. State Senators Lou Raptakis and Todd Patalano explain their approach to crafting this bill. Senator Patalano is also the Major for the Cranston Police Department and explains his view on how law enforcement should approach the situation.

12-05-25 State Senator Lou Raptakis & State Senator Todd Patalano

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RIDOT Director Peter Alviti joins the show to take your calls and questions 

RIDOT Director Peter Alviti joins the show to take your calls and questions&nbsp;

Ask the DOT

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Brown U Professor Wendy Schiller joins the show to talk about the 2026 race for RI Governor 

Brown U Professor Wendy Schiller joins the show to talk about the 2026 race for RI Governor&nbsp;

Wendy Schiller: 2026 Governor's Race

Rhode Island Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Aaron Guckian joins Gene to discuss the launch of his 2026 Governor's Campaign. 

Rhode Island Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Aaron Guckian joins Gene to discuss the launch of his 2026 Governor's Campaign.&nbsp;

12-01-25 Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Aaron Guckian

RI Governor Dan McKee joins the show to talk about last weeks Washington Bridge Oversight Hearing, ICE activity in Rhode Island, and more!

 

RI Governor Dan McKee joins the show to talk about last weeks Washington Bridge Oversight Hearing, ICE activity in Rhode Island, and more!
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Ask the Governor: Bridge Hearing, ICE, and more

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RIDOT Director Peter Alviti joins the show to take your calls and questions. Peter also talks to Gene about last weeks Washington Bridge Oversight hearing

RIDOT Director Peter Alviti joins the show to take your calls and questions. Peter also talks to Gene about last weeks Washington Bridge Oversight hearing

Ask the DOT: Bridge Hearing

North Providence Mayor Charlie Lombardi joins the show to talk about a crosswalk he discovered in Providence that has been incorrectly placed in front of a drive way

North Providence Mayor Charlie Lombardi joins the show to talk about a crosswalk he discovered in Providence that has been incorrectly placed in front of a drive way

Mayor Charlie Lombardi: Crosswalk 

Lynn Singleton joins the show to talk about his decision to retire 

Lynn Singleton joins the show to talk about his decision to retire&nbsp;

PPac's Lynn Singleton: Announcement on Retirement 

Brown Professor Wendy Schiller joins the show to talk about the latest in the Epstein Files saga and more 

Brown Professor Wendy Schiller joins the show to talk about the latest in the Epstein Files saga and more&nbsp;

Wendy Schiller: Epstein latest and ACA Credits 

Chef Lydia Bastianich joins the show to talk about this weekends event with the RI Italian American Hall of Fame

Chef Lydia Bastianich joins the show to talk about this weekends event with the RI Italian American Hall of Fame

Chef Lydia Bastianich: RI Italian American HOF Event

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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The News with Gene Valicenti

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