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Episode #22 State of RI Job Market Air Date: October 10, 2026 Description A strong workforce is essential to building strong families and a strong Rhode Island. In this episode of UNITED in 401, Cortney Nicolato, President and CEO of United Way of Rhode Island, is joined by Matthew Weldon, Direc…

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Episode #20: Refugees, Immigration & Building Belonging in Rhode Island Air Date: September 26, 2026 Description Rhode Island has long been shaped by the contributions of immigrants and refugees seeking safety, opportunity, and a place to call home. In this episode of UNITED in 401, guest host Kyl…

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Episode #21: The Data Landscape in Rhode Island Air Date: October 3, 2026 What do the numbers tell us about life in Rhode Island today? In this episode of UNITED in 401, Cortney Nicolato, President and CEO of United Way of Rhode Island, is joined by Brenda Clement, Executive Director of HousingWo…

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Episode #19: Understanding ALICE Data Air Date: September 19, 2026 What does it mean to be ALICE, Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed, in Rhode Island today? Brooke Havens, Senior Director of Strategy & Analytics at United Way of Rhode Island, joins Dr. Ashley Anglin, Director of Research …

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Episode #19: Understanding ALICE Data Air Date: September 19, 2026 Description What does it mean to be ALICE, Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed, in Rhode Island today? Brooke Havens, Senior Director of Strategy & Analytics at United Way of Rhode Island, joins Dr. Ashley Anglin, Director …

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Episode #18: Universal Access Design & Complete Streets How can we create communities that work for everyone? In this episode of UNITED in 401, Tina Guenette, CEO of RAMP (Real Access Motivates Progress), and Francisco Lovera, Deputy Director of Highway Design at MassDOT, Chair of the Barrington B…

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Episode #17: Labor Day & The Labor Movement In recognition of Labor Day, UNITED in 401 explores the labor movement's role in supporting workers, families, and communities. Patrick Crowley, President of the Rhode Island AFL-CIO, Erica Hammond, Legislative Director at the Rhode Island AFL-CIO , and …

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Episode #16: The Philanthropic Fabric of Rhode Island From individual donors to community foundations, philanthropy plays a vital role in strengthening Rhode Island. Courtney Bournes, Executive Director of Grantmakers Council of Rhode Island and Paola Fonseca-Fernandez, Senior Vice President, Com…

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Episode #15: Back to School Air Date: August 22, 2026 Description As families across Rhode Island prepare for a new school year, UNITED in 401 welcomes Dr. Javier Montañez, Superintendent of the Providence Public School District; Dr. Carla Martin, Physician Consultant with the Rhode Island Departm…

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