Best Scott Helman Podcasts (2024)

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Providence’s forgotten Snowtown neighborhood 15:16

3h ago15:16

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Around 200 years ago, the area near the Rhode Island State House and the train station was home to a working-class neighborhood called Snowtown. It’s largely forgotten today, but a team of researchers is trying to change that. Globe RI’s Carlos Muñoz talks to two members of the Snowtown Project research team - Heather Olson and Traci Picard. They s…

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Inside the Rhode Island State Library 12:22

7d ago12:22

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Now that the General Assembly is out of session, and it’s quieter at the State House, we thought it would be a good time to visit one of Ed’s favorite spaces - the Rhode Island State Library, "a treasure trove of American history, not just Rhode Island history," according to R.I. Secretary of State Gregg Amore. Join us for a tour. Tips and ideas? E…

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Providence students head to Brown to prepare for college 17:13

16m ago17:13

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Most kids spend their summers at camp, at the beach, or on vacation. But this month, 30 students from Providence are on the Brown University campus instead. They’re part of the new Brown Collegiate Scholars Program – a year-round support system to help local students go to college. Ed talks to the director of the new program- Nick Figueroa. Tips an…

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Providence performance art on the fringe 13:25

1h ago13:25

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For more than 10 years, FRINGEPVD: The Providence Fringe Festival has been bringing new, weird, and experimental performances to Providence. And it’s happening right now through July 27th. Josh Short, the founder and artistic director of the Wilbury Theatre Group, joins us to talk more about the festival. Tips and ideas? Email us at rinews@globe.co…

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Pop and politics 9:35

30d ago9:35

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This week, we’re coming to you on location at Yacht Club Soda in North Providence. The family-owned business recently launched its Soda Pop Poll ahead of November's presidential election. It's a rematch pitting Donald's Trumpian Punch against Joe's Bidenomics Berry. Yacht Club Soda owner John Sgambato talks to us about the poll and his company. Tip…

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Behind the scenes with Rhode Island's 'Clamarati' 10:45

1M ago10:45

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Every year, a group of Rhode Islanders visits clam cake shacks all over the state, sampling as many deep-fried clam cakes as they can -- so you don’t have to. This year marks their tenth clam cake crawl, so Ed decided to join them. Tips and ideas? Email us at rinews@globe.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy N…

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Why is Rhode Island warehousing kids at a psychiatric hospital? 18:05

1M ago18:05

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In May, the US Department of Justice accused the state of Rhode Island of violating the civil rights of hundreds of children by warehousing them at Bradley Hospital, a psychiatric hospital for children. Steph Machado took an in-depth look at the issue for Rhode Island PBS Weekly and Globe Rhode Island. She joins us to talk about what she found, and…

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What happened at the RI General Assembly last week? 14:49

2M ago14:49

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On Friday, the Rhode Island legislative session wrapped up in the early morning hours, when most of us were asleep. Ed sorts through the Assembly's final decisions with Globe RI’s Steph Machado and Jim Hummel, the host of A Lively Experiment on Rhode Island PBS. Tips and ideas? Email us at rinews@globe.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pr…

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The Mr. Lemon family 11:05

2M ago11:05

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It’s been 50 years since the Rao family opened Mr. Lemon in Providence. Customers come to the tiny white building on Hawkins Street for the frozen lemonade, and many return because they feel like family. Colleen, Joe, and Janice Rao know almost everyone – and their favorite flavors. They talk with Ed about the business and their first year serving …

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'Everybody's really curious about golf now': Providence youth take to the links 17:28

2M ago17:28

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The game of golf isn’t often associated with young people or diversity, but one nonprofit in Rhode Island is trying to change that. For more than 20 years, Button Hole in Providence has been making the game affordable and accessible to children in the area. Ed talks to Anaridis Rodriguez, host of “Generation Rising” and Don Wright, executive direct…

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Judge Melissa DuBose on joining the US District Court 20:26

2M ago20:26

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When the US Senate confirmed Judge Melissa DuBose in March, she broke two barriers. She became the first person of color and the first openly LGBTQ Judge to serve on the US District Court for Rhode Island. She officially starts that job in January, but she joined us in the studio for a preview of what’s to come. Tips and ideas? Email us at rinews@g…

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City by the Rising Sea: Climate change and Newport's mansions 19:14

3M ago19:14

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The City by the Sea is known for its history. It's also on the front lines of climate change. Some of Rhode Island's biggest tourist attractions – Newport's mansions and other historic properties – are increasingly impacted by rising sea levels and extreme weather. Rhode Island PBS Weekly reporter Pamela Watts and Preservation Society of Newport Co…

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Senator Jack Reed on Gaza, Ukraine, and the Washington Bridge 20:44

3M ago20:44

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If you want to know about military actions around the world, ask US Senator Jack Reed. He’s Rhode Island’s senior Senator, the chairman of the Armed Services Committee, and often joins congressional delegations on trips overseas. Steph Machado down with Reed for Sunday’s episode of Rhode Island PBS Weekly for an update on the US’s role in the wars …

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Bonus Episode: RI’s Blue Economy 44:02

3M ago44:02

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Earlier this week, our own Dan McGowan and Brian Amaral moderated a live conversation about the Blue Economy and Rhode Island’s sustainable future. The panel featured Patty DiOrio, VP and head of project development, Americas at Ørsted; and Bill Fazioli, managing director of program and business development at the Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank. …

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Bonus Episode: Resilience in RI's Food Ecosystem 1:00:12

3M ago1:00:12

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Earlier this week, our own Alexa Gagosz moderated a live conversation about Climate and Business Resilience in Rhode Island's Food Ecosystem. The panel featured Ester Bishop, who is the co-owner, chef, and farmer at Gnarly Vines Farm; Ben Sukle, the chef and owner at Oberlin and Gift Horse restaurants in Providence; and Robert Andreozzi, the chef-o…

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The man who ran down every street in Providence 14:03

3M ago14:03

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Today, we’re getting out of the studio and putting on our running shoes to talk with Mark Sheeran. He’s an ultra-marathoner who’s spent the past few months running down every street in Providence. He invited Ed to tag along as he finished up one of his last runs. Tips and ideas? Email us at rinews@globe.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/…

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Misinformation is biggest threat, says R.I. elections director Miguel Nuñez 17:55

3M ago17:55

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Rhode Island’s Board of Elections has a new executive director – but he’s no stranger to the job. Miguel Nuñez has been working for the board for nearly 25 years. He took the top spot in February, breaking ground as the board's first Latino executive director. Miguel talks with Ed about leading the BOE, and the biggest threat he sees coming up in t…

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'A total agony': one teen describes living at St. Mary’s Home for Children 18:21

4M ago18:21

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St. Mary’s Home for Children in North Providence has been in the news since January when the state's Office of the Child Advocate released a scathing report about conditions there. Our own Amanda Milkovits has been following the story ever since. She’s recently talked with a family whose grandchild has been a resident there for a year. They say thi…

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Reading Solito across Rhode Island 19:12

4M ago19:12

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Every year, Rhode Islanders read the same book as a part of the Reading Across Rhode Island program.This year’s selection is Solito- a memoir by Javier Zamora. It tells the true story of Javier’s journey from El Salvador to The United States as an unaccompanied nine-year-old.Javier joins Ed in the studio, along with Maureen Nagle, education chair o…

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Why improve access to public records? 16:31

4M ago16:31

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When reporters are working on important stories, they often use Rhode Island's Access for Public Records Act, or APRA. It gives them the ability to ask for government emails, data sets, or other documents. But APRA isn’t perfect. So, there’s a bill before the General Assembly to make it stronger. Ed talks with Colleen Cronin, a reporter who covers …

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What’s the plan for affordable housing in Rhode Island? 19:50

4M ago19:50

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It’s been a little over a year since Stefan Pryor became Rhode Island’s housing secretary, as housing affordability remains one of the top issues facing Rhode Islanders. So what is he doing about it? Steph Machado sat down with Pryor to find out. Tips and ideas? Email us at rinews@globe.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Calif…

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Can RI restaurants survive the Washington Bridge closure? 14:53

4M ago14:53

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For RI restaurants and food businesses, the overall cost of doing business is going up, and the closure of the Washington Bridge that carries Interstate 195 into and out of Providence has made matters worse. How are these companies going to survive? Alexa Gagosz talks with Kate Roberts, the owner of Easy Entertaining in Providence, to see how she’s…

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Should schools ban cell phones? 15:24

4M ago15:24

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Teenagers spend tons of time on their smart phones, and often they don’t stop even when they’re in class. To address that issue, some Rhode Island schools make students put their phones in locked pouches. Our own Steph Machado just finished a segment for Rhode Island PBS about this growing trend. She joins us in the studio to talk about what she le…

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Bonus episode: Rhode Map Live 53:26

5M ago53:26

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Earlier this week, our own Dan McGowan and Steph Machado moderated a live conversation about the state of RI schools. The panel featured Central Falls Mayor Maria Rivera, Rhode Island Commissioner on Postsecondary Education Shannon Gilkey, and Rhode Island Deputy Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education Lisa Odom-Villella. If you couldn’t…

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Does soccer have a future in Rhode Island? 17:35

5M ago17:35

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If you want to know about the plans to bring minor league soccer to Pawtucket, Globe RI’s Brian Amaral is your man. He’s been covering the Tidewater Landing project from the beginning. Last weekend, he went to Rhode Island FC's home opener at its temporary home in Smithfield. Brian joins Ed to talk about the game, the team, and what he’s uncovered …

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Trump paid him to find election fraud. It didn't exist. 19:19

5M ago19:19

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Back in 2020, the Trump campaign hired Rhode-Islander and Moderate Party founder Ken Block to investigate widespread election fraud. Spoiler alert: He didn’t find any. But Ken did find data to explain why Trump really lost. He joins Ed to talk about his new book, "Disproven." Tips and ideas? Email us at rinews@globe.com. See Privacy Policy at https…

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What's up with the Washington Bridge? 17:41

5M ago17:41

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It’s been nearly three months since the RI Department of Transportation shut down the westbound side of the Washington Bridge and it doesn’t look like it’s reopening anytime soon. Our own Steph Machado and Jim Hummel, the host of “A Lively Experiment” on Rhode Island PBS, give us the latest on this debacle. Tips and ideas? Email us at rinews@globe.…

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Episode 131: Mindful Memory: Navigating Alzheimer's Prevention with Dr. Josh Helman 49:28

5M ago49:28

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Ultimate Vegan Health Bundle available March 1-10, 2024: https://bit.ly/Veganhealthbundle Grab 14 FREE Comfort Food Recipes that taste good and make you feel amazing!! www.theherbanfarmacy.com/comfortfood Dr. Josh has dedicated his career to helping people live healthier, happier lives. He developed his passion for medicine while studying for his m…

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Learning in a different language 18:49

5M ago18:49

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Imagine studying science or math in a different language. Many English learners in Rhode Island’s public schools face this challenge every day, and their numbers are growing. What is the state doing to help these students succeed? Guest host Dan McGowan talks with RI PBS reporter Michelle San Miguel and Providence School Board President Erlin Rogel…

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Episode 130: Dr. Michael Greger 34:22

5M ago34:22

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Grab 14 FREE Comfort Food Recipes!! www.theherbanfarmacy.com/comfortfood NUTRITIONFACTS.ORG is a science-based nonprofit organization founded by Michael Greger, M.D. FACLM, that provides free updates on the latest in nutrition research via bite-sized videos, blogs, podcasts, and infographics. We offer a strictly non-commercial public service, witho…

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Episode 129: Dr Tom O’Bryan on The Inflammation 36:08

6M ago36:08

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Join Dr. Tom O’Bryan, a world-renowned Functional Medicine Educator, as he unveils the underlying mechanisms in the development of 14 of the top 15 causes of death in our world today. Learn from the world’s top medical experts about the simple steps you can take to stop dis-ease from becoming disease. https://theinflammationequation.com/ Connect wi…

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‘I can’t leave my people in the dark’ 20:39

6M ago20:39

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To celebrate Black History Month, we’re joined by Valerie Tutson, the executive director and festival director for Rhode Island Black Storytellers, a nonprofit dedicated to promoting the awareness, appreciation, and application of Black storytelling. She talks with Ed about her work, avoiding the trap of ‘trauma stories,’ and training a new generat…

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What RI’s lawmakers of color hope to accomplish this year 18:31

6M ago18:31

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Nearly 20 percent of General Assembly members belong to the Rhode Island Black, Latino, Indigenous, Asian American, and Pacific Islander Caucus. The caucus co-chair, Senator Jonathon Acosta of Central Falls, joins us to talk about some of his priorities, including police accountability, feeding more students, and raising taxes on the wealthiest hou…

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Putting local Latino stories on the main stage 16:59

6M ago16:59

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If you want to know something about Rhode Island’s Latino community, ask Marta Martinez. Marta is the executive director of Rhode Island Latino Arts and the founder of the Latino Oral History Project of Rhode Island. She’s spent decades collecting the stories of Spanish-speaking pioneers, leaders, and community members. Now, her oral history collec…

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Colonel Oscar Perez on his first year as Providence police chief 16:44

6M ago16:44

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It’s been about a year since Oscar Perez became the new chief of the Providence Police Department — and the first Latino to hold the position. He joins the Globe's Steph Machado to talk about community policing, crime trends in the city, and what his appointment means to communities of color. Tips and ideas? Email us at rinews@globe.com. See Privac…

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Feeding the world from Rhode Island 19:54

7M ago19:54

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Edesia Nutrition, a North Kingstown nonprofit that feeds malnourished children around the globe, got a big boost last year when the Bezos family made a donation worth nearly $140 million. Edesia founder and CEO Navyn Salem joins us to talk about how the money will help them serve many more kids, at a time when war and climate change are threatening…

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Episode 128: Mastering Gut Health with Dr Will Bulsiewicz & all about 38TERA

7M ago

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He's back talking gut health---again! Will Bulsiewicz, better known as Dr. B., is an American board-certified gastroenterologist and author known for his exploration of the relationship between the gut microbiome and plant-based nutrition. Dr B's New York Times best selling book, Fiber Fueled: The Plant-Based Gut Health Program for Losing Weight, R…

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The hazards of pregnancy in America 16:30

7M ago16:30

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It’s easy to assume that giving birth in the US is pretty low-risk. But according to a new documentary, women in America die of pregnancy-related causes at a rate that’s up to 10 times higher than countries such as Japan, Spain, and Germany. "The Risk of Giving Birth," a three-part series by Rhode Island PBS, digs into the dangers of pregnancy, esp…

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Ernie D on basketball, brotherhood, and life 19:05

7M ago19:05

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Providence College basketball hit the big time a little more than 50 years ago, when Ernie DiGregorio and Marvin Barnes led the team to its first Final Four tournament. Ernie D tells the story of that journey in a new book, "Star with a Broken Heart." We talk about the book, basketball, and his long friendship with Barnes and PC Coach Dave Gavitt. …

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What to expect at the RI State House this year 17:46

7M ago17:46

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Today is the first day of the 2024 legislative session. So what will lawmakers act on this year — housing, law enforcement accountability, guns, a new courthouse? We get some predictions and analysis from our own Steph Machado and Jim Hummel, host of “A Lively Experiment” on Rhode Island PBS. Tips and ideas? Email us at rinews@globe.com. See Privac…

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More 'experiential eating,' less kale: food trends to watch in 2024 17:46

8M ago17:46

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In 2023, we heard all about tinned fish, “girl dinner,” butter boards, and zero-proof drinks. Inflation drove up prices, and we haven’t heard the end of trying to build a more sustainable food system. So what’s in store for the food and restaurant world in 2024? Guest host Alexa Gagosz gets some predictions from Jason Evans, the founding dean of th…

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House Speaker Joseph Shekarchi on his priorities for 2024 16:35

8M ago16:35

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In just two weeks, the Rhode Island General Assembly will be back in session. What can we expect from lawmakers in 2024? Guest host Steph Machado sits down with House Speaker Joseph Shekarchi for a preview. Tips and ideas? Email us at rinews@globe.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.co…

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Keeping the memory of Benny’s alive 19:46

8M ago19:46

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It’s been six years since the last Benny’s closed in Greenville, and people are still talking about their favorite store. The place that sold everything — from bikes, to towels, to tires — still holds a special place in many hearts. Now there’s a way to share your memories. We talk to Benny’s co-owner Arnold Bromberg and filmmaker Dante Bellini abo…

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Pawtucket pinball museum goes full tilt 9:15

8M ago9:15

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This week, we’re getting out of the studio to have some fun — at a pinball museum in Pawtucket. The Electromagnetic Pinball Museum and Restoration opened less than three years ago, but it already has more than 100 working machines, and you can play them all day for just $10. Ed Fitzpatrick talks to the founders, checks out the space, and rocks out …

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Healthy Weight Loss with Dr Scott Harrington 47:15

8M ago47:15

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Join Dr. Scott Harrington, D.O. as he discusses vegan weight loss and introduces his upcoming weight loss program starting 29 January 2024. The 6-week vegan weight loss challenge will have daily sessions with Dr. Harrington, and weekly expert-led classes on nutrition, fitness, and behavior change, and exclusive tools like a Continuous Glucose Monit…

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‘Children are working because children need money’ 19:47

8M ago19:47

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Numb hands from cleaning freezers for hours. Shifts that end at 4 in the morning. These are just a couple of the experiences of the dozens of teenagers who spoke to The Public’s Radio about working at seafood processing plants in New Bedford. Nadine Sebai and Nina Sparling are the reporters behind a two-year investigation into migrant teens working…

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Capturing the complexity of Native America 17:34

9M ago17:34

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There’s a huge gap between what most of us were taught in school about Native American culture and what’s actually true. "Native America," a new series on PBS — and produced by a Rhode Islander — seeks to explore the complexity that’s not described in our textbooks. We talk to Gary Glassman, the executive producer of the series, and Daniel Golding,…

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Episode 126: Thomas Lommel - The Story Of Olive Tree People/Oliveda 40:59

9M ago40:59

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In 2001, OLIVE TREE PEOPLE founder Thomas Lommel developed the first OLIVEDA product, the I01 Elixir, along with the Olive Tree Therapy, the Mediterranean Ayurveda, in his now legendary tree house in an olive tree. In this episode, we get to hear about his story of healing, hope, and how pivotal following the signs of nature can be. Thomas is an en…

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Aria Mia Loberti: from Johnston to Hollywood 20:53

9M ago20:53

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The new Netflix series “All the Light We Cannot See,” based on the award-winning novel of the same name, stars a native Rhode-Islander with raw talent. Aria Mia Loberti had no acting experience when she auditioned for the role of Marie-Laure LeBlanc, a blind girl who sends secret messages to the Allies during World War II. But she did have some sig…

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A big win for Gabe Amo, mixed results for local bond issues 18:37

9M ago18:37

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Rhode-Islanders went to the polls Tuesday in a special election in the First Congressional District and for some local issues as well. What do the results tell us, including Democrat Gabe Amo's landslide win over Republican Gerry Leonard. We’re joined by our own Steph Machado and Jim Hummel, the host of A Lively Experiment on Rhode Island PBS. Tips…

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