Best Native Child Brown Podcasts (2024)

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Brown professor Tricia Rose on how views of a colorblind America inhibit efforts to fight racism 3:43

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Rose’s book offers a new view of structural racism, how it works, and what is needed to make change. So are Americans ready to acknowledge the persistence of racism and how it affects our country? And how is the outlook for improving the situation in the heat of a high-stakes political year? This week on Political Roundtable, I’m going in-depth wit…

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‘Our safety net really has started to fray’: Darlene Allen on what’s behind growing child fatalities in Rhode Island 13:54

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The Rhode Island Coalition for Children and Families recently sounded an alarm about a growing number of deaths and near deaths involving young children. The coalition is calling on Gov. Dan McKee and state lawmakers to take action to address the crisis. This situation has quietly developed over years and a number of different factors are responsib…

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RI Housing Secretary Stefan Pryor on local pushback, how long progress will take, and whether it should move faster 3:39

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The median price of a single-family home in Rhode Island was $440,000 in February, an almost 15% increase from a year earlier. The high cost of housing leaves many people on the outside of home ownership, looking in, squeezing out those with less money. So what will it take for the state to make more progress, and how long? This week, Ian Donnis go…

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United Way’s Cortney Nicolato on what it takes to make progress on housing, racial equity and more 3:42

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Cortney Nicolato became president and CEO of United Way of Rhode Island in 2018. It was a homecoming for the Pawtucket native and URI grad who had worked in the nonprofit sector in Texas for the previous 13 years. Nicolato took the helm of one of Rhode Island’s top nonprofits in the run-up to the pandemic. She helped introduce 401Gives, now Rhode I…

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State Rep. Jennifer Stewart on housing, improving schools, Washington Bridge & more 3:47

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Stewart is one of a number of progressive lawmakers who have joined the legislature over the last decade, moving the General Assembly a bit more to the left. But Rhode Island still faces familiar challenges in building a stronger economy and improving public schools. What will it take to make more progress? And do progressive lawmakers have the vis…

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Ken Block on disproving 2020 election fraud — and how to improve American elections 3:47

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Ken Block was surprised to get a phone call from an unfamiliar number one day after the 2020 election. It was a lawyer for Donald Trump’s campaign, and he wanted to know if Block would search for evidence of fraud in the election. Block ran as a third party candidate for governor in 2010 and as a Republican in 2014. But he’s also an expert in datab…

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Providence Mayor Brett Smiley on Washington Bridge, tax deals, city schools and more 3:47

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Under-performing schools and an underfunded pension plan pose persistent challenges in Providence. And now the capital city — along with East Providence — has been most hard-hit by fallout from the closing of the Washington Bridge. Providence is the business, political and cultural capital for the state. But it faces some of the same hurdles as oth…

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AP reporter Michelle Smith on Middletown native Michael Flynn’s role as an evangelist for Christian nationalism 3:47

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The military career of Middletown native Michael Flynn hit a high point when he was named as Donald Trump’s national security adviser in 2016. But Flynn resigned after being in the role for just a few weeks, and he’s better known now as a leader of Christian nationalist movement. The Christian right embraces Trump, and according to Politico, an inf…

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RI House GOP Leader Mike Chippendale on the Washington Bridge, McKee’s budget, immigration & more 3:43

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As it stands, the GOP holds just 14 of 113 seats in the General Assembly, and the last Republican to become governor was Don Carcieri back in 2006. Can the local GOP increase its appeal to Rhode Islanders? Do Republicans have a better approach for getting to the bottom of what went wrong with the bridge? And can they spell out what they would cut t…

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U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse on the wars in Israel and Ukraine, the economy and presidential politics 3:43

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The global scene is marked by violence and uncertainty, with wars in Israel and Ukraine. Closer to home, many Americans are dissatisfied with their choices amid a likely showdown between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. Congress remains sharply divided, and paralysis prevails on issues like immigration. Many Americans feel jit…

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State Rep. June Speakman on Washington Bridge, the fight for affordable housing, and a political scientist’s view on 2024 3:42

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Rhode Island Department of Transportation Director Peter Alviti faced four hours of questions during a legislative Oversight hearing earlier this week. But after it was over, some key questions remained unanswered — including how the westbound Washington Bridge passed an inspection last summer and is now considered so damaged that it may need to be…

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RI Senate Majority Leader Ryan Pearson on Washington Bridge, McKee’s budget, RIPTA and more 3:47

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Legislative Oversight committees plan to hold a joint hearing Monday to examine the crisis involving the Washington Bridge. For now, motorists continue to wrestle with congested traffic at peak times and the ripple effect sometimes extends beyond Interstate 195 into the streets of Providence, East Providence and other communities. If the westbound …

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Black Lives Matter RI PAC President Harrison Tuttle on police accountability, Washington Bridge, and equity in cannabis 3:50

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Conservative activists and academics in some states are attacking efforts to promote diversity, equity and inclusion. Here in Rhode Island, the Providence City Council and General Assembly reflect the makeup of the state much more so than they did 15 years ago. And the two largest police departments here, Providence police and the State Police, are…

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RI GOP National Committeewoman Sue Cienki on Trump’s wins, the stakes for 2024, and what’s next for Rhode Island Republicans 3:48

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Ian Donnis: Welcome back to The Public’s Radio. Sue Cienki: Thank you for having me. Ian Donnis: We’re going to talk about Donald Trump, the presidential race and the outlook for Rhode Island Republicans. But I want to start with some news from this week. The Rhode Island ethics commission dismissed a complaint filed by your successor as state GOP …

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RIPEC’s Michael DiBiase on RI’s tougher budget climate – and the fallout for schools, housing, healthcare and transportation 3:47

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So how can the state make crucial investments in healthcare, education and housing with less money? And what does the state need to do to be more economically competitive? I’m Ian Donnis and this week I’m going in depth with president and CEO of the Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council, Michael DiBiase. TRANSCRIPT: Ian Donnis: Governor McKee use…

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Former RI Rep. Claudine Schneider on Trump getting knocked off the Colorado ballot, what’s next for the GOP, and women in politics 3:47

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Whether the decision blocking Trump from the ballot stands will be decided by the U.S. Supreme Court, as part of a high-stakes election year. Why does Schneider think courts, and not voters, should decide this issue? What does she make of how the Republican Party has dramatically changed since she served as a GOP lawmaker during the Reagan era? And…

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State Sen. Jake Bissaillon on General Assembly hot topics, R.I. economy, and reducing RI’s ‘brain drain’ 3:44

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Jake Bissaillon won a special election last year to fill the vacancy created by the death of Senate Majority Whip Maryellen Goodwin. Bissaillon cut his political teeth as a student organizer for Barack Obama at Providence College in 2008, and he later worked as chief of staff for the Providence City Council and for state Senate President Dominick R…

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Rhode Island Secretary of State Gregg Amore on voting, state archives, and the traffic this week in East Providence 3:49

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RI Secretary of State Gregg Amore Ian Donnis: Welcome back to the Public’s Radio. Gregg Amore: Thank you. Ian Donnis: In addition to being Secretary of State, you are a resident of East Providence who commutes to your job at the Statehouse. What has your experience been like with the nightmare this week of traffic caused by the partial closing of t…

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R.I. Senate GOP Leader Jessica de la Cruz on how RI Republicans can gain ground, whether Trump is holding them back, and the war in Israel 3:43

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Jessica de la Cruz is one of the most high-profile Republicans in the state and she’s flirted with the idea of running for higher office. But the landscape for Republicans is pretty bleak here. The last Republican governor to win office was Don Carcieri in 2006. A GOP candidate has not won any of the four other state general offices since 1994. And…

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Marc Crisafulli on what’s next in the I-195 District, RI’s development climate, and the ubiquity of gambling 3:46

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The I-195 District now includes new housing, a Trader Joe’s, and the Wexford Science and Technology building. But realizing the initial vision of sparking innovation and more high-wage jobs has been a challenge. It’s not any easier now in the climate of inflation and high interest rates. So can Crisafulli foster more progress while approaching his …

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Political Roundtable: Weayonnoh Nelson-Davies on RI’s economy, how to reduce poverty, and the next General Assembly session 3:44

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Rhode Island’s unemployment rate is at a historic low. But that doesn’t come close to telling the whole picture about the state’s economy. Lots of Rhode Islanders are struggling to get by. The situation is exacerbated by inflation, the high cost of housing, and the state’s absence of new engines of job growth. These challenges are familiar to the s…

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Gabe Amo on his run in CD1, the war in Israel, and Biden’s less than stellar approval rating 3:47

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Amo is the favorite since the district is overwhelmingly Democratic. The son of African immigrants, Amo grew up in Pawtucket and he’s worked for years as a political staffer in Rhode Island and at the White House. What would it mean to him to become the first person of color elected to Congress from Rhode Island? What does he make of the violence i…

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CD1 Republican candidate Gerry Leonard on his campaign, the war in Israel, and disarray in the U.S. House 3:47

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As a 30-year veteran of the Marines who left with the rank of colonel, Leonard says he has the judgment and leadership to ably represent Rhode Islanders in the First Congressional District. But can he overcome the challenge of running as a Republican in a heavily Democratic district? What does Leonard think of the rightward direction of the GOP in …

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RI AFL-CIO’s Pat Crowley on organized labor’s current moment, meager progress on schools, and what to do about income inequality 3:47

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Organized labor is having a moment in America. Strikes by Hollywood writers and auto workers in Michigan show how unions are flexing their muscle in response to changes in technology. At the same time, corporate giants like Amazon and Starbucks have squelched the impact of organizing among their employees. Here in Rhode Island, organized labor rema…

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Political Roundtable: U.S. Sen. Jack Reed on Israel at war, disarray in the House, and Gina Raimondo’s political future

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Jack Reed’s first term in the U.S. Senate coincided with the so-called “vacation from history.” That was the period between the end of the Cold War and 9/11, a time marked by a lack of conflict on the world stage. Now, things are very different. The state of war between Hamas and Israel raises concerns about a wider regional conflict. U.S. policyma…

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Rep. David Morales on fighting for the working class, being pragmatic and what to do about income inequality 3:47

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As a state rep, Morales has mixed idealism and pragmatism along with his advocacy for public education, labor rights and public benefit programs. His approach has won the respect of his colleagues and made him someone worth watching. So why did Morales pursue a path in politics when many young people choose not to do so? How much of a difference ca…

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Dr. Ashish Jha on promoting public health, curbing COVID, and more 3:49

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Of course, this isn’t without some conflict, considering the amount of dubious information and conspiracy theories involving COVID. But Jha, who returned to Brown earlier this year after serving as the White House COVID-19 czar, seems to relish his role as a spokesman on public health. So what will it take to shift the disease-centered focus of muc…

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Scott Avedisian on RIPTA’s financial challenges, transit improvements, and what’s next for a downtown transit center 3:40

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After a gusher of federal COVID money, the transit agency now faces a looming deficit next year. And it’s unclear where the money will come from to pay for an ambitious improvement plan — or even the continuation of free fares on RIPTA’s busiest bus line. The person responsible for addressing all this is RIPTA CEO Scott Avedisian, the longtime form…

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Cherie Cruz on overcoming obstacles, being a state rep and fighting for criminal justice reform 3:47

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She’s been credited with getting people to vote who had been estranged from politics. And after winning a close race for an open House seat in 2022, Cruz sponsored a bill this year to stop landlords from charging fees for rental applications. The measure became law. Other concerns for Cruz include reform of the criminal justice system and fostering…

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Gabe Amo on his historic win in CD1, how it happened, and what’s next 3:47

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First, Amo has to win the November election against Republican challenger Gerry Leonard. But the 1st District is heavily Democratic and Amo is considered likely to win. How did this son of immigrants from Liberia and Ghana overcome expectations to emerge as the new rising star in Rhode Island politics? And what can he accomplish if he does make it …

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Political Roundtable: RI reporters on the Democratic fight coming down to the wire in the 1st Congressional District 3:47

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The top contenders are former White House aide Gabe Amo, Pawtucket state Senator Sandra Cano, Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos and former state Representative Aaron Regunberg. The victor will square off in November against the winner of the Republican primary. With little public polling,and the vote split among so many candidates, Tuesday’s outcome…

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Political Roundtable: Magaziner on Biden’s approval, challenges for Democrats, and the outlook on Social Security 3:35

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In this week’s installment of Political Roundtable, Ian Donnis goes in-depth with the senior U.S. Representative from Rhode Island’s Second Congressional District, Seth Magaziner. Ian Donnis: Seth Magaziner, welcome back to The Public’s Radio. Seth Magaziner: It’s great to be back. Thanks for having me. Donnis: You recently moved your first legisla…

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Political Roundtable: Hellendrung on the resurgence of Narragansett Beer and what it shows about Rhode Island and brewing 3:46

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Almost 20 years later, Narragansett ranks as one of the top 35 best-selling craft beers in the U.S., and one of the 45-largest overall brewers. Gina Raimondo even taped a Narragansett-themed campaign ad in 2014. Does Narragansetts’ success offer any lessons for other businesses in Rhode Island? And how did an iconic Rhode Island brand bounce back f…

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Political Roundtable: Powers on next steps for the Rhode Island GOP, how Republicans can court more Latino support, and Donald Trump 3:47

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Former Rhode Island GOP Chairman John Holmes died this week at age 74. Back in 1983, Holmes helped to engineer the biggest Republican gains in the General Assembly in recent history. Taxpayers were mad about a costly redistricting mistake made by Democrats. By hammering that issue, the GOP was able to triple its number of state Senators, from 7 to …

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Fine and Koller on the cost of healthcare, the primary care doc shortage and the reimbursement challenge for RI’s hospitals 3:47

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U.S. healthcare spending climbed past $4 trillion in 2021. That’s about $13,000 for every household in the country. But what do healthcare consumers get for all this spending? Rhode Island and Massachusetts face a shortage of primary care doctors and many non-emergency patients complain about waiting weeks or months to get in to see a doctor. Rhode…

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Political Roundtable: Santilli on housing, homelessness – and where things go from here 3:47

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The situation is even worse for people struggling to get by. That helps explain why the number of unhoused people in the state climbed sharply in recent years. Nonprofit agencies like Crossroads RI, Rhode Island’s largest provider of services for the homeless, are responding by building more housing. But will this stem the tide of homelessness, and…

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Political Roundtable: Shekarchi on Cranston Street Armory, Matos’ signature controversy, and firefighter-hypertension bill 3:47

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TRANSCRIPT: Ian Donnis: Welcome back to The Public’s Radio. Joe Shekarchi: My pleasure to be back. It’s one of my favorite media stops. Ian Donnis: Let’s start with the big story of the week the controversy involving dubious signatures gathered by Sabina Matos’ campaign in the first congressional district. You’ve been around politics for a long tim…

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Political Roundtable: Quezada on CD1, what voters say, and why she’s running 3:47

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Quezada is one of 22 Democrats in the race. So why is she running, and how did she get interested in politics? I’m Ian Donnis and this week I’m going in-depth with CD1 Democratic candidate Ana Quezada. Ian Donnis: Welcome to The Public’s Radio. Ana Quezada: Thank you for having me. Ian Donnis: Tell me why are you running for this open seat in the f…

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Political Roundtable: Beauté on the economy, technology and why she’s running in CD1 3:46

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Beauté says her background as someone who grew up with modest means and developed a career in IT shows that she has the right stuff. But like many other CD1 candidates, she faces a challenge in getting better known ahead of the September fifth primary. So what is this congressional hopeful about, and does she have a pathway to victory? I’m Ian Donn…

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Political Roundtable: Smiley on Philly fallout, PVD Fest, Providence taxes, and more 3:50

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Some residents were irked by initial plans to change the popular annual PVD Fest. How is Smiley responding to the criticism? And as a former state official, how does he view the ongoing fallout from a troubled trip to Philadelphia in March by two Rhode Island officials? I’m Ian Donnis. This week, I’m going in-depth with the mayor of Providence, Bre…

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Political Roundtable: Amo on Philadelphia controversy, RI’s pension overhaul and why he’s running in CD1 3:47

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Now, Amo is among 15 Democrats running for an open seat in the First Congressional District, and he faces a challenge in extending his name recognition beyond local political junkies. But as a one-time aide to former Governor Gina Raimondo, Amo has the kind of Rolodex that could help bring in the money he needs to air television ads. He says his st…

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Political Roundtable: State Sen. Cano on jobs, schools and why she’s running in CD1 13:54

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Sandra Cano has proven to be a popular vote-getter as a local official in Pawtucket. She first won election to the school committee, then the city council, and in 2018 Cano moved up to the State Senate through a special election. Now she has a bigger challenge. Cano is one of more than 15 Democrats running for an open seat in Rhode Island’s 1st Con…

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Political Roundtable: Carlson on renewable energy, RI’s economy and why he’s running in CD1 3:47

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He grew up in Warwick, worked at Newport Creamery and won a scholarship to go to Williams College and Harvard Law School. Carlson went on to be a trial lawyer, to work on Wall Street, and as a legislative director for former Massachusetts Congressman Joe Kennedy the 2nd. The 62-year-old Jamestown resident is now a renewable energy investor, a volun…

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Political Roundtable: Whitehouse on debt ceiling showdown, Supreme Court oversight and curbing gun violence 3:48

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Polls show that public confidence in the Supreme Court has fallen in recent years. But political power in Washington remains divided, and Republicans accuse Democrats of grinding a partisan ax. Given all this, is there a way to restore confidence in the Supreme Court, and to restore more ideological balance to the court? These are only two of the b…

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Political Roundtable: Steinberg on Rhode Island’s economy, why big problems defy solutions, and what’s next for the RI Foundation 3:42

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Neil has also been a player in local civic debate as Rhode Island has wrestled with the economy, education and other key issues. Steinberg has a long-term view on these challenges, from his time in three different jobs. So why has Rhode Island struggled to make progress on some of the most important issues facing the state? And what role can the Rh…

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Political Roundtable: McKee on his education plan, the chill on development, and RI’s healthcare landscape 3:48

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The former Cumberland mayor has had the benefit of serving during good times for the state budget, thanks to a gusher of federal COVID aid. To top it all off, McKee earlier this year became a grandfather for the first time. But not everything is rosy. Higher interest rates have had a chilling effect on development in Rhode Island. Not everyone embr…

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Political Roundtable: Goncalves on his run in CD1, Providence schools and taxes for non-profits 3:51

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John Goncalves describes himself as the embodiment of Rhode Island’s motto of “hope.” He’s the son of immigrants, was raised by a single mom and went on to get two degrees from Brown University. Goncalves is serving his second term on the Providence City Council, representing Fox Point, Wayland Square, College Hill, the Jewelry District, and Downto…

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Political Roundtable: Diossa on pension transparency, a possible extra payment for retirees, and Rhode Island’s economy 3:47

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Rhode Island’s almost $10 billion state pension fund is in better shape than it was in 2011. That was when then-Treasurer Gina Raimondo spearheaded a plan to overhaul the pension. Raimondo said she wanted to shore up the under-funded pension, so the money would be there to pay future retirees. But public-employee unions sharply opposed the move and…

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Political Roundtable: Regunberg on his run in CD1, almost winning in 2018, and our partisan divide 3:48

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Regunberg lost a Democratic primary for lieutenant governor five years ago to Dan McKee by about 2,500 votes. The rest is history: Gina Raimondo went to Washington, and McKee moved up to become governor. Now, Regunberg is taking another shot at politics. The former two-term state representative from Providence is running for the open seat in Rhode …

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Political Roundtable: Huntley on what it takes to reduce violence in Providence – and America 3:47

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The number of shootings in Providence fell sharply last year, and the nine homicides in the city were the fewest since 1972. But guns remain easy to find in Rhode Island’s capital city, and firearms are still the leading cause of death for children and teenagers in America. What would it take to improve the situation? This week I’m going in-depth w…

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