Bedste WPR-podcasts (2024)

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9/6/2024: RI Education Commissioner Infante-Green 22:57

2d ago22:57

22:57

This week on Newsmakers: R.I. Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green discusses the start of the new school year, the future of the Providence takeover, post-pandemic student challenges, teacher morale, her own future and more.Af Lee Dooley

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Campaign 2024 Debate: Cranston Mayor GOP Primary 27:57

9d ago27:57

27:57

This week on a special edition of Newsmakers: a debate between the two candidates seeking Cranston's Republican nomination for mayor, incumbent Ken Hopkins and challenger Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung. The winner of the Sept. 10 primary will be the GOP nominee in November against Democrat Robert Ferri.Af Lee Dooley

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8/23/2024: Political roundtable 22:48

9d ago22:48

22:48

This week on Newsmakers: Ted Nesi hosts a political roundtable on the Democratic National Convention and the fall campaign featuring Boston Globe columnist Dan McGowan, political strategist Cara Cromwell and 12 News political analyst Joe Fleming.Af Lee Dooley

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Campaign 2024 Debate: RI US Senate GOP Primary 27:53

23d ago27:53

27:53

This week on a special edition of Newsmakers: a debate between the two candidates seeking Rhode Island's Republican nomination for U.S. Senate, Patricia Morgan and Ray McKay. The winner will be the GOP nominee in November for the seat currently held by Democrat Sheldon Whitehouse.Af Lee Dooley

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8/9/2024: AG Neronha 22:58

30d ago22:58

22:58

This week on Newsmakers: Attorney General Peter Neronha discusses potential litigation over the Washington Bridge, the future of health care in Rhode Island, the Woonsocket land deal scandal, public records, his political future and more.Af Lee Dooley

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Golden Years in Community: The Impact on Senior Happiness by Carrie Spencer 6:37

1M ago6:37

6:37

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8/2/2024: Congressman Amo 22:57

1M ago22:57

22:57

This week on Newsmakers: Rhode Island Congressman Gabe Amo discusses former President Trump's controversial remarks about Vice President Harris, the new energy among Democrats, the Washington Bridge and more.Af Lee Dooley

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7/26/2024: Political roundtable 22:57

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22:57

This week on Newsmakers: Tim White and Ted Nesi are joined by 12 News political analyst Joe Fleming and political strategist Cara Cromwell to discuss President Biden's decision to step aside and endorse Vice President Kamala Harris, what a race between Harris and former President Trump will look like, and takeaways from the latest poll of Rhode Isl…

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7/21/2024: Instant Analysis - Why Biden quit and what happens next 10:00

2M ago10:00

10:00

President Biden's decision to quit the presidential race, after three weeks of turmoil, makes history and upends the dynamic of the 2024 presidential race. In this podcast extra, Tim White and Ted Nesi examine why Biden made the decision and what happens next.Af Lee Dooley

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7/19/2024: Newberry, Frias on the GOP 23:00

2M ago23:00

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This week on Newsmakers: state Rep. Brian Newberry, R-North Smithfield, and former R.I. Republican National Committeeman Steven Frias discuss how the GOP has changed in the Trump era and what it means for local Republicans; then, Tim White and Ted Nesi break down a new survey of Rhode Island voters.Af Lee Dooley

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7/12/2024: Rep. Knight, Sen. Rogers; roundtable 24:01

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This week on Newsmakers: state Rep. Jason Knight, D-Barrington, and state Sen. Gordon Rogers, R-Foster, discuss the failure of the Washington Bridge bidding process and what should happen next; then, Tim White and Ted Nesi are joined by Target 12's Eli Sherman for a reporters roundtable on the bridge situation.…

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7/3/2024: Newport's Mayor Xay; RIDOT Director Alviti 22:58

2M ago22:58

22:58

This week on Newsmakers: Newport Mayor Xay Khamsyvoravong discusses the summer tourism season, housing and short-term rentals, Easton's Beach, the new Rogers High School and more; then, Kim Kalunian's one-on-one with RIDOT Director Peter Alviti from Tuesday's edition of 12 News at 4.Af Lee Dooley

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A Personal Essay. Stepping into the Spotlight: The Story of Broadway's A Chorus Line by Adam Scull 5:52

2M ago5:52

5:52

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6/28/2024: Political roundtable 23:06

2M ago23:06

23:06

This week on Newsmakers: Tim White and Ted Nesi are joined by 12 News political analyst Joe Fleming and political strategist Cara Cromwell to examine what Joe Biden's widely criticized debate performance means for the presidential race and break down the new poll of Rhode Island voters by Salve's Pell Center.…

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Exploring the Artistic Significance of the Impressionist Movement by Adam Scull 5:19

3M ago5:19

5:19

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6/21/2024: Speaker Shekarchi 22:53

3M ago22:53

22:53

This week on Newsmakers: House Speaker Joe Shekarchi, D-Warwick, discusses the end of the legislative session, a last-minute deal to keep Citizens Bank in Rhode Island, accessory dwelling units, public records, the next election and more.Af Lee Dooley

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Personal Essay - Juneteenth 2024 4:33

3M ago4:33

4:33

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Book Review: Justice Served 3:57

3M ago3:57

3:57

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Endless Summer: Tampa’s 2024 Scorching Heat Wave by Adam Scull 4:48

3M ago4:48

4:48

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Blowin' in the Wind: The Story of Folk Music's Peak and Fade By Adam Scull 6:34

3M ago6:34

6:34

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Unveiling the Controversial Legacy of Bernhard Goetz, the Subway Vigilante by Adam Scull 11:18

3M ago11:18

11:18

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6/14/2024: Sen. DiPalma; reporters roundtable 22:52

3M ago22:52

22:52

This week on Newsmakers: Senate Finance Committee Chairman Lou DiPalma, D-Middletown, discusses the end of this year's legislative session, the new state budget, public records and more; then, Tim White and Ted Nesi are joined by Ian Donnis of The Public's Radio and Nancy Lavin of Rhode Island Current to break down what passed and what didn't as th…

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The Rise of Abstract Expressionism and Pop Art by Adam Scull 9:05

3M ago9:05

9:05

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A Personal Essay on Norman Mailer’s first novel, ’The Naked and the Dead’ by Adam Scull 4:40

3M ago4:40

4:40

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Beyond the Baton: The Conductor as the Heartbeat of the Orchestra by Adam Scull 7:21

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7:21

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The Casual Observer: Interview with a Cave Man (Vol.1) by Rob DeMarco 3:32

3M ago3:32

3:32

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The History of New York City’s Flatiron Building by Adam Scull 8:04

3M ago8:04

8:04

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Florida's Declining Popularity 5:35

3M ago5:35

5:35

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6/7/2024: Reporters roundtable; D-Day 22:59

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22:59

This week on Newsmakers: Tim White and Ted Nesi are joined by The Boston Globe's Steph Machado and The Providence Journal's Patrick Anderson for a breakdown of the new state budget bill and what's on the table in the final days of Rhode Island's General Assembly session; then, 99-year-old Woonsocket veteran Richard Fazzio shares his memories of tak…

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Tampa Calling | Ybor City and the Florida Mob by Adam Scull 3:17

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3:17

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Riding the Storms: The Start of Hurricane Season in Florida by Adam Scull 3:51

3M ago3:51

3:51

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The Orange Squeeze: Factors Behind the Rising Cost 3:28

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3:28

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Interview with Tarzan by Rob DeMarco 4:24

3M ago4:24

4:24

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Get Smart: The Hilarious Spy Comedy by Adam Scull 10:49

3M ago10:49

10:49

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Investigating the Homeless Crisis in Tampa - Part 2 9:09

3M ago9:09

9:09

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5/31/2024: Mayor Smiley 22:58

3M ago22:58

22:58

This week on Newsmakers: Providence Mayor Brett Smiley discusses the future of the state-controlled city schools, negotiations with top hospital group Lifespan, the housing crisis, safety on North Main Street, Pride month and more.Af Lee Dooley

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How Archie Bunker Changed TV-and America by Adam Scull 8:07

3M ago8:07

8:07

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The Armadillo Connection to Leprocy by Adam Scull 11:37

3M ago11:37

11:37

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Protecting Press Freedom: The Case for a Federal Shield Law by Adam Scull 11:51

3M ago11:51

11:51

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Harnessing the Power of the latest GPT-4o by Adam Scull 10:34

3M ago10:34

10:34

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5/24/2024: Neil Steinberg; Eva-Marie Mancuso 23:07

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This week on Newsmakers: Neil Steinberg, chair of the new R.I. Life Science Hub, discusses a new push led by House Speaker Joe Shekarchi to expand the industry in Rhode Island; then, Chafee Center director Eva-Marie Mancuso discusses Bryant's 38th World Trade Day and the future of the state's economy.…

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Transform Personal Adversity into Growth With These Strategies by Carrie Spencer 6:35

4M ago6:35

6:35

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The Outlook for Public Radio by Adam Scull 9:59

4M ago9:59

9:59

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Unraveling the Mystery of H5N1 Bird Flu by Adam Scull 9:12

4M ago9:12

9:12

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From Slave Patrols to Present-Day Policing by Adam Scull 12:28

4M ago12:28

12:28

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5/16/2024: John Marion; reporters roundtable 23:04

4M ago23:04

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This week on Newsmakers: Common Cause Rhode Island executive director John Marion discusses controversy over the LEOBOR reform bill, public records, court magistrates and more; then, Target 12's Eli Sherman joins Tim White and Ted Nesi to break down the U.S. attorney's accusations against the R.I. Department of Children, Youth and Families.…