Livingthegoodlifepodcast.com Steve Kass & Deb Morais

PPAC has another blockbuster line-up of entertainment awaiting us. Listen to PJ Prokop, marketing director of PPAC, as she shares the big picture view of the Broadway, Encore and concert series as well as amusing, behind-the-scenes, pre-opening night stories. Her insights and experiences help us understand why RI is the National Tour Launch for such shows as "A Beautiful Noise- he Neil Diamond Musical" and more.

Providence, especially Federal Hill, and all of RI are alive and well - with plenty for you to do. We interview Rick Simone, who is actively involved in promoting the wonders of Providence and businesses throughout RI. Learn what's going on in the vibrant city and state, as well as what's behind the scenes (and even underground). In the segment that follows - online scammers attacking everywhere and every age group. Listen and learn...

Headlines recently focus on how smartphones, as well as social media, impact on our brains, especially young brains. Steve and Deb discuss Jonathan Haidt's new book: "The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness". There are debates about when and how children should have smartphones versus flip phones, and even whether they should be allowed in schools. Learn about proposed legislation as well as a few reasonable suggestions on how you m...

His efforts sparked our interest. Listen into our conversation and learn what's going on...you just might want to get involved. Your voice should be heard.

In this segment, we casually discuss the new laws that went into effect on January 1, 2024. From minimum wage to registering to vote, to Juneteenth becoming a legal holiday, we have a little fun together as we chat about these laws and a few others.