The News with Gene Valicenti

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  1. 1D AGO

    Ask the Governor: Providence Schools, Latest Polls, and more!

    Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee joins Gene in studio to talk about Providence Schools being returned to local control, state payroll issues, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    35 min

  2. 1D AGO

    05-22-26 Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha.

    Thursday, prediction market Kalshi sued Rhode Island to prevent the state from stopping the apps operation in the Ocean State. Prediction markets are like betting but regulated differently. Following the lawsuit, Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha sued both Kalshi and Polymarket for operating in the state illegally. The AG joins Gene to discuss prediction markets along with his thoughts on the proposed Office of the Inspector General  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    16 min

  3. 2D AGO

    05-21-26 Rhode Island Education Commissioner Angelica Infante Green 

    Wednesday, the Rhode Island Department of Education announced control of the Providence schools will return to city control beginning on July 1, 2026. This announcement comes after the education commissioner joined Gene on Tuesday of this week saying that the city was not ready to regain controls of the school. Despite the uncertainty of what comes next, Commissioner Infante Green defended her decision with Gene on Thursday explaining why this transition is happening now.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    10 min

  4. 2D AGO

    05-21-26 Providence Mayor Brett Smiley 

    Wednesday, the Rhode Island Department of Education announced control of the Providence schools will return to city control beginning on July 1, 2026. This announcement comes after the education commissioner joined Gene on Tuesday of this week saying that the city was not ready to regain controls of the school. Providence Mayor Brett Smiley joined Gene to discuss the transition and how the deal was made to transfer control back to the city.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    11 min

  5. 2D AGO

    05-21-26 Farouk Rajab Rhode Island Hospitality Association

    After joining the show earlier this, Rhode Island Hospitality Association President Farouk Rajab rejoined Gene to discuss the drink lid bill at bars and restaurants. Rajab said the bill passed earlier this week and explained the complexities of implementing this at state wide establishments.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    12 min

  6. 2D AGO

    05-21-26 John Fernandez Brown University Health President and CEO

    With changes to health care on both the state and federal level, hospital leaders are voicing their concerns over funding. John Fernandez, President and CEO of Brown University Health, joins Gene to discuss the challenges the hospital system faces in these uncertain times.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    11 min

  7. 4D AGO

    05-19-26 Rhode Island Education Commissioner Angelica Infante Green

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    15 min

  8. 4D AGO

    05-19-26 Farouk Rajab Rhode Island Hospitality Association

    The Rhode Island Hospitality Association is pushing back against several proposed bills at the state house. Gene goes through the proposed legislations with Farouk Rajab Rhode Island Hospitality Association. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    20 min
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The News with Gene Valicenti6am-9am

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  • Creator
    Cumulus Providence
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    224
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Cumulus Providence
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