Rhode Island Report

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A weekly podcast from The Boston Globe on what’s bubbling in Rhode Island news. In-depth interviews with newsmakers, perspective and analysis from Globe Rhode Island reporters, and intimate conversations with community members across the state.

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Sportswriter Kevin McNamara on joining the Globe

One of the state's best sportswriters and radio hosts will be writing about Rhode Island sports as a freelancer for the Globe. Kevin McNamara's first story comes out today. McNamara joins Ed to look ahead to what he'll be writing about, including what he says is the biggest sporting event of the year in Rhode Island: the Providence College / University of Rhode Island men's basketball game on Saturday. Tips and ideas? Email us at rinews@globe.com.

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Cycling Rhode Island and beyond

What’s it like to cruise around the Ocean State on a bicycle? Local author Robert Isenberg recently released a collection of essays about his experiences cycling here, and all over the world. He says his book, "Mile Markers," is designed for everyday people who like to explore on two wheels, and joins our host Ed Fitzpatrick to talk more about the book. Tips and ideas? Email us at rinews@globe.com.

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What’s next for R.I.’s charter schools?

This week, families can start applying for spots in Rhode Island’s charter schools for next school year. The demand is high – far exceeding the number of available seats – as families seek alternatives to traditional public schools. And yet, some advocates say Rhode Island should limit the expansion of charter schools. Chiara Deltito-Sharrott from the Rhode Island League of Charter Schools joins Steph Machado to talk more about the future of these schools. Tips and ideas? Email us at rinews@globe.com.

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A Brown student who escaped Afghanistan and the school she created for the girls left behind

It’s been more than three years since the US pulled out of Afghanistan and the Taliban took over. Now, it’s the only country in the world that bans girls from going to school after sixth grade. Khadija Nazari escaped Afghanistan in 2021. Now she’s a Brown University student working to help the women who got left behind. She’s teamed up with a group of Rhode Islanders to run a secret school for girls back in Kabul. Nazari and one of her board members, Anne Sliney, join us to talk more about Afghanistan and the school. Tips and ideas? Email us at rinews@globe.com.

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What happened during the 2024 RI Election?

Ed Fitzpatrick sits down with the Globe’s Steph Machado and Jim Hummel, the host of “A Lively Experiment” on Rhode Island PBS, to debrief the election results. Tips and ideas? Email us at rinews@globe.com.

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Teachers union leader Maribeth Calabro on her new role and the state of Providence Schools

Last week, the Rhode Island chapter of the American Federation of Teachers elected Maribeth Calabro as their new president. She now heads the largest teachers union in the state. It represents 12,000 members in districts such as Providence, Cranston, Warwick and Pawtucket. Steph Machado spoke with Calabro for an episode for RI PBS Weekly. This is an extended version of their conversation. Tips and ideas? Email us at rinews@globe.com.

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Are younger generations more media literate?

With the election less than a week away, misinformation, conspiracy theories, and deepfakes are raging online. University of Rhode Island Professor Sara Sweetman is working to help young people sort fact from fiction. She finds they are often better at reading and interpreting visual data than the generations who came before them. There's a lot that we can learn from them, Sweetman says. She joins host Ed Fitzpatrick to talk more about bringing media literacy to Rhode Island’s students. Tips and ideas? Email us at rinews@globe.com.

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The leadership battle at the R.I. State House

Last week, Senate President Dominic Ruggerio issued a statement endorsing Democratic Majority Whip Valarie Lawson to replace the current majority leader, Ryan Pearson. How did this rift begin and what will happen next? Senator Ryan Pearson joins us to tell us his side of the story. Tips and ideas? Email us at rinews@globe.com.

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Introducing Rhode Island Report

A new weekly podcast from The Boston Globe on the biggest stories in Rhode Island. Tips and ideas? Email us at rinews@globe.com.

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Great show

11.08.2022

JMS32205

Simple informational format
Awesome Podcast!

30.12.2021

Billy Lemons

As a native Rhode Islander now living out of state, this podcast has been a great way for me to stay connected with what’s going on in our small mighty state! The report y’all do is great! Also, #30, love the brief Cumberland shoutout!!
Rhode Island based reporting with a global context.

16.12.2021

Cub Daniels

The team covers issues recognizable to us Rhode Islanders, but the quality of their work has universal appeal.
Rhode Island Report

06.11.2021

Possibly Fan

Really like the in-depth and conversational approach to understanding important topics.

A weekly podcast from The Boston Globe on what’s bubbling in Rhode Island news. In-depth interviews with newsmakers, perspective and analysis from Globe Rhode Island reporters, and intimate conversations with community members across the state.