Rhode Island PBS Weekly Podcast
Rhode Island PBS Weekly is a Newsmagazine anchored in journalism that searches for truth and examines today’s most important regional and local issues. Viewers are introduced to individuals, ideas, and places in Rhode Island and beyond that they won’t see anywhere else.
On this episode, Mashapaug Pond, the largest freshwater body in Providence, has long been off limits for recreational use. In this Green Seeker episode Michelle San Miguel reports on a new state plan to hold property owners responsible for the contamination that’s seeping into the pond and eventually ending up in Narragansett Bay. Then, we take a second look at another type of pollution – one that can’t be seen, but is loudly heard -- noise. How does the noise here in Providence compare to other cities in the region? – the answers in our Green Seeker series will likely surprise you. Finally on this episode of Weekly Insight, Michelle San Miguel and WPRI 12’s politics editor Ted Nesi discuss what’s in and what’s not in Rhode Island’s new 14 billion dollar state budget bill.
On this episode, Ian Donnis reports on why financial stability has proved elusive for Roger Williams Medical Center in Providence and Our Lady of Fatima Hospital in North Providence and what’s being done to get them on stronger footing. Then, on this episode of Weekly Insight, Michelle San Miguel and WPRI 12’s politics editor Ted Nesi will continue to focus on health care in Rhode Island and the long awaited appointment of a permanent state health director. Finally, Pamela Watts reports on a daring raid in Warwick that may have sparked the American Revolution?
On this episode, Pamela Watts goes hiking around the state with former Providence Journal Reporter John Kostrzewa and talks about his book Walking Rhode Island. Then, we revisit producer Isabella Jibilian’s story about the early sign language that was used on Martha’s Vineyard. Finally, we take another look at contributor David Wright’s shark tracker story – just in time for the opening of New England beaches.
On this episode, Michelle San Miguel has an in-depth report on what’s behind the rise of parents home schooling their children in Rhode Island. Then, Pamela Watts introduces us to Rhode Island’s new Poet Laureate, Colin Channer. Finally, on this episode of Weekly Insight, Michelle San Miguel and WPRI 12’s politics editor Ted Nesi discuss the state budget and they unpack what a federal investigation exposed about the state’s most vulnerable children.
On this episode, contributor Steph Machado has a wide-ranging interview with Rhode Island Senator Jack Reed. Reed, who is Chairman of the Armed Services Committee, says Israel needs new leadership amid the war in Gaza and talks about his next run for the Senate. Then on this episode of Weekly Insight, Michelle San Miguel and WPRI 12’s politics editor Ted Nesi unpack the high cost of replacing the Washington Bridge. Finally, producer Isabella Jibilian takes us inside Wolf E. Myrow, a bulk jewelry supplier in the heart of Providence, where the Antonelli family has been selling beads, rhinestones, and more for decades.
On this episode, We revisit Michelle San Miguel’s report on the ever-growing tick populations in Rhode Island and the devastating and sometimes deadly diseases they bring. Then, we visit with a local farmer in Little Compton who, along with his wife is raising a large herd of alpacas for their fiber. Finally, on this episode of Weekly Insight, Michelle San Miguel and WPRI 12’s politics editor Ted Nesi talk about Sheldon Whitehouse’s fourth run for the U.S. Senate.
On this episode, producer Isabella Jibilian has an in-depth interview with Solito author Javier Zamora about his long, lonely and often harrowing journey from El Salvador to the U.S. when he was 9 years old. Then Pamela Watts heads out to Newport for Daffodil Days. Finally, on this episode of Weekly Insight, Michelle San Miguel and WPRI 12’s politics editor Ted Nesi talk about all things Gina Raimondo from the former state treasurer’s work on pension reform to the now secretary of commerce’s recent response to a possible run for president.
On this episode, Pamela Watts takes an in-depth look at how climate change and rising sea levels threaten some of Rhode Island’s historical and iconic homes. Then, Michelle San Miguel introduces us to a local educator who has found a way to make learning fun by putting students in the drivers’ seat. And his lessons go well beyond academics. he’s on a mission to spark a joyful rebellion – one that he says became increasingly necessary during the pandemic. Finally, on this episode of Weekly Insight, Michelle San Miguel and WPRI 12’s politics editor Ted Nesi talk about the future of Rhode Island’s Public Transit Authority – RIPTA – after allegations of a hit and run incident forced their CEO Scott Avedisian to resign.
On this episode, we re-introduce you to a Rhode Island woman, Navyn Salem who is on a worldwide mission to save little children from malnutrition. Then, in our continuing My Take series, local steel pan musician Becky Bass talks about her artistic journey. Finally, we take another look at the work of influencer Ian Brownhill.
On this episode, contributor Steph Machado has an in-depth interview with Rhode Island’s Secretary of Housing Stefan Pryor about the continuing affordable housing crisis in the Ocean State. Then producer Isabella Jibillian introduces us to and local potter Dwo Wen Chen who gives us his take on how clay becomes art. Plus, Michelle San Miguel and WPRI 12’s Ted Nesi talk are back this week talking about the primary and the continuing forensic analysis of the Washington Bridge.