The Dan Yorke Show

Director of Rhode Island Office Veteran's Services Kasim Yarn joins Bill Bartholomew. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse joins the show to discuss the latest developments in the government shutdown. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cortney Nicolato, President and CEO, United Way of Rhode Island - who are a plaintiff in the legal challenge to the Trump administration's SNAP suspension - joins the show to offer perspective on the travel and impact of the case, See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wendy Joering, Executive Director, The Sandra Bornstein Holocaust Education Center, joins the show for an in-studio reaction. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HealthSource RI Director Lindsay Lang offers the latest on potential premium increases and other critical updates, See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tim McCandless, Scout Executive/CEO, Narragansett Council, joins the show to discuss "Scouting For Food", the largest food drive in the state of Rhode Island.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wendy Joering, Executive Director, Sandra Bornstein Holocaust Education Center, joins the show to offer her latest perspective on the ongoing alleged antisemitic hazing incident at Smithfield High School See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island president Adam Greenman offers his latest thoughts on the ongoing saga of alleged antisemitic hazing by five Smithfield High School football players - and the ensuing reinstatement of the players following their initial season-long suspension. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vibco founder Karl Wadensten joins the show to discuss his Op-ed in today's Providence Business News, When the SNAP supply chain breaks, Rhode Islanders must become the human governmentSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Caller Jen from Smithfield, who has a senior on the High School football team, calls in to give her perspective on the hazing incident See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Smithfield School Committee Chairman Richard Iannetelli joins the show to talk about the high school football hazing incident See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Town Councilor Tom Winfield joins the show to talk about the Smithfield High School Football hazing incident See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

State Senator Dave Tikoian joins the show to give his thoughts on the Smithfield High School Football hazing incident See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wendy Joering, Executive Director, Sandra Bornstein Holocaust Education Center joins the show to react to the alleged antisemitic hazing incident within the Smithfield High School football program, and ensuing reinstatement of previously suspended student-athletes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam Greenman, President and CEO of The Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island joins the show to react to the reinstatement of some Smithfield High School football players who were suspended - and then recently reinstated - following the hazing of a Jewish player. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No Kings Day Rhode Island organizer Lev Poplow joins the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Congressman Seth Magaziner joins the show to offer his perspective on the ongoing government shutdown. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Congressman Gabe Amo joins the show to react to the government shutdown. Follow WPRO on Instagram @997wpro See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ashlea Rundlett, URI political science Associate Professor and Director of the M.A. in Int'l Relations Program joins the show to offer details on a new poll that gauged Rhode Islander opinions on major issues and the 2026 gubernatorial race.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Congressman Gabe Amo joins the show to discuss a new, bi-partisan legislative initiative to reduce overdose deaths, plus the latest reaction to Trump policies and actions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Smith from "Steve Smith and the Nakeds" joins the show to talk about the Rock N Jock Chairty concert this weekendSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Go Local Prov writer Karl Wadensten joins the show to talk about his op-ed piece on the closing of the Garden City Newport Creamery See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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North Providence mayoral Chief of Staff and former mayor Dick Fossa joins the show as he prepares to retire - at age 88.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Newport Councilor Xay Khamsyvoravong joins the show with an update on a story that we brought you earlier this month: Brown Health considering closing the birthing center at Newport Hospital. Today, Brown Health announced that they will not close the facility.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Congressman Gabe Amo joins the show to discuss the major developments in Washington and their impact on Rhode Island. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Health Source RI Director Lindsay Lang joins the show to discuss the implications of the passage of the "Big, Beautiful Bill" - the tax and spending bill that lays out President Trump's domestic agenda - on Rhode Islanders on Medicaid, Medicare and the ACA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Congressman Seth Magaziner joins the broadcast to discuss a variety of major issues. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senator Jack Reed joins the broadcast to discuss the latest developments in the conflict between the U.S. and Iran. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse joins the show to discuss the confrontation involving U.S. senator Padilla, Trump use of military, Israel-Iran and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Congressman Gabe Amo joins the show to reflect on the current state of affairs amidst significant actions by the Trump administration. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Representative Brian Newberry (R) joins the show to offer his take on Attorney General Peter Neronha's decision to appropriate the vast majority of a recent settlement award to a fund to address oral health for underserved Providence youth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AFL-CIO President Patrick Crowley joins the show following his appearance at a statehouse "health care rally" organized by Attorney General Peter Neronha. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Attorney Joe Larisa the show to offer analysis on the constitutionality of Attorney General Peter Neronha's decision to use settlement dollars for a children's health fund which his office and the Rhode Island Foundation will jointly oversee. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

University of New Hampshire pollster Andy Smith discusses his latest polling data on the 2026 Rhode Island gubernatorial race. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Special Olympics Rhode Island Executive Director Ed Pacheco joins the show to preview this weekend's events.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amidst an ongoing labor dispute between SEIU and Care New England at over Striking Butler Hospital Worker/Union Delegate Beth Iiams joins the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Providence mayor Brett Smiley joins the show to expand on today's announcement on the city's efforts to regain control of the Providence Public School District, which the State of Rhode Island has overseen since a takeover in 2019. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Thomas Warcup, Chief Medical Officer, RI Primary Care joins the show to offer perspective on the impending closure of Anchor Medical which could result in 25,000 Rhode Islanders losing their primary care physician. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Howard Dulude, Interim President, Hospital Association of Rhode Island joins the show to discuss the closure of Anchor Medical, which will cause some 25,000 Rhode Islanders to lose their primary care physician, and how the closure fits into the broader issue of the state's healthcare crisis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patrick Crowley, President AFL-CIO, who organized this past Saturday's rally at a Providence Tesla facility.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Ambassador to Malta and Providence mayor Joe Paolino joins the show to discuss a protest that took place this past weekend at a Tesla facility that is located in a plaza that he owns. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WPRO's Kevin McNamara talks today's news of the sale of the Boston Celtics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Attorney Kelley Morris Salvatore joins the show to expand on her legal actions related to a town of Johnston declaration of eminent domain at a location designated for affordable housing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pacific Law Foundation's Kady Valois joins the show to discuss her participation in legal action against the town of Johnston's declaration of eminent domain on a site that was set to become affordable housing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

United States senator Sheldon Whitehouse joins the show to discuss Democrats' infighting over a decision by some party members to join Republicans in advancing a government funding bill. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.