The News with Gene Valicenti

RIDOT Director Peter Alviti takes your calls and questions on Ask the DOT and gives the latest information on changes coming to RIPTA services See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Providence Mayor Brett Smiley joins the show to talk about the latest on the Providence school takeover, the mayor's thoughts on the national guard in Washington D.C, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brown Professor Wendy Schiller joins the show to talk about President Trump ending off shore wind projects in Rhode Island and current democratic pollingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cardi's Furniture and Mattress Ron and Pete Cardi join the show to talk about the effects of new tariffs on furniture See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gene reflects on the life and legacy of Judge Frank Caprio, who passed away yesterday at the age of 88. Gene remembers "The Nicest Judge in the World" by revisiting past interviews with the Judge, and is joined by Governor Dan McKee, Mayor's Charlie Lombardi and Brett Smiley, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RIDOT Director Peter Alviti joins the show to clear the air on the weighing system and ticketing overweight trucks on the Washington Bridge See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cranston Mayor Ken Hopkins joins the show to talk about the relation ship between the Cranston city council President and a lawyer that works for the city council See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cranston City Councilor Richard D. Campopiano joins the show to talk about a complaint filed that an attorney that works for the city council is in a romantic relationship with the current council president See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Elizabeth McNamara, Editor at East Greenwich News, joins the show to talk about wood fire pits not allowed in the town of East Greenwich See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rhode Island AG Peter Neronha joins the show to talk about him and other attorney generals taking up lawsuits against the Trump administration and much more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brown Professor Wendy Schiller joins the show to talk about President Trump's meeting with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky and other European leaders. As well as mail in voting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Governor Dan McKee in studio See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RIDOT Director Peter Alviti joins the show for Ask the DOT. Gene asks about the MT Hope bridge repaving project this weekend and new costs of tow trucks stationed on the Washington Bridge See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brown U Professor Wendy Schiller joins the show to talk about new school attendance guidance in Rhode Island and President Trump on taking back D.C.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RIDOT Director peter Alviti joins the show to take calls and questions and provide the latest on cuts coming to RIPTASee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rhode Island registrar Bud Craddock joins Gene to take your questions concerning the Department of Motor VehiclesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a new report published Tuesday, Columbia and Brown University will disclose Admissions and Race data following an agreement with the Trump administration. Brown University Student, and critic, Alex Shieh joins Gene to discuss what this means for the Ivy League University. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Newport Creamery will not have it's lease renewed at Cranston's Garden City. Will Apple be replacing this Rhode Island staple? Councilman Andy Andujar from Cranston joins Gene to discuss his fight to save Newport Creamery in Cranston.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cranston Mayor Ken Hopkins joins the show to talk about US News and World report naming Cranston the best city to live in Rhode Island and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ocean State Job Lot CEO Marc Pearlman joins the show to talk about his company helping out fellow RI based company Adesia in shipping their supply of Plumpy Nut amid USAID cutsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alan Dershowitz, the former attorney for Jeffery Epstein, joins the show to talk about the Epstein files and more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RIDOT Director Peter Alviti joins the show to take your calls and questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nantucket Current Editor Jason Graziadei joins the show with a follow up and recap of Vice President JD Vance's trip to NantucketSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nantucket Current Editor Jason Graziadei joins the show to preview Vice President JD Vance visit out on Nantucket for a fundraiser this week See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brown Professor Wendy Schiller joins the show to talk about the latest on Tulsi Gabbards claims about having evidence on former President Obama and Russian interference in the 2016 election, and thoughts on the race for Governor in 2026See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Paul Messerlian from Baxter's Fine Jewelers joins the show to talk about real vs lab grown diamondsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill Horan joins the show to talk about the Big Beautiful bill and how it may effect youSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brown Professor Wendy Schiller joins the show to talk about the Epstein list and moreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Fall River Mayor Paul Coogan joins the show with the latest on the tragic fire at the Gabriel House assisted living center, then NBC 10 reporter Abbey Buttacavoli calls in with a live update from the sceneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rhode Island DOT Director Peter Alviti takes your questions on surrounding issues in the state. Also, Peter discusses the upcoming paving work on the Mt. Hope Bridge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rhode Island accountant Bill Horan joins Gene to talk about provisions in the new Big Beautiful Bill including no tax on tips, no tax on ovetime and no tax on social security.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rhode Island lost two major figures on Wednesday. Former Rhode Island Governor Ed Diprete and Former Hasbro top man Alan Hassenfeld. Former LT. Gov Bernie Jacvony, and Former West Warwick Mayor Mike Levesque, joined Gene to remember their lives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No tax on social security was a large selling point in the recently passed Big Beautiful Bill. How does it affect you? Accountant Bill Horan explains. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brown University Political Science Professor Wendy Schiller joins Gene to discuss the latest on the 2026 Rhode Island Governors race, the latest on Trumps winning streak and what happened with the Jeffrey Epstein list. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Providence Police Chief Oscar Perez joins the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senator Lou Raptakis joins the show to talk about his new Look back legislation when it comes to repeat offenders of DUI's, and also the latest on the call for an audit of money spent on homeless services See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brown Professor Wendy Schiller joins the show to talk about the latest on the vote for the Big Beautiful Bill, as well as the momentum building in the NYC mayoral race with candidate Zahran Mandami See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Channel 10's Katie Benoit reports live from Matunuck Oyster Bar as they are set to open outdoor dining after their devasting fire last month. Followed by Representative Carol McEntee who spearheaded the "Take it Outside" legislation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RIDOT Director Peter Alviti joins the show to talk about the latest on the Mt Hope Bridge, progress on the Washington Bridge, and takes calls and questionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gene talks with the morning crew from 92 ProFm about the rumored cast for the upcoming "Real Housewives of Rhode Island" series on Bravo See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Governor Dan McKee joins the show to talk about his decision to neither sign or veto the Rhode Island state budget See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Providence Mayor Brett Smiley joins the show for Ask the MayorSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Talkers.com writer Michael Harrison joins the show to talk about censoring words on the radio, like President Trump using the "F-Word" yesterday during a live q and a See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RI Speaker of the House Joe Shekarchi joins the show to talk about the latest on the state budget and more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brown Professor Wendy Schiller joins the show to talk about President Trump and the latest on the conflict between Israel and Iran, also on the Rhode Island budgetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Attorney Mark Brice joins the show to talk about what's next for Karen Read and the civil lawsuit filed by the O'Keefe familySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former NAACP President and Cape Verdean Jim Vincent joins the show to talk about Cape Verde possibly being added to the travel ban list See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RI Governor Dan McKee joins the show for Ask the Governor See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.