The News with Gene Valicenti

Governor Dan McKee joins the show to talk about clean up efforts in the aftermath of the Blizzard of 2026, Energy bills, polling heading into the 2026 election, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell joins the show to provide and update on snow clean upSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fall River Mayor Paul Coogan provides and update on snow clean up See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mayors and other city officials from across the state join the show to provide the latest on the passing storm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Johnston Mayor Joe Polisena Jr joins the show to talk about snow plows that were stolen from the town of Johnston and his endorsement for Governor in 2026See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chef Walter Potenza joins the show to talk about Italian cuisine being horned by UNESCO and cooking at the Olympics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Chan, owner of Chan's Fine Oriental Dining, joins the show to talk about the Chinese New Year See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

North Providence Mayor Charlie Lombardi joins the show to provide what he knows on the family involved in the shooting at Lynch Ice Arena in PawtucketSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brown U Professor Wendy Schiller joins the show to talk Secretary of War Pete Hegseth's visit to Rhode Island and more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RIDOT Director Peter Alviti joins the show to talk about what went into his decision to retire from RIDOTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brown Professor Wendy Schiller joins the show to talk about the snow clean up in Providence under Mayor Brett Smiley's watch, and reaction to the potential for a Millionaires Tax in Rhode Island See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RI Governor Dan McKee joins the show in studio to talk about state law enforcement cooperation with ICE Agents, the millionaires tax, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RIDOT Director Peter Alviti takes your questions and complaints on road issues around the state.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha joins Gene to discuss a variety of topics including the Washington Bridge, ICE in Providence and the recent alleged murder charges against a couple of Providence teenagers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Providence Mayor Brett Smiley joins the show to talk about clean up after this weekends storm, ICE Protests, latest on the aftermath of the Brown Shooting, and more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brown University Professor Wendy Schiller talks with Gene about the latest ICE shooting involving an American citizen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RIDOT Director Peter Alviti joins the show with an update on RIPTA moving out of Kennedy Plaza and Truck TollsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former RI Attorney General Jeff Pine joins the show to talk about ICE warrants and arrests See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brown Professor Wendy Schiller joins the show to talk about President Trump wanting the US to have Greenland, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RIDOT Director Peter Alviti joins the show for "Ask the DOT"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Republican Candidate for Governor Aaron Guckian joins the show to give his reaction to Governor Dan McKee's State of the State addressSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Estate Attorney John Harpootian joins the show to talk about a potential millionaires tax in Rhode Island See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Accountant Bill Horn joins the show to talk about the negative effects of a potential millionaires tax in Rhode IslandSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Attorney Mark Brice joins the show to talk about the latest on lawsuits following the deadly plane crash at Reagan Int. Airport in 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gene tells the story about how he got stuck in a Corvette in the Paul Massey Show Room See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Executive Director of The Providence Foundation David Salvatore joins the show to talk about rent controlSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Correction Officers Union President Richard Ferruccio joins the show to talk about union across the state saying there have been issues for state employees payrollSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RIDOT Director Peter Alviti joins the show for the first "Ask the DOT" in 2026See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brown Professor Wendy Schiller joins the show with reaction to the capture of President Nicolas Maduro and new New York City Mayor Zohran MamdaniSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RIDMV Director Bud Craddock joins the show to take your calls and questions, as well as give his thoughts on the state of New Hampshire doing away with Inspection stickers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Harrison from Talkers.com talks to Gene about the top stories of 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brown University Professor Wendy Schiller joins the show to talk about the aftermath of the shooting at BrownSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Brown Student Alex Shieh joins the show to talk about security at Brown in the wake of the tragic shooting last week See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RIDOT Director Peter Alviti joins the show to talk about Helena Foulks' comments on Channel 10 News Conference on the Washington Bridge See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chef Walter Potenza joins the show to talk about Italian Cuisine being recognized by UNESCO for the first time everSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brown Professor Wendy Schiller joins the show to talk about the 2026 Rhode Island Governors race and more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two Rhode Island State Senators are working on legislation to criminalize street takeovers in the Ocean State. State Senators Lou Raptakis and Todd Patalano explain their approach to crafting this bill. Senator Patalano is also the Major for the Cranston Police Department and explains his view on how law enforcement should approach the situation.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.

Brown U Professor Wendy Schiller joins the show to talk about the 2026 race for RI Governor See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rhode Island Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Aaron Guckian joins Gene to discuss the launch of his 2026 Governor's Campaign. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RI Governor Dan McKee joins the show to talk about last weeks Washington Bridge Oversight Hearing, ICE activity in Rhode Island, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RIDOT Director Peter Alviti joins the show to take your calls and questions. Peter also talks to Gene about last weeks Washington Bridge Oversight hearingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

North Providence Mayor Charlie Lombardi joins the show to talk about a crosswalk he discovered in Providence that has been incorrectly placed in front of a drive waySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lynn Singleton joins the show to talk about his decision to retire See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brown Professor Wendy Schiller joins the show to talk about the latest in the Epstein Files saga and more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chef Lydia Bastianich joins the show to talk about this weekends event with the RI Italian American Hall of FameSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former RI Supreme Court Justice Bob Flanders joins Gene to give his analysis on the 3rd Washington Bridge Oversight hearingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RIDOT Director Peter Alviti joins the show to talk about today's oversight hearing into the Washington Bridge See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Director of Veteran Affairs Kasim Yarn joins the show to talk about what's going on this Veterans Day in the stateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brown Professor Wendy Schiller joins the show to talk about the Senate vote to end the Shutdown and Nancy Pelosi no running for re-election See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eric calls in to push back on Correction Union President Richard Ferruccio's claims See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.