Television Broadcast Information:
This broadcast information pertains only to Rhode Island public access television broadcast.
Broadcast times and channels
Saturday, at 7:00 PM on Cox channel 13, Verizon channel 32, and Full Channel 9
Sunday, at 8:00 AM on Cox channel 13, Verizon channel 32, and Full Channel 9
Monday, at 9:00 PM on Cox channel 18, Verizon channel 31, and Full Channel 9 Wednesday, at 5:00 PM on Cox channel 18, Verizon channel 31, and Full Channel 9
Thursday, at 9:00 PM on Cox channel 18, Verizon channel 31, and Full Channel 9
Note: Cox channel 18 is broadcast locally in Kent County only, which includes Coventry; East Greenwich; Exeter; North Kingstown; Warwick; West Greenwich and West Warwick.
Verizon channel 31 is broadcast locally except in Barrington, Bristol, Warren, Jamestown, Little Compton, Middletown, Newport, Portsmouth, and Tiverton.
See below for specific CURRENT and UPCOMING program broadcast information.
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Television broadcast dates, times and channels
Saturday, Sept 16 and
23 at 11:00 PM on Cox channel 13, Verizon channel 32, and Full Channel 9
Sunday, Sept 17 and 24
at 8:00 AM on Cox channel 13, Verizon channel 32, and Full Channel 9
Monday, Sept 18 and 25
at 9:00 PM on Cox channel 18, Verizon channel 31, and Full Channel 9
Wednesday, Sept 20 and
27 at 9:00 PM on Cox channel 18, Verizon channel 31, and Full Channel 9
Thursday, Sept 21 and
28 at 9:00 PM on Cox channel 18, Verizon channel 31, and Full Channel 9
Production One: Analysis of Special Primary Election for US House D1 (9/11/23)
Guest: Mike Stenhouse, CEO RI
Center for Freedom and Prosperity, https://rifreedom.org/
Host: Richard August Time: 58 mins
Description: This show focuses on the results of the
special primary election for US Congress D1. Guest and Host share their analysis
of the results and their implications for the upcoming special general election.
They discuss a variety of related topics including but not limited to the
following: the cross over vote; use of false narratives; individual candidate
results and the emergence of the party winners Gabe Amo (D) and Gerry Leonard (R);
core values and strategies employed by the candidates and their respective political
parties; and more. The interview ends with a discussion of national matters and
concerns.
Video channel link: https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/863591602
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ARCHIVED PROGRAMS FOLLOW:
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Spencer Dickinson for US Congress (8/21/23)
Guest: Spencer Dickinson,
Candidate for US Congress, www.spencerdickinson.com
Host: Richard August Time: 30 mins
Description: Candidate Dickinson, a moderate Democrat has
some major concerns which have contributed to his candidacy. They include but
are not limited to the following: reform
of the state and municipal pension systems (the last effort “stole” money from
pensioners); solving the gun violence problem where it originates at criminal
behavior and mental health concerns; solving problems at the border begin with
closing the border first and foremost and fixing and enforcing immigration law/rules;
student loan forgiveness does not work and is unfair; he supports parental
rights in schools and elsewhere.
Video channel link: https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/856802784
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Stephen Casey for US Congress (8/21/23)
Guest: Stephen Casey, Candidate for US Congress, www.caseyforcongressri.com
Host: Richard August Time: 30 mins
Description: Candidate Casey, a moderate
Democrat explains his position on various issues and concerns. He
supports driver license for undocumented as a path to citizenship; border
practices have become misguided and need correction; supports a national
abortion rights initiative but is against late term or partial birth abortion;
supports 2nd Amendment; gun
laws should focus on illegal guns and practices; climate change is an issue
which needs infrastructure policy; “Medicare for All” efforts have not worked
but other measures are needed like controlling drug cost; he does not support
student loan forgiveness-it is a maturity and responsibility issue; supports
parent rights….
Video channel link: https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/856808683
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Aaron Regunberg for US Congress (8/7/23)
Guest: Aaron Regunberg,
Candidate for US Congress, aaron@aaronregunberg.com
Host: Richard August Time: 30 mins
Description: Candidate Regunberg describes himself as a progressive
Democrat and shares his view of what this means to him. The recent finding of
false signatures on the campaign nomination papers of Sabinal Matos raises his
concerns that this incident may discourage voters and their confidence in the
voting process. Other important topics relating to his campaign and standing on
various issues are discussed with Host August and these make for interesting
discussions. The interview ends with Regunber talking directly to the viewing
audience.
Video channel link: https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/852697119
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Dare to Dream Ranch: Recent Growth and Development (8/7/23)
Guest: Karen Dalton, Founder and Executive VP, Dare
to Dream Ranch, www.daretodreamranch.org
Host: Darlene D’Arezzo Time:
30 mins
Description: Dalton updates us on the more recent
improvements, growth and development of the Dare to Dream Ranch, which
offers a variety of activities and experiences for military veterans and their
family members. These experiences are
offered for fun and enjoyment and to promote emotional and mental health growth
and development. Some of the many experiences offered are equine facilitated
coaching; gardening; fly fishing; woodworking; bee keeping; farming; military
development; and more have mental health benefit and are at no cost to clients. Upcoming Gala Event is September 16th
at the Crown Plaza in Warwick, RI.
Video channel link: https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/852703845
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A Review of Legislative Session and the
Integrity of Elections (7/24/23)
Guest: Mike Chippendale,
Representative and House Minority Leader
Host: Richard August
Description: The
recent discovery of fraudulent signatures gathered in the Sabina Matos campaign
prompted a discussion of other implications regarding the integrity of
elections in Rhode Island and the views and concerns of the legitimate voting
public. Subsequently, discussion turned to a review of the recently ended
legislative session. The increase in the RI budget was explained with concerns for
the future following. Leader Chippendale was especially pleased with the
improved working relationship between the two political parties, especially
relating to the budget and some important legislative matters.
Video channel link: https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/848440725
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A Twelve-Year Retrospective
(7/24/23) Commentator: Richard August
Description: Host and commentator for this show,
August discusses how attitudes, values, political shifts and much more have
changed during the past twelve years. His concerns are shared by many Rhode
Islanders who have become progressively disenfranchised in many varied ways.
Some have given up but August points out that this is no solution. Rather he
encourages and believes that greater involvement in community and greater
exercise of their political citizenship is the solution. The producers of State
of the State encourage greater participation of different points of view on
this show and welcome all views. This is our stated purpose and commitment.
Video channel link: https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/848443083
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Production One: Baseball to Politics and Much Between (7/10/23)
Guest: Mike Stenhouse, CEO RI Center for Freedom and Prosperity, https://rifreedom.org/
Host: Richard August
Description: Guest and host talk baseball to politics and much between. The between includes driver permits for undocumented immigrants; state budget of $14 billion; affordable housing and related homelessness; access to shoreline vs. private property ownership; and gun control legislation. On the national front: 1st Congressional seat candidates; open boarders; a voting season vs. Election Day voting; US budget deficit vs. national debt; declining approval ratings of incumbent national leaders (puzzling).
Video channel link: https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/844401580
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School Safety (6/26/23)
Guests: Tim Colgan, former Captain Warwick Police Dept. member of School Safety Now
Kevin McCormick, SVP Global Sales and Marketing for Campus Safety Products
Host: Richard August
Description: School Safety Now recently started in Rhode Island in response to increase in school shooting nationwide and the need for better school safety locally. Tim Colgan is a retired police Captain and Keven McCormick is involved in providing school safety products nationwide. Both believe that school safety is best achieved with adequately trained security officers. Polices officers are best suited because their training is ongoing and trained to function under duress. Cost of police officers in schools should be provided by the State not by already burdened municipalities.
Video channel link: https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/840184926
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Civic Education and Ecubed Justice League (6/26/23)
Guest: John Healy, RI Civic Education Teacher of the Year
Host: Darlene D’Arezzo
Description: John Healy is the first teacher to be recognized as the RI Civic Education Teacher of the Year. He talks about his teaching, his school and especially his students, who became active participants in their school’s Ecubed Justice League project. Healy took his students through the legislative process and students eventually were able to have introduced a bill in the R.I. general assembly regarding student mental health needs. The focus of this bill was based on student needs relating to their mental health. The bill was held for further study.
Video channel link: https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/840188439
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June 12- Women’s Veterans Day (6/12/23)
Guest: Mary Goff, Military Nurse Veteran Host: Darlene D’Arezzo
Description: This show celebrates Women’s Veterans Day and the 75th anniversary of Women’s Armed Services Integration Act. We also celebrate our guest Mary Goff, Military Nurse Veteran, for her service and her experiences which she shares with us during this interview. Her service began at age 22 in Japan where she and other medical personnel received wounded military persons from Vietnam. She shares her journey as a nurse and her realization at age 55 that she too suffered PTSD-Post Traumatic Stress Disorder- a common result of war experience. Her experience with PTSD motivated her to become an advocate for others with this condition and to help them to tell their own personal stories.
Video channel link: https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/835786574
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This interview is part of a series of interviews in support of May is Mental Health Awareness Month 2023.
RI Children’s System of Care Activities (5-8-23)
Guests: Marti Rosenberg, Director of Policy, Planning, and Research at EOHHS
Ana Novais, Acting Secretary at EOHHS
EOHHS: The Executive Office of Health and Human Services, https://eohhs.ri.gov
Host: Susan Orban, Director at Washington County Coalition for Children, wccc@washcokids.org
Description: EOHHS is engaged in creating a broad and effective comprehensive system of care for both people who are served directly by state agencies and those who are outside of state services but are nevertheless in need of such services. This interview focuses on children’s mental health system of care services. Guests discuss a wide array of services and concerns, which include prevention, crisis, expanding the service array (beyond DCYF clientele), care management, family care partnerships, residential and outside care, Many other concerns and challenges are mentioned along with what is hoped to be achieved.
Link to video: https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/825213437
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This interview is part of a series of interviews in support of May is Mental Health Awareness Month 2023.
Women in the Military and Mental Health Issues (5-8-23)
Guest: Melanie Costa, Certified Peer Support Specialist at Providence VA Medical Center Host: Darlene D’Arezzo
Description: Costa talks of her military experience beginning in the Marine Corps and later in the Army Reserve. Both took her to places outside of her home in Rhode Island. She had to adjust to not only different environments but also to different cultures with strongly imbedded hostility toward and lack of trust of others. While serving in the military, one particular experience gravely affected her mental health and sense of wellbeing. She was sexual abuse by a military officer. Costa candidly describes this experience, confronted her shame, found help, which helped returned her to better mental health.
Link to video: https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/825216846
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Television broadcast dates, times and channels
Saturday, May 27 + Jun
3 at 7:00 PM on Cox channel 13, Verizon channel 32, and Full Channel 9
Sunday, May 28 + Jun 4
at 8:00 AM on Cox channel 13, Verizon channel 32, and Full Channel 9
Monday, May 29 + Jun 5
at 9:00 PM on Cox channel 18, Verizon channel 31, and Full Channel 9
Wednesday, May 31 + Jun
7 at 5:00 PM on Cox channel 18, Verizon channel 31
Thursday, Jun 1 +8 at
9:00 PM on Cox channel 18, Verizon channel 31, and Full Channel 9
These two interviews are
part of a series of interviews in support of
May is Mental Health Awareness
Month 2023.
Production One: Legislative Actions to Address RI’s Youth Mental Health Crisis (5-22-23)
Guests: Senator Alana DiMario,
RI Senate, District 36
Representative
Teresa Ann Tanzi, RI House, District 34
Host: Susan Orban, Director at Washington County
Coalition for Children, wccc@washcokids.org
Description: The RI system of care for children
is complicated, with many state agencies involved. Some child advocates would
also add that this system lacks leadership and is comprised of differing systems
of care. These systems lack parity as related to insurance coverage, with wide
variations among various plans. The mental health workforce is insufficient to
meet current needs. Our two guests are legislators who have been working diligently
to improve services of care for children. Their efforts are noteworthy.
Link to video: https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/829405646
Production Two: Sojourner House Strives to Meet Community Mental Health Needs (5-22-23)
Guest: Vanessa Volz, Executive
Director, Sojourner House, www.sojournerri.org
Host: Darlene D’Arezzo
Description: Sojourner Hose was established in 1976 to help meet community
mental health needs. The hotline was the initial service. Executive Director
Volz describes how the agency has grown and diversified to offer various services.
Currently a large part of services address domestic violence, housing needs, temporary
shelter, immigration services, work with and on behalf of children and much
more. For more information visit www.sojournerri.org
Link to video: https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/829401787
This interview is part of a series of interviews in support of May is Mental Health Awareness Month 2023
Legislative Actions to Address RI’s Youth Mental Health Crisis (5-22-23)
Guests: Senator Alana DiMario, RI Senate, District 36 Representative Teresa Ann Tanzi, RI House, District 34
Host: Susan Orban, Director at Washington County Coalition for Children, wccc@washcokids.org
Description: The RI system of care for children is complicated, with many state agencies involved. Some child advocates would also add that this system lacks leadership and is comprised of differing systems of care. These systems lack parity as related to insurance coverage, with wide variations among various plans. The mental health workforce is insufficient to meet current needs. Our two guests are legislators who have been working diligently to improve services of care for children. Their efforts are noteworthy.
Link to video: https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/829405646
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This interview is part of a series of interviews in support of May is Mental Health Awareness Month 2023
Sojourner House Strives to Meet Community Mental Health Needs (5-22-23)
Guest: Vanessa Volz, Executive Director, Sojourner House, www.sojournerri.org Host: Darlene D’Arezzo
Description: Sojourner Hose was established in 1976 to help meet community mental health needs. The hotline was the initial service. Executive Director Volz describes how the agency has grown and diversified to offer various services. Currently a large part of services address domestic violence, housing needs, temporary shelter, immigration services, work with and on behalf of children and much more.
For more information visit www.sojournerri.org
Link to video: https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/829454783
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This interview is the first in a series of interviews in support of May is Mental Health Awareness Month 2023.
Promoting Mental Wellness Using The Greatest 8 Skills (2-13-23)
Guest: Ellen Flannery-Schroeder, PhD, URI; www.thegreatest8.org
Guest Host: Susan Orban, Washington County Coalition for Children
Description: The Greatest 8 project is geared to helping parents to help their young children develop mental wellness skills at an early age. This is a skill set that is functional throughout the life cycle. The eight skills are foundational and are a valuable guide in helping parents, teachers and others who care for and work with children to help them promote mental health in children for life.
Visit www.thegreatest8.org for more information.
Link to video: https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/799491954
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RIDE Curriculum Mandates (3-13-23)
Guest: Mike Stenhouse, CEO, RI
Center for Freedom and Prosperity www.rifreedom.org
Host: Richard August
Description: Guest Stenhouse discusses RIDE
curriculum mandates for social studies and history. His organization RI Center
for Freedom and Prosperity sponsored a review of the curriculum. It concluded
that Rhode Island’s incomplete social studies standards shortchange students by
teaching radical activism instead of America’s birthright of liberty. Furthermore,
history studies are missing important facts and are more a method for
ideological indoctrination. Stenhouse invites viewers to visit www.rifreedom.org/action-center for more information.
Link to video: https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/808023675
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Hunter Safety and Aquatic Resource Education (3-13-23)
Guest: Dana Kopec, Technical
Assistant, Aquatic Resource and Hunter Safety Education, www.dem.ri.gov Host: Darlene D’Arezzo
Description: Kopec specifically discusses DEM’s Aquatic Resource and Hunter Safety Education
Programs, which she is particularly involved in, especially the programs for
women. She talks about such topics as hunter safety; standards; responsibilities;
different season for various types of hunting and fishing; and more. An
interesting offering of the aquatic resource program is raising salmon eggs in
school classrooms, where students observe egg hatching and subsequently
relocate the young salmon to appropriate bodies of water in RI. For more
information visit the RI Division of Fish and Wildlife.
Link to video: https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/808018041
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Introducing the RI Forward Party (2-27-23)
Guests: Jim Palmisciano and Sarah
R, Forward Party members, https://www.forwardparty.com.rhode_island Host: John Carlevale
Description: From time to time a third party
movement emerges at the national and/or state level. The reasons for this are
discussed. The National Forward Party asserts that it “is fighting for the
American people with practical, common-sense solutions. While other political
parties look to divide America into different camps, the Forward Party aims to
bring them together.” It further describes itself as “not left, not right,
FORWARD.” Guests describe their local RI focus: Rank Choice Voting; redistricting;
ballot access; bringing people together to work on common solutions; and more.
Link to video: https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/803078715
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Exercising Your Political Citizenship (2-27-23)
Guest: Jessica Drew-Day, Jessica@jessicaDrewDay.com Host: Darlene D’Arezzo
Description: Jessica Drew-Day shares with us how
she learned to begin to exercise her political citizenship. The process she
engaged in helped her learn more about how Rhode Island state government works
and her journey empowered her to become a candidate for the RI House of Representatives.
She shares the process she went through and the things she learned in a step by
step manner. Her message is simple and assuring: try it; you can do it too!
Link to video: https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/803082921
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A Discussion with Secretary Gregg Amore (2-13-23)
Guest: Gregg Amore, Secretary
of State, www.sos.ri.gov
Host: Darlene D’Arezzo
Description: Secretary Amore offers an overview
of the areas he has begun working on. These include elections, specifically
voter registration and preparation for elections; business regulation; State
records and archives; State library; and enhancing the civics education
function. He acknowledged being an advocate for same day voter registration at
the state level as it is permitted for presidential elections. Voter
registration has undergone a cleanup in removing 60 thousand inactive voters.
Rank choice voting; civics curriculum; enhancing business services; building a
State Archives facility were also spoken about.
Link to video: https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/798877991
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Promoting Mental Wellness using The Greatest 8 Skills (2-13-23)
Guest: Ellen Schroeder, PhD,
URI; www.thegreatest8.org
Guest Host: Susan Orban, Washington County
Coalition for Children
Description: The Greatest 8 project is geared to
helping parents to help their young children develop mental wellness skills at
an early age. This is a skill set that is functional throughout the life cycle.
The eight skills are foundational and are a valuable guide in helping parents,
teachers and others who care for and work with children to help them promote
mental health in children for life. Visit www.thegreatest8.org for more information.
Link to video: https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/799491954
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ONE: RI State Police K-9 Unit and K-9 Movie Star
Ruby (7/11/22)
Guest: Corporal Daniel O’Neil,
K-9 Unit Coordinator, RI State Police Host: Darlene D’Arezzo
Description:
Colonel O’Neil acquaints us with the K-9 Unit of the RI State Police and
describes how his search and rescue dog Ruby became a star in the movie
“Rescued by Ruby.” Ruby died shortly after the movie was completed. O’Neil
introduces us to his current work partner, Coda who sat beside him throughout
this entire interview. We learn how the K-9 unit was established, the variety
of “disciplines” such as search and rescue and a newly established discipline
for certain dogs “therapy/comfort.” The interview is not only enlightening, but
also inspirational.
Video channel link: https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/729266614
TWO: RI State Police Museum Foundation (6/13/22)
Guests: Ret. Lt. Kenneth Bowman, RI State Police Museum
Foundation, kenbowman116@gmail.com
Ret. Lt. James T. Beck, RI State Police Museum Foundation, dashammer@verizon.net Host: Darlene D’Arezzo
Description: Guests are retired RI State Police and
members of RI State Police Museum Foundation https://rispmuseum.org .
They talk about how the museum originated and the persons
involved. They offered a video which provides an overview of its creation and
another about Trooper O’Brien, who died while on duty during Hurricane Carol.
They share not only their memories but also commentary on some favorite topics:
Troopers in Uniforms on the Dave Letterman Show; Red Disk use; the unique
Social Investigator Corp; the upcoming 100 year book and 2025 Centennial; the charity
events hosted by the Museum Foundation; and more.
Video channel link: https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/720312905
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R.I. Gun Magazine Limits Before Court (1-23-23)
Guests: Dane Ardente, Attorney with KSP Law Host: Richard August
Description: The R.I legislature recently passed
a law limiting gun magazine capacity to 10 rounds and requires that magazines
larger than 10 rounds must be relinquished to the state. A group of plaintiffs
asked the Federal District Court to issue a preliminary injunction/temporary
restraining order so the plaintiffs could be heard in court before the law goes
into effect and causes harm to gun owners. This case has many complexities and
constitutional concerns, which are discussed during this interview.
Link to video: https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/792187796
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Economic
Trends and Expectations (12/21/22)
Guest: Derek
Amey, StregisPoint Investment Advisor, www.StrategicPoint.com
Host: Richard August Time: 30
minutes
Description: Investment advisor Derek Amey discusses a variety of economic
conditions and trends with reasons for these and speculations regarding what we
might expect during 2023. Economic market trends, current inflation, and a future
anticipated recession considerations are discussed. An historical comparison of
USA national debt from @1988 to present is mind-bending. Lastly and somewhat
confounding is a discussion of energy needs and sources vis-vis the move to
renewal sources of energy. Can developing cleaner energy sources be
accomplished without petroleum?
Video link: https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/783662242
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Rowley’s view of current politics (12/12/22)
Guest: Travis Rowley, Host of podcast Good Men https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCumvkUv8VEGz3lD1iy37I4g
To subscribe to Rowley’s newsletter, use this email address: travisrowley21@gmail.com
Host: Richard August Time: 60 minutes
Description: A broad range of topics are discussed including Donald Trump; social media; Universities; Silicon Valley; free speech; public education; private life and more and how these have been influenced by politics. The main political influences are particularly the far left liberal politics and conservative politics and their inability to reach common ground for the public good. In their tug of war over political influence, one side has become and remains dominant.
Video link: https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/780791456
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2022 Midterm Election Retrospective (11/12/22) Guest: Richard August, State of the State Host and Co-producer Host: John Carlevale Time: 60 minutes Description: Guest and host discuss a wide range of topics and concerns in looking back at the 2022 election. Their discussion includes the impact of campaign advertising and strategies; a lack of candidate clarity; impact of Donald Trump in this past and the next election; the coming energy crisis; and border crisis to mention just a few. How has the new “voting season” and increased use of mail ballots effected the election process and political party candidates? Given these and other influencing factors, who is likely to be the next president and which political party is likely to benefit the most?
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2022
Midterm Election Review (11/14/22)
Guests: Darlene
D’Arezzo, State of the State Host and Co-producer
Mike Stenhouse, Host and producer of In the Dugout; CEO of RI Center for
Freedom and Prosperity www.rifreedom.org
Host: John Carlevale Time: 60
minutes
Description: Guests and host discuss a wide range of topics and
concerns in their review of factors which have influenced midterm election
results. Topics included RI statewide office outcomes; top election issues
nationally and locally; political party strategies; political ads; campaign
money; polarization and dominance by one political party; voting procedures;
and the emergence of a new third party movement and much more.
Video link: https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/771214257
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Secretary of State Candidates Debate (10/24/22)
Guests: Gregg Amore, candidate for Secretary of State, www.greggforri.com
Pat Cortelessa, candidate for Secretary of State, www.twitter.com/PatCortellessa
Host: Darlene D’Arezzo Time: 60 minutes
Description: Candidates Amore and Cortelessa begin by connecting their respective personal and professional experiences as these relate to the office they seek. The topics discussed include the various jurisdictional roles of the Office of Secretary of State; elections process fair and safe; their perspective regarding early voting; ballot harvesting; the shared responsibility of the Board of Election and the Secretary of State regarding elections; and many other matters betwixt and between. Toward the end, the candidates ask questions of each other. Throughout, Amore and Cortelessa maintain a respectful attitude of each other, their difference on certain matters and the process of their discussion.
Video link: https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/763744585
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A Veteran’s Journey from Combat to Advocacy (10/24/22)
Guest: Captain Randell Bagwell, www.facebook.com/Bagwellfarmofri
Host: Darlene D’Arezzo Time: 32 minutes
Description: Captain Bagwell candidly shares his life’s journey from boyhood; his early work experience and business endeavors, his first military experience when her was injured, discharged and later rejoined for his second Navy experience. This journey included work for Electric Boat and General Dynamics; marriage and parenthood; various business endeavors; and then a return to cattle farming but this time in Rhode Island. This interesting journey began in childhood and transitioned to young adulthood, and then to combat, followed by his return to civilian life and farming in Rhode Island, to his involvement and service to other veterans.
Video link: https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/763947952
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James Lathrop for General Treasurer (10/11/22)
Guest: James Lathrop, Candidate for General Treasurer, www.lathropforri.com Host: Richard August
Description: The discussion begins with a review of state and federal pensions and cost of living adjustments and how they are managed in the Treasurer’s Office. Lathrop suggests a more fair way of giving COLAs to those retired. Discussion includes how investment gains are applied and reported; unfunded liabilities; cost of living and cost of doing business in Rhode Island; and more. “I am really about the finances” stresses Lathrop and he asserts that his public service financial management experience suits him best for the position of General Treasures.
Video link: https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/759534481
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Aaron Guckian for Lt. Governor (10/11/22)
Guest: Aaron Guckian , Candidate for Lt. Governor, www.guckianforltgov.com Host: Darlene D’Arezzo
Description: Guckian asserts that qualifications matter in the Lt. Governor’s race before he begins his review of his work experience whiles explaining his view of the office and his fit and goals. Part of the job is meeting with the people and agencies the Lt. Gov. oversees. He points out that Sabina Matos has been characteristically absent from these. In response to how he compares and contrasts himself with Matos, Guckian shows his past experience and familiarity with the workings of government as a distinct advantage. A message he repeats: “Matos doesn’t show up!” “She is not here.”
Video link: https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/759540317
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Chas
Calenda for Attorney General (9/26/22)
Guest: Chas Calenda, Candidate
for Attorney General, www.chas4ag.com
Host: Richard August
Description: Calenda believes that
the Office of Attorney General should exemplify “law above politics.” He
believes the current AG Peter Neronha is an activist attorney general pushing a
political/partisan agenda. Calenda further believes that the role of the AG is
to be the people’s attorney. These beliefs drive his candidacy. The discussion
also addresses other topics: gun control; Second Amendment rights; use of
emergency powers; driver licenses for illegal residents; oversight of police
shootings; violent and habitual offenders; and more. Video link: https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/754367462
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Ashley
Kalus for Governor (9/26/22)
Guest: Ashley Kalus, Candidate
for Governor, https://ashleykalus.com
Host: Richard August
Description: Kalus asserts that
she will fight for Rhode Island and it’s citizens to make the state affordable
to live in with high performing schools for its children, parents and teachers.
She provides an overview of the partnership she will develop to improve
schools, which shall include public school choice. Other topics discussed
include: guns laws; Second Amendment rights; mental health concerns; abortions
rights; illegal resident driver permit rather than license; and more.
Video link: https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/754373898
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Aaron
Guckian for Lt. Governor (9/12/22)
Guest: Aaron Guckian, Candidate
for Lt. Governor, www.guckianforltgov.com
Host: Darlene D’Arezzo
Description: Navigating government
systems can be difficult, complicated and time consuming. He first came to
recognize this as a special assistant to Governor Don Carcieri. Guckian plans
to remedy this by creating a help center within the Lt. Governor’s Office. His
professional background is varied and includes education, athletics, banking,
private sector fund raising, and more. He does not believe there should be a
political class. People should serve for a limited time and return to the
private sector. For more information, visit his website: www.guckianforltgov.com
Video link: https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/749221947
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James
Lathrop for General Treasurer (9/12/22)
Guest: James Lathrop, Candidate
for General Treasurer, www.lathropforri.com Host: Richard August
Description: Lathrop, a certified
public accountant, has spent a career in private and public accounting sectors.
He believes that the General Treasure position is not a political position; it
is a public/government accounting position. This belief has prompted him to
make a “transparency pledge.” Forbes Magazine has noted that neither of the
other two Democrat candidates for this office has agreed to make this pledge.
The discussion includes the pension systems; cost of living suspension and
restoration; the huge cost of other benefits like health care cost, and more.
Visit Lathrop’s website www.lathropforri.com
Video link: https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/749229116
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David
Segal for US Congress (8/22/22)
Guest: David Segal, Candidate
for US Congress, www.davidsegalri.com
Host: Darlene D’Arezzo
Description: Segal discusses his
history of political activism and service as a member of Providence City
Council and RI General Assembly. His concerns include corporate dominance and
its often adverse effects on small business; economic development; and
environmental concerns. He favors increasing the minimum wage and supports a “Medicare
for all” approach to managing medical cost and services and diminishing the
influence of insurance companies. On 2nd Amendment rights, he
supports current legislative efforts to limit or ban assault style weapons.
Video link: https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/742391054
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Paul
Pence for Lt. Governor (8/22/22)
Guest: Paul Pence, Candidate
for Lt. Governor, www.changeagent.us Host: Darlene D’Arezzo
Description: Pence regards the
Office of Lt. Governor as a unique position and opportunity for serving the
people of Rhode Island. He explains this notion in his discussions of two responsibilities
of the Lt. Governor: emergency management and the small business advisory
council. Outside of the Lt. Governor’s office, he explains how his knowledge and
skill-set can be used to improve performance in the Division of Motor Vehicles
and the Department of Children, Youth, and Families. He is a 2nd
Amendment advocate who views gun control efforts as dominated by emotion and
political actions rather than logic and problem solving approaches and outcomes.
Video link: https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/742386435
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Deborah
Ruggiero for Lt. Governor (7/25/22)
Guest: Deborah Ruggieru,
Candidate for Lt. Governor, www.debruggiero.com Host: Richard August
Description: Ruggiero
has served as a RI Representative for 14 years with devotion to four areas of
interest: the economy, education, environment, and the elderly. She plans to
continue this focus in the Office of Lt. Governor by being an advocate/ombudsman
and serving as a bridge between the legislature and governor’s office. One of
her goals is to restore the Department of Elderly Affairs to cabinet level once
again; it has been reduced to an Office… Throughout the conversation, she
skillfully weaves these four areas together as a potential power source of jobs
and economic development.
Video channel link: https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/733589555
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Spencer Dickinson for US Congress (7/25/22)
Guest: Spencer Dickinson, Candidate for US
Congress, District 2, www.spencerdickinson.com Host: Darlene D’Arezzo
Description: Dickinson has served in the RI legislature
during two distinct time periods, which has influenced his current concerns and
issues. He believes that the Democratic Party in is need of restoration: bring
is back to a more moderate political party or suffer the consequences. Issues which are most important include
preserving Social Security; managing health care; global warming; border
concerns; threat of nuclear war and international relations; and more. A very
special concern needing to be addressed is pension reform at both the state and
municipal level.
Video channel link: https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/733587701
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RISP K-9
Unit and K-9 Movie Star Ruby (7/11/22)
Guest: Corporal Daniel O’Neil,
K-9 Unit Coordinator, RISP Host: Darlene D’Arezzo
Description: Colonel
O’Neil acquaints us with the K-9 Unit of the RI State Police and describes how
his search and rescue dog Ruby became a star in the movie “Rescued by Ruby.” Ruby
died shortly after the movie was released. O’Neil introduces us to his current
work partner, Koda who sat beside him throughout this entire interview. We
learn how the K-9 unit was established, the variety of “disciplines” such as
search and rescue and a newly established discipline for certain dogs “therapy/comfort.”
The interview is not only enlightening, but also inspirational.
Video channel link: https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/729266614
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Production Two: Recent Gun Control Legislation/Recent Supreme
Court Decision, #2 (7/11/22)
Guest: Richard Sinapi, Attorney and gun control
advocate Host: Richard August
Description: This interview is a follow up to a
previous interview on this topic but is viewed from the perspective of a gun
control advocate. Sinapi points out that all rights are not absolute and are
limited to some degree. Regarding gun control laws, Sinapi asserts that any
law, even if marginal is a step in the right direction. The discussion focuses
on recent laws passed in Rhode Island and the recent Supreme Court decision
regarding the right to carry a gun for self-protection. Regarding the later, to
be continued.
Video channel link: https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/729257468
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Recent
Gun Control Legislation/Recent Supreme Court Decision (6/27/22
Guest: Frank Soccoccio, attorney and president of the RI 2nd
Amendment Coalition, Home (ri2nd.org)
Host: Richard August
Description: This
interview focuses on the recent gun control legislation passed by the RI
general assembly and the recent Supreme Court decision regarding the right to
carry a firearm. The discussion includes the general content of the laws passed
and their anticipated effects; various aspects of the laws like magazine limitations;
conceal carry permits; differences in the permitting practices; anticipated
court action resulting; the required surrender of personal property; etc. An
interesting fact is that less than one half of one percent of the Rhode
Islanders have a firearm carry permit.
Video channel link: https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/724965837
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month.
This is the fifth in our series of interviews in support of mental health awareness.
How Therapy Helps Us
Navigate through Life’s Challenges (2/27/22)
Guest: Mike Cerrullo, mental health practitioner Host: Darlene D’Arezzo
Description: Host and guest are mental
health practitioners. They discuss how
therapy helps us navigate through life’s challenges and the various approaches therapists,
including themselves, use to help people manage their personal lives. Included
in this discussion is the reluctance/resistance to seeking help and the
barriers associated. Goals of therapy typically include how to remain well and healthy;
understanding what factors have contributed to their situation; the troubles
and problems they will learn to manage, and much more.
Video channel link: https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/72496889
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RI State Police Museum Foundation (6/13/22)
Guests: Ret. Lt. Kenneth Bowman, RI State Police Museum
Foundation, kenbowman116@gmail.com
Ret. Lt. James T. Beck, RI State Police Museum Foundation, dashammer@verizon.net
Host: Darlene D’Arezzo
Description: Guests are retired RI State Police and
members of RI State Police Museum Foundation https://rispmuseum.org .
They talk about how the museum originated and the persons
involved. They offered a video which provides an overview of its creation and
another about Trooper O’Brien, who died while on duty during Hurricane Carol.
They share not only their memories but also commentary on some favorite topics:
Troopers in Uniforms on the Dave Letterman Show; Red Disk use; the unique
Social Investigator Corp; the upcoming 100 year book and 2025 Centennial; the
charity events hosted by the Museum Foundation; and more. Video channel link: https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/720312905
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Pat
Cortellessa for Secretary of State (5/23/22)
Guest: Pat Cortellessa, Candidate for Secretary of State, patcortellessa@icloud.com
Host: John Carlevale Time: 30 minutes
Description: Cortellessa focuses on
the need for fair and equitable election rules and laws. He begins with an
assessment of the Let RI Vote Act before the RI General Assembly and
continues with concerns of excessive use of mail ballots; mail ballot harvesting;
method of confirming of signatures on mail ballots; accuracy of the official
voter list; and voter fraud cases in RI. Cortellessa also comments on the
recent reports of a census over-count of 55,000 residents in RI: What was the
consequence? Who was responsible? What action taken?
Video channel link: YouTube link: https://youtu.be/N-2cwBXVg3Y
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month.
This is the fourth in our series of interviews in support of mental health awareness. Intervention, Readiness and Treatment (5/23/22)
Guest: Kate Duffy, Interventionist and Recovery Coach, Tipping Point
Recovery, kate@tippingpointrecovery.com
Host: Darlene
D’Arezzo Time: 30 minutes
Description: Duffy begins with a
candid account of her own addiction to alcohol and its impact on her life, her
family members and her current work as an intervention and recovery coach. She
describes the trials, challenges, and failures of getting the help she needed.
Over time and with greater self-awareness, she eventual succeeds in becoming
sober and begun her transition to becoming a helpful agent of change for
others. She now is President of Tipping Point Recovery and continues to work
with persons with addiction problems and provides training to others to become
effective mental health practitioners themselves. www.tippingpointrecovery.com
Video channel link: https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/71338453
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month.
This is the third in our series of interviews in support of mental health awareness. Promoting Children’s Mental Health (5/9/22)
Guests: Louise
Kiessling, Andrea Martin, and Susan Orban – Washington County Coalition for
Children, www.washcokids.org
Host: Susan
Orban Time: 30 minutes
Description: Dr. Kiesslink offers
an overview of the mental health status of children. Unfortunately, there has
been a trend of diminishing health and helpful treatment is not readily
available nationwide. She cites some of the local efforts to find or create
helpful treatment options; but supply of these falls short of the growing
demand. Martin describes the use of literature (bibliotherapy) as a helpful
approach to helping children of varying ages. She introduces a small sampling
of books their efforts have found appropriate and helpful. Orban describes
current programs
Video channel link: https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/708356663
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Robert Lancia for Congress (4/25/22)
Guest: Robert Lancia, Candidate for Congress, District 2, www.lanciaforcongress.com
Host: Richard August Time: 30 minutes
Description: Lancia talks about his experience as a state representative and a multitude state and national of issues and concerns, which motivate his candidacy. Topics include federal debt; universal pre-k education; school choice; teaching of Critical Race Theory in schools; environmental concerns; border security; inflation; cancellation of student debt; voting laws; taxing the wealthy more; Ukraine war; statehood for Porter Rico; increasing number of Supreme Court judges; gun control; and more. Lancia believes that his work as a state representative has adequately prepared him for the national House of Representatives.
Video channel link: https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/703325268
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Magaziner for Congress (5/9/22)
Guest: Seth Magaziner, Candidate for Congress, District 2, www.sethmagaziner.com
Host: Richard August Time: 30 minutes
Description: General Treasurer
Seth Magaziner is seeking the RI Democratic Party’s nomination for US Congress,
District 2. At the onset he offers his reasons for seeking this Congressional
seat. The discussion touches on a variety of topics which include pre-K education;
reducing the cost of drugs for Medicare and Medicaid members; support of a
public option among health care insurance options; worker rights; corporate
dominance in certain sectors of the economy/technology; inflation; the proposed
Bureau of Disinformation; border management; changing the number of Supreme
Court Justices; and the most recent leak of draft decision regarding Roe v. Wade.
Video channel link: https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/708350595
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month.
This is the second in our series of interviews in support of mental health awareness.
Mental Health Training and Care (4/25/22)
Guest: Mike Cerullo, Mental Health Practitioner Host: Darlene D’Arezzo Time: 30 minutes
Description: Cerullo discuses
some significant changes in mental health practice, training and care in
Rhode Island in recent years. Topics covered include training and care
of first responders-fire, police, EMT; the prisons as major care
centers; increase in rate of suicide; challenge of getting to treatment;
effect of marijuana; laws pertaining to marijuana use; concerns about
legalizing recreational marijuana use; and more.
Video channel link: https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/703332165
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Speaker Shekarchi on Current Legislative Matters(4/11/22)
Guest: Joseph Shekarchi, Speaker-House of Representatives, rep-shekarchi@rilegislature.gov
Host: Richard August Time: 30 minutes
Description: Speaker Sherkarchi candidly and straightforwardly discusses some of the current maters facing the legislature during the current session. Topics include recreational marijuana; the size of the budget; voting rules; policeman’s bill of rights; access to the shoreline; gun laws; driver’s permits for undocumented persons; elimination of Voter ID; legalization of prostitution; and bonus payments to state employees.
Video channel link: https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/698699642
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month.
This is the first in our series of interviews in support of mental health awareness.
Program Two: Mental Health in Law Enforcement (4/11/22)
Guest: Bud Cicilline, Mental Health Practictioner-Retired, bud@cicliilne.onmicrosoft.com
Host: Darlene D’Arezzo Time: 30 minutes
Description: Following a brief review of past changes in mental health practices in R.I.,Cicilline discuss current matters facing Rhode Islanders. The discussion includes changes in process at the Eleanor Slater Hospital and mental health issues and concerns facing law enforcement and other first responders. The latter addresses the Policeman’s Bill of Rights; the different circumstances where police are called to respond; changing expectations of police; mental health first aide training; mental health care for police and fire personnel; crisis intervention training; further development of risk team and crisis intervention for first responders along with increasing sensitivity training for these. Video channel link: https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/69870860
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Pending Legislation: A Labor Union Perspective (3/28/22)
Guest: Patrick Crowley, Secretary-Treasurer, RI AFL-CIO www.rhodeislandaflcio.org
Host: Richard August Time: 30 minutes
Description: Crowley discusses pending Rhode Island legislation from a labor union perspective. The discussion includes various voting changes; driver licenses for undocumented persons; $3,000 vaccination incentive/bonuses/retention pay; state employee contracts/wages/benefits packages; minimum wage changes; wage theft by some employers; and some suggestions for changes to existing laws.
Video link: https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/693651022
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Living Successfully with Visual Impairment (3/28/22)
Guest: Michael Prusko, advocate for visually impaired, slicehook@cox.net
Host: Darlene D’Arezzo Time: 30 minutes
Description: Prusko began to experience vision problems at age 45. Over time, he was seen by four different eye doctors and was eventually diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa. He takes us step by step through this diagnostic process. His condition progressively worsened and eventually he retired from his job. A variety of life changes were made in order to begin to manage his loss of sight more adequately. He acknowledges the support from his wife, children, and various helping professionals. Prusko has learned to use various prosthetic devices and a few very helpful technology tools. He cites a couple of organizations that were helpful to his learning to live successfully with his vision loss.
Video link: https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/69365656
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Libertarian Party of R.I. (3/15/22)
Guest: Billy Hunt, Candidate and Chairman, Libertarian Party of RI, bhunt@lpri.us https://lpri.us
Host: Richard August Time: 30 minutes
Description: This interview focuses on two aspects: the Libertarian Party’s philosophy and values and its chairman and candidate Billy Hunt. Topics include property rights; legalization of certain drugs; second amendment rights; diminishing and limiting government authority; right to life; freedom of speech; affordable housing; environment concerns; energy sources and much more. One statement made by Hunt characterizes the libertarian view of government: “With enough time and money, there is nothing the government can’t make worse.” Visit https://lpri.us
Video link: https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/688474898
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Racism and “The Aaron Thomas Affair” (2/28/22)
Guests: Jim McGwin and Megan Reilly, concerned citizens of N. Kingstown, RI. Host: Richard August
Description: This interview focuses on two topics of concern involving the N. Kingstown School Department. One relates to a study to evaluate if systemic racism exists in the NK school system. The other topics focuses on allegations of sexual abuse of students by a faculty member, described herein as “The Aaron Thomas Affair.” Complaints regarding the latter date back to 2016 with other complains following with little or no action taken by the school department officials on behalf of students whom may have been abused. This interview is alarming on multiple levels involving various adults who seem to have failed to protect students in their care.
Video link: https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/683445444
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Varnum Armory Museum(2/28/22)
Guest: Patrick Donovan, Varnum Armory Museum Vice President and Curator Host: Richard August
Description: The Varnum Continentals were charted as a militia in 1774. In 1913 they built the Varnum Memorial Armory. It has recently undergone a considerable renovation/upgrade, expanding the museum which was contained therein. The organization’s members of Varnum now view itself as a conservation organization of RI military history, which of course intertwines with USA history. The museum contains many valuable artifacts of this history and its people, which Donovan talks about with captivating devotion, respect, admiration and pride. The museum is free and open to the public by appointment only. Contact: armory@varnumcontinentals.org
Video link: https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/683451734
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Election Year 2022 (2/14/22)
Guest: Sue Chienki, RI GOP Chairperson, www.ri.gop Host: Richard August
Description: Chairperson Cienki discusses a variety of issue and concerns from her political party perspective; she also addresses that which should be of concern of all Rhode Islanders regardless of political affiliation. Discussion includes redrawing of voting district boundaries; prison inmate voting; state of emergency powers of governor; unilateral change of mail ballot requirements by Secretary Gorbea and its consequence “ballot harvesting,” citizenship requirement for voting; size of state budget; management of JCLS (Joint Commission on Legislative Services); and much more.
Video link: https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/677842490
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Charles Calenda for RI AG (2/14/22)
Guest: Charles Calenda, Candidate for RI Attorney General www.chas4ag.com
Host: Richard August Time: 60 minutes
Description: Attorney Calenda is seeking election to the AG’s office out of concern for how the office has been run under incumbent AG Neronha. These concerns are discussed along with gun laws in general; in particular Red Flag Law, prohibition of guns on school grounds; upcoming hospital merger; change of requirements of mail ballot voting; use of executive orders by governor; legalization of recreational marijuana; restructuring the AG’s office; and some interesting considerations pertaining to driver license for illegal immigrants; and more.
Video link: https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/677839453
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Tomaquag Museum Update (1/24/22)
Guest: Loren Spears, Executive Director – Tomaquag Museum Host: Darlene D’Arezzo
Description: Many exciting things have happened at the Tomaquag Museum since Loren Spears’ last appearance. She reacquaints us with the museum’s beginnings and updates with some of the most important program changes, partnerships developed, enhancements to historical collections, exhibits, classes in indigenous history, and much more. The most exciting of all is the expected groundbreaking and start of construction in the Fall of 2022 of the long-awaited, state-of- the-art, four building campus of a new Tomaquag Museum. For more info, visit www.tomaquagmuseum.org. Video link: https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/6698716
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Current Legislation, Concerns & Issues (1/10/22)
Guest: Susan Donovan, State Representative, Dist. 69 Host: Richard August
Description: This interview reviews recent legislation and current concerns and issues of the past legislative session. This includes pay equity; privacy bill relating to health care; child opportunity centers; gender conversion therapy for minors; affordable housing; safe school act; non-gender specific rest rooms; nursing home equity staffing act; African American history curriculum; and more.
Video link: https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/664833636
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Where Have All the Workers Gone? (12/13/21
Guest: Derek Amey, Partner & Portfolio Manager, Strategic Point Investment Advisors, www.StrategicPoint.com Host: Richard August
Description: This interview discusses the answers to the question “Where have all the workers gone?” And there are many contributing factors, all following the Covid19 pandemic response. Contributing factors include change in the GDP; consumer spending and goods; child care costs; low wages; employee benefits; fear of exposure to Covid19; contact restrictions; inflation; government/federal reserve mismanagement; supply and demand issues and more.
Video link: https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/656702332
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Black Lives Matter-RI PAC
(12/13/21)
Guest: Harrison Tuttle,
Executive Director, BLM RI, www.blmripac.com Host: Richard August
Description: This interview reviews Black Lives Matter-RI PAC background, goals for the
2022 session of the GA and 2022 elections. Various topics follow including
policeman’s bill of rights; driver license for undocumented immigrants; open
borders; right to vote for non-citizens; elimination of for-profit prisons;
removal of cash bail; social workers in lieu of police to respond to domestic
calls and more. For more information visit www.blmripac.com
Video link: https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/656695526
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Aristocats,
reconfigured (11-22-21) Aristocats band members: Lloyd Kaplan, Leader, saxophone, clarinet,
vocals;
Joe Holtzman,
drum; Stan Holtzman,
keyboard; Dennis Pratt,
bass, vocals
Host: John
Carlevale
After
two years of not performing music due to the Covid19 pandemic and the death of
band member Nat Piccirilli, the Aristocats have regrouped and
reconfigured. They are performing once again. We meet the newest member of the
band and reconnect with former members. They perform some of greatest songs by
some of the most famous writers of music. This special production is dedicated
in memory of Nat Piccirilli, who appears at the end in a brief video of his
last performance on State of the State
at age 97.
Link to video: https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/649182308
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Mental Health Issues and Concerns (11/8/21)
Guest: J. Clement ‘Bud’ Cicilline, former CEO of Newport County Mental Health Center, bud@cicilline.onmicrosoft.com Host: Darlene D’Arezzo
Mental health practitioner Bud Cicilline discusses some major issues and concerns facing mental health practice today. With many years of experience, he walks us through the history of mental health services in Rhode Island and talks about what is needed to improve services and meet the growing need for mental health services.
Link to video is https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/644016489
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Marijuana vs. CBD: Uses, Effects & Cautions (11/8/21)
Guest: Nadia Archambault, PhD Pharm, www.drnadia.org Host: Darlene D’Arezzo
Dr. Archambault is a pharmacist, women’s sexual health coach and much more. The focus of this interview discusses the differences between marijuana and CBD, their uses and their effects on the human condition and development. Our guest is very candid when she shares her concerns and offers cautions about use, drug source, etc.
Link to video: https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/644011549
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Production One: Civics; Black History and Other Matters
Guest: Rep. Brian Newberry, (R) House Dist. 48 Host: Richard August Time: 30 minutes
Host August and guest Newberry discuss a wide range of legislation and concerns including but not limited to Civics and Black History to be taught in RI schools; behind the scene political power struggle; immigration; need for affordable housing; growing state budget; proposed hospital merger and more. Regarding public school curriculum, Newberry encourages parents to become more involved in what is being taught to their children.
Link to video: https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/639112877
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Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at URI (10-12-21)
Guest: Beth Leconte, Director of R.I.’s chapter of OLLI (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute) Bleconte@uri.edu
Host: John Carlevale
Beth Leconte is director of the R. I. Chapter of OLLI (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute) at URI. The program is dedicated to supporting lifelong learning experiences among those fifty years and older. Members are able to takes courses at the URI campus in a variety of subject matter content areas and of special interest at greatly reduced fees, without the concern of grades, exams, papers, etc. Learn more by visiting the OLLI website: www.Uri.edu/Olli
Link to video: https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/631169295
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Allen Waters for US Congress (10-12-21)
Guest: Allan Waters, candidate for US Congress, www.allenrwaters.com Host: Richard August
Allen Waters is seeking election to US Congress. He discusses some of the issues which are important to him, to the people and to this nation. These issues include but are not limited to school choice, corruption, the FAIRtax, 2ndAmendment rights, higher education, and matters concerning veterans. Waters is fiscally responsible, socially conscious, believes in traditional American values, follows the Constitution, and is a strong advocate for ordinary Americans. For more information: www.allenrwaters.com
Link to video: https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/631183840
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Paintings and Music by Mitchell Kaplan (9/27/21)
Guest: Mitchell Kaplan, Artist and Musician, Saxophone, flute, kaplan928@aol.com
Hosts: John Carlevale
Kaplan is a musician who has performed in many jazz bands with some of the most notable musicians. The Covid19 shutdown put a halt to his music performances. But there is a silver lining to his circumstance. He began to explore more fully his artistic skills, and this experience had resulted in some of his artwork to be shared during this interview along with some music too.
Contact info: Email: Kaplan928@aol.com ; Instagram: mitch_Kaplan65; www.Bonanza.com and use access code: bonzuser_mk65
Link to video: https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/617190577
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Management of Covid19 Money (9/27/21)
Guest: Mike Stenhouse, CEO RI Freedom & Prosperity, mstenhouse@rifreedom.org
Host: Richard August
Stenhouse shares his perspective regarding the management by Rhode Island government of Covid19 money received from the federal government. The distribution of monies has been delayed and speculates that a struggle for control of the money between general assembly leadership and the executive branch is at the root of this delay. How the money is to be used is part of this struggle.
Link to video: https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/617179575
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Ray Rickman for R.I. Senate (9-13-2021)
Guest: Ray Rickman, candidate for R.I. Senate, www.electrayrickman.com
Host: Mike Stenhouse Time: 31 minutes
Rickman and host Stenhouse talk briefly about Rickman’s extensive public service background and a variety of topics relating his practical, pragmatic and realistic plans as an elected official. Rickman’s major goal is to improve education in Providence public schools with reasonable and achievable changes rather than lofty transformative reforms, which rarely achieve their promised results. The link to Rickman’s election announcement is https://fb.watch/7UG0FDXArd/
Link to video is https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/604847202
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Legislation of 2021 General Assembly Session(8/31/21)
Guests: Julie Casimiro, Representative D-31, (D) AND Mike Chippendale, Representative D-40, (R)
Host: Richard August
Topic: Legislators Casimiro and Chippendale discuss bills passed and not passed during the last legislative session and the agenda for a possible special fall session, now seeming unlikely. They also talk about the current budget inflated by the influx of federal Covid-19 money and its effect on future budgets which may be unsustainable. The power struggle between the legislature and the executive branch regarding power and jurisdiction was addressed. Video link: https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/596043740
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Critical Race Theory, Part 3 (8/31/21)
Guest: Mary Brimer, North Kingstown Councilwoman
Hosts: Richard August
Topic: Councilwoman Brimer addresses such questions as: Does structural racism exist in N.K. schools? Is Critical Race Theory being introduced in N.K. schools? What has been the impetus behind this emerging trend to teach Critical Race Theory in RI schools? What are the pros and cons and effects on teachers and students? Brimer questions some of the methodologies being used to justify these curricular changes.
Video link: https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/596047833
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Providence Grays Host Historic Base Ball Festival (7-26-21) Guests: Johnny Carlevale, Secretary/Treasurer, Providence Grays
Jon Henson, President, Providence Grays, 1884providencegrays@gmail.com
Hosts: Mike Stenhouse
This historic baseball event takes place on Saturday and Sunday, August 14 and 15 at Rocky Point Park, Warwick, RI. The event is free and open to the public. Approximately 10 historic base ball teams from various states are scheduled to play historic or vintage base ball. Guests Carlevale and Hensen discuss the history of the Providence Grays and historic base ball, which is still played across the USA today.
Video link: https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/579905160
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Critical Race Theory in Public Schools, Part Two (7-26-21) Guest: Ramona Bessinger, Teacher, Providence School System
Hosts: Richard August
Critical Race Theory is being taught in RI public schools. Guest Bessinger teaches in the Providence Public School system. She shares her experience and concerns about teaching CRT during this interview. She also shares some of her classroom experiences as they relate directly to her interaction with some of her students and their responses to CRT. Video link: https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/579924364
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Is inflation coming? (7/12/21)
Guest: Derek Amey, Partner Strategic Point Advisers, damey@strategicpoint.com www.strategicpoint.com
Hosts: Richard August Time: 30 mins
Derek Amey is an investment advisor who has posed the question “Is inflation coming? The interview discusses what inflation and other words and concepts imply in order to answer this question against our current financial status as a nation, if so, for how long, etc. Our view of this question varies according our age, financial condition, employment and more. Most will this an interesting and informative interview.
Link to video: https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/574528466
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Critical Race Theory in Public Schools, Part 1 (7/12/21)
Guest: Representative Patricia Morgan (R), D-26, rep-morgan@rilegislature.gov
Hosts: Richard August Time: 30 mins
The teaching of Critical Race Theory has been introduced into several Rhode Island public schools. Some people are advocates and some are not, in fact they oppose the teaching of CRT in our public schools. In this interview Representative Patricia Morgan explains the oppositional position.
For more information visit the following website www.StopSchoolIndoctrinationNow.com
Link to video: https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/574536260
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Luis Daniel Munoz Candidate for Governor (6/28/21)
Guest: Luis Daniel Munoz, candidate for Governor, www.luisdanielmunoz.com
Host: Richard August Time: 30 minutes
Munoz offers a substantial explanation of why he is a candidate for governor. During the interview, Munoz discusses many topics including single payer health care systems, the disease which are higher in the USA and why, gun control, driver license for immigrants and more. His explanations of the use of “equity and justice” are noteworthy.
Link to video: https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/569025224
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Mental Health Training and Man Therapy (6/28/21)
Guests: Michael Cerullo, Rob Harrison, and Susan Orban.
Host: Darlene D’Arezzo Time: 30 minutes
There are a variety of programs initiated in Washington County which focus on meeting mental health needs in this community. They range from mental health first aid training for various groups and ages, which can be obtained online now to the newer program, man-therapy, which serves as the doorway to getting help needed for men. All of this is part of a national effort to address mental health issues with appropriate support services.
Link to video: https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/569035452
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ARCHIVED: 3-9-20 Bold Changes Needed in Teacher Contracts
Guest: Michael Marra, Teacher, Portsmouth School System, marram@portsmouthschoolsriorg
Host: Richard August Time: 30 minutes
Marra is a teacher of history and economics and asserts that Providence schools are not the only schools in need of improvement. His focus is on teacher contracts, which need to be modified to foster good teaching and diminish poor performance. He discusses various aspects of teacher contracts such as merit based compensation; tenure; seniority; teacher evaluations; longevity bonuses; sick time; due process; and out-of-classroom work/preparation. An important aspect affecting outcomes is the influence of parents and family culture.
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ARCHIVED: 2-24-20 RedrawRIGuest: John Marion, Executive Director, Common Cause RI, www.commoncauseri.org Host: Richard August Time: 30 minutes Mr. Marion is the executive director of Common Cause Rhode Island a non-partisan organization promoting clean, open and accountable government. He discusses the importance of the upcoming census and its impact on redrawing the state’s House and Senate districts. This has given rise to a movement called RedrawRI a campaign to reform how RI legislative districts are drawn. It calls for an impartial citizens’ commission to redistrict the state.
Link to video is https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/393744644
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ARCHIVED: 2-24-20 Red Flag LawGuest: Charles Calenda, Attorney with Inman and Tourgee, ccalenda@itwlaw.com Host: Richard August Time: 30 minutes Mr. Calenda was a prosecutor in the Attorney General’s office for many years. Now in private practice he describes how the “Red Flag Law” has been implemented over the last 18 months and its implications on the constitutional protections of due process and unlawful search and seizure. He also discusses the “assault weapons” and “high capacity magazine” bills introduced once again in this current session of the Legislature.
Link to video is https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/393747354
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ARCHIVED: 2- 10-20 Vaping and Other Pending Legislation
Guests: Julie Casimiro, State Representative, H-D 31, rep-Casimiro@rilegislature.gov
Camille Vella-Wilkinson, State Representative, H-D 21, rep-vella-wilkinson@rilegislature.gov
Host: Richard August Time: 60 minutes
Representatives Casimiro and Vella-Wilkinson discuss a broad range of pending legislation and other matters, which have their concern. Topics include vaping legislation; a veteran joint oversight committee; pharmacist having birth control prescription authority; reproductive health; firearm legislation; climate control; out of school time learning; early parole for young rehabilitated offenders; military sexual assault trauma; and more. Other matters include the need for a constitutional convention; line item veto; minimum wage; and candidate endorsements.
Link to video is https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/390749444
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ARCHIVED: 1- 27-20 Transportation & Climate Initiative (TCI)Guest: Terrence Gray, Deputy Director, RI Dept. Environment Management, www.dem.ri.gov Host: John Carlevale Time: 30 minutes TCI is a multi-state effort of transportation, energy and environmental agencies to work collaboratively to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through fees. The model is a “cap and invest” approach which Gray explains will generate revenue which will be invested in more environmentally friendly systems to cut greenhouse gasses. The challenging question is: Will these fees levied at the petroleum produces increase the cost of gasoline and diesel fuel? Link to video is https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/387767008
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ARCHIVED: 1-27-20 Truck Toll Shortfall
Guest: Chris Maxwell, RI Trucking Association, www.ritrucking.org
Host: Richard August Time: 30 minutes
In a recently completed study the state of RI learned that truck toll revenues have not yielded what had been expected or predicted by the RI Department of Transportation. This shortfall is consistent with what the local trucking industry has been predicting since the state announced its plans to toll trucks. The RI Trucking Association has filed a court case challenging the plan and more. Maxwell discusses various consequences of the tolling and the court case his Association has filed.
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ARCHIVED: 1-13-20 Stun Guns, Tasers and the 2nd AmendmentGuest: Frank Soccoccio, Attorney; President-Second Amendment Coalition Host: Richard August Time: 30 minutes Attorney Soccoccio is representing two plaintiffs before the court regarding the right to carry a stun gun or Taser for self-protection. The two plaintiffs possess a gun carry permit. Part of the argument presented by Soccoccio is that the US Supreme Court in 2016 ruled that it is legal and constitutional to possess and carry a stun gun or Taser. Nevertheless, the State of RI wishes to outlaw electronic stun guns and Tasers (excepting law enforcement).
Link to video is https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/384846499
YouTube https://youtu.be/VV2uQJLHeqA
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ARCHIVED: 1-13-20 Recent Title IX CasesGuest: John Grasso, Attorney; www.johngrassolaw.com Host: Richard August Time: 30 minutes Attorney John Grasso has “represented” individuals accused of sexual misconduct under Title IX rules in university and college settings. He has also written commentary on various similar Title IX hearing held in local settings. This commentary is a large part of the discussion as these cases are not only noteworthy but also challenge our thinking about how such matters are conducted in college and university settings.
Link to video is https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/384843615
YouTube https://youtu.be/oks_QNxijCo
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ARCHIVED: 12-9-19 A Different View of MattersGuest: Justin Katz, Managing Editor – Anchor Rising & the Ocean State Current; Research Director – RI Center for Freedom & Prosperity Host: Richard August Time: 60 minutes Katz shares his view on a variety of political and sociological matters. He raises the question: Are government documents factual or simply an expression of social-political opinion and goals or perhaps a little of both? In considering the consequences of social-political policy, the discussion touches on taxes and fees; balancing government budgets with more taxes and budgetary scoops; health care insurance; affordable housing; minimum/livable wage; education practices; and much more. What is Rhode Island’s national standing regarding percentage of citizens receiving governmental subsidies? Link to video is https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/378609392 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYqEUG12L91psXoEE1zssmA
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ARCHIVED: 11-25-19 Bass Duets in Various StylesGuests: Dennis Pratt, bassist, teacher, author Susan Cursio, bassist, teacher and Mike Marks, student bassist Host: John Carlevale Time: 30 minutes Dennis Pratt, bassist, teacher, author, has arranged and compiled 35 bass duets in various styles in his latest book, Bass Duets in Various Styles, which has a play along CD with MP3 files for each duet. He and two other bassists play a sampling of these in this video.
For
info about the book visit: http://www.consortiumpublishing.com/musicbookscds.html
Link to video is https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/375799017
YouTube https://youtu.be/YxM24uQ9ezo
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ARCHIVED: 11-25-19 DaVinci Center for Community Progress
Guest: John DeLuca, Executive Director, DaVinci Center
Sharen Gleckman, VP-Board of Directors, DaVinci Center
Host: Richard August Time: 30 minutes
John DeLuca and Sharen Gleckman talk about the programs offered by the DaVinci Center since its beginning in 1972. It continues to offer a wide array of services to the people in their local community aimed at achieving both personal and community wide progress.
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ARCHIVED: 10-28-19 Rhode Island Political CooperativeGuests: Matt Brown, Co-Chair, RI Political Cooperative, www.ripoliticalcoop.com Michelle McGaw, candidate for RI House D-71; Cynthia Mendes, candidate for RI Senate D-18 Host: Richard August Time: 30 minutes Brown, McGaw and Mendes talk about the newly created RI Political Cooperative, its purpose and goals. McGaw and Mendes, candidates for general assembly seats, talk about their candidacies and what they each intend to focus on and accomplish as lawmakers. They are progressive democrats who support and discuss Medicare for All, affordable housing, improving the legislative process, fair taxation, and representing their constituents rather that powerful special interest and corporate entities, and much more. Link to video is https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/369650651
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ARCHIVED: 10-28-19 Dare to Dream Ranch Guest: Karen Dalton, EVP, Dare to Dream Ranch, www.DareToDreamRanch.org Host: Darlene D’Arezzo Time: 30 minutes Dalton is founder and prime mover of the Dare to Dream Ranch in Foster, RI. She brings to her work a love for horses and a devotion to helping veterans and their family members to cope with their challenges and succeed in various aspects of their lives. Clientele face such challenges as PTSD, anxiety, depression, anger management issues and other matters stemming from their personal or military life experiences. Equine therapy is the major tool for helping; but other therapeutic approaches are also used and discussed in this interview.
Link to video is https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/369656575
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ARCHIVED: 9-23-19 Mental Health First Aid TrainingGuests: Michael Cerullo, licensed mental health counselor, Mike_Cerullo@WhatstheRush-RI.org Susan Orban, Washington County Coalition for Children, http://www.washcokids.org Host: Darlene D’Arezzo Time: 30 minutes Guests discuss mental health first aid training, which is an eight hour certification course which teachers how to recognize and respond to someone who may be facing a mental health challenge or crisis and link that person to the help needed. This training is offered to anyone genuinely interested in helping people in need. Guests describe their personal and professional involvement in the training and the various community agencies which are involved and support this training. For additional information, contact Donna Greene at 401-788-2371 or dgreene@southcountyhealth.org
Link to video is https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/362131210
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ARCHIVED: 9-23-19 Economic Recoveries, Opportunities: Gains or Loss?
Guest: Richard Sinapi, Attorney, http://sinapilaw.com/
Host: Richard August Time: 30 minutes
Sinapi is interested in RI’s economic condition and has writing various commentaries published in ProJo, which represents some of his views expressed in this interview. He poses the question: Has our economic recoveries or opportunities been a gain or loss. He talks about “expending the pie” rather than fighting over the existing pie. RI has many inherent advantages, which need to be promoted and used to draw people, especially investors, entrepreneurs and others. Past and current economic efforts were discussed to illustrate/evaluate their gains or loss.
Link to video is https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/362136757
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ARCHIVED: 9-9-19 Gun Control Legislation in Rhode Island
Guest: Glenn Valentine, RI Firearms Owners League, www.rifol.org
Host: Richard August Time: 60 minutes
Our guest is a firearm owner and a teacher of physics. He and the host discuss a wide array of matters relating to Second Amendment rights and gun control legislation in Rhode Island. Their discussion includes the lobbying efforts and money spent on both sides in Rhode Island; what constitutes a military style or assault weapon; magazine sizes; universal background checks; and the fact that RI is one of the most restrictive of the states; and much more. The Host offer’s the assertions of the other side for our guest to respond to and to share his insight on a particular matter.
Link to video is https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/359141449
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ARCHIVED: 9-9-19 Renovation of Rhode Island EducationGuest: Angelica M. Infante-Green, Commissioner of Education, RI Dept. of Education, https://www.ride.ri.gov/ Host: Mike Stenhouse Time: 60 minutes Newly appointed Commissioner Infante-Green has been given a Herculean task—the renovation of RI Education. An even greater task is her most immediate charge—to resuscitate the Providence school system. The latter was the major focus of the discussion. The Commissioner listed what needs to be addressed immediately and all at once. She predicts quick improvement in certain areas but some matters will take longer. Host Stenhouse questioned what can be done immediately as the process may outlive students currently enrolled. A discussion of immediate and innovative remedies followed.
Link to video is https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/359073079
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ARCHIVED: 8-26-19 Health Insurance in Rhode IslandGuests: Marie Ganim, Commissioner-Office of the Health Insurance Commissioner, www.ohic.ri.gov Steve Boyle, Co-chair- Health Insurance Advisory Council Host: Richard August Time: 60 min. The Office of the Health Insurance Commissioner takes a leadership role in state healthcare reform. It works with stakeholders on policies aimed to help make sure the health care system is meeting the needs of Rhode Islanders. OHIC gathers input from a range of stakeholders to ensure that proposed system reforms are practical, relevant, and fair. The Health Insurance Advisory Council plays a significant role in providing perspective and input from a broad array of stakeholders. Working with OHIC, the RI Parent Information Network Call Center serves to answer questions directly, guide callers and to help solve problems. Guests discuss these services and answer many challenging questions.
Link to video is https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/356231562
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ARCHIVED: 7-22-19 Providence GOP Offers Solutions for Failing Schools
Guests: William Ricci and Dave Talan, Co-Chairs of the Providence Republican Party, ProvidenceRepublicans@gmail.com Host: John Carlevale Time: 60 minutes
Some of the solutions Ricci and Talan offer include allowing and promoting parent and community involvement; returning to neighborhood schools/minimizing bussing; reducing bureaucracy; fixing teacher union contracts; allowing Education Commissioner to override contract items when necessary; allowing charter schools to expand and share successful practices with traditional public schools; using city colleges and universities to take over some school operations; addressing shoddy maintenance; improving school security; getting City Council involved in fixing schools, and more.
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ARCHIVED: 7-22-19 Oversight Committee Looks at Underperforming Government Agencies Guests: Patricia Serpa, Chairwoman-House Oversight Cmte. rep-serpa@rilegislature.gov Host: Darlene D’Arezzo Time: 30 minutes Representative Patricia Serpa is Chairwoman of the House Oversight Committee. She discusses its role and purpose and that of the committee members, which is to look at and evaluate the performance of government agencies and in this instance especially underperforming ones. Although she discusses many aspects, the focus during this interview is UHIP; DCYF and public transportation contracts, which have all been terribly underperforming. In the case of DCYF, some children have died while under state care. In a recent report, The Child Advocate has also called attention to DCYF’s poor performance. Link to video is https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/349846056
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ARCHIVED: 7-8-2019 Legislative Session Retrospective
Guests: Richard August,
Darlene D’Arezzo,
Mike Stenhouse Hosts: John Carlevale Time: 60 minutesRichard August, Darlene D’Arezzo, and Mike Stenhouse share their insights, concerns, etc. regarding what transpired or did not and their prescriptions for the 2020 session and a possible Fall 2019 special session. They identify legislative winners and losers and note how some influential special interest groups prompt the passage of legislation, which benefits them at the disadvantage of taxpayers. Laws and ideas which would benefit the state and improve governance often fall on deaf ears and blind eyes within the legislature.
Link to video is https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/347155242
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ARCHIVED: 6-24-19 How Was the Google Drug Settlement Money Used?Guest: Patricia Morgan, former Minority Leader, RI House of Representatives Host: Richard August Time: 30 minutes After a very long and difficult process in obtaining public records from former Attorney General Peter Kilmartin regarding the use of the Google drug settlement money, Morgan has recently received the requested documents from current AG Peter Neronha. Of the $230 million in settlement money, the AG Office received $60 million. There seems to have been little or no state oversight of how the money was spent. This money was to be used for public safety purposes; but, Morgan questions how the money was actually used. She points out some areas of concern; but her study is ongoing. She expects to provide an update in the Fall of 2019.
Link to video is https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/344333849
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ARCHIVED: 6-10-19 Impact of Legislation/Court Decisions on Municipal Management and Cost
Guests: Robert Flanders, Jr., Attorney, www.whelancorrente.com
Mike Stenhouse, CEO-RI Center for freedom & Prosperity, www.rifreedom.org
Host: Richard August Time: 60 minutes
This interview focuses on how recently passed legislation and court decisions will impact municipal management and costs. Legislation discussed has weakened city and town ability to manage and control cost while disproportionately benefitting and empowering government employees and their unions. The underfunded municipal pensions are at further peril as a consequence. Contract law may be at odds with the legislation in question. On the other hand, recent court decisions may have given municipalities some tools to control government cost and a means to seek relief.
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ARCHIVED: 5-13-19 Barriers to Mental Health Care
Guests: Drs. Daisy Bassen and Gerald Tarnoff, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists, www.lifespan.org
Host: Darlene D’Arezzo Time: 30 minutes
Drs. Bassen and Tarnoff discuss the barriers to mental health from two important perspectives. One is the barriers the caregiver faces in providing care to patients. The other is the obstacles that are faced by the child/adolescent patient and parent and others seeking care on behalf of the child/adolescent. These obstacles include but are not limited to health care insurance industry, various attitudes and practices prevalent in the health care service community, shortage of resources for care, professional parity concerns, and stigma affecting the patient and others, and much more.
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ARCHIVED: 5-13-19 Providence’s Challenge: Budget, Liabilities, Assets, Citizen NeedsGuests: Will Ricci + David Talan, Co-Chairman, Providence Republican City Committee, http://www.ri.gop/providence Host: Darlene D’Arezzo Time: 30 minutes The city of Providence continues to face staggering challenges such as a one billion dollar unfunded pension liability, under performing schools, infrastructure needs, fire personnel and teacher contracts, etc.. Managing these liabilities against the cities asserts and citizen needs is the focus of this interview. Ricci and Talan offer some solutions to balancing the city budget by reducing spending, changing the type of pension, reducing school busing and more but absolutely not selling or renting Providence’s greatest asset, Providence Water. Link to video is https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/336148465
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ARCHIVED: 5-13-19 Homelessness: Causative Factors and Mental Health
Guest: Dr. Eric Hirsch, Sociologist, Providence College, www.providence.edu
Host: Darlene D’Arezzo Time: 30 minutes
Dr. Hirsch is an urban sociologist who has been studying and working to eliminate homelessness for nearly thirty years. First and foremost, he debunks a longstanding myth: Most homeless people are mentally ill. He asserts that this is not true and offers various profiles of homeless groups to support his claim. Hirsch continues his discussion by identifying what he believes are the more frequent/dominant causes of homelessness and what needs to be done to significantly reduce homelessness.
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ARCHIVED: 4-22-19 Adolescent Mental Health Concerns and Marijuana UseGuest: Michael Cerullo, licensed mental health counselor, Mike_Cerullo@WhatsTheRusk-RI.org Host: Darlene D’Arezzo Time: 30 minutes Mr. Cerullo is a mental health practitioner specializing in adolescent and young adult care. He discusses the adolescent mental health concerns as associated with marijuana use. His discussion is research based from a wide array of professional sources in the USA and Europe and his own professional experience as a practitioner. The effects of marijuana use on the adolescent brain are real and alarming. The question was posed: Is marijuana a gateway drug? His reply: Not a gateway drug but a syndrome. Physical and mental health effects of marijuana use, potency, the question of legalizing, residential placement needs, and treatment trends (and much more) are addressed.
Link to video is https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/332569554
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ARCHIVED: 4-22-19 Mental Health Rights, Laws, and Important Court DecisionsGuests: Dr. Frederic Reamer, Professor-School of Social Work, RIC www.ric.edu Attorney Robert Landau, of Roberts, Carroll, Feldstein & Pierce, www.rcfp.com Host: Darlene D’Arezzo Time: 30 minutes Dr. Reamer and Attorney Landau discuss mental health rights, laws and important court decisions, which have shaped the evolution of mental health practices and laws. They work with practitioners, clients and mental health institutions. Reamer’s focus is on ethics of mental health practice and Landau’s focus is on legal matters effecting mental health providers, patients and institutions; but their interaction is seamless and complementary. They both assert that clients must understand their rights and be informed; thus the duty of the practitioner is to help the client to be aware, to understand and to be empowered. Link to video is https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/333080961
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ARCHIVED: 4-22-19 Governor’s Working Group on Gun Safety Report
Guests: Dr. Philip Auger, Superintendent, N. Kingstown School Dept., www.nksd.net
Colonel James Manni, Superintendent, RI State Police, www.risp.ri.gov
Host: Richard August Time: 30 minutes
This discussion is with two members of the Governor Raimondo’s working group on gun safety. Some recommendations of the group have been incorporated into the Governor’s and Attorney General Neronha’s legislative package. The focus of this discussion is legislation proposing the banning of assault weapons, high capacity magazines and prohibiting guns near schools. No 2nd Amendment proponents were included is this working group, who perceive the proposed legislation as poorly written, often contradictory and potentially problematic from an enforcement perspective.
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ARCHIVED: 4-8-19 Meet Sue Cienki, Chairwoman – RI GOP
Guest: Sue Cienki, Chairwoman – RI GOP www.ri.gop
Host: John Carlevale Time: 30 minutes
Sue Cienki, the newly elected Chairwoman of the RI Republican Party discusses her plans as leader of RI GOP. This interview is an opportunity to come to know more about her at the personal level and also to find out what she regards at the important issues and concerns facing the RI Republican Party and the State of Rhode Island. Cienki states that her major focus is to get more Republican candidates elected to the RI general assembly. Some statewide issues and concerns discussed are education quality; exodus of taxpayers; government over taxation and over regulation. Party matters involve messaging and direct contact with voters to help them better understand Republican goals and values.
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ARCHIVED: 4-8-19 Part Two: Legislation and Center Initiatives & Concerns
Guest: Mike Stenhouse, CEO-RI Center for Freedom and Prosperity, www.rifredom.org
Host: John Carlevale Time: 30 minutes
This is a continuation of a previous discussion with Stenhouse about proposed legislation and the issues and concerns associated with these. Some of the matters discussed relate to government employee rights of association/dissociate from union membership; asset forfeiture law reform needed; the 6.5% sales tax reduction promised, which the government is resisting to adopt; government data collection infringing on personal privacy rights; the reasons the 2019 RI budget was graded “D” by the Center for Freedom and Prosperity, and more.
Link to video is https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/329376041
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ARCHIVED: 3-25-19 Part One: Legislation and Center Initiatives & ConcernsGuest: Mike Stenhouse, CEO-RI Center for Freedom and Prosperity, www.rifredom.org Host: John Carlevale Time: 30 minutes Stenhouse/R.I. Center for Freedom and Prosperity offer an often different point of view on the issues and concerns facing Rhode Islanders and the legislation offered by the general assembly to address these issues and concerns. This interview addresses the proposed corporate Medicaid tax and the bill to codify Roe vs. Wade into Rhode Island law. Education reform and school choice are especially timely given that there will be a new Commissioner of Education. The Center’s Jobs & Opportunity Index of Jan 2019 was a predictor of recently released data from the Bureau of Labor Statics. Conclusion of both is that RI is not doing well. The nuances of this discussion are especially interesting.
Link to video is https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/326680388
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ARCHIVED: 3-25-19 Impact of Consolidation on Medical PractitionersGuest: John Machata, MD, family doctor www.WickfordFamilyMedicine.weebly.com Host: Richard August Time: 30 minutes This interview with Dr. Machata echoes and confirms what various medical practitioners have written in local newspapers and stated repeatedly on previous interviews on this show: Rhode Island medical practitioners are significantly disadvantaged; are leaving the state and in some cases leaving medical practice altogether. The result is a shortage of family/primary care doctors in RI. Dr. Machata discusses how consolidation; corporate health care; government regulation; physician specialty; and more are impacting medical practitioners in a highly negative and counterproductive way. His comments are another wake-up call that is becoming louder as more and more medical practitioners speak out.
Link to video is https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/326684462
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ARCHIVED: 3-11-19 State Plan on Alzheimer’s Disease & Related Disorders
Guest: Dan McKee, RI Lt. Governor, www.ltgov.ri.gov
Host: Darlene D’Arezzo Time: 30 minutes
Lt. Governor McKee discusses the new State Plan on Alzheimer’s Disease & Related Disorders as well as other initiatives of his office including proposing utility emergency response legislation; launching the 2nd Lt. Governor’s entrepreneurship challenge; advocating for small businesses; and his ongoing 39 city & town tours in an effort to understand local needs and concerns in order to encourage local organized self-advocacy and assertiveness vis-a-vis state government.
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ARCHIVED: 2-25-19 Problems with Legalizing Recreational MarijuanaGuest: Michael Cerullo, What’s The Rush RI? www.whatsTheRush-RI.org Hosts: Richard August Time: 30 Minutes Cerullo, a mental health professional, discusses the impact legalization of recreational marijuana will have on the adolescent population. Adolescent usage has increased significantly in states where medical marijuana has been legalized. The effects on the brain of adolescents are of major concern, especially regarding early onset of schizophrenia and other psychotic conditions. Serious consideration must be given to how to control and limit access to adolescent users and the mental health care that will be needed. Cerullo supports his views with much research based evidence from states where marijuana has been legalized in one form or another. This is Cerullo’s wake-up call!
Link to video is https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/319961705
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ARCHIVED: 2-25-19 Progressive Legislative Agenda
Guest: Moira Walsh (D) RI House of Representatives, House 3, rep-walsh@rilegislature.gov
Hosts: Richard August Time: 30 minutes
Walsh prefaces her discussion with an explanation of efforts by the Reform Caucus, of which she is a member, along with the Republican members of the House to change House rules. Although these are procedural matters, she believes it is important for citizens to understand and support these efforts. Walsh talks about some of the key elements of the Progressive agenda: reproductive justice, gun control, and Medicare for all. She emphasizes that these are matters we must discuss in order to more fully understand so we can work on solutions that will eventually be realized for the benefit of the people.
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ARCHIVED; Program One: 2-11-19 Municipal Contracts and Side DealsGuest: Ken Block, political activist/reformer, http://watchdogri.org/ @KenBlockRI Hosts: Richard August Time: 30 Minutes Block takes a close look at municipal contracts for police and fire personnel. He speaks specifically of East Greenwich, Coventry, Providence and Warwick. His investigation has found that the process of negotiating these contracts is secretive and non-transparent; written contracts are often difficult to access and sometime not published for public review; and in a few instances the ratified parts of a contract and the actual contract was different. This is further confounded by the existence of special side deals often unknown to the public. He offers solutions which may require state legislative action.
Link to video is https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/316855162
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ARCHIVED: Program Two: 2-11-19 Minority Party Perspective on GovernmentGuest: Blake Filippi (R) Minority Leader, RI House of Representatives, House 36, http://blake36.com/ Hosts: John Carlevale Time: 30 minutes Filippi discusses his role as minority leader and the major concerns of the minority caucus. He asserts these concerns: “An honest and strong business climate, rooted in a level playing field, lower taxes, open and clean government, local control of planning decisions, the protection of individual liberty, and the truth that our environment is both a social and economic treasure.” The current administration’s approach to economic development is in stark contrast to the minority view, which is “end corporate welfare, enact tax and regulatory reforms that everyone can take advantage of.” Filippi comments on recent House rule changes; the need for an inspector general and a line-item veto for the governor. Link to video https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/316851301
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ARCHIVED: 1-28-19 Center for Freedom & Prosperity Assess Raimondo’s Proposed 2019 Budget
Guests: Mike Stenhouse AND Stephen Skoly, RI center for Freedom & Prosperity, www.rifreedom.org
Host: Richard August Time: 30 minutes
In his assessment Stenhouse asserts that the proposed budget creates greater dependence on government rather than promoting freedom and prosperity. Dr. Skoly assesses the health care provisions in the budget, and concludes they are regressive at best. Other aspects of the budget are discussed: expansion of free breakfast at schools, pre-K education expansion; school safety/gun control; school choice, all of which are intended to help; but, he price of that help is greater dependency and infringement on constitutional rights. Stenhouse concludes: the budget takes us backwards rather than moving us forward.
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ARCHIVED: 1-28-19 Behavioral Health Link Triage and Call Centers
Guest: Ben Lessing, CEO of Community Care Alliance, http://www.communitycareri.org/ (a Horizon Health partner) runs BH Link, https://www.bhlink.org/ .
Host: Darlene D’Arezzo Time: 30 minutes
The Behavioral Health Link triage and call centers (BH Link) opened in November 2018. It is administered by Community Care Alliance of which Ben Lessing is CEO. He tells us of the coming together of community service agencies to create new partnerships and collaborations resulting in Horizon Health Partners, Community Care Alliance and this program’s topic of discussion, BH Link. This is a fascinating story of human service professionals coming together to first survive and then to serve their intended clientele better. Challenges remain but progress has been substantial.
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ARCHIVED: 1-14-19 Eighteen Historic Armories in Rhode Island
Guests: Colonel Ron Barnes, Pawtuxet Armory and Brigadier General Richard Valente, Warren Armory
Host: Roberta Humble, Westerly Armory Time: 30 minutes
Humble authored a book, The Historic Armories of Rhode Island. She and her two guests Ron Barnes and Richard Valente have been directly involved with the restoration of some of these historic buildings. Host and guests share their experience and knowledge of the eighteen historic armories featured in Humble’s PowerPoint presentation. The beauty and variation of architectural style is eye candy to many Rhode Islanders who have worked to restore many of these buildings. Some are in disrepair and are endangered. Nevertheless, they are in the author’s words “something to crow about.” For more information visit www.rhodeislandarmorie.org and www.westerlyarmory.com and www.pawtuxetrangers.com/armory and www.historicwarrenarmoryinc.org
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ARCHIVED: 1-14-19 Sexual Harassment Complaints Under Title IX
Guests: John Grasso, Esq, Law Office of John R. Grasso, Inc.
Peter Allen, Prof Emeritus-RIC, served on the disciplinary board at RIC
Host: Richard August Time: 30 minutes
Guests Grasso and Allen have been involved in sexual harassment complaints held under Title IX adjudication at local colleges and universities. Grasso is a practicing criminal defense attorney. Allen served a term on the RI College disciplinary board. The adjudication process under this jurisdiction is fraught with legal and constitutional contradictions and problems. It has been likened as a kangaroo court. Guests discuss the many challenges faced by the accused in particular, as well as those hearing the complaint. This is an enlightening discussion indeed.
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ARCHIVED: 12-10-18 Rhode Map: The Puzzling Trivia Game
Guest: Roberta Humble, Author & RI Booster, toorobert@aool.com
Host: john Carlevale Time: 30 minutes
Roberta Humble writes books and creates games to promote her beloved state and educate Rhode Islanders about their state. Rhode Map: The Puzzling Trivia Game is her newest creation and adds to the collection of books and games she has created to promote and enhance not only RI but also feelings of state pride among its citizens. Her first book The Right to Crow offered many good reasons to crow and also feel good about ourselves. The collection now includes fifteen items that educate and delight Rhode Islanders. For more information contact Roberta at toorobert@aol.com .
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ARCHIVED: 12-10-18 Providence Emergency Management AgencyGuest: Kevin Kugel, Director, Providence Emergency Management Agency, www.providenceri.gov Host: Darlene D’Arezzo Time: 30 minutes Kevin Kugel is the Director of Providence Emergency Management Agency created in part “to reduce the loss of life and property and protect the City of Providence from all hazards.” The agency is one among ten cities to have received EMAP Accreditation nationally. Kugel describes the various stages of preparedness as it applies to government and citizens. He offers good practical advice as to what to do and not to do under various hazardous conditions and tells us what to include in our personal preparedness kits should we be faced with a hazardous event. For more information visit www.providenceri.gov Link to video is https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/305808442
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ARCHIVED: Program One: 11-26-18 2018 General Election Postscript
Guests: Richard August; Spencer Dickinson; Mike Stenhouse
Host: John Carlevale Time: 60 minutes
Many topics and subtopics are discussed pertaining to the outcome of the 2018 general election and its antecedents events. Among these is the viability of the RI Republican Party and the apparent changes within the RI Democratic Party. Forthcoming are many questions and speculations: Will House of Representatives rules change? What legislation might emerge as a result? How was Gina Raimondo able to achieve the majority of votes given the number of gubernatorial candidates and her low approval rating? With many shared impressions interceding, a discussion of the rising level of incivility within our political and social discourse brought the show to an end begging the question: How do we change this? How do we restore civility?
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ARCHIVED: Program One: 11-5-18 Ray Rickman Receives the Frederick Douglass Award
Guest: Ray Rickman, www.stagesoffreedom.org
Host: Darlene D’Arezzo Time: 60 minutes
This program celebrates Ray Rickman’s recognition and award for leadership in the struggle for civil and human rights for over 40 years. Rickman states that it was a most humbling experience to stand and receive this award in the same place as Frederick Douglass stood once before in the African American Meeting House. Childhood experiences play a formative hand in Rickman’s future role as an activist, with his mother as a prime guide and role model. He is far from being done as he talks about his current initiatives and his “bucket list” for future advocacy on behalf of others.
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ARCHIVED: Program Two: 11-5-18 Governor’s Working Group on Gun Safety ReportGuest: Debra Jacobs, RI Revolver and Rifle Association, www.rirrai.org Host: Richard August Time: 60 minutes This is a first look and discussion of the Governor’s working group on gun and school safety report. Jacobs views the report from a perspective, which was glaringly lacking, that is, the perspective of firearm owners’ rights. Because of this missing point of view, Jacobs asserts that there is much misinformation, misguided agenda, and an extremely lopsided working group membership. She sees a most glaring problem in the priority of concerns with collection of data being the top priority and mental health resources for school children in last place.
Link to video is https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/299305808
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ARCHIVED: 10-22-18 Candidates for GovernorGuests: Candidates for governor: Anne Armstrong (I); William Gilbert (M); Luis Danile Minoz, (I) Host: John Carlevale Time: 60 minutes Although unique in many ways, these three candidates share an overarching perspective that we must work together to solve the problems we face. Unlike the major party candidates, there is no hostility, criticism and disrespect; they are accepting of each other and recognize each other’s knowledge and skill. They comment on the problems we face; UHIP failures; health care and health insurance; the RI budget; economic development; and our common enterprise-working together. They are refreshing, thoughtful and hopeful.
Link to video is https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/296704039
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ARCHIVED: 10-22-18 Candidates for General TreasurerGuests: Seth Magazine (D) Candidate for General Treasurer www.sethmagaziner.com Mike Riley (R) Candidate for General Treasurer www.rileyfortreasurer.com Host: Richard August Time: 30 minutes Both candidates bring their financial experience to this discussion. They often agree on the goals for managing the peoples’ money but differ on the approach and underlying philosophy. They discuss the pension reform initiated by former Treasurer Raimondo with interesting differing perspectives. Management fees; rate of return; reestablishing the COLA; realistic and unrealistic expectations for the pension fund are discussed. BankLocal and CollegeBound Saver (529 Plan) are two programs generating greater consensus. Link to video is https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/296648992
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ARCHIVED: 10-1-18 Candidates for Lt. Governor
Guests: Dan McKee, (D ); Paul Pence, (R ); Joel Hellman, (M ); Ross McCurdy, (I )
Host: Richard August Time: 60 minutes
These four candidates engage in an interesting and sometimes revealing discussion of topics. Should the Lt. Governor and Governor candidates be elected as a team as is the USA President and Vice President? Should the Lt. Governor be part of the governor’s administrative office with certain roles and duties? What should be the method of filling a Lt. Governor’s vacancy of office? They also comment, sometimes with consensus and sometimes with creative interpretations, on the loss of the PawSox; STEM education; Burrillville power plant; marriage equity; Roe v. Wade concerns; and US Supreme Court judge selection.
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ARCHIVED: 9-24-18 Candidates for Secretary of State
Guests: Pat Cortellessa, (R) Candidate for Secretary of State, www.facebook.com/patcortellessa.1
Nellie Gorbea, (D) Candidate for Secretary of State, www.nelliegorbea.com
Host: Richard August and Darlene D’Arezzo Time: 30 minutes
Incumbent Gorbea and challenger Cortellessa discuss several topics relating to the Office of Secretary of State, particularly relating to the Elections Division. The broadened use of emergency ballots to serve as an early voting mechanism under Secretary Gorbea was the initial topic of discussion, which was expanded to a discussion of a genuine form of early voting, yet to be established. Guests also discussed candidates being elected to office by a plurality of vote and the need for run-off elections; moving the primary election day; poll worker training and compensation; the current Voter ID; and more.
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ARCHIVED: 9-24-18 Media, Politics and Government
Guest: Edward Achorn, VP & Editorial Pages Editor, Providence Journal, www.providencejournal.com
Host: Richard August Time: 30 minutes
The topic implies a potential broad range of topics and a guest of experience and prominence. So it was: Achorn comments on primary election results; progressive Democrats rising; waning support for the Speaker of the House; multiple candidates in the governor’s race; Morgan vs. Kilmartin regarding access to and cost of public records; editorial pages content and diversity; accusations of wrongdoing and the question of due process; the evolution and future of print media; Providence Journal political endorsements; and all that is in between.
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ARCHIVED: 9-19-18 Do It Man: The Story of the Celebrity Club
Guests: Norm Grant and Tom Shaker. Documentarians and film makers, www.rijazz.com
Host: John Carlevale Time: 30 minutes
The film by Grant and Shaker is more than the story of the Celebrity Club, the first interracial nightclub in New England. It is also a story of the creators’ love of Jazz music and their devotion to telling a great story and recognizing the importance of the Celebrity Club, and the musicians and patrons who found it home. Grant and Shaker talk about Paul Fillipi, the club’s owner and visionary, the Randal Square neighborhood where the club was located; race relation in the 1950’s in Providence; the making of the film from shared memories, memorabilia and much more. A special event is scheduled on October 12th to celebrate and show the film. Visit www.rijazz.com for more infomation.
Link to video is https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/290957134
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ARCHIVED: 9-10-18 Tomaquag Museum’s 60th Anniversary
Guest: Loren Spears, Executive Director, Tomaquag Museum, www.tomaquagmuseum.org/60th
Host: John Carlevale Time: 30 minutes
The Tomaquag Museum is celebrating its 60th anniversary with a wide array of events, which began this September and continue into 2019. Loren Spears highlights past and upcoming events which include: Rhythym & Roots Partnership; Trinity Rep Partnetrships; various native American art shows; monthly changing contemporary art exhibits; historical garden, digital history tour; a mural in Providence; Smithsonian Day Live/Cranberry Thanksgiving; PBS partnership-Native American Series; indigenous gardens, curriculum & programming, and much more.
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ARCHIVED: 9-10-18 Anne Armstrong for Governor
Guest: Anne Armstrong, Compassion Party (I), www.facebook.com/AnneArmstrongRI
Host: John Carlevale Time: 30 minutes
Armstrong, an electrical engineer, began her political odyssey and awakening four years ago as she began testifying on behalf of medical marijuana legislation. As governor she would promote a new method of paying for and providing social services for those in need. Her answer to the UHIP computer failure is simplification. Regarding education, she is shocked at how far we have fallen and she believes that education has become politicized and coopted to some extent. Immigration matters have also become politicized and this prevents reasonable solutions.
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ARCHIVED: 8-27-18 Republican Primary Candidates for GovernorGuests: Giovanni Feroce, (R) Candidate for Governor, www.feroceforgovernor.com Patricia Morgan (R) Candidate for Governor, www.patriciaforri.com Host: Richard August Time: 60 minutes Once again with the deliberate absence of Allan Fund, these two candidates for the Republican Party’s nomination discuss their views on many topics and offer what their plans and goals for governor will be. Topics for discussion of course include Fung’s chosen absence; the UHIP debacle; single payer health care legislation; Roe v. Wade for RI; gun control legislation; ever green contracts and more. At the close of the interview Feroce and Morgan discuss the most important and immediate things they would do as governor. Party primary elections are on Wednesday, September 12th. Be sure to vote! Link to video is https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/287094455
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ARCHIVED: 8-27-18 Democratic Primary Candidates for Mayor of ProvidenceGuests: Kobi Dennis, Robert DeRobbio, Jorger Elorza, (D) Candidates for Mayor, Host: John Carlevale Time: 60 minutes Each candidate introduces himself and shares his personal and professional experience. They then are asked to note what they believe are the three most important challenges facing Providence. They subsequently address questions regarding the Providence pension system; the sale or leasing of Providence Water; status of teacher contract; school infrastructure maintenance, repair and new school construction; and the question of Providence being sanctuary city and its meaning to the city and its residents. The political party primaries are on Wednesday, September 12th. Please vote! Link to video is https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/287260304
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ARCHIVED: 8-16-18 Democratic Primary Candidates for Governor
Guest: Spencer Dickinson, (D) Candidate for Governor, www.spencerdickinson.com
Host: Richard August
Dickinson addresses the absence of the other two democrat candidates for governor as being not only undemocratic but also a disservice to votes. He proceeds to underscore the poor decisions made by Raimondo, her administration and the general assembly during her tenure. He cites the pension reform package, 38 Studios, truck tools and other examples of poor decisions during this period. Dickinson asserts that his leadership as governor will aim to solve the many problems the state faces by utilizing the knowledge and skill of all who want input and have a commitment to improving matters.
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ARCHIVED: 8-16-18 Democratic Primary Candidates for Lt. Governor
Guest: Aaron Regunberg, (D) Candidate for Lt. Governor, www.aaronregunberg.com
Host: Richard August Time: 30 minutes
Regunberg asserts that McKee has strayed away from core values of the Democratic Party and suggests that the progressive wing of the party, of which he is a notable member, best represents the core values, which he articulates throughout this interview. His legislative work as a state representative demonstrates his commitment to these values and to the average citizens he represents. His legislative efforts include minimum wage hikes, paid sick leave, gun control, and an effort to codify abortion rights into the RI Constitution. His greatest pet peeve is the excessive influence over legislative decisions to the disadvantage of the average citizen.
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ARCHIVED: 7-23-18 Candidates for US SenateGuest: Robetrt Flanders, (R) Candidate for US Senate, www.flandersforsenate.com Host: Mike Stenhouse Incumbent Senator Whitehouse had devoted much time in the Senate speaking of climate change. Flanders asserts that the climate change most needed in Congress would be achieved by removing Whitehouse from the Senate. The climate change Flanders is referring to is the hyper partisanship of Congress exemplified by Whitehouse himself. This interview explores how Flanders would demonstrate and use his problem solving skills to address the matters of most concern in a non-partisan manner, an approach most needed in Congress today and sorely lacking. The views of these two candidates are compared and contrasted, notwithstanding the absence of Whitehouse, who was not able to participate. Link to video is https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/281489529
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ARCHIVED: 7-23-18 Candidates for Lt. GovernorGuest: Dan McKee, (D) Candidate for Lt. Governor, www.danmckeeforri.com Host: Richard August Lt. Governor McKee is seeking reelection and will be challenged in the Democratic Party primary election by Representative Aaron Regunberg. Although members of the same political party these two candidates differ on many issues, concerns and policies; but they also agree on some matters. This interview is an attempt to compare and contrast their views and positions. A wide range of topics are discussed and these and other matters shall be discussed further during our next interview with both candidates present. Link to video is https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/281486444
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ARCHIVED: 7-9-18 Kobi Dennis for Mayor of Providence
Guest: Kobi Dennis, (D) Candidate for Mayor of Providence, http://kobiformayor.com
Host: John Carlevale
Born and raised in the south side of Providence, Kobi Dennis has been a successful and honored community leader. To continue his efforts and devotion to Providence, he has declared his candidacy for mayor. His platform and vision has a short and long list, which includes safe neighborhoods; collective governance; reinvigorating the city and more. He discusses some poor policy and bad ideas of the current administration: speed cameras; parking meters; inadequate funding of public pensions; the sale/lease of Providence water system. For more information visit http://kobiformayor.com
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ARCHIVED: 7-9-18 Legislative Review and Upcoming Elections
Guests: Richard August & Mike Stenhouse Hosts and co-producers-State of the State
Host: John Carlevale
Is the RI Democratic Party at odds with itself? The escalating rift between the progressive wing and the non-progressive/more moderate wing of the party seems to indicate so. This division seems to be showing itself in many local and statewide primary races. August characterizes this as a battle for the soul of the Democratic Party. Stenhouse suggests that these philosophical differences are having a server and paralyzing impact on the Democrats and their public policy initiatives. These generalities show in more specific discussions of legislation and laws enacted.
Link to video is https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/279303116
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ARCHIVED: 6-25-18 Pat Cortellessa for Secretary of State
Guest: Pat Cortellessa, (R) Candidate for Secretary of State, www.twitter.com/PatCortellessa
Host: John Carlevale
Cortellessa’s main goals are to stop the flow of illegal immigration into RI and to support and protect legal immigrants in RI; to promote the redistribution of $272 million tax dollars now being spent on illegal immigrants back to RI taxpayers; to support Voter ID and the US Census question, “Are you a US citizen?” He also talks about early voting; changing the date of political party primary elections; driver licenses for DACA Dreamers and taxpayer funding of DACA renewal applications; and charging countries of origin for services provided to illegal immigrants in RI.
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ARCHIVED: 6-25-18 Recently Passed Firearm LegislationGuest: Charles Calenda, Attorney, Inman & Tourgee, www.itwlaw.com Host: Richard August Calenda is an attorney with considerable litigation experience pertaining to firearm matters. He discusses and explains the complexities of recently passed firearm legislation. The major focus is the Red Flag legislation, which has provisions which are clear cut on the one hand but concerning on the other. An example of the latter is the expansion of the definition of firearms. He points out that the state has preemption, which prohibits other bodies like municipalities from regulating guns. Also discussed are stun-guns, carry permits, and the handling and care of firearms following seizure.
Link to video is https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/277135492
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ARCHIVED: Robert DeRobbio for Mayor of ProvidenceGuest: Robert DeRobbio, (D) Candidate for Mayor, www.derobbioformayor.com Host: John Carlevale DeRobbio is an educator, a former superintendent of schools in Providence. He is the CEO and President of Ocean State Learning. And now he is a candidate for Mayor of Providence. DeRobbio believes in consensus building to solve the problems facing the Capitol City. He asserts that it is a simple and effective idea, which has not yet been used in Providence. He discusses the issues facing city residents: speed cameras; parking meters; education and school building disrepair. The greatest threat to the city is its pension system-significantly underfunded-and begging for a bailout, with the proposed sale of Providence Water System. What are DeRobbio’s thoughts?
Link to video is https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/274716538
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ARCHIVED: 6-11-18 Matt Brown for Governor
Guest: Matt Brown, (D) Candidate for Governor, www.mattbrownforgovernor.com
Host: Richard August
Brown will compete in the Democratic Party primary election with three other candidates who seek the nomination for governor. He discusses a broad range of topics from abortion rights to state Medicaid cuts and their impact on many Rhode Islanders. The state’s approach to economic development is wrong by giving taxpayer money to corporations instead of growing the economy in ways that facilitate and promote small business development and the growing sectors of the economy like clean energy and healthcare. Brown asserts: We need a robust and growing economy in areas where Rhode Island can demonstrate leadership. There is much more.
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ARCHIVED: 6-11-18 Challenges of Practicing Medicine in R.I.Guests: David Kahn, MD, Kahn@feelings.com and Alexandra Tien, MD, atien@cox.net Host: Richard August Doctors Kahn and Tien had commentaries published in the Providence Journal within days of each other about the challenges of practicing medicine in Rhode Island. Tien asserts that RI is one of the worst places to practice medicine. Kahn suggests that the pressures placed on medical doctors by insurance companies and government is contributing to the loss of medical personnel. Such pressures have reduced the time doctors actually spend attending to their patients. It is a difficult balancing act, which is causing many doctors to question if they should continue to practice medicine.
Link to video is https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/274716538
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ARCHIVED: 5-14-18 Providence Pension Crisis: No Simple Solutions
Guest: Samuel Zurier, Providence City Councilman
Host: Mike Stenhouse Time: 30 minutes
Councilman Zurier expresses his concern regarding the Providence City pension system and views it in crisis. He points out that there are no simple solutions; but there are solutions, which all stakeholders must be a part of. The sources of the problems go back decades and Zurier notes these in historical perspective. He gives credit where credit is due regarding various attempts to address pension problems; and some solutions have helped. However, all these attempts have been less than adequate as the crisis continues to worsen. Future solutions are discussed and evaluated, including bankruptcy.
Link to video is https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/269908679
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ARCHIVED: 5-4-18 Status of Legislation in RI House
Guest: Camille Vella-Wilkinson, Representative, House District 21
Host: Richard August Time: 30 minutes
Representative Vella-Wilkinson discusses the status of bills she has sponsored/cosponsored or otherwise has supported. Topics include municipal contacts; binding arbitration; city comprehensive planning; driver licenses for undocumented residents; requirements for school administration personnel; and much more. She has been a strong advocate of veteran affairs and has sponsored legislation in support. She is especially concerned about matters of sexual harassment in the military and her efforts to find an accurate assessment is ongoing. She supports the line item veto and hopes it will be a referendum item on the general election ballot.
Link to video is https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/269904473
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ARCHIVED: Program One: 5-7-18 Lincoln Chafee for US Senate Guest: Lincoln Chafee, Candidate for US Senate Host: Richard August Time: 30 minutes To begin, Chafee explains how and why he is a candidate for US Senate and asserts “I want to win this one!” He identifies what is important to him: environment; civil liberties; fiscal responsibility; role of government; commitment to peace not war and more. He further asserts that the Democratic National Committee is broken and needs to be fixed. By being a member of Congress he is better positioned to work on that fix. Chafee discusses other matters important to him with conviction and offers solutions based on his thirty years of public service experience.
Link to video is https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/268667013
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ARCHIVED: Program Two: 5-7-18 Salvatore Caiozzo for US Congress Guest: Salvatore Caiozzo, Candidate for US Congress, www.rhodyfirst.com Host: John Carlevale Time: 30 minutes Caiozzo is a disabled veteran who understands in a very personal way the predicament and needs of veterans. He has devoted his time and effort on their behalf. But he points out that there are many other Rhode Islanders who also require help in many areas, like affordable housing; adequate and affordable healthcare; better paying jobs; and better and more relevant education. A key solution is to improve vocational education in job areas that better meet our vocational and economic needs. Caiozzo asserts that he is a problem solver and man of action. Link to video is https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/268664679
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ARCHIVED: 4-23-18 Paul Pence Guest: Paul Pence, Candidate for Lt. Governor, www.paulpence.com Host: Richard August Time: 30 minutes Paul Pence is a systems analyst and engineer. He has been responsible for developing and maintaining quality, efficiency and reliability of production systems. He asserts that government is not unlike any business or production system; therefore, he wants to apply his knowledge and skill to improve government functioning of behalf of Rhode Island citizens. He believes that the Office of Lt. Governor is good place to aid the process of improving government efficiency and accountability and solving existing governmental problems.
Link to video is https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/266316093
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ARCHIVED: 4-23-18 Tuttle’s Travels: The Newport Cliff Walk Guest: Mike Tuttle, Producer, Tuttle’s Travels Host: Mike Tuttle Time: 30 minutes Mike Tuttle is a member of the State of the State production team. He is also the producer of his own show, Tuttle’s Travels. During this episode, Tuttle takes us to the Newport Cliff Walk and shares with us the beautiful adjacent scenery and bits of Newport history and facts pertaining to the vistas he shares. Perhaps this show may encourage us viewers to the visit the Newport Cliff Walk and experience its wonderful vistas for ourselves. Enjoy!
Link to video is https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/266319604
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ARCHIVED: 4-9-18 Legislation Introduced in Senate
Guest: James Sheehan, R.I. Senator, sen-sheehan@rilegislature.gov
Host: Richard August Time: 30 minutes
Senator Sheehan discusses bills before the Senate ranging from gun control to improving government functioning. Part of the discussion includes gun control bills which prohibit certain semi-automatic fire devices on guns, banning guns on school property and other related school safety matters. Improving government bills include such measures as the need for an inspector general; the line item veto for the governor; applying the judicial selection process to magistrate selection. Another bill addresses the matter of non-disclosure agreements as they relates to sexual harassment, abuse and stalking.
Link to video is https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/264097205
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ARCHIVED: 4-9-18 Firearm Legislation and the 2nd Amendment Guest: Mike Chippendale, R.I. Representative, rep-chippendale@rilegislature.gov Host: Richard August Time: 30 minutes Representative Mike Chippendale comments on some of the 23 firearm bills which have been introduced in the R.I. House from the perspective of a 2nd Amendment advocate. He asserts that many of these bills are looking for a problem which does not exist in R.I. These bills often lack the common sense and logic needed for problem solving in passing effective legislation. These bills cover a wide range of foci including the safe school act; restricting magazine size; gun carry permitting; age requirements; and more. Many of these bills are reactionary in nature and include much election year rhetoric and pandering. Link to video is https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/264092797
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ARCHIVED: 3-26-18 Federal Tax Law Changes Guests: Gregory Porcaro, CPA, Otrando Porcaro & Associates, info@opacpa.com Mike Stenhouse, CEO, RI Center for Freedom & Prosperity, www.rifreedom.org Host: Richard August Time: 30 minutes The federal tax law changes which take effect this year remove most previous deductions in an effort at simplifying. However, on an individual basis the benefits are a function of tax bracket and circumstance and consequently may vary significantly. The result generally is a lessening of the individual tax burden. On a corporate level, the benefits vary even more but are in general resulting in economic growth. Particular examples are offered to illustrate these variations. Our guests share the consensus that the overall results of these changes are beneficial.
Link to video is https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/262072548
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ARCHIVED: 3-26-18 Rhode Island Gun Laws Guest: David Strachman, Attorney, McIntyre Tate LLP. www.mtlesq.com Host: Richard August Time: 30 minutes Attorney Strachman has considerable experience litigating gun law cases in Rhode Island and uses these cases to illustrate the complexity and sometimes the inconsistencies in laws pertaining to gun carry permits and especially the interpretation of these laws. The RI Firearms Act has a preemptive clause which gives the general assembly sole regulation. Hence, municipalities cannot promulgate laws relating to firearms. This is the source of much of the confusion, misapplication and misadministration of Rhode Island guns laws. Strachman guides us through this quagmire to help us better understand.
Link to video is https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/262072548
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ARCHIVED: 3-12-18 Giovanni Feroce for Governor Guest: Giovanni Feroce, Republican candidate for governor, https://twitter.com/giovanniferoce Host: John Carlevale Time: 30 minutes Feroce was first elected to serve in the RI Senate in 1992. He is most noted as an entrepreneur and former CEO of Alex and Ani. He believes the state is lacking the right leadership and he is the most qualified to take the state where it needs to go in terms of government performance, jobs and the economy. His vision for the state requires a new perspective and he believes he has the type of unique experience, knowledge and skill-set needed. Feroce’s solution regarding school infrastructure and safety are pragmatic. On a PawSox stadium, he believes the model is unacceptable as is.
Link to video is https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/260126739
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ARCHIVED: 3-12-18 Luis-Daniel Munoz for Governor Guest: Luis-Daniel Munoz, Independent candidate for governor, www.rhode2liberty.com Host: Mike Stenhouse Time: 30 minutes Munoz is a non-practicing medical doctor and founder of a medical technology company. He offers a wide array of experience in the medical field and healthcare, having studied various healthcare models abroad. His technology background gives him a unique set of skills and knowledge for decision making in this day and age of complex digital systems and decision making. Munoz offers his views on a variety of topics related to government function, economic development, healthcare systems, taxes, education, school safety and more.
Link to video is https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/259916037
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ARCHIVED: 3-12-18 Planning for Better Health Care Guest: Neil Steinberg, President and CEO, Rhode Island Foundation, www.rifoundation.org Host: Richard August Time: 30 minutes The RI Foundation has begun looking at improving healthcare outcomes and healthcare models and launching a new initiative called TogetherRI, which will soon begin a community based effort to solicit public concerns and ideas. Visit www.TogetherRI.org for more information about where and when meeting will begin in your community. Steingberg talks about academic medical centers, primary care focused models and other approaches to improving healthcare outcomes. He stresses the fact that people are not being heard on many matters affecting them directly. Link to video is https://vimeo.com/channels/365354/2599 | | |
