Rhode Island PBS Weekly

By: RI PBS Weekly
  • Summary

  • Rhode Island PBS Weekly is a Newsmagazine anchored in journalism that searches for truth and examines today's most important regional and local issues. Viewers are introduced to individuals, ideas and places in Rhode Island and beyond that they won't see anywhere else.

    © © 2023 Rhode Island PBS Weekly
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Episodes
  • November 3, 2024 - RI Federation of Teachers President / Cranston & Woonsocket Mayoral Races / Toxic Providence Pond
    Nov 4 2024

    On this episode, we meet Maribeth Calabro, the newly elected president of the largest teachers union in Rhode Island. Contributor Steph Machado sat down with the new union boss and former Providence teacher for a wide-ranging conversation about what’s ahead for Rhode Island schools. Then, on this episode of Weekly Insight, Michelle San Miguel and WPRI 12’s politics editor Ted Nesi break down the Mayoral races in Woonsocket and Cranston, and take a closer look at the investigation surrounding Governor Dan McKee and a multi-million dollar state contract. And, finally, we take another look at why Mashapaug Pond, the largest freshwater body in Providence, has long been off limits for recreational use and what state officials are doing about it.

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    27 mins
  • October 27, 2024 - Hidden Breast Cancer / Rhode Island Couple Repairing Graves and Reputations / Election Preview
    Oct 27 2024

    On this episode, in honor of breast cancer awareness month, Michelle San Miguel has an in-depth report on why many women with dense breast are at greater risk of developing cancer. And how a new Rhode Island law is helping uncover this risk. Then, on this episode of Weekly Insight, Michelle San Miguel and WPRI 12’s politics editor Ted Nesi unpack some of Rhode Island’s biggest election races. And, finally, it’s Halloween week and Pamela Watts reports how and why a local couple has made it their mission in retirement to restore desecrated graves all over the state, including the grave of Bathsheba Sherman’s of the so-called Conjuring House

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    23 mins
  • October 20, 2024 - Horse Sanctuary / Tall Ship Classroom / Weekly Insight / Providence Potter
    Oct 20 2024

    On this episode, Michelle San Miguel has an in-depth report on a local equine rescue and sanctuary that has cared for more than 400 horses over 25 years. Many were abused and neglected and about to be sent out for slaughter. Then, Pamela Watts heads out to Newport to meet the crew and students aboard Rhode Island’s iconic Tall Ship, the Oliver Hazard Perry. And then, on this episode of Weekly Insight, Michelle San Miguel and WPRI 12’s politics editor Ted Nesi discuss bond measures on the November ballot and the latest on the Washington bridge saga. Finally, a second look at Dwo Wen Chen’s pottery, which was exhibited in May at the Smithsonian Craft show in Washington. DC.

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    27 mins

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