Political Roundtable
Summary: A spirited debate on politics in The Ocean State, airs live every Friday at 5:50 & 7:50am. Hosted by Ian Donnis, RIPR's Political Reporter, and featuring URI Political Science Professor Maureen Moakley and RIPR's Political Analyst Scott MacKay.
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Podcasts:
Rhode Island Republican Party Chairman Brandon Bell joins Political Roundtable to discuss President Trump's criticism of NFL players; the use of incentives to spark the Wexford Innovation Complex in the I-195 District; and the ongoing debate over the PawSox.
Rhode Island Republican Chairman Brandon Bell joins Bonus Q&A this week to discuss President Trump's job performance, competition among Republicans for state office in 2018, and the new GOP tax plan, among other issues.
Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo joins Political Roundtable to discuss the PawSox' proposed Pawtucket stadium; her administration's plans for a promotional blitz about her 1,000 days in office; and a bill to expand disability pensions for firefighters.
Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo joins Bonus Q&A to discuss UHIP, the I-195 District, her DACA initiative, and much more.
RI Senate Finance Committee Chairman William Conley (D-East Providence) joins Political Roundtable to discuss the PawSox' proposed Pawtucket stadium, the loss of jobs at Benny's and Alexion, and the outlook for an override of Governor Raimondo's veto on the continuing contracts bill.
Rhode Island Senate Finance Chairman William Conley joins Bonus Q&A to discuss the state budget outlook, magistrates, East Providence politics and more.
Robert A. Walsh Jr., executive director of the National Education Association Rhode Island teachers union, joins Bonus Q&A to discuss a range of subjects, including the upcoming special legislative session, school building needs in Rhode Island, the state of the labor movement, and much more.
Robert A. Walsh Jr., executive director of the National Education Association Rhode Island teachers' union, joins Political Roundtable to discuss the 2018 gubernatorial race, the proposed PawSox stadium in Pawtucket, and problems with the pension fund for Our Lady of Fatima Hospital employees.
State Rep. Michael Chippendale (R-Foster) joins Political Roundtable this week to discuss Rhode Island's 2018 gubernatorial race, progressive Dawn Euer's Senate victory in Newport, and President Trump's focus on criticizing the media.
State Rep. Teresa Tanzi (D-South Kingstown), a member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives, joins Political Roundtable this week to discuss fallout from the weekend violence in Charlottesville, the impact of a bigger progressive caucus in the House, and the merits of a proposed hike for electricity customers in the state.
Rhode Island State Rep. Teresa Tanzi (D-South Kingstown) joins Bonus Q&A to discuss a wide range of legislative issues, including the PawSox, state spending, the return to Rhode Island of Gordon Fox, and much more.