Best RIS Podcasts (2025)

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High School Musical 2: Deconstructing the Status Quo of White Supremacy 1:48:53

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High School Musical 2 was an INSANE watch. We're all in this together....and that's what y'all HAVE to remember! This might be the best of the three movies that tie in why it's important to deconstruct white supremacy, patriarchy and capitalism. Sharpay may be offering Troy Bolton incredible opportunities, but is it worth it? How do we pursue what …

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Editor's Selection: Peacebuilding with Dahlia Simangan 24:45

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Bringing together articles from across 50 years of the Review of International Studies that speak to similar topics is the purpose of our editor's selections. In this episode, Associate Professor Dahlia Simangan, one of the members of our editorial team, talks to Dr Seb Kaempf about those seminal RIS articles that have focussed and driven research …

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State Rep. Jason Knight on the uncertain outlook for banning ‘assault weapons’ in Rhode Island 3:47

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For people who want to ban new sales of so-called assault weapons in Rhode Island, this is the best of times AND the most uncertain of times. For years, supporters called on lawmakers to take a vote. This week, the House of Representatives put its support behind the bill. The legislation to ban new sales of guns defined as assault weapons is seen a…

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Please Delete This - Ep. 293 - Ask ChatGPT for a title 1:54:15

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Episode 293! Join us this week as we get into some talks with ChatGPT, highlight some local real estate new, cover our ears and eyes at the horrors happening in New Bedford and, we relive Gen's karaoke party! Join in! Almost to 300!

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R.I. Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos on responding to Trump, food deserts and Providence taxes 3:47

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Rhode Island Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos is expected to face competition from fellow Democrats when she seeks re-election next year. That is due to how a signature-gathering controversy dragged down her First Congressional District campaign in 2023. She finished fourth in the 12-way Democratic primary, with just 8% of the vote. But Matos is al…

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Editor's Selection: Theory/Ideology with Benjamin Martill 32:45

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Creating conversations across articles, identifying linkages, bringing together articles that speak to similar topics is the purpose of our editor's selections. In this episode, Dr Benjamin Martill, one of the members of our editorial team, talks to Dr Seb Kaempf about those RIS articles that for him speak to the relationship between theory and ide…

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Please Delete This - Ep. 292 - HBD Gen the Stayer! 1:54:24

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After a long couple of week, we finally return! Just in time for our Genny's birthday! Join us as we get caught up with each other, play a fun round of 'Would you Rather...", talk about the Playoffs and Darren needs some Godfatherly intervention! Listen in!

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Providence Foundation Executive Director David Salvatore on city finances, downtown’s future, and more 3:47

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Rhode Island’s capital city of Providence has experienced dramatic ups and downs over time. These days, the city is still trying to bounce back from the loss of office workers and shrinking foot traffic caused by the pandemic. Providence has a lot of assets, including a strong sense of place, a great restaurant scene and […] The post Providence Fou…

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Jalan Loyang Besar EC 9:29

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Jalan Loyang Besar EC represents a major milestone for Pasir Ris, a popular residential area in Singapore’s east. Offering around 710 units with 3 to 5-bedroom layouts, this development is designed for modern families who value space and smart design. What makes it stand out? It’s the first executive condominium (EC) to launch in Pasir Ris in over …

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State Sen. Meghan Kallman on Pawtucket soccer, responding to Trump and top legislative issues 3:47

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Pawtucket got a recent lift when the city’s newish soccer team, Rhode Island FC, played to a sold-out crowd during the home opener at the new stadium there. There are plans for new housing to be built near the Centerville Bank Stadium and boosters of the stadium hope it will catalyze more growth. But Pawtucket has also wrestled with challenges in r…

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Doss’ Wiley Jones on Navigating Growth During Uncertain Times 20:34

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Scaling a brand has never been easy — but today’s market of constant uncertainty makes things that much harder. In this episode of Tech Transformation, sponsored by Doss, Wiley Jones, CEO and co-founder of Doss, joins to break down how midsized CPGs are rethinking growth and operational change. Listen to learn: •How midsized brands are faring today…

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Paljetter og politikk - Eurovision i krise og konflikt 29:22

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Eurovision ble opprettet som et slags forsoningsprosjekt i kjølvannet av andre verdenskrig. Men de siste årene har musikkonkurransen, som i år har 37 deltakerland, møtt både boikott, demonstrasjoner og måttet ta stilling til flere politisk betente spørsmål. Likevel er ikke politiske kontroverser og konflikter som kommer til uttrykk gjennom Eurovisi…

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Steven Brown of the RI ACLU on civil liberties in the age of Donald Trump 3:47

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Standing up for civil liberties tends to be a busy job. That’s even more true with President Trump pushing the bounds of executive power on a variety of fronts. Trump has raised the focus on deportations, cut funding for elite universities and targeted his opponents. A series of court battles will decide the outcome of some of these conflicts. For …

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RI Young Republicans’ Ken Naylor + Young Democrats of RI’s Autumn Guillotte on organizing, young voters’ concerns + our aging political leaders 3:47

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About 47 percent of registered voters ages 18 to 29 cast ballots in the U.S. presidential election last year. That’s less than the overall voting participation of 64 percent, but it shows how young people are playing a bigger role in national elections. At the same time, a recent Harvard Youth Poll found that more than 4 in 10 Americans under age 3…

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Please Delete This - Ep. 291 - What is Pod Thai? 1:48:28

2M ago1:48:28

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Episode 291! Join us this week as we get into some really good music talk about Jermaine Dupri, Darren wants to get a tutorial on how to take spicy pics, and we ask who was more popular, Bob Marley or Michael Jackson! Join us! Also, octopuses don't belong here on Earth.

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RI Housing Secretary Deborah Goddard on what’s next with the new state housing plan 3:47

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The median price of a home in Rhode Island is now the once unimaginable sum of almost $500,000. State leaders have tried for a few years to address the housing crisis, and tens of millions of dollars have been directed against the problem. But progress has been slow. The housing crisis began a long time ago, so it’s understandable that moving forwa…

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Deconstructing the Status Quo in High School Musical 1:12:44

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Under no circumstances should you be sticking to the status quo. And don't you ever....EVER be afraid to shoot the outside J, getcha head in the game. Let's look at how the Status Quo is used to uphold patriarchy and white supremacy in High School Musical.

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Please Delete This - Ep. 290 - For you, this is just a good time 1:37:33

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Episode 290! We are back from a quick break! Join us as we catch up. Bim is fresh off a trip from Costa Rica, Gen regales us with the 2001 hit song from City High and just how dark it got, and Darren attends the Motif Award this past week! Listen in!

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U.S. Sen. Jack Reed on the fight over due process, and how Democrats should respond to Trump 3:47

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The latest showdown involving President Trump centers on whether the White House violated a ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court. The court ordered the Trump administration to “facilitate” the release of a Maryland man, Kilmar Abrego Garcia, after he was mistakenly deported to a prison in El Salvador. A federal judge criticized Trump officials earlier …

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RI House GOP Leader Mike Chippendale on Trump’s tariffs, government accountability and more 3:47

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For now, it's unclear if Trump will be able to deliver on his promise to increase prosperity by bringing more manufacturing back to the US. Rodin was a hub of industry 100 years ago, and state leaders have struggled for decades to bolster the state's economy. So is Trump on the right track by trying to wind back globalization or is his approach a r…

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Please Delete This - Ep. 289 - Chat GPDT 1:54:25

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Heyyo! We are back friends and all is well! Join us as we get into some political talks, Bim hits us with another 'Would You Rather, we tried our hand at DJ Franchise's version of April Madness, and Darren starts leaning into the Chat GPT world, much to Bim and Gen's dismay!

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Hvordan kan vi bevare Vesten? 1:16:00

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Dette den siste av fire spesial-episoder der vi får et gjenhør fra Norsk utenrikspolitisk konferanse 2025. I denne episoden leder NUPI-stipendiat Claudia Emilie Aanonsen en samtale om hvilke handlingsrom som finnes for å løse de utfordringene vi står overfor i Vesten. I panelet sitter Kristin Haugevik (NUPI), Lars Gjesvik (NUPI), og Lars H. Gulbran…

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RI Management and Budget Director Brian Daniels on Trump’s cuts, looking for waste and fraud, and more 3:47

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The amount of money used to operate state government in Rhode Island has grown by 5 and a half billion dollars over the last 10 years, to $14.2 billion. Now, President Trump has put a spotlight on efforts to cut government agencies and reduce federal spending. Critics say Trump is dismantling vital services, while his supporters mostly tout this as…

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Hvilke krefter truer det vestlige fellesskapet – og hvordan? 1:13:15

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Dette den tredje av fire spesial-episoder der vi får et gjenhør fra Norsk utenrikspolitisk konferanse 2025. I denne episoden leder NUPI-forsker Morten Skumsrud Andersen en diskusjon om hvilke krefter som truer det vestlige fellesskapet. I panelet sitter Hilde Restad (ONH), Tine Gade (NUPI), Tor Bukkvoll (FFI) og Jo Inge Bekkevold (IFS). Hosted on A…

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Hva er Norges interesser i valgåret 2025? 1:07:22

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Dette den andre av fire spesial-episoder der vi får et gjenhør fra Norsk utenrikspolitisk konferanse 2025. I denne episoden hører vi politisk debatt med utenriksminister Espen Barth Eide, Ine Eriksen Søreide (H), Guri Melby (V) og Ingrid Fiskaa (SV). NUPIs styreleder Karl Erik Haug modererer diskusjonen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m…

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Norsk utenrikspolitisk konferanse 2025: Et splittet Vesten 13:38

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Dette den første av fire spesial-episoder av Utenrikshospitalet der vi får et gjenhør fra Norsk utenrikspolitisk konferanse 2025. I denne episoden hører du NUPI-direktør Kari M. Oslands åpningstale. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Cannabis Control Commission Chairwoman Kim Ahern on licensing, social equity, & more 3:47

2M ago3:47

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It was almost three years ago when Rhode Island became the 19th state to legalize adult-use recreational marijuana. Supporters praised the move as a way to generate state revenue, keep money from migrating to Massachusetts and ensure a safe product for users. Rhode Island’’s approach was touted for including so-called social equity elements to help…

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Please Delete This - Ep. 288 - Golden Unbalanced Beavers 1:15:06

3M ago1:15:06

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Episode 288! Odd title, yes we know but it'll make sense once you listen! Tune in this week as we play a fun little game of Original or Remix, ask if you'd go along with a fake marriage proposal, run down the list of people we want to get rid of and, Darren gives Bim and Genevieve a personality test! Also, don't forgot to vote us for the Motif Awar…

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Please Delete This - Ep. 287 - 3/14 - Steak & Pod job Day! 1:34:25

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Episode 287! We are back! Sorry for the hiatus but we are back to our old selves. Join us as Bim gives us more 'Would You Rather?', we talk about how men are just fan girls sometimes (and that's ok), and we find an interest business card among Grandma's belongings.

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Economic Progress Institute’s Weayonnoh Nelson-Davies on Trump, payday lending, and more 3:41

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Advocating for low- and moderate-income Rhode Islanders can be an uphill battle during the best of times. Now, with the Trump administration cutting various federal programs, the challenge is steeper. When it comes to promoting economic fairness, progressives have argued for years that the richest Rhode Islanders should pay a little more in taxes. …

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State Sen. Alana DiMario on Trump and what’s next in the Rhode Island Senate 3:47

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State Senator Alana DiMario of Narragansett is a mental health counselor who first won election in 2020. She’s one of a number of progressive policy-oriented Democratic women lawmakers who have moved the General Assembly a bit to the left over the last decade. But Rhode Island still faces familiar challenges, including an uneven economy, a tough fi…

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Please Delete Ths - Ep. 286 - Did you use my bidet? 1:30:14

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Episode 286! Join us this week as we get into a couple 'Would You Rather's, go over a few AITAH, and Darren decides he's going to Maury! Join in!

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RI Attorney General Peter Neronha on suing the Trump administration, and what is at stake 3:47

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Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha is among a number of Democratic attorneys general suing the Trump administration. The litigation covers a range of issues: Elon Musk and his leading role in wielding a chainsaw against the federal government; Trump’s attempt to freeze billions in federal funding for the states; and the ability of transgen…

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Please Delete This - Ep. 285b - Polenta near me 1:39:59

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Episode 285 B! (yeah... 'b'.. you'll hear why)The trio is back together and we are playing catchin' up! Join in as we share our concern for Drake, quickly recap the Superbowl, kitchen hacks, and Bim turned into the Grammys!Enjoy!

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RI Senate GOP Leader Jessica de la Cruz on Trump, remaking government and Rhode Island Republicans 3:47

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Republicans are riding high in Washington, with control of the White House, the U.S. Senate and the House. Back here in Rhode Island, the GOP faces a very different situation. The party holds just 14 of 113 legislative seats -- a number that remained unchanged after November’s elections. One bright spot for the local GOP: the Republican leader in t…

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Mayor Smiley on Trump’s effect, Providence schools and what’s ailing Democrats 3:47

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Rhode Island’s capital city, Providence, is overwhelmingly Democratic. But that doesn’t mean the city is beyond reach of the sweeping changes in government being promoted by President Donald Trump and his supporters. Even under the best of circumstances, Providence struggles to generate enough revenue to pay for city government. And despite decades…

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Brown University Health President/CEO John Fernandez on Trump, RI healthcare 3:47

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Rhode Island’s largest hospital group, Lifespan, changed its name last June to Brown University Health. The name change and related agreements were billed as a way to improve patient care, medical education and biomedical research in the state. But making headway against Rhode Island’s healthcare challenges is more difficult than changing a name. T…

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Please Delete This - Ep. 284 - F.eel U.nique P.owerful & A.ccepted ft. Sara Monteiro 1:57:03

4M ago1:57:03

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Epiode 284! We kick off Black History Month and our 7th year podding in a big way as we welcome Sara! Listen in as we get to hear Sara's journey and share some laughs! Please listen so you can F.U.P.A!

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Sen. Linda Ujifusa on Trump, RI Senate leadership, and making progress on healthcare 3:47

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Linda Ujifusa, a Portsmouth Democrat, first won election to the Rhode Island Senate in 2022. As a progressive woman, she exemplifies how the General Assembly has changed over the last 10 years. Ujifusa is a California native and Harvard-educated lawyer. She was among the senators who pushed unsuccessfully during a November caucus for different lead…

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Please Delete This - Ep. 283 - Happy New Year! 1:39:40

5M ago1:39:40

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January is just about over and here we come, talkin' bout "Happy New Year!" lol we are back from our Winter break and ready to kick off 2025! Join us as we catch up with each other, talk about some shows and movies out right now, and ask those hard questions like, how do you tell someone to do their kids' hair? **shrugs**…

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Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee on Trump, RI’s economy, Washington Bridge & more 3:47

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A new era in American politics started with the return of Donald Trump to the White House this week. The effect is already being felt across the country due to a volley of executive orders signed by Trump. Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee, a Democrat, was an early supporter of Joe Biden in 2020 and he now faces the task of leading the state’s respon…

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Providence Chamber President Laurie White 3:47

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Elected officials in Rhode Island have been trying to reinvent the state’s economy practically since the Great Depression -- and it remains a work in progress. During his State of the State speech on Tuesday, Governor Dan McKee cited an upbeat message. He says Rhode Island is flipping the script on outdated narratives about being an economic laggar…

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Fra salong til stormaktsspill 34:42

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Hvordan var det å være kvinne i diplomatiet før i tiden? Og hvordan er det å være «diplomatfrue»? I denne episoden av Utenrikshospitalet får vi et unikt innblikk i kvinnenes rolle i utenrikstjenesten. Du møter Liv Mørch Finborud, Norges fjerde kvinnelige ambassadør, som forteller om hvordan hierarkier, kjønnsroller og fordommer preget arbeidshverda…

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Shekarchi on a tough fiscal climate, making progress on housing, and more 3:47

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Rhode Island House Speaker Joe Shekarchi starts 2025 in an enviable position. He has overwhelming support from the members who make up the House of Representatives -- and won re-election as speaker this week with 62 of 75 votes. Shekarchi has more than $3 million in his campaign account -- and that gives the Warwick Democrat a lot of flexibility if…

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Sen. Ryan Pearson on what’s next for the RI Senate after a split in calls for new leadership 3:47

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Ryan Pearson’s term as the second-ranking member of the Rhode Island Senate will formally end Tuesday. During a Democratic Senate caucus in November, Pearson lost a challenge to Senate President Dominick Ruggerio, and Senate Whip Val Lawson won the support to take over Pearson’s role in the legislative session starting next week. More fallout is ex…

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Please Delete This - Ep. 282 - Daddy Yankee Swap 1:44:01

6M ago1:44:01

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Episode 282! Join us this episode as the pod holds their first Yankee Swap! It went about how you would imagine a Yankee Swap with only 3 people would go. We get into some pretty interesting talks about Mariah Carey dating Derek Jeter, a few 'Would You Rather' scenarios, the genius of 50 Cent and the realness of J. Cole and more! We'd like to wish …

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Housing Network of RI’s Melina Lodge on the housing crisis and how to move forward 3:47

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Almost 66 percent of Rhode Island voters approved a November ballot question asking if they wanted to borrow $120 million to create more housing. But there are also signs around the state of a housing backlash, with some residents and local officials opposing the development needed to expand the housing stock. And the median price of a home in Rhod…

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Franske tilstander 28:49

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Politisk drama har preget Frankrike i mange måneder, og fransk politikk er mer usikker enn vi har sett på mange tiår. Det kan kaste Europa ut i en ny skjebnetid. I denne episoden skal du få lære mer om fransk utenriks- og sikkerhetspolitikk, landsfader Charles de Gaulle, hvordan Frankrike har håndtert Russlands krig mot Ukraina – og hvorfor franskm…

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Please Delete This - Ep. 281 - Flippin' Marriages 1:40:29

6M ago1:40:29

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Episode 281! The gang is back together just in time for holidays! Join us we play catch up with Bim, talk about the United Health CEO killer, talk over some new music, and get into how messy the HGTV really is!

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U.S. Rep. Gabe Amo on where Democrats went wrong, what’s next, and his expectations for the Trump administration 3:47

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Rhode Island’s two-member U.S. House delegation has turned over in the last few years. In the Second District, Congressman Jim Langevin dropped a surprise announcement in 2022 that he would not seek re-election after 22 years in office. Then First District Congressman David Cicilline, initially elected in 2010, made his unexpected departure last ye…