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September 29, 2024 - Stone Walls / Rhode Island Red / The Art of Cobbling / Weekly Insight

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On this episode, Michelle San Miguel explores the stone walls that surround New England and interviews experts who say the historic walls function as more than a barrier, that they unite the region in a way that nothing else does. Then, Pamela Watts gives us a history lesson on our state bird, the Rhode Island Red and introduces us to the centenarian who describes the iconic role the bird has played locally, culturally and in post WW II history. And, photojournalist, Michael Frank introduces us to a master cobbler from West Warwick, who gives us his take on the often forgotten art of shoe repair. Finally, on this episode of Weekly Insight, Michelle San Miguel and WPRI 12’s politics editor Ted Nesi discuss Rhode Island’s largest hospital group, Lifespan, announcement that 20 percent of its executive force was laid off and why Cox Communications is suing Rhode Island over a statewide internet pla

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On this episode, Michelle San Miguel explores the stone walls that surround New England and interviews experts who say the historic walls function as more than a barrier, that they unite the region in a way that nothing else does. Then, Pamela Watts gives us a history lesson on our state bird, the Rhode Island Red and introduces us to the centenarian who describes the iconic role the bird has played locally, culturally and in post WW II history. And, photojournalist, Michael Frank introduces us to a master cobbler from West Warwick, who gives us his take on the often forgotten art of shoe repair. Finally, on this episode of Weekly Insight, Michelle San Miguel and WPRI 12’s politics editor Ted Nesi discuss Rhode Island’s largest hospital group, Lifespan, announcement that 20 percent of its executive force was laid off and why Cox Communications is suing Rhode Island over a statewide internet pla

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