In this segment, Steve Kass interviews Greg D. Tranter about New England's first NFL team. Greg is a prominent sports historian and talks about the early NFL franchise. In 1928, the Providence Steam Roller football team won the equivalent of the Superbowl.  He offers details of who started the franchise, names the players, describes every detail of their championship season,  and lots more.

In this segment, Steve Kass interviews Greg D. Tranter about New England's first NFL team. Greg is a prominent sports historian and talks about the early NFL franchise. In 1928, the Providence Steam Roller football team won the equivalent of the Superbowl.  He offers details of who started the franchise, names the players, describes every detail of their championship season,  and lots more.

Join us as we discuss the health care system in general, and the status of primary health care in Rhode Island.  After a bit of nostalgia remembering doctors making house calls, Dr. Michael Fine shares his research and practical insights on how health care could actually be better and more cost efficient.

Join us as we discuss Mark's latest book on the Israel-Hamas war an his recent journey. His balanced perspective and personal anecdotes from families and friends on both sides is compelling. We also talk about a wide range of other articles and topics of interest, especially those that are uniquely RI. 

Join us to learn about Darrell's latest research, books, and insights. He's local, he's global, and he's talking about the topics that we are having in our own homes and with our friends these days. 

The Tasca Family, legends in RI, are now four generations strong and in 34 locations - beyond RI. Brothers Bob & Carl share family anecdotes, current industry challenges, and insights while enjoying a reunion with Steve, who knew their founder Dad.  

PPAC has another blockbuster line-up of entertainment awaiting us. Listen to PJ Prokop, marketing director of PPAC, as she shares the big picture view of the Broadway, Encore and concert series as well as amusing,  behind-the-scenes, pre-opening night stories. Her insights and experiences help us understand why RI is the National Tour Launch for such shows as "A Beautiful Noise- he Neil Diamond Musical" and more. 

Providence, especially Federal Hill, and all of RI are alive and well - with plenty for you to do. We interview Rick Simone, who is actively involved in promoting the wonders of Providence and businesses throughout RI. Learn what's going on in the vibrant city and state, as well as what's behind the scenes (and even underground).
   In the segment that follows - online scammers attacking everywhere and every age group. Listen and learn...

Headlines recently focus on how smartphones, as well as social media, impact on our brains, especially young brains. Steve and Deb discuss Jonathan Haidt's new book: "The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness". There are debates about when and how children should have smartphones versus flip phones, and even whether they should be allowed in schools. Learn about proposed legislation as well as a few reasonable suggestions on how you might want to re-think managing your and your children's digital life and social media time.

His efforts sparked our interest. Listen into our conversation and learn what's going on...you just might want to get involved. Your voice should be heard.