The mayor discusses the backlash to some of his PVDFest changes, the new city budget, his dispute with Rhode Island’s biggest hospital group, public safety and more.

6/30/2023: Mayor Smiley

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A breakdown of new poll numbers on Rhode Island politicians; plus, Providence author Philip Eil discusses his new book "Prescription for Pain."

4/26/2024: Political roundtable; Philip Eil

New Bedford's longtime leader discusses the latest South Coast Rail delay, the outlook for offshore wind, his recent trip to Israel, challenges downtown and more.

4/19/2024: Mayor Jon Mitchell

Councilwoman Shelley Peterson talks about her diagnosis with multiple sclerosis; RIDOT Director Peter Alviti discusses what's next on the Washington Bridge crisis.

4/12/2024: Councilwoman Peterson; Director Alviti

The first-term Democrat discusses the war in Israel, chaos in the U.S. House, the November election, the Washington Bridge, his upcoming paternity leave and more.

6/30/2023: Mayor Smiley

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