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Dave sits down with David Schoorens, author of Refuge: A Novel of Lost Democracy, to talk about his book, the experience of writing it, and what it takes to continue living in a democratic republic.

Theme for this episode is Cinematic Action Trailer by PaulYudins

Rhody Recommends brings you a short segment on our off weeks where we tell you what we’re reading, watching, and listening to. Everything you hear about in this segment is available at your local library, or freely available online. These recommendations are for cinephiles, a.k.a. movie buffs, a.k.a. anyone who has seen “2001: A Space Odyssey” multiple times just because they love it so much.

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Emily is joined by author Carolyn Wyman to discuss her latest food book,

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Lauren chats with Max Miller, author of the cookbook, Tasting History, and creator and host of the viral digital series, “Tasting History with Max Miller” on YouTube. They discuss the joys and difficulties of researching and recreating historical recipes, and talk about which dishes are the best and which ones are…not the best. If you’re interested in cooking and history, don’t miss this episode! 

You can find Tasting History by Max Miller at bookstores everywhere or at your local library.  You can watch Max’s videos on his YouTube channel, “Tasting History with Max Miller.”

Music by RoyaltyFreeMusic from Pixabay.

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The teen volunteers at Cranston Public Library recorded book recommendations at the OneCranston Health Equity Zone farmers market this summer. Here’s what Cranston has been reading in 2023!

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Meet community activist and all around amazing person, Tina Guinette Pedersen, Founder and CEO of RAMP Inclusion. Tina and Emily talk about disability awareness and justice in Rhode Island and beyond in this week’s episode. Listen along to hear the amazing things Tina and RAMP are doing, and how you can be a part of making Rhode Island a more inclusive place. 

Head over to Facebook every Wednesday to listen to the RAMP Podcast live, and look out to see if Tina wins the Community Choice awards this September!

Theme music for this episode is Happy Dog by ArturAravidiMusic.

Rhody Recommends brings you a short segment on our off weeks where we tell you what we’re reading, watching, and listening to. Everything you hear about in this segment is available at your local library, or freely available online.

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- One's Company by Ashley Hutson

- Ingrid Goes West

- Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra

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For this first episode, Lauren visits the Paine House Museum in Coventry, Rhode Island and talks with Colleen Hodges and Brenda Jacob, President and President Emeritus respectively of the Western Rhode Island Civic Historical Society.

For more information about the Paine House, visit their Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/painehousemuseum .

If you’re interested in volunteering at the Paine House, stop by the museum during its open hours or email [email protected] . 

Music by Roman Senyk from Pixabay.

Rhody Recommends brings you a short segment on our off weeks where we tell you what we’re reading, watching, and listening to. Everything you hear about in this segment is available at your local library, or freely available online.

This week we're highlighting items found in the "Coming Soon" browsing area on the new Ocean State Libraries online catalog, featuring:

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