Robert Walsh, executive director of the National Education Association Rhode Island, joins Bonus Q&A to discuss the battle over gambling services in RI, Gov. Gina Raimondo's record, why Massachusetts schools are better than those in RI, and much more.

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Robert Walsh, executive director of the National Education Association Rhode Island teachers union, joins Political Roundtable to discuss the state takeover of Providence schools and mixed news for Democrats in the run-up to next year's presidential election.

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Rep. Mike Chippendale (R-Foster), the second-ranking Republican in the RI House of Representatives, joins Bonus Q&A to discuss impeachment proceedings in Washington, questions about a new location for the state Board of Elections, and GOP House priorities in the new session starting in January.

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Rep. Mike Chippendale (R-Foster), GOP whip in the RI House of Representatives, joins Political Roundtable to discuss the ongoing battle between IGT and Twin River, and whether recent news will carry fallout for House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello in the new House session in January.

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Secretary Womazetta Jones of Rhode Island's Executive Office of Health and Human Services joins Bonus Q&A to discuss whether HHS needs a new strategic plan, the subpoena for records involving Dr. Victor Pedro, and the concern posed by growing costs for long-term care.

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Womazetta Jones, secretary of RI's Executive Office of Health and Human Services, joins Political Roundtable to discuss her work, efforts to foster more racial equity in social services, and the outlook for improvements at DCYF.

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RI Political Cooperative co-chair Jennifer Rourke joins Bonus Q&A to discuss the co-op's effort to elect more progressive candidates, her state Senate challenge next year to Majority Leader Michael McCaffrey of Warwick, what the legislature should do about climate change, and more.

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Jennifer Rourke, a co-chair of the Rhode Island Political Cooperative, a new progressive group, joins Political Roundtable to discuss the co-op, her run for state Senate, and whether Americans will support a progressive candidate for president.

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U.S. Rep. David Cicilline joins Political Roundtable to discuss House Democrats’ impeachment inquiry against President Trump, whether that will backfire, why Democrats won’t hold a vote on the inquiry, and related questions. Here’s a rough transcript of this week’s Political Roundtable featuring Cicilline, moderator Ian Donnis, and panelists Scott MacKay and Maureen Moakley. Donnis: We’re […]

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