Radio Beacon

Cranston Herald editor Dan Kittredge has been spending time of late speaking with the candidates for Cranston mayor and City Council. After a plug for the Herald’s upcoming mayoral debates being co-sponsored by the Cranston Public Library (00:40), Dan speaks with Republican mayoral candidate and Council President Michael Farina (06:45) about his candidacy, the issues facing the city, and how he’s approaching the campaign.

Cranston Herald editor Dan Kittredge is flying solo this week, and he’s been spending time of late meeting and speaking with the candidates for Cranston mayor and City Council. After a plug for the Herald’s upcoming mayoral debates being cosponsored by the Cranston Public Library (00:40), Dan speaks with Democratic mayoral candidate and Citywide Councilman Steve Stycos (06:28) about his candidacy, the issues facing the city, and how he’s approaching the campaign.

Cranston Herald editor Dan Kittredge is flying solo this week, and he’s been spending time of late meeting and speaking with the candidates for Cranston mayor and City Council. After a brief update on Costco, COVID and more (00:40), Dan speaks with GOP mayoral candidate and Citywide Councilman Ken Hopkins (10:41) about his candidacy, the issues facing the city, and how he’s approaching the campaign.

To start off this week's episode, Cranston Herald editor Dan Kittredge and Johnston Sun Rise editor Jake Marrocco (00:40) talk school reopening plans, politics, COVID-19 and more. Then, House Speaker Nick Mattiello (22:40) joins Dan and Warwick Beacon publisher John Howell for a discussion about his reelection bid, the state’s response to the pandemic, and much more. As always, Jake and Dan wrap things up (76:43) with some quick entertainment recommendations.

To start off this week's episode, Cranston Herald editor Dan Kittredge and Johnston Sun Rise editor Jake Marrocco (00:40) talk politics, COVID-19 and more. Then, Cranston mayoral hopeful Adam Carbone (16:51) joins Dan to discuss his unorthodox campaign and his plan for a new “Bagel & Cream Cheese Party.” Jake and Dan wrap things up (45:42) wrap things up with some quick entertainment recommendations.

To start off this week's episode, Cranston Herald editor Dan Kittredge and Johnston Sun Rise editor Jake Marrocco (00:40) discuss the field of declared candidates for local offices and the latest COVID-19 headlines. Then, state Rep. Stephen Ucci of Johnston (20:37), joins Jacob to discuss his decision not to seek reelection this year. Jake and Dan wrap things up (31:42) wrap things up with some quick entertainment recommendations.

To start off this week's episode, Cranston Herald editor Dan Kittredge and Johnston Sun Rise editor Jake Marrocco (00:40) talk politics, graduation and Rhode Island’s move toward phase four of reopening. Then, John Howell and Laura Weick from the Warwick Beacon speak with the Rev. Brian Shanley, president of Providence College (15:21), about his tenure, his athletic pursuits and his views on the future as he prepares to retire from his current post after 15 years. Jake and Dan wrap things up (56:17) with some quick thoughts on Zoom meetings and entertainment.

To start off this week's episode, Cranston Herald editor Dan Kittredge and Johnston Sun Rise editor Jake Marrocco (00:33) discuss COVID-19, political news and graduation season. Then, Dan speaks with Cranston Public Schools Superintendent Jeannine Nota-Masse (12:20) about distancing learning, the state's school reopening plan and the budget uncertainty facing the district. Dan and Jake wrap things up (49:18) with some quick thoughts on sports and entertainment.

To start things off (00:33), Jake and Dan discuss the week’s protests, unrest and curfews, as well as the latest on the COVID-19 crisis and the political scene. Then, retired Warwick Police Chief Col. Stephen McCartney (18:41) joins Dan and Warwick Beacon publisher John Howell to discuss his career in law enforcement and his views of the issues and challenges facing local departments. Finally, Jake and Dan wrap up the episode (1:02:54) with some listening recommendations.

Dan and Jacob (0:33) begin with an update on the week’s headlines, including the state’s move to phase two of its reopening plan and how local budgets are shaping up. Then, Jake speaks with Joseph Polisena Jr., vice president of the Johnston Town Council (15:47), about how the crisis continues to play out at the town and state levels, his political future, and being a sports fan during the pandemic. Dan and Jacob wrap things up (27:33) with a quick chat about their entertainment picks from the past week.