Radio Beacon

Dan and Jacob (0:33) begin with an update on the week’s headlines, including the state’s move toward the next phase of its reopening plan and the political scene in Cranston. Then, Dan speaks with Ed Garcia, director of the Cranston Public Library (18:19), about the library’s new contact-less pickup option and what lies ahead. Dan and Jacob wrap things up (30:19) with a quick chat about their entertainment picks from the past week.

Dan and Jacob (0:33) begin with an update on the week’s headlines, including graduation updates, budget uncertainty and the state’s plans for outdoor dining and summer camps. Then, Jacob speaks with Bob Houghtaling, director of the East Greenwich Drug Program (18:36), about Mental Health Awareness Month, the effects of the pandemic on mental health and what long-lasting impacts Rhode Island may see from the crisis. Dan and Jacob wrap things up (27:35) with a quick chat about their entertainment picks from the past week.

Dan and Jacob (0:33) kick off this week’s episode with an update on the state and local headlines, including the lifting of Rhode Island’s stay-at-home order. Then, Dan speaks with Joe Paolino (16:30), former Providence mayor and managing partner of Paolino Properties, about his long record in public life; the innovative new health screening and safety tools being installed at his company’s flagship building; the economic impact of the pandemic; and his political future. Dan and Jacob wrap things up (49:33) with a quick chat about their entertainment picks from the past week.

Dan and Jacob (0:33) kick off this week’s episode with an overview of the latest COVID-19 developments - including the state’s outline for a reopening plan - and a look at the political scene in Cranston and beyond. Then, Dan speaks with Cranston Mayor Allan Fung and his wife, House District 15 candidate Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung (21:28), about Barbara Ann’s COVID-19 diagnosis, life in quarantine, and how the crisis has affected the community. To finish things up (48:02) Dan and Jacob share their music and TV recommendations from the past week.

Dan and Jacob (0:33) begin this week’s episode with an overview of the week’s COVID-19 developments, including the governor’s decision to close school buildings for the rest of the year. Then, John Howell, our publisher and editor of the Warwick Beacon, speaks with Rhode Island House Majority Leader K. Joseph Shekarchi (17:15) about the effects of the current crisis. To wrap things up (30:00), Dan and Jacob talk about what they’ve been watching this week.

Dan and Jacob (0:00) begin this week’s episode with an overview of the week’s COVID-19 developments, including the cancellation of Gaspee Days and the ways local police departments are adapting. Then, Justin Goncarek of Warwick’s OceanSide Graphics (15:35) speaks with Jacob about the new website rismallbusiness.org, a partnership with the office of Lt. Gov. Dan McKee aimed at supporting the state’s small businesses during the crisis. To wrap things up (25:30), Dan and Jacob talk about some of the music they’ve been listening to lately.

At the top of this week's episode (0:00), Dan and Jacob talk about the latest COVID-19 updates and share some news on the Cranston political scene. Then, we share an interview our publisher, John Howell, did with his son, Jack (19:30), a Warwick native who is currently living in Hong Kong, to get some international perspective on the current health crisis. Dan and Jacob wrap things up (31:11) with a discussion of what movies and TV they're catching up with during this time of social distancing.