Thursday, Ken Block announced he will be running as an Independent in the 2026 Rhode Island Gubernatorial race. Block previously ran as Republican candidate in a past Gubernatorial election and lost. Allyn Myers is the new Chairman of the GOP in Rhode Island and reacts to the recent news with Gene. 

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Governor Dan McKee joins Gene to discuss the launch of Real Housewives of Rhode Island and the perception it leaves of the Ocean State. The sitting Governor also talks to Gene about Ken Block's insertion into the Gubernatorial race and other top issues ahead of election season. 

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GOP Gubernatorial candidate in Rhode Island Aaron Guckian joins Gene to discuss the recent addition of Independent candidate Ken Block to the 2026 Governors Race. Guckian also discusses challengers in the Republican primary. 

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Political Science Professor Wendy Schiller, Brown University, joins Gene to discuss local and national politics. Professor Schiller talks to Gene about Congressman Seth Magaziner ending up on TMZ for hosting a Real Housewives of Rhode Island watch party during the on going Government Shutdown. Wendy and Gene also talk about the recent Providence controversy surrounding the mural of Iryna Zarutska being taken down outside of the Dark Lady following criticism from Brett Smiley and other leaders.  

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Governor Dan McKee joins Gene Valicenti in studio to talk about the millionaires tax and other timely issues. Governor McKee also takes your calls on this Friday.

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Last week, CBS corporate leaders announced the ending of the company's radio division, CBS Radio Network. Michael Harrison of Talkers Magaziner discusses the implications behind this decision and what it means for the radio industry as a whole. 

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Providence Mayor Brett Smiley takes your calls and questions during the monthly Ask The Mayor segment. Mayor Smiley also responds to recent criticism about his handling of snow and other city issues from his Democratic Mayoral opponent, State Rep. David Morales. 

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Residents exiting Massachusetts took a net of $4.2 billion in adjusted gross income with them in 2023, one of the largest totals in the country, after a tax on millionaires took effect. 

A similar millionaires tax proposal is working its way through the legislature in Rhode Island. Former Providence Mayor Joe Paolino joined Gene to discuss his objection to the tax and how it can hurt the Ocean State.  

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Attleboro Mayor Cathleen DeSimone joins the show to talk about changes coming to Capron Zoo

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Former City Councilor and now Executive Director at the Providence Foundation, David Salvatore joins the show to talk about rent stabilization in Providence.  

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