Is Boston Mayor Michelle Wu targeting North End restaurant owners directly with her new fees for opening dining? Gene speaks with Carmelina's owner, Damian DiPaola, about the situation. 

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Monday, Providence Mayoral Candidate, Brett Smiley, announced his official launch for Mayor. Brett joined Gene in the studio Tuesday to discuss the top issues in the city and talk calls from residents. 

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The Slap that rocked the world continued to lead headlines for a second day. Gene and Brown University Professor, Wendy Schiller, take calls from listeners and react to Will Smith's apology to Chris Rock. 

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The City Council in Newport unanimously voted against party bikes in the area. Newport Mayor Jeanne Marie Napolitano explains the decision on the bikes along with updates on the Cliff Walk restoration and short term rentals. 

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Is Costco coming to Rhode Island? Cranston is said to still be in the running for the wholesale retailor. Nancy Thomas, Editor of RINews Today, joins Gene to break down what is happening. 

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A group of legislators in Rhode Island are proposing a tax increase on some of the wealthiest residents in the state. 

Revenue for Rhode Island’s legislation seeks to raise $144.5 million by adding a new tax bracket for the top 1% of earners — from 5.99% to 8.99% on adjusted gross income above $500,000. The proposal was introduced last month by Sen. Melissa Murray, D-Woonsocket, who says the revenue could be used for schools and education, infrastructure and veterans programs, housing and more. Accountant Bill Horan reacted to the news this morning with Gene Valicenti and explains how tax payers would be affected. 

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Is there any significance to the recent findings on the Hunter Biden Laptop from the New York Times. Gene debates the issue with Brown University Professor Wendy Schiller.

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A Charlestown Town Council meeting about bringing food trucks to summer events quickly turned into one man taking a jab at the city of Providence. Charles Gallup the EMA Director, and former town police officer, for Charlestown made the comments during Monday's meeting. Friday morning,  Providence City Councilman David Salvatore responded to the comments with Gene. 

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