Governor Dan McKee joins Gene this morning to take your calls and talk about news of the day topics. Governor McKee talks, housing, charter schools, the 2026 Democratic Gubernatorial race and more! 

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Thursday, the Supreme Cout ruled Monsanto cannot be held liable under state law for failing to warn consumers about the alleged cancer risks of its weedkiller RoundUp on its label. The 7-2 decision found that a federal law regulating the sale and labeling of pesticide products bars lawsuits in state courts alleging that Monsanto failed to include a cancer warning on RoundUp's label. Attorney Mark Brice joins Gene to discuss the meaning of the decision.

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Providence Mayor Brett Smiley back in studio with Gene for another edition of "Ask the Mayor." Mayor Smiley talks housing with Gene, the school takeover coming back to Providence, the PVD Fan Zone, your calls and more! 

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Former Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza joined Gene this morning to discuss a $1700 tax credit for education in Rhode Island. Elorza explained the program and exclaimed that Governor Dan McKee needs to join this federal program and why the local teacher's unions are against it. 

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What is the real reason Rhode Island is not participating in America250 events? Rhode Island Secretary of State Gregg Amore joins Gene to discuss the real story.

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The New York Knicks embark on the franchises first ever ticker tape parade down the canyon of heros in Manhattan today. Jack Coleman, a friend of Tom's, calls in from NYC.

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What's in a pizza chip? Recently, a pizza chip was featured on Real Housewives of Rhode Island. The only problem? Don DePetrilo, creator of the original pizza chip, says the food shown on Real Housewives of Rhode Island wasn't an actual pizza chip. Depetrillo is the owner of the Original Italian Bakery and joined Gene this morning to discuss what a real pizza chip tastes and looks like. 

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35 year old Robert Maggiacomo is facing felony charges in connection with the Federal Hill motorcycle crash earlier this month. Maggiacomo faces two felony charges. According to Providence Police, "“This investigation revealed actions that allegedly placed a motorcyclist and numerous members of the public at serious risk of harm.." Should Maggiacomo be charged and is the Cumberland 35 year old vulnerable to outside lawsuits? Gene talks about this with former Rhode Island Attorney General Jeff Pine. 

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Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee joins Gene in studio to talk about Providence Schools being returned to local control, state payroll issues, and more!

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Thursday, prediction market Kalshi sued Rhode Island to prevent the state from stopping the apps operation in the Ocean State. Prediction markets are like betting but regulated differently. Following the lawsuit, Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha sued both Kalshi and Polymarket for operating in the state illegally. The AG joins Gene to discuss prediction markets along with his thoughts on the proposed Office of the Inspector General 

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