Warwick Radio: The Voice of Warwick, Rhode Island

Warwick children’s librarian Christine Kayal talks with Apponaug third grader Riley Scambio about Riley’s favorite winter activity.

Riley and her aunt Andrea share the story of their family’s annual sledding tradition—guaranteed to evoke your own nostalgic memories. Christine also gets Riley’s advice on how to become an enthusiastic reader.

Christine Kayal has been a children’s librarian at Warwick Public Library for 22 years and a book lover her whole life. She spends her commute to and from work listening to audiobooks which she absolutely believes counts as reading.

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Gloria Kennedy talks with Warwick Representative and Speaker of the House K. Joseph Shekarchi about family, politics, and the city.

Hear about his life in public service, the public’s perception of politics and the impact of social media, and the fiscal health of Rhode Island. What you won’t hear, however, is what the ‘K.’ in his name stands for.

Visit Joe Shekarchi’s website and Facebook page.

Gloria Kennedy Fleck was elected to the Rhode Island Senate in 1976 and was Deputy Majority Leader in the 1970s and 1980s. She was a Talk Host on WHJJ in Providence, Rhode Island from 1984-1986, and she's worked as a nonprofit fundraiser.

Write to Gloria on Twitter at @mssenator.

Music by Audionautix.com

Warwick resident Barbara Sweeney talks with administrator Erica Lynn Erickson about the Buy Nothing Project and Warwick’s two Buy Nothing groups.

Hear about Warwick’s gift economy where you give away the things you no longer need and ask for the things you want, and learn how joining your local Buy Nothing group can help you make better use of the things you own and connect you with your community.

Find your local Buy Nothing Group.

Learn more about the Buy Nothing Project.

Read the Book: The Buy Nothing, Get Everything Plan: Discover the Joy of Spending Less, Sharing More, and Living Generously by Liesl Clark and Rebecca Rockefeller, Founders of the Buy Nothing Project

Barbara Sweeney lives in Apponaug with her husband and two children. She’s a lifelong Rhode Islander who’s been in Warwick since 2001.

Warwick Life host Scott Nerney talks with Gamm Theatre Artistic Director Tony Estrella and It’s a Wonderful Life Director Damon Kiely about the live radio play.

Hear how the actors and crew recreate a 1940s radio broadcast, how the play builds community, and why the message “no man is a failure who has friends” is especially meaningful now.

Visit the Gamm website, and learn more about It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play.

Warwick Life highlights what’s special in Warwick, Rhode Island and helps listeners get the most from this seaside community. Warwick Life is produced by Scott Nerney and presented by the Warwick Center for the Arts.

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Music by Tess Der Manouelian.

Warwick Life host Scott Nerney talks with Mayor Frank Picozzi about the Picozzi family Christmas display.

Hear how Warwick’s favorite Christmas display started, how big the Mayor's electricity bills are, and how the display helps local charities.

Visit the Picozzi Family Christmas Display Facebook page.

Warwick Life highlights what’s special in Warwick, Rhode Island and helps listeners get the most from this seaside community. Warwick Life is produced by Scott Nerney and presented by the Warwick Center for the Arts.

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Music by Tess Der Manouelian.

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Join host Wil Gregersen and contestants Jen, Jennifer, and Lou for a fun and playful competition.

Each month, It’s Your Pick has a theme, and Jen, Jennifer, and Lou choose songs about that theme. Once you’ve heard their songs, you get to pick which one is best.

This month’s theme is “Feel Good, Inc.” with songs that put our contestants in an instant good mood.

It’s Your Pick is a production of Warwick Radio Online. All contestants are from Warwick, Rhode Island.

Warwick Life host Scott Nerney talks with Clouds Hill Museum President and Curator Anne Holst and Director Paul Miller about the fully intact Warwick Victorian home.

Clouds Hill has been owned by four generations of women, and tours of Clouds Hill are like a visit with the family in the 1870s. Hear about the history of Clouds Hill and how you can step into an authentic Victorian Christmas for the holidays.

Visit the Clouds Hill Museum website, and see their calendar of events.

Warwick Life highlights what’s special in Warwick, Rhode Island and helps listeners get the most from this seaside community. Warwick Life is produced by Scott Nerney and presented by the Warwick Center for the Arts.

Write to [email protected].

Music by Tess Der Manouelian.

Warwick Health and Wellness host Martha Bottella talks with Live Inspired Now wellness coach Heather Paris.

Hear about health coaching, fire walking, becoming self-empowered, and free alternative health services available to everyone in Warwick.

Visit Parent Support Network of Rhode Island to see their calendar of free alternative health services.

Go to Live Inspired Now.

Martha Bottella is a lifelong resident of Warwick who works in mental health and supports her clients as they heal trauma, grow, and build empowered lives.

Write to Martha at [email protected].

Gloria Kennedy and her undercover helpers talk with Warwick businesswoman Karen Krinsky about Like No Udder ice cream, and they sample it, too!

Hear about treats for vegans, people who can’t eat dairy or gluten, people with food allergies, and everyone who likes dessert. Plus, discover the tasting team’s verdict. (Spoiler alert—they like it!)

Visit the Like No Udder website and Facebook page.

Gloria Kennedy Fleck was elected to the Rhode Island Senate in 1976 and was Deputy Majority Leader in the 1970s and 1980s. She was a Talk Host on WHJJ in Providence, Rhode Island from 1984-1986, and she's worked as a nonprofit fundraiser.

Write to Gloria on Twitter at @mssenator.

Music by Audionautix.com

Warwick Life host Scott Nerney talks with Director Beverly Wiley from the Warwick Parks and Recreation Department about Thayer/Warburton Ice Arenas.

Hear about open skating and lessons, figure skating, and hockey games, and find out how you can rent the arenas for cozy family celebrations and large community events.

See the Thayer/Warburton Ice Arenas schedule.

Warwick Life highlights what’s special in Warwick, Rhode Island and helps listeners get the most from this seaside community. Warwick Life is produced by Scott Nerney and presented by the Warwick Center for the Arts.

Write to [email protected].

Music by Tess Der Manouelian.