Generation Rising Podcast
This community-focused series evokes conversation about various inequalities across Rhode Island. Generation Rising sheds light on the issues faced every day by the Black, Indigenous, Asian, Hispanic, and LGBTQIA+ communities and the ways they are pushing society forward for change.
Join host Anaridis Rodriguez for an insightful discussion on police corruption with guest Todd McGhee, a retired Massachusetts state trooper and expert in counter-terrorism. In this compelling episode, they delve into the complexities and challenges of tackling corruption within law enforcement, exploring real-life cases and solutions for accountability and integrity in the police force.
Host Anaridis Rodriguez sits down with Amaya Felder, Mac Berube, and Viva Sandoval from The Gordon School. They discuss their impactful 8th-grade civil rights trip, sharing their experiences, reflections, and the profound lessons they learned. Join us as we delve into their journey through history and their personal growth along the way.
Anaridis Rodriguez is joined by Nick Figueroa, from the Brown Collegiate Scholars Program, and Lamont Gordon, from College Visions, to discuss the current challenges of college enrollment and what they’re doing to change it.
Anaridis Rodriguez sits down with RIBBA CEO Lisa Ranglin and City Personnel’s CEO Dawn Apajee to break down what it takes to build a business in Rhode Island and the resources to help.
Anaridis Rodriguez sits down with Harold Starks and Kate McNamara from My Home Court, a nonprofit organization with the mission to engage the community through revitalizing public basketball and city parks facilitated by beautiful contemporary art.
Anaridis Rodriguez is joined by members from Button Hole Golf; Don Wright, Chris Cruz, and Celine Arias. They share how golf is changing the lives of the youth in Providence and the programs available to the public to get started in the sport.
Anaridis Rodriguez sits down with Catalina Martinez, Equity Officer at NOAA Ocean Exploration and a finalist in the Remarkable Women Award, to dive deeper into her journey as an advocate for our world’s oceans.
Anaridis Rodriguez is joined by Pandemic Preparedness expert Jennifer Nuzzo, from Brown University, to dig deeper into how we can best prepare ourselves for another pandemic.
Anaridis Rodriguez is joined by the city of Pawtucket’s first Chief Equity Officer and local artist/advocate Charles “Chachi” Carvalho. They talk about all things Pawtucket, and upcoming events, and Chachi performs a special spoken word.
Anaridis Rodriguez is joined by local filmmaker Kristen Falso-Capaldi as they discuss women’s contribution to film and how to get involved in Rhode Island’s film scene.