Joe Tasca

Producer, Host

The local voice on Weekend Edition for several years, Joe stepped into the role of morning producer in October 2023. Joe is also a reporter, covering stories in the field and conducting interviews with newsmakers.

From an early age, Joe was determined to become a broadcaster and began his broadcast career as a high school student. His first job was working as a newscaster and engineer for WERI, a full-service radio station in his hometown of Westerly. Prior to coming to The Public’s Radio in 2018, Joe spent 15 years as a news anchor and reporter for a cluster of six radio stations in eastern Connecticut.

He graduated from Westerly High and earned his bachelor’s degree from Quinnipiac University. When he’s not working, he enjoys reading, writing, hiking, playing golf, and traveling to Canada

Recently published
For nonprofits still awaiting access to federal dollars, at least $500,000 in grants will be made available through a special round of funding
Nashville country artists will be coming to the United Theatre and The Knick starting this fall
Former historian laureate Dr. Patrick Conley has written 27 books on Rhode Island history. He says his successor should be a good speaker who has detailed knowledge of the state’s past
Many Syrian-Americans are celebrating following the collapse of the Assad regime. The Public’s Radio’s Luis Hernandez spoke with a local Syrian couple about what’s been happening in Syria and how they see its political future unfolding
After voting to authorize a strike last week, union members have reached a tentative deal with Women & Infants Hospital