Rhode Island PBS Weekly Podcast
Rhode Island PBS Weekly is a Newsmagazine anchored in journalism that searches for truth and examines today’s most important regional and local issues. Viewers are introduced to individuals, ideas, and places in Rhode Island and beyond that they won’t see anywhere else.
On this episode of Rhode Island PBS Weekly, Pamela Watts introduces us to famed underwater explorer Bob Ballard. Next, Jim Hummel talks to Providence Mayor Brett Smiley about his first hundred days in office. Finally, in our continuing My Take series, we hear from death doula Bonnie Evans who gives her thoughts on the end of life.
On this episode, Pamela Watts takes in-depth look at how language deprivation can cause deaf children to fall behind. Then a second look with an excerpt from a Rhode Island PBS original documentary by producer/director Dorothy Dickie – Breaking Good: Women and the War on Drugs. Finally, we revisit toy designer Khipra Nichols – one of the designers behind such iconic toys as Mr. Potato Head and My Little Pony.
On this episode, Pamela Watts profiles Alva Vanderbilt Belmont, Newport’s Gilded Age socialite who became an ardent suffragette and helped women get the vote. Then, Michelle San Miguel follows longtime Southern Rhode Island maple producer, Tom Buck for an up-close look at the process of tapping trees. Finally, a second look at producer Isabella Jibilian’s in-depth report on food waste for our Green Seeker continuing series.
On this episode, Michelle San Miguel explores the issue of noise pollution, investigating the hidden costs of noisy neighborhoods. Then, an interview with Ilyon Woo about her new book, Master Slave Husband Wife, which tells the story of an enslaved couple’s daring escape. Finally, a second look at the story of Sissiretta Jones, a Black opera singer who broke barriers at the turn of the 20th century.
Weekly’s Michelle San Miguel sits down with the soon to be senior Congressman, Seth Magaziner, as he enters a bitterly divided House of Representatives. Then, Pamela Watts speaks with Olympic skating champion and Brown University Student Vincent Zhou. Finally, in honor of Black History month, we revisit a story on the Black Baseball players, the Providence Colored Giants.
On this episode, we revisit the stories of two unique authors: one who flew the skies as a flight attendant, and another who sailed the world as an oceanographer. Then, in time for Valentine’s Day, Rhode Island’s own matchmaker gives her unique take on finding love