Rhode Island PBS Weekly
“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.
Latest Episode
Rhode Island PBS Weekly is devoting the entire broadcast to special coverage of the Washington Bridge. First up, it’s been 15 months since the westbound bridge abruptly shut down, upending people’s lives. Michelle San Miguel has an in-depth report exploring why more than a year after the bridge was shut down and one side demolished no one has been held accountable.
Then, Ian Donnis has an extended interview with Rhode Island’s Attorney General Peter Neronha who talks about the state’s lawsuit over the failure of the Washington Bridge.
Finally, we hear from Rhode Island’s former Attorney General Arlene Violet on the Washington Bridge’s troubling history and ultimate failure.
Then, Ian Donnis has an extended interview with Rhode Island’s Attorney General Peter Neronha who talks about the state’s lawsuit over the failure of the Washington Bridge.
Finally, we hear from Rhode Island’s former Attorney General Arlene Violet on the Washington Bridge’s troubling history and ultimate failure.
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