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
Host Michelle San Miguel takes a close look at the rising cost of child care, a burden so heavy it’s driving many parents out of the workforce. For some, paying for child care is more expensive than their mortgage or rent. Even parents working in the child care industry aren’t exempt from these high costs. We explore how a new pilot program aims to help by incentivizing people to enter and stay in the field of early childhood education.
We also delve into a recent survey commissioned by Rhode Island union leaders to gauge public opinion on the state’s direction. The survey explores support for raising the minimum wage and banning assault weapons, and Rhode Island PBS Weekly’s Michelle San Miguel sits down with WPRI 12’s Politics Editor, Ted Nesi, to break down the findings. They also discuss why U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) is facing an ethics complaint and what it means for the state.
Finally, we revisit the legacy of the war in Iraq more than two decades later, through the powerful personal stories of local veterans and refugees who have made Rhode Island their home. Their reflections are brought to life on stage at Trinity Rep Theater in an original production, where actors recreate their real-life testimonies. Through their words, we understand the lasting impact of war and its far-reaching effects.
We also delve into a recent survey commissioned by Rhode Island union leaders to gauge public opinion on the state’s direction. The survey explores support for raising the minimum wage and banning assault weapons, and Rhode Island PBS Weekly’s Michelle San Miguel sits down with WPRI 12’s Politics Editor, Ted Nesi, to break down the findings. They also discuss why U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) is facing an ethics complaint and what it means for the state.
Finally, we revisit the legacy of the war in Iraq more than two decades later, through the powerful personal stories of local veterans and refugees who have made Rhode Island their home. Their reflections are brought to life on stage at Trinity Rep Theater in an original production, where actors recreate their real-life testimonies. Through their words, we understand the lasting impact of war and its far-reaching effects.
Stories From Rhode Island PBS Weekly
It’s one of America’s largest works of Brutalism, and parts of it are crumbling
‘Child care is truly the foundation of Rhode Island’s economy’
The writings describe the accounts of John Swanson Jacobs and how he escaped slavery twice
‘As much as I love my community, we are considered a distressed community’
Limited consumer sales and an entrenched distribution system can make it hard to grow, brewers say
Providence Public Schools and Rhode Island’s state benefits portal were both breached in recent months
