morning news podcast

Monday, April 22, 2013

RIPR Newsroom — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:58:06 +0000

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

John Bender — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 12:40:58 +0000

Rhode Islanders react to the explosions at the Boston Marathon, and the Sakonnet River Bridge tolls are up for a vote.

Plus This I Believe Rhode Island on finding strength through adversity.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Natalie Jablonski — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 17:29:46 +0000

We continue to follow the developing story of the explosions at the Boston Marathon, and Governor Lincoln Chafee says he is shocked and saddened by the events...all this on RIPR's Morning News Podcast.

Friday, April 12, 2013

Natalie Jablonski — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 13:42:34 +0000

Final approval is expected today on a pension deal for Providence public safety workers, and Newport Grand slot parlor is asking for help from the General Assembly. All this and more on the RIPR Morning News Podcast.

Thursday, April 11, 2013

Natalie Jablonski — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 12:52:29 +0000

Some Republican lawmakers are questioning the constitutionality of proposed gun control legislation, and a vote in the state Senate today could change the way schools prepare for emergencies. All this and more, on RIPR's Morning News Podcast.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

John Bender — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:17:57 +0000

Rhode Islanders react to new gun legislation that would ban assault rifles, and proposed repairs to the Cliff Walk in Newport are facing opposition.

Plus on This I Believe Rhode Island, a poet reflects on the treasures of the Ocean State.

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

RIPR News — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 12:27:48 +0000

State lawmakers will unveil a package of bills aimed at curbing gun violence, and a state Senate vote on same-sex marriage is expected this month. All this and more on the RIPR Morning News Podcast.

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Natalie Jablonski — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 13:03:09 +0000

Lawmakers are considering legislation to improve school safety, and recreational fishermen voice their concerns over climate change.

Plus, this week's This I Believe essay tells of how one man decided to follow his passion.

Tuesday, April 2, 2013

RIPR News — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 13:34:50 +0000

A state Senate committee will scrutinize a bill putting and end to straight-ticket voting, and Cranston Mayor Allan Fung has proposed a budget with no tax increases...all this and more on the RIPR Morning News Podcast.

Plus a conversation with RIPR Healthcare Reporter Kristin Gourlay about the health of the state's hospitals.

Monday, April 1, 2013

Natalie Jablonski — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 14:32:42 +0000

Lower penalties for some marijuana possession take effect today, and the Red Sox start their spring season. All this and more on the RIPR Morning News Podcast.