Public education has a long and varied history in the United States. But Laura Pappano says the challenges it faces now from parent activists and partisan politics are unlike anything America’s schools have seen.

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Happy Mother's Day! 🩵 Mothers work hard every day to support their children just like Rhode Island PBS works hard every day to support viewers like you!

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Skyrocketing bridge replacement estimates, more college protests, plus important updates from the legislative session, discuss all the big RI updates with wendy schiller, Don Roach, John Marion and Hummel Report

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For AAPI Month, RI celebrates our Asian community by showing three shorts made by Asian Filmmakers: Little Sky, Dir: Jesse X Snow, Never Fade Away, Dir: Donna-Weng Friedman, Anshan Diaries, Dir: Charles Xiuzhi Dong

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A local farmer in Little Compton is raising a large herd of alpacas for their fiber. Michelle San Miguel and WPRI 12’s politics editor Ted Nesi talk about Sheldon Whitehouse’s fourth run for the U.S. Senate.

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TONIGHT! Newport: In This Together, highlights the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Newport, Rhode Island - a city whose economy mostly runs off of tourism - and the importance of community in times of hardship.

📺 Broadcasts Sunday, May 5th @10pm

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On this episode of Story Public Square, bestselling suspense author Vanessa Lillie gives her novel, “Blood Sisters,” some context, discussing why she decided to implement her Cherokee heritage into the novel. 

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All-new doubleFEATURE episode tonight 8 pm! Watch the short film 'Comic Escape' by Alphonso McAuley. Plus, catch a special interview with Adam McCarthy!

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Confronted with the COVID-19 pandemic, residents of Newport, Rhode Island, known for its beauty, architecture, music scene, sailing culture, and history of religious tolerance, unite to overcome the impacts of COVID-19. Watch Newport: In This Together this Sunday at 10 pm on Rhode Island PBS!

Today is National Adopt a Shelter Animal Day! 🐶 We are raising awareness for all the thousands of animals that desperately need a home. For more info on each animal, contact the listed shelter! 🩵

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The debate heats up this week on A Lively Experiment as our panel discusses the effects of abortion restrictions and the pro-Palestine protests Brown University.

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Check out this year's Uncorked! recap! Thanks again to everyone who came out to support Rhode Island PBS! 🍾

Isabella Jibilian has an in-depth interview with Solito author Javier Zamora. Then, Pamela Watts heads out to Newport for Daffodil Days. Finally, Michelle San Miguel and Ted Nesi talk about Gina Raimondo.

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On this episode of “Story in the Public Square”, author and veteran Brian Turner shares several of his notable poems, discussing the sometimes surprising inspirations and the stories behind their creation.

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Pro-Palestine protests at Brown, the Washington Bridge opens six lanes, proposed changes to how Rhode Islanders vote, plus effects of abortion restrictions around the country. Learn more on A Lively Experiment, available to watch now: youtu.be/8yo97Or3eLI

Ocean State Sessions is back in the studio for another season! 🎵 To watch previous seasons of Ocean State Sessions, click here: bit.ly/3Qm1F34

Featured bands: Paper Moon Jazz & Hope Anchor
Location: Big Nice Studio
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STORY: Peter Neronha approves merger of The Public's Radio 89.3FM and Rhode Island PBS thepublicsradio.org/business/attor…

Brands of Portugal is co-hosting with Maria Lawton on an unforgettable trip to Portugal! Discover more about this exciting experience on our Zoom Presentation tonight (April 24th) @ 6 pm, click here to register: conta.cc/3R9iayL

Appreciate Mayor Brett Smiley writing this letter to Peter Neronha in support of the merger. Excited to work as one organization with the talented journalists at The Public's Radio 89.3FM

AG Neronha approves merger of Rhode Island PBS & The Public's Radio 89.3FM.

“For many Rhode Islanders, PBS and The Public’s Radio have been important local sources of media and as a new combined entity, they will be able to sustain the value they contribute to our state.'

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