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Rhode Island PBS Weekly

Rhode Island PBS Weekly

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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.

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  • June 29, 2025 - Water Battle in Jamestown / Her Brother's Keeper / Weekly Insight

    June 29, 2025 - Water Battle in Jamestown / Her Brother's Keeper / Weekly Insight
    Jun 29 2025

    On this episode, Olivia Ebertz travels to Jamestown, where residents are facing a shortage of drinking water. Then, the latest in the astounding story of Betty Anne Waters, who exonerated her brother from a false murder conviction. Plus, a new installment of Weekly Insight explores why Governor Dan McKee refused to sign the state budget.
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    26 mins
  • June 22, 2025 - How Safe Are RI's Other Bridges? / Making Sea Spirits in PVD / Lessons From a Senior Endurance Athlete / Weekly Insight

    June 22, 2025 - How Safe Are RI's Other Bridges? / Making Sea Spirits in PVD / Lessons From a Senior Endurance Athlete / Weekly Insight
    Jun 22 2025

    On this episode, David Wright examines bridge safety across the state, in the wake of the Washington Bridge closure. Then, Pamela Watts heads to Industrious Spirit Company, or ISCO, a distillery creating unique flavors like seaweed and oyster. Plus, 66-year-old endurance athlete Paul Mellor gives a lesson on perseverance, and a new installment of Weekly Insight.
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    25 mins
  • June 15, 2025 - Priced Out of Home Ownership / Providence Centenarian's Life of Service / Weekly Insight

    June 15, 2025 - Priced Out of Home Ownership / Providence Centenarian's Life of Service / Weekly Insight
    Jun 15 2025

    On this episode, Isabella Jibilian looks at why many Rhode Islanders are being priced out of the housing market. Then, we revisit Michelle San Miguel’s interview with a Providence Centenarian who embodies what it means to live a life of service, even when it wasn’t always welcome. Finally, Anaridis Rodriguez our contributor, WPRI 12’s Politics Editor Ted Nesi discuss the revised State budget for the new fiscal year and the plans and the cost of rebuilding the Westbound side of the Washington Bridge.
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    24 mins

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