What'sUpNewp: The Podcast

Since its founding in Rhode Island more than 50 years ago, Common Cause Rhode Island has consistently been at the forefront of ethics reform, serving as a significant watchdog over local and state government in Rhode Island. John Marion, Common Cause executive director, joined What’sUpNewp for a conversation on ethics, the upcoming legislative session, challenges, and more. If you’d prefer to watc...

For Colleen Burns Jermain, Newport’s School Superintendent, it has been a challenging time — from the failed regionalization vote to revelations of expected substantial cost overruns for the Rogers High School construction project. Colleen joined WhatsUpNewp at 1:30 p.m. on November 30 for her monthly live virtual video conversation with us. Is regionalization dead? Or does Colleen believe this wi...

For Colleen Burns Jermain, Newport’s School Superintendent, it has been a challenging time — from the failed regionalization vote to revelations of expected substantial cost overruns for the Rogers High School construction project. Colleen joined WhatsUpNewp at 1:30 p.m. on November 30 for her monthly live virtual video conversation with us. Is regionalization dead? Or does Colleen believe this wi...

When Pete, Ron and Nick Cardi’s father opened a small furniture store in Cranston decades ago, he could have never imagined the dynamic growth of the store into one of the leading furniture stores nationwide, and the impact Cardi’s has had in its support of numerous non-profit organizations. With the holidays upon us, Cardi’s is once again a major sponsor of many activities and non-profits, from t...

When Pete, Ron and Nick Cardi’s father opened a small furniture store in Cranston decades ago, he could have never imagined the dynamic growth of the store into one of the leading furniture stores nationwide, and the impact Cardi’s has had in its support of numerous non-profit organizations. With the holidays upon us, Cardi’s is once again a major sponsor of many activities and non-profits, from t...

Xaykham Rexford Khamsyvoravong, “Xay” (pronounced “Sigh”) for short, joined What’sUpNewp for a one-on-one live virtual video conversation on Friday. Xay was the top vote-getter for Newport City Council At-Large in last week’s election and was chosen among Newport City Council-elect earlier this week to serve as the Chair/Mayor beginning in December. During the 40-minute conversation, we chat about...

Xaykham Rexford Khamsyvoravong, “Xay” (pronounced “Sigh”) for short, joined What’sUpNewp for a one-on-one live virtual video conversation on Friday. Xay was the top vote-getter for Newport City Council At-Large in last week’s election and was chosen among Newport City Council-elect earlier this week to serve as the Chair/Mayor beginning in December. During the 40-minute conversation, we chat about...

You might say Brendan Kirby has been obsessed with Seinfeld, and you’d be right, leading to his latest project, publishing “Seinfeld: The Official Cookbook,” written along with co-author Julie Tremaine. Kirby joined WhatsUpNewp for a live virtual video conversation on Thursday at 4:30 p.m. The book includes more than 60 recipes, from appetizers to main courses, drinks to desserts. In the interview...

You might say Brendan Kirby has been obsessed with Seinfeld, and you’d be right, leading to his latest project, publishing “Seinfeld: The Official Cookbook,” written along with co-author Julie Tremaine. Kirby joined WhatsUpNewp for a live virtual video conversation on Thursday at 4:30 p.m. The book includes more than 60 recipes, from appetizers to main courses, drinks to desserts. In the interview...

Dr. Michael Fine, former Rhode Island Director of Health, is passionate as a physician and advocate for community health organizations … and just as passionate for his forays into literature, a novelist and short story writer, whose most recent book is a collection of Rhode Island short stories. Dr. Fine joined What'sUpNewp for a live virtual video conversation on Thursday (Nov. 10) at 11 a.m. In...

Dr. Michael Fine, former Rhode Island Director of Health, is passionate as a physician and advocate for community health organizations … and just as passionate for his forays into literature, a novelist and short story writer, whose most recent book is a collection of Rhode Island short stories. Dr. Fine joined What'sUpNewp for a live virtual video conversation on Thursday (Nov. 10) at 11 a.m. In...

Lauren Carson, the Democratic candidate for Rhode Island State Representative in District 75 (Newport) joined What’sUpNewp for a live virtual video conversation on Thursday, November 3 at 11 am. These one-on-one interviews will introduce/re-introduce you to the candidates, allow the candidates to talk about their platform, and allow us to ask the questions that are important to voters. Thank you f...

Lauren Carson, the Democratic candidate for Rhode Island State Representative in District 75 (Newport) joined What’sUpNewp for a live virtual video conversation on Thursday, November 3 at 11 am. These one-on-one interviews will introduce/re-introduce you to the candidates, allow the candidates to talk about their platform, and allow us to ask the questions that are important to voters.

Charlie Roberts and Tom Welch, co-chairs of the Middletown Public Schools Building Committee, joined What’sUpNewp for a live virtual video conversation on Tuesday, November 1 at 3 pm. Roberts and Welch share why they believe that Voting Yes in Middletown on Option 4 and 5, and Yes in Newport on Option 5, is in the best interest of the 1) KIDS, and 2) The taxpayers of both communities. Thank you fo...

Charlie Roberts and Tom Welch, co-chairs of the Middletown Public Schools Building Committee, joined What’sUpNewp for a live virtual video conversation on Tuesday, November 1 at 3 pm. Roberts and Welch share why they believe that Voting Yes in Middletown on Option 4 and 5, and Yes in Newport on Option 5, is in the best interest of the 1) KIDS, and 2) The taxpayers of both communities.

Seth Magaziner, the Democratic candidate for Rhode Island Congressional District 2, joined What’sUpNewp for a live virtual video conversation on Tuesday, November 1 at 12:30 pm. These one-on-one interviews will introduce/re-introduce you to the candidates, allow the candidates to talk about their platform, and allow us to ask the questions that are important to voters. Thank you for subscribing. L...

Seth Magaziner, the Democratic candidate for Rhode Island Congressional District 2, joined What’sUpNewp for a live virtual video conversation on Tuesday, November 1 at 12:30 pm. These one-on-one interviews will introduce/re-introduce you to the candidates, allow the candidates to talk about their platform, and allow us to ask the questions that are important to voters.

Sabina Matos, the Democratic candidate for Rhode Island Lieutenant Governor, joined What’sUpNewp for a live virtual video conversation on Tuesday, November 1 at 11 am. These one-on-one interviews will introduce/re-introduce you to the candidates, allow the candidates to talk about their platform, and allow us to ask the questions that are important to voters. Thank you for subscribing. Leave a com...

Sabina Matos, the Democratic candidate for Rhode Island Lieutenant Governor, joined What’sUpNewp for a live virtual video conversation on Tuesday, November 1 at 11 am. These one-on-one interviews will introduce/re-introduce you to the candidates, allow the candidates to talk about their platform, and allow us to ask the questions that are important to voters.

Colleen Burns Jermain, Newport Superintendent of Schools, joined What’sUpNewp on Wednesday, October 26 at 1:30 pm for her monthly live virtual video conversation with us. Our main focus this month was on regionalization. Thank you for subscribing. Leave a comment or share this episode .

Colleen Burns Jermain, Newport Superintendent of Schools, joined What’sUpNewp on Wednesday, October 26 at 1:30 pm for her monthly live virtual video conversation with us. Our main focus this month was on regionalization.

Daniela Abbott, a Democratic candidate for Portsmouth Town Council, joined What’sUpNewp for a live virtual video conversation on Wednesday, October 26 at 11:30 am. These one-on-one interviews will introduce/re-introduce you to the candidates, allow the candidates to talk about their platform, and allow us to ask the questions that are important to voters. Thank you for subscribing. Leave a comment...

Daniela Abbott, a Democratic candidate for Portsmouth Town Council, joined What’sUpNewp for a live virtual video conversation on Wednesday, October 26 at 11:30 am. These one-on-one interviews will introduce/re-introduce you to the candidates, allow the candidates to talk about their platform, and allow us to ask the questions that are important to voters.

Dan McKee, the Democratic candidate for Rhode Island Governor, joined What’sUpNewp for a live virtual video conversation on Tuesday, October 25 at 10 am. Thank you for subscribing. Leave a comment or share this episode .

Dan McKee, the Democratic candidate for Rhode Island Governor, joined What’sUpNewp for a live virtual video conversation on Tuesday, October 25 at 10 am.