Church and State RI

In their first video podcast, David and Jessica speak with leaders from the Rhode Island Coalition for Israel. They discuss the recent Hamas invasion of Israel as well as the new form of antisemitism that is emerging in the US and even RI.

Today we discuss the State of the State addresses, an ambitious plan to rebuild Zambarano Hospital, and discuss whether or not Jessica will run for Rhode Island’s 2nd Congressional District.

Today we look at the state of the Department of Health in RI.  Jessica highlights “inconsistencies” from the Department of Health and discusses Dr. Nicole Alexander-Scott's resignation.

Rhode Island made national news this week after allowing COVID-Positive healthcare workers in hospitals and nursing homes after firing unvaccinated staff. Why would the administration adopt suc,h a policy and is it only going to make the crisis worse? We talk about that and more in this week’s episode.

Today we want to wish everyone a very happy new year! Episode 47 ends the year by making some 2022 predictions for Rhode Island and beyond.

This week’s episode discusses Rhode Island’s Department of Health and why they have lost the trust of so many RIers. We question the cause of the healthcare crisis and how it could be lessened quickly. David gives an update on Clergy United and how faith leaders are responding to the mask/vaccine mandate on houses of worship.

This week’s episode responds to the Governor’s Indoor Mask Mandate. What are the fines? Are they lawful? And will you comply?

Governor Dan McKee announced last week that RI has 6 weeks to get covid under control. Otherwise, he made it clear that all options are back on the table, including an indoor mask mandate.

For episode 43, we discuss the Governor's proposed vaccine passport and update you on the redistricting process. Jessica shares her thoughts on last week's fiery radio interview and we both give our thoughts on the Providence Journal's front page article of our podcast.

Today’s episode is a “little” lighter in content and features our first guests: three young rising stars and future leaders who share their thoughts on 2021.

Today’s episode highlights the Smithsonian Magazine’s Lyn Garrity’s interview of John M. Barry, a biographer of Roger Williams. Garrity’s article provides a fascinating account of Rhode Island’s founding father and his relationship with the Native Americans. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/john-m-barry-on-roger-williams-and-the-indians-9322792/

In today's episode, we’ll be talking about the religion of wokeness.  We’ll identify its original sins, angels, and demons and, of course, (insert sarcasm here) how you can purify yourself through certain rituals and confessions. 

Parents may be the swing vote that shaped the 2021 elections last week in VA and NJ and the same force that will shape the 2022 election here in RI. Sign up for updates on Legislation affecting parents at www.jessicaforri.com

RI has been given $1.1 billion in federal money from the “American Rescue Plan.” The question is how will it be spent and who will decide? Let us know how you’d like to see RI spend its $1.1 billion by signing up for her updates and adding your thoughts to the form: www.jessicaforri.com. If you’d like to participate in the Governor’s listening tour, you can join him and his staff at one of the loc...

Governor Dan McKee recently released a working document that would chart a course for the ocean state. What’s in it and does it address Rhode Island’s systemic problems?

In this week's episode, David and Jessica discuss Governor McKee's bad week.  His administration is now being investigated by the Attorney General along with the state police. Even Democrats since our lining up to challenge him in a gubernatorial primary. We also discuss the governor's controversial plan to vaccinate children.

In episode 35, we discuss news that’s not in the news, but things every Rhode Islander should be aware of. We highlight some heroes that you should be watching and some movements that are starting to form.

In Episode 34, we share our experiences from the Freedom Rally at the RI State House on Oct 1st. This was the same day that thousands of healthcare workers across the state had been fired for refusing to be vaccinated, many of them for sincerely held religious beliefs. We also discussed the federal court case that is being appealed, the political ramifications of so many apolitical people being ma...

In this week’s episode David and Jessica discuss the vaccine mandate that is worsening RI’s healthcare system. David provides a summary of some of the religious objections.

Rhode Island is currently facing a shortage in healthcare workers that will only be worsened in two weeks. October 1st is the date in which hundreds, perhaps thousands, of healthcare workers will be forced to take a leave of absence, resign, or even be fired for not complying with the Covid-19 vaccination mandate. How bad could it get and what are the industry insiders saying? We discuss it in tod...

It’s day 551 of RI’s State of Emergency. Today, Jessica explains how the SOE opened the door for the mandates that run counter to state law. We also share stories not being covered by local media of frontline workers and others who are organizing to oppose these mandates.

This week, a Providence Journal reporter wrote a headline suggesting that healthcare workers attempted to storm Rhode Island’s state capitol.  But did that happen, and has the RI capitol building ever been overrun by protestors?

RI has been in a perpetual state of emergency since March 9th 2020.  This episode examines where RI is at when compared to other states and whether or not there is any end in sight for the “new normal.”

Today, we talk about RI’s latest Declaration of Emergency that was declared by our new governor. Jessica explains why it was passed but also why she is working to oppose it. If you’d like to sign it, visit www. JessicaforRI.com/Petition

Governor, Senator, and Representative are all-important public offices. But in today’s episode, we make the case that the local school committee may be the most important office. We both agree that it is certainly the most under-appreciated public office.