Political Roundtable

State Rep. Marcia Ranglin-Vassell (D-Providence) joins Political Roundtable this week. The topics include police-community relations, how Democrats should respond to the Supreme Court nomination of Amy Coney Barrett, what to make of Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza’s newly elevated support for charter schools, whether Providence schools should be open during the pandemic, and whether Ranglin-Vassell...

Jim Vincent, President of the Providence branch of the NAACP is the guest this week on Political Roundtable. Chuck Hinman fills in for Ian Donnis as host. The post Political Roundtable – Jim Vincent from Providence NAACP appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio .

RI House GOP Leader Blake Filippi guests on Political Roundtable this week. Topics for discussion include: — whether progressive primary wins last week offer any lessons for the GOP in increasing legislative representation; — whether a lame-duck budget debate is a good idea; — GOP proposals on how to pursue education during the pandemic; — […] The post Political Roundtable: Filippi on RI bud...

Michelle McGaw of Portsmouth, who won nearly 80 percent of the vote in a Democratic primary in House District 71 this week, is the guest this week on Political Roundtable. Topics covered in the interview include: — Why she ran for the General Assembly. — What difference could be made by an influx of more […] The post Political Roundtable: McGaw on progressive primary wins for the General Ass...

Political Roundtable has been on hiatus since March due to the pandemic. But we’re putting the band back together. This week, WPRI-TV investigative reporter Tim White joins the panel to discuss the intensifying presidential race, U.S. Sen. Ed Markey’s defeat of Joe Kennedy, and a new report on the use of force by police in […] The post Political Roundtable: Markey’s win, the presidenti...

RI state Sen. Ryan Pearson (D-Cumberland) joins Bonus Q&A to discuss the controversy involving the Joint Committee on Legislative Services, the hiring and spending arm of the legislature; why taxpayers are not getting a better return on their investment in education; his political future; and whether his proposal to steer more tax money to education is going anywhere. The post Bonus Q&A:...

Rhode Island state Sen. Ryan Pearson (D-Cumberland) joins Political Roundtable to talk about the coronavirus and how it will impact the General Assembly, the state budget outlook, and the public's ability to take part in politics in the state. The post Political Roundtable: Pearson On Coronavirus And Its Impact In Rhode Island appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio .

Ross Cheit, who spent 15 years as a member of the Rhode Island Ethics Commission, including about half that time as chairman, joins Bonus Q&A to discuss a range of topics related to the commission and state politics. The post Bonus Q&A: Cheit On Ethics Commission, Corruption In RI & The Class Exception appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio .

Brown University professor Ross Cheit, who recently stepped down as chairman of the Rhode Island Ethics Commission, joins Political Roundtable to discuss the impact of Super Tuesday and whether the commission is doing enough to police ethics in the state. The post Political Roundtable: Cheit On Super Tuesday & Whether The RI Ethics Commission Is Doing Enough To Police Ethics appeared first on...

June Speakman, who won a special election last year for a Rhode Island House seat representing Bristol and Warren, joins Bonus Q&A this week. The topics include the outlook for reform in the chamber, how Warren is being affected by climate change, and why Speakman did not sign on to a letter released by a group of critics of leadership. The post Bonus Q&A: Speakman On RI House, Climate C...

Rhode Island state Rep. June Speakman (D-Warren) joins Political Roundtable to discuss the focus on House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello and the evolving Democratic race for president. The post Political Roundtable: Speakman On How The Grand Jury Probe Is Affecting the RI House, & The Democratic Presidential Race appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio .

Twin River Worldwide Holdings' Executive Vice President Marc Crisafulli joins Bonus Q&A to discuss an array of questions related to gambling. The post Bonus Q&A: Crisafulli On Gambling, VLT Sustainability & The Smiley Controversy appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio .

Marc Crisafulli, executive vice president of Twin River Worldwide Holdings, joins Political Roundtable to discuss the proposed deal between IGT and Twin River, whether southern New England has reached the saturation point on gambling, and the fight among Democratic presidential candidates. The post Political Roundtable: Crisafulli On Proposed IGT-Twin Deal, Gambling Saturation & Democratic Pr...

RI GOP National Committeewoman Lee Ann Sennick joins Bonus Q&A to discuss a range of issues involving Republican politics, including the dispute over the hiring and spending arm of the legislature, the outlook for GOP legislative candidates, and more. The post Bonus Q&A: Sennick On JCLS Flap, Corporate Welfare, and The Outlook For GOP Legislative Candidates appeared first on TPR: The Pub...

RI GOP National Committeewoman Lee Ann Sennick joins Political Roundtable to discuss the Democratic race for governor, the Roger Stone controversy, and whether conservatives would prefer a different House speaker in Rhode Island. The post Political Roundtable: Sennick On The Democratic Presidential Race, Stone Controversy & Speaker Mattiello appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio .

RI state Rep. Teresa Tanzi (D-South Kingstown) joins Bonus Q&A to discuss legislative leaders' big spend of campaign money on food and meals, and a range of other legislative issues, including the results of a legislative panel on sexual harassment and the outlook for female legislative candidates this year. The post Bonus Q&A: Tanzi On Top Lawmakers’ Big Spend, Redistricting, Elec...

RI state Rep. Teresa Tanzi (D-South Kingstown) joins Political Roundtable to discuss the spotlight on House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello, Democrats' search for a presidential candidate, and impeachment fallout. The post Political Roundtable: Tanzi On Mattiello, Impeachment & The Democratic Presidential Race appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio .

Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza -- whose State of the City address is coming up on February 10 -- joins Bonus Q&A to discuss a range of issues, including his 'Great Streets' plan, the city's underfunded pension, and whether a Trader Joe's will be coming to the I-195 District. The post Bonus Q&A: Elorza on Providence Pension, ‘Great Streets’ Plan, Development & More appeare...

Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza joins Political Roundtable to discuss the hiring of a new school superintendent for city schools, whether the mayor still has a role to play in education, and whether there should be an audit of the RI Convention Center. The post Political Roundtable: Elorza On New Superintendent & The Mayor’s Role In Providence Schools appeared first on TPR: The Public&#03...

Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo joins Political Roundtable to discuss the fight over her budget priorities, the level of state spending and related issues. The post Political Roundtable: Raimondo On The Fight For Her Budget Priorities appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio .

Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo joins Bonus Q&A to discuss a controversial audit requested by Speaker Mattiello, the outlook for female presidential candidates, RI's tax climate, the next steps on high-speed rail, and more. The post Bonus Q&A: Raimondo On Providence Schools, Convention Center Audit, Taxes, Marijuana & More appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio .

Rhode Island Democratic Party Executive Director Cyd McKenna joins Bonus Q&A to discuss a range of topics related to Democrats and the party, including the representation of women on the state committee and how the party will move past endorsement controversies in 2018. The post Bonus Q&A: McKenna On Endorsment Controversy, Bylaws, State Committee & More appeared first on TPR: The P...

RI House GOP Leader Blake Filippi of Block Island joins Bonus Q&A to discuss Republican priorities for the 2020 General Assembly session, efforts to reduce gun violence, whether the free market should rule on housing and regulating tech giants, and more. The post Bonus Q&A: Filippi On House GOP Priorities, Housing, Abortion Bill Fallout & More appeared first on TPR: The Public'...

RI House Minority Leader Blake Filippi (R-New Shoreham) joins Political Roundtable to discuss President Trump's actions toward Iran, and the outlook for slimming down Rhode Island's $10 billion budget. The post Political Roundtable: Filippi On Trump’s Iran Policy & The Outlook For Cutting RI’s Budget appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio .

Rhode Island state Sen. Louis DiPalma (D-Middletown) joins Political Roundtable to discuss two of the top issues facing lawmakers in 2020: the battle between IGT and Twin River, and an estimated $200 million deficit that needs to be eliminated before the start of the next fiscal year in July. The post Political Roundtable: DiPalma On IGT Vs Twin River, And Another Big RI Deficit appeared first on...