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Panel Dyana Koelsch – moderator Jim Hummel – senior investigator, The Hummel Report Dave Layman – corporate communications consultant Maureen Moakley – political science professor, University of Rhode Island Wendy Schiller – political science professor, Brown University Topics Balance between national security and personal privacy State’s discrimination of disabled Providence students

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Panel Dyana Koelsch – moderator Dave Layman – senior investigator, The Hummel Report Len Lardaro – economics professor, University of Rhode Island Maureen Moakley – political science professor, University of Rhode Island Pablo Rodriguez – chief executive, Women's Care Topics Health care  38 Studios - default or not Pension fund probe Education Commissioner Deborah Gist A Lively

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Panel Dyana Koelsch – moderator Jim Hummel – senior investigator, The Hummel Report Bernard Jackvony – attorney, former Rhode Island Lieutenant Governor Wendy Schiller – political science professor, Brown University Scott MacKay – political analyst, Rhode Island Public Radio Topics Governor Chafee switches political parties  Whether the state should default on 38 Studios loans  The

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Making War Horse is the story of how Michael Morpurgo's children's novel became one of the most popular and acclaimed productions in the National Theatre's history. Rhode Island PBS presents the film on Wednesday, May 29 at 10 p.m., with encore broadcast on Sunday, June 2 at 7 p.m. From its early development in the National Theatre Studio, see how Handspring Puppet Company created the

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Panel Dyana Koelsch – moderator Jim Taricani – reporter, WJAR I-Team Dave Layman – corporate communications consultant Wendy Schiller – political science professor, Brown University Scott MacKay – political analyst, Rhode Island Public Radio Topics Assessing Education Commissioner Gist’s tenure 2014 Gubernatorial Race  Coventry’s surprising pension decision Steve Laffey’s Colorado

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Saturday night, May 25 at 7:30 p.m., Rhode Island PBS presents Maple Syrup in Rhode Island, as part of its ongoing series, Rhode Island Stories. The 2013 SENE award winner for Best Regional Documentary, Maple Syrup in Rhode Island tells the story of Bill Livingston, who has been making maple syrup for close to 50 years. Bill explains the maple syrup process from tapping the trees to bottling the

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Fanny pictured with her companion Conga between 1993 and 2003 How Do You Love An Elephant? tells the story of Fanny, the Asian pachyderm who lived in Pawtucket's Slater Park Zoo for 35 years. She was loved by the residents of the city, and most would be horrified to realize  she was unintentionally mistreated during most of her stay. When the city faced severe financial hardship in 1993 and

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Rhode Island Classroom explores the latest technology, lessons, and personnel who are making the grade in Rhode Island Kindergarten through grade 12 classrooms. The new 30-minute quarterly series, hosted by Margie O'Brien and produced by WSBE Rhode Island PBS, premieres Thursday, May 23 at 8 p.m., with rebroadcast Saturday, May 25 at noon. Five independent stories are woven into the first

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Panel Dyana Koelsch – moderator Richard Licht – director of administration, Rhode Island governor's office Maureen Moakley – URI political science professor Ted Nesi – WPRI.com political and economics writer Gary Sasse – former director of the Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council, a former director of the Rhode Island Department of Administration and the state Department of Revenue, and now

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In a new partnership with The Hummel Report, Rhode Island PBS will air Hummel Spotlight stories, long-form video profiles that focus on people and organizations making a difference in the community. The first Hummel Spotlight debuts May 14 at 9:22 p.m. "There’s a natural affinity between Hummel Spotlight and Rhode Island PBS," said David W. Piccerelli, president of WSBE Rhode Island PBS."

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Panel Jim Hummel – Moderator Dave Layman – corporate communications consultant Maureen Moakley – URI political science professor Louis Pulner – WPRO-AM / WPRI-TV legal analyst Topics Opposition to a proposed Executive Office of Commerce  Governor’s failure to fill judicial vacancies   Bishop McManus’s handling of DUI charges  Driver’s licenses for undocumented aliens  -  -  -  - A

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On June 8, 2011, a wild and freaky wind storm blew through town and uprooted one of two large trees in front of the station building. Fortunately (I guess), the tree fell sideways onto the other tree in the front yard. That landing prevented more damage to the building, the power lines, the satellite dish, and other structures and equipment. But both trees had to be removed. For those of you

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Panel Dyana Koelsch – moderator Denise Aiken – former state representative Jim Hummel – The Hummel Report investigative journalist Dave Layman – corporate communications consultant Maureen Moakley – URI political science professor Topics Signing same-sex marriage legislation into law  State gun-control legislation  Providence property tax hike  Economic development legislation proposed by

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Panel Dyana Koelsch – moderator Scott MacKay – political analyst, Rhode Island Public Radio Donna Perry – columnist, GoLocalProv.com Dave Layman – corporate communications consultant Maureen Moakley – URI political science professor Topics State Senate passage of same-sex marriage legislation  New York Times article on 38 Studios  Political aftermath of the Boston Marathon bombings

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On Tuesday, April 30, at 5:30 p.m., a group of legal pioneers with Rhode Island ties takes center stage in Rhode Island College’s Alger Hall 110 to share their perspectives about the constitutional issues with which they will forever be associated. The American Democracy Project at Rhode Island College, in association with Rhode Island PBS, is sponsoring the panel discussion “Constitution USA

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Panel Dyana Koelsch – moderator Dr. Marc Genest – Newport Naval War College Ted Nesi – wpri.com political and economics reporter Ian Donnis – Rhode Island Public Radio political reporter Topics The Boston Marathon Bombing The General Assembly and the budget  Same sex marriage  Gun control  38 Studios -  -  -  - A Lively Experiment airs on WSBE Rhode Island PBS (36.1) Fridays at 8:30

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Saturday, April 27, presents a "shouldn't miss" event for foodies to sample succulent gourmet dishes prepared by chefs from some of New England's finest restaurants. To sweeten the deal and tingle the palette, the dishes - created just for this event - are paired with wines from international and domestic vineyards - all under one roof, and all at one reasonable donation.  The event is An

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There is nothing like an old-fashioned “Western Welcome” to get a show off to a rousing start! When The Paper Bag Players cowboys and cowgirls gallop onto the stage, singing and wishing a great big “Howdy!”in the all-new show, The Paper Bag Players Saddles and Sunshine,  audiences will be up on their  feet, clapping and singing along! The Paper Bag Players are a company of adults who create and

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Reserve Saturday, April 27 for a different and uniquely satisfying experience to benefit Rhode Island PBS. An Evening Uncorked! will be held at the historic Pawtucket Armory, 172 Exchange Street in Pawtucket, Rhode Island.  Click here to view the video on YouTube Chefs from Southern New England's top restaurants will prepare tasting-sized portions of succulent dishes and desserts paired

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In partnership with Salve Regina University in Newport, we are pleased to announce author and filmmaker Sarah Burns (daughter of the award-winning director, Ken Burns) will speak at the University on Thursday, April 25, about "Documenting Injustice: The Story Behind The Central Park Five and One of New York's Most Infamous Crimes." The presentation - the Salve Regina Atwood Lecture for spring

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Panel Dyana Koelsch – moderator Jim Taricani – NBC 10 I-Team investigative reporter Maureen Moakley – URI political science professor Wendy Schiller – Brown University political science professor Edward Fitzpatrick – The Providence Journal political columnist Topics The new EDC Executive Director Marcel Valois  Rhode Island gun control legislation  Arming campus police  Should the state

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Justice and The Central Park Five  Wednesday, April 17 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Ken Burns Sarah Burns Jim Dwyer TimesTalks  A conversation about the issues raised by The Central Park Five, the award-winning documentary about the horrific crime that occurred in Central Park in 1989, the rush to judgment and the lives of those wrongly convicted. Don’t miss the chance to hear from the Emmy

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Panel Dyana Koelsch – moderator Ken Block – Rhode Island Taxpayers president, and former moderate party gubernatorial candidate Maureen Moakley – URI political science professor Scott MacKay – Rhode Island Public Radio political analyst Dave Layman – corporate communications consultant Topics Abolishing the master lever  Ken Block’s report on waste and fraud in state social service programs

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Panel Dyana Koelsch – moderator Jim Hummel – The Hummel Report investigative reporter Maureen Moakley – URI political science professor Donna Perry – Rhode Island Taxpayers executive director Tom Sgouros – author and political advocate Topics TBA -  -  -  - A Lively Experiment airs on WSBE Rhode Island PBS (36.1) Fridays at 8:30 p.m., with rebroadcasts on Saturdays at 7 P.M. on WSBE

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In April, Rhode Island PBS is proud to present two documentaries by award-winning Rhode Island filmmaker Tim Gray: A Company of Heroes on April 22 at 10 p.m., and Maggie's War: A True Story of Courage on April 29 at 10 p.m. A Company of Heroes - Easy Company, the 2nd Battalion of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division, widely known as the "Screaming Eagles,"

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