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This year, iconic actor and television host, Alfonso Ribeiro, leads the 44th annual edition of America’s national Independence Day celebration on PBS. Make sure to stream "A Capital Fourth" tonight on Rhode Island PBS to see your favorite musical artists and the greatest display of fireworks anywhere in the nation! 🇺🇸 🎆
For more info click here: https://watch.ripbs.org/show/capitol-fourth/
Live Stream: https://watch.ripbs.org/livestream/
Get an exclusive look behind the scenes at the Preservation Society of Newport County to see how exhibits at the Newport Mansions are developed. Follow museum staff as they move pieces from their collections and create an updated narrative for visitors.
Watch Treasures Inside the Museum now: https://youtu.be/FSj7SmtAx9U
Summer is officially here and there's no better way to enjoy the sunshine than with a sweet new friend! All these dogs are looking for a new home. They will be your perfect companion whether you need a pal to run with on the beach or a fluffy friend to share an ice cream with! 🍦🐶❤️
For more information on each dog, dm us or contact the shelter listed.
Can’t get enough of these adorable animals? Check out Rhode Island PBS’ Animal Talk, available to watch on our website and YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3IxwZYd
🩵Please make sure to like, share, & follow so we can find every animal in Rhode Island a forever home! 🩵
In this one-of-a-kind documentary, go behind the scenes in the medical field to see the true emotional and financial toll that medical errors and their associated lawsuits can take on individuals and families.
Watch A World of Hurt: How Medical Malpractice Fails Everyone now: https://youtu.be/09IVcL6pACU?si=3Pv7mxhelRZXiY3H
Plus, click here for an interview with the directors on The Public's Radio: https://thepublicsradio.org/the-weekly-catch/how-medical-malpractice-fails-everyone-big-changes-coming-to-rhode-island-hospitals-and-more/
📲: Allison Magnus
As water temperatures have warmed, the lobster population in Rhode Island has decreased significantly. Lobstermen and a University of Rhode Island researcher explain how lobsters are suffering.
Then, discover why a small town celebrates its heritage by honoring frogs.
Finally, in a new Weekly Insight, a poll reveals the race for president is close among Rhode Island voters.
Watch the full story now on Rhode Island PBS Weekly: http://watch.ripbs.org/video/rhode-island-pbs-weekly-63024-d5h7gy
Yale University historian, Ned Blackhawk, makes a compelling case that American history cannot be fully understood without acknowledging its indigenous inhabitants. For too long, the narrative has centered on European conquest, but Blackhawk emphasizes the crucial role indigenous people played in shaping European settlements and American societies.
Watch the full story now: http://watch.ripbs.org/video/story-in-the-public-square-10222023-n0nrfg
📸 Dan Renzetti
📲 Allison Magnus (Rhode Island PBS)
Dive deep into a local analysis of the presidential debate. Plus, Governor McKee has a lot of work to do to boost his ratings among voters.
Join in on the debate now with A Lively Experiment: https://youtu.be/VU415abNBCs
The NEW season of Treasures Inside the Museum premieres tomorrow at 8:30 pm on Rhode Island PBS! Uncover the secret stories of museums across Rhode Island from the Newport Mansions to the Providence Library. Watch our live stream on ripbs.org or visit our YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhrMrqYW9MQPqguYvteoTPym_liLHA2E8&si=VqKGNya_S1OoOiVl
Want to join our team? Rhode Island PBS is seeking a dynamic and skilled Digital Media Producer to oversee the daily look and feel of our soon-to-be-launched website!
The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail, a passion for creating engaging digital content, and a thorough understanding of SEO principles. This role involves crafting compelling headlines, copy editing, and using various design elements to ensure our website captivates and informs our audience.
For more information or to apply, click here: https://www.ripbs.org/about/careers/
Check in with the local superstar of special needs adoptions! Injured and partially paralyzed, Hulk made an epic journey from the country of Jordan. Find out how he’s come to thrive in little Rhody as a therapy dog and an ambassador for special needs pet adoptions.
Watch the incredible full story now: https://youtu.be/nOq4BzGHZCI
Spread the love and support this on Rhode Island PBS. Whether you are of the LGBTQ+ community or are looking to become more aware of yourself and others, Rhode Island PBS has all the materials for you! Click the links below to learn more:
🏳️🌈 The Art of Drag: https://youtu.be/jOCOcebhNfg?si=M11FqtJ1aoxnminy
🏳️🌈 This Month in Rhode Island History: Pride Parade: https://watch.ripbs.org/video/month-rhode-island-history-pride-parade-aosjxl/?fbclid=IwAR2DcJMkAd_UPHcpbydjN_GgaCf3zWQcJEnsQF4pbV7yzNnINA3NY1p8zlo
🏳️🌈 All Hail the Queens: https://youtu.be/69I8GOt8eDU?si=zL-Yd0ezFsMnvfhl
🏳️🌈 Trans-formation: https://youtu.be/y9-KiM4XW_4?si=XQbwE8Qa9eQ1Evxm
An investigation into the warehousing of Rhode Island’s most vulnerable children in a local psychiatric hospital. Then, explore why menopause symptoms go untreated. Plus, Rhode Island’s largest hospital group gets a new name.
Find out more on Rhode Island PBS Weekly: http://watch.ripbs.org/video/rhode-island-pbs-weekly-62324-9p4s0o
Author and medical oncologist Dr. Elizabeth Comen examines the mix of truth, lies, and downright myths that have shaped medicine’s understanding of the female body. She dives into the consequences of what she sees as an inherent gender divide in our healthcare system.
Watch an all-new Story in the Public Square now: http://watch.ripbs.org/video/story-in-the-public-square-6232024-ohzozg
A World of Hurt: How Medical Malpractice Fails Everyone examines the devastating impact of medical malpractice on patients, doctors, and society. Discover three powerful stories from the perspectives of patients and doctors who have been directly affected by medical malpractice.
Watch now on ripbs.org or our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/09IVcL6pACU
The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University Brown University Rhode Island Medical Society
With the legislative session in the rearview mirror, get the latest analysis of what lawmakers accomplished since January. Plus, Rhode Island voters get another shot at green-lighting a Constitutional Convention.
Join the debate on an all-new A Lively Experiment: http://watch.ripbs.org/video/a-lively-experiment-6212024-i9ljhj
"An Atlanta-based nonprofit with no experience managing hospitals," purchased two cash-strapped Rhode Island hospitals this Thursday. Ian Donnis covers all you need to know about the new ownership and its effect on the community.
Read the full story now: https://thepublicsradio.org/health/state-regulators-approve-with-conditions-sale-of-two-rhode-island-hospitals/
✍️: Ian Donnis (The Public's Radio)
📲: Allison Magnus (Rhode Island PBS)
'There’s a lot of work to be done,' says State Education Commissioner, Angelica Infante-Green. Hear the inside report on the ongoing teacher shortage and the need for more school funding.
Read/Listen to the full story now: https://thepublicsradio.org/education/theres-a-lot-of-work-to-be-done-ri-education-commissioner-plans-to-review-if-providence-should-regain-control-of-its-schools/
🎙️: Luis Hernandez (The Public's Radio)
📲: Allison Magnus (Rhode Island PBS)
Award-winning director, Ya'Ke Smith invites you into the story of Juneteenth - the holiday recognizing the end of legalized slavery in Texas - through the eyes of a Black man learning about the holiday from the direct descendants of those liberated that fateful day.
The story reveals the harsh realities of slavery while also offering an inspirational insight into how hope, perseverance, and faith were major factors in the resilience of those who survived slavery.
Watch Juneteenth: Faith & Freedom today at 1 pm, or stream now on ripbs.org: https://watch.ripbs.org/show/juneteenth-faith-freedom/
Find out how Wayne’s Menagerie works to improve the environment, what it takes to run a safe space for neglected, abused, and aging farm animals, and what you can do to help.
Watch a new episode of Animal Talk Animal Talk now: https://youtu.be/Oko461yEBnM?si=NhpGpIXTu-OWa6Y7
Do the Boston Celtics rank among the best of all time? In the wake of the Celtics' 18th championship win last night, the latest column from sports writer Mike Szostak reflects on this season and looks back on the 17 title-winning teams that came before.
Read the full article here: https://thepublicsradio.org/on-sports/the-celtics-are-champions-again-do-they-rank-among-the-best/
✍️: Mike Szostak (The Public's Radio 89.3FM)
📸: AP Photo/F. Carter Smith
📲: Allison Magnus
Sontina and Reggie Barnes, whose daughter died at a North Carolina hospital, tell of their experience in A World of Hurt. If It’s Broke, Fix It 0 By Phoebe Hall on February 2024 Alum’s documentary explores the harms of the malpractice system. Emmy-nominated documentary filmmaker Mark Brady MD’...
Ocean State Sessions Season 4 is only a month away! Get ready to rock and roll with some of Rhode Island's hit local musicians! 🎸 Make sure to catch up on the previous seasons of OSS now: https://bit.ly/3Qm1F34
Featured Band: The River Provides
📸 Photos by Allison Magnus (Rhode Island PBS)
Many students face challenges with college enrollment, this week on Generation Rising, Nick Figueroa from the Brown University Collegiate Scholars Program and College Visions, Lamont Gordon joins host Anaridis Rodriguez to discuss what they’re doing to change this issue.
Watch now: https://youtu.be/hG7WfhgiuYY
Watch an inside interview with reporter Pamela Watts and rising track superstar, Sophia Gorriaran. Then, learn the disturbing history of Native American children who were forced into government-run boarding schools that still impact tribes today. Finally, on this episode of Weekly Insight, Michelle San Miguel - Reporter and Ted Nesi - WPRI break down the bills that passed the Rhode Island General Assembly.
Watch Rhode Island PBS Weekly now: http://watch.ripbs.org/video/rhode-island-pbs-weekly-6162024-ly0hqs
On this episode of Story in the Public Square, American journalist, filmmaker, and award-winning author, Sebastian Junger, discusses his intensely personal new book. “In My Time of Dying” details Junger’s health crisis, the near-death experience it triggered, and how it transformed his views on life after death.
Watch the full story now: http://watch.ripbs.org/video/story-in-the-public-square-6162024-3hrqip
Rhode Island PBS wishes all the dads out there a Happy Father's Day! We appreciate the support and impact fathers have on their children's future and education. Celebrate this Father's Day by watching Rhode Island PBS and learning about the wonderful diverse stories in your community!
Light up your weekend with the new documentary, WaterFire, Art & Soul of a City: The Story Continues! This sequel dives into the story behind the famous WaterFire in Providence and how it has drawn millions of people from around the world!
🔥 Watch today at noon or tonight at 11:00 pm 🔥
Click here to watch our Live Stream: https://watch.ripbs.org/livestream/
Watch the first WaterFire, Art & Soul of a City here: https://watch.ripbs.org/show/waterfire-art-and-soul-city/
It's all things General Assembly: what made it and what didn't. Plus, Providence schools get more money, but will it be enough? We'll also analyze the debate over an Inspector's General office and the Constitutional Convention question. Find out more and join in on the debate this week on A Lively Experiment: https://youtu.be/Hf3kMeIiE00
Mashapaug Pond, the largest freshwater body in Providence, has long been off limits for recreational use. Stormwater runoff is largely to blame. A new state plan aims to hold property owners responsible for the contamination that’s seeping into the pond and eventually ending up in Narragansett Bay.
Watch the full story here: https://youtu.be/998kFQHunKM?si=wbsDkeYWrOctpg05
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It's been 40 years since Rhode Island held a constitutional convention. The topic still sparks controversy today, but is it time for the Ocean State to hold one again? A Lively Experiment's Jim Hummel, WPRI 12's Raymond Baccari, Jr., University of Rhode Island's Emily Lynch, and WatchDog RI's Ken Block discuss this and more. Watch here: https://youtu.be/mHglzR5EPd8
Thrift shopping is back in style, especially among young, environmentally-conscious Americans. Reporter Isabella Jibilian goes behind the scenes at a textile recycling facility to reveal the harsh truths behind fast fashion and meets with unique individuals looking to make green the new black. Watch the full Rhode Island PBS Weekly- Green Seekers story now: https://youtu.be/0aOcbYzR62w?si=9C4Uh2tEnNqSEJhz
Lincoln aka Marshmallow is a “smooshy” sweet boy! He is almost 5 and is a handsome mixed breed. He is super playful, sits like a perfect gentleman for treats, and would love to be your lovable, loyal companion! For more information please visit the Hotel for Homeless Dogs Humane Society website at: www.newenglandhumanesociety.com Adopt Lincoln/Marshmallow and fill your home with his sweetness! Can’t get enough of these adorable animals? Check out Rhode Island PBS’ Animal Talk, available to watch on our website and YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3IxwZYd 🩵Please make sure to like, share, & follow so we can find every animal in Rhode Island a forever home! 🩵
The Public's Radio 89.3FM and Rhode Island PBS team up this week to cover a Rhode Island Hospital crisis that is causing statewide concern. Financial stability has proved elusive for Roger Williams Medical Center in Providence and Our Lady of Fatima Hospital in North Providence. But it’s unclear if returning the hospitals to non-profit ownership will put them on a stronger footing. As Ian Donnis reports, state regulators appear skeptical about a prospective buyer, the ripple effects would be significant if the hospitals were to close. Watch the full story now: https://youtu.be/GIDWuOGxgEE
This week on Lively, the local take on the Trump verdicts: what happens next? Weighing in this week are Republican strategist Lisa Pelosi, Bill Bartholomew of The Bartholomewtown Podcast, and Harrison Tuggle of Black Lives Matter RI PAC. Plus, a late snag in the police reform bill over the release of body cam video evidence. Watch A Lively Experiment now: https://youtu.be/rOOZrlPcD7E
Peaches and Ginger make a delicious pair! This bonded pair of two-year-old sisters complement each other perfectly! They have always been together and they are affectionately known as “the sisters!” They love to play together, snuggle together, and together they would love to be with you! For more information about how you can meet this beautiful duo please contact the hotel for homeless dogs via their website! For more information on Peaches & Ginger contact: 🐾 Hotel for Homeless Dogs Humane Society 📲[email protected] Can’t get enough of these adorable animals? Check out the NEW SEASON of Rhode Island PBS’ Animal Talk, available to watch on our website and YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhrMrqYW9MQMU5S3YyXEEaP0HUfpWBE75&si=VDYCOF-if9nCAkO2 🩵Please make sure to like, share, & follow so we can find every animal in Rhode Island a forever home! 🩵
Anaridis Rodriguez sits down with Harold Starks and Kate McNamara from My HomeCourt, a nonprofit organization with the mission to engage the community through revitalizing public basketball and city parks facilitated by beautiful contemporary art. Watch the full episode now: https://youtu.be/ooJSCOyEigs Reel by Rhode Island PBS Intern Nyjaeh Deburgo
Happy Memorial Day from Rhode Island PBS! Today we honor all those who have passed away while serving in the United States Armed Forces, your bravery and dedication to this country are greatly admired and appreciated. Celebrate the memories of our fallen soldiers and tune into this year's PBS National Memorial Day Concert tonight at 9:30 on Rhode Island PBS! 🇺🇸 Click here to live stream: https://watch.ripbs.org/livestream/
Big decisions loom over Rhode Island lawmakers as they're faced with bills surrounding payday lending, public records, gun legislation, and more. What should their priorities be? What do you think will pass? Watch an all-new A Lively Experiment with moderator Jim Hummel, former Cranston Mayor Allan Fung, attorney Lou Pulner, and Paige Clausius-Parks from Rhode Island KIDS COUNT now: https://youtu.be/upYtxz-3g18
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. Get to Know the show with our co-hosts, Pamela Watts and Michelle San Miguel - Reporter! Watch Rhode Island PBS Weekly now on ripbs.org or on our YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhrMrqYW9MQP620D5vNyZIHi9AhvNoh8f&si=cVHnTunoJIE77D5N
My name is Autumn but I love every season! I’ll be your four-season girl if you’ll be my number one every day! I’m a happy girl, my tail never stops wagging! My heart is filled with love and I want to share it with you! My dream home is one that I have all to myself because I want to be spoiled with all the toys & treats that a girl could ever dream of! I’m a young Lab mixed breed, only a year and a half old so I like to play like a puppy & then snuggle with you! For more information contact: 🐾 Hotel for Homeless Dogs Humane Society 📲 [email protected] Can’t get enough of these adorable animals? Check out Rhode Island PBS’ Animal Talk, available to watch on our website and YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3IxwZYd 🩵Please make sure to like, share, & follow so we can find every animal in Rhode Island a forever home! 🩵
Many Rhode Islanders who began home-schooling during the pandemic have stuck with it. Rhode Island PBS Weekly reporter, Michelle San Miguel - Reporter, talks with parents who’ve decided to home-school. The state’s education commissioner also weighs in on how the trend affects local school districts. Watch Rhode Island PBS Weekly this Sunday at 7:30 p.m.
Tour America with renowned actor, dancer, and singer, Dulé Hill, as he captures diverse artists’ stories, celebrating community, humanity, and the transformative potential of creative expression. Don't miss out on this exciting new PBS documentary, "The Express Way with Dulé Hill," available to stream now on ripbs.org! Click here to watch now: https://watch.ripbs.org/show/the-express-way-with-dule-hill/
Chopper is the happiest bundle of joy considering the difficult past he's had. Unfortunately, like so many other dogs, Chopper was abandoned, but he doesn't let it get him down! He loves to hang out with people, play fetch, and run around outside. The Pawtucket Animal Shelter estimates his age to be around 4 years old and says he's an absolute love bug! Help Chopper find the caring home he deserves! For more info contact: 🐾 Pawtucket Animal Shelter 📲 401-722-4243 Can’t get enough of these adorable animals? Check out Rhode Island PBS’ Animal Talk, available to watch on our website and YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhrMrqYW9MQMU5S3YyXEEaP0HUfpWBE75&si=Y6-8zuI7PHkFtPOb 🩵Please make sure to like, share, & follow so we can find every animal in Rhode Island a forever home! 🩵
It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood...finally! ☀️ Summer is on the horizon and there's no better way to see what's happening throughout the Ocean State than on Rhode Island PBS! From documentaries on the Narragansett Brewery to surfing in Rhode Island, find it all on ripbs.org or watch on our YouTube channel @rhodeislandpbs
Your favorite animal show is back! Animal Talk Season 3 is premiering next Monday with more adorable animals, unique stories, and puppies, puppies, puppies! Don't miss this PAW-esome new season! 🐾 Catch up on all things Animal Talk here: https://bit.ly/3IxwZYd
Don't be a D.W. this Mother's Day, become the golden child this year and get your mom a Rhode Island PBS membership! 🩵 Mothers work hard every day to support their children just like Rhode Island PBS works hard every day to support viewers like you! From providing local story coverage to community events to the best in education services, Rhode Island PBS is here for you. Happy Mother's Day! Rhode Island PBS Membership: https://bit.ly/3WvxESb
Skyrocketing bridge replacement estimates, more college protests in Providence, plus important updates from the legislative session, discuss all the big RI updates with Brown University professor Wendy Schiller, political contributor Don Roach for Cranston City Council, and John Marion from Common Cause Rhode Island, moderated by Jim Hummel. Watch an all-new Lively Experiment now: https://youtu.be/EDoVkXjKUqk
For AAPI Month, RI celebrates our Asian community by showing three shorts made by Asian Filmmakers: Little Sky, Dir: Jesse X Snow, Never Fade Away, Dir: Donna-Weng Friedman, Anshan Diaries, Dir: Charles Xiuzhi Dong Watch an all-new doubleFEATURE tonight on Rhode Island PBS *Broadcast Only* Live Stream Here at 8 pm: https://bit.ly/3V2MrTr
Back in 1754 in Windham, Connecticut, while the French and Indian war raged on, the townspeople woke one night to the sounds of screams – the likes of which they had never heard. Many thought it meant judgment day had arrived. A scouting party ventured toward it. Contributing Reporter, David Wright, has the story of what they found and how the legacy lives on. 🐸 Hop on over to the full story now: https://youtu.be/8Yu8Ek4gg5g?si=ON1XT7OKfRVu6LRd
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