It is what it is: Commentary with Jen Brien, Oct. 8, 2025

RINewsToday – Commentary with Jen Brien, Oct. 22, 2025

by Jennifer Brien, contributing writer, commentary 10 THINGS THAT DON’T SURPRISE ME (TODAY… WEDNESDAY OCT 8TH 2025) 10.) That the Democrat Mayor of Baltimore Brandon Scott is sparking outrage after spending $164,000 of taxpayer money on an ultra luxurious, beyond fully loaded personal JEEP SUV… then screaming people are asking questions… because… yep… they’re racist.…

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GriefSPEAK: Living Life Backwards – Mari Nardolillo Dias

RINewsToday – GriefSPEAK with Mari Nardolillo Dias on aging, October 3, 2025

by Mari Nardolillo Dias, EdD, NCC, FT, contributing writer on grief and grieving “Ah, but I was so much older then. I’m younger than that now” (Bob Dylan, My Back Pages) I recently read a short story entitled “The Life of Chuck” by Stephen King. He begins Chuck’s story at the end of his life,…

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It is what it is. October 1, 2025. “Let’s Talk”! – Jen Brien

RINewsToday – Commentary with Jen Brien, Oct. 22, 2025

by Jennifer Brien, contributing writer, commentary   Let’s discuss! Leave your comments, below… ___ P.S. Join us this week on my podcast “SPLITTIN THE ATOM”- Don’t miss it folks! EYE OPENING STUFF Go to:   oceanstatecurrent.com – 3pm THURSDAYS! ___ Jen Brien has over 20 years of radio broadcast experience having hosted shows on WPRO…

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It is what it is – September 24, 2025 – Commentary with Jen Brien

Child posing near a Rhode Island sign on wooden planks.

by Jennifer Brien, contributing writer, commentary I DON’T LIKE WHAT I SEE   It’s been 2 weeks since Charlie Kirk was murdered and I’m still reeling. I’m still so grieved that a man of faith who had the courage to stand up boldly and express himself (like him or not) was gunned down for his…

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America Needs a New Generation of Joiners – Vincent Marzullo

Young people giving high-fives in a lively library setting.

Commentary, Vin Marzullo America is fraying at the edges. Neighbors feel more isolated, politics grows more toxic, and the trust that once held our communities together is eroding. The causes are many—technology, polarization, declining institutions—but the effect is clear: we no longer join. For generations, Americans were joiners. We found meaning in PTAs, bowling leagues,…

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In the News… quick recap of the week’s news – Sept. 13, 2025

RINewsToday – Rhode Island Weekly News Recap, Nov. 28, 2025

Busy news week, as usual – here’s a roundup of news items of interest in the greater Rhode Island area, nationally and internationally – and passings of note. Search for more info on any of these or let us know if you would like more information. RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY People in 4 states –…

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In the News… Quick Recap of the Week’s News, September 6, 2025

RINewsToday – Rhode Island Weekly News Recap, Nov. 28, 2025

Busy news week, as usual – here’s a roundup of news items of interest in the greater Rhode Island area, nationally and internationally – and passings of note.  Search for more info on any of these or let us know if you would like more information. ___ RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY CVS won’t do COVID…

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It is what it is – Commentary for September 3, 2025 – Jen Brien

Jen Brien commentary oct 15, 2025 - RINewsToday

by Jennifer Brien, contributing writer, commentary “WE MUST SAVE THE CHILDREN” Screams of “SAVE THE CHILDREN FROM THE GUNS”… is followed by: ABORT THEM MUTILATE THEM SEXUALIZE THEM MEDICATE THEM INDOCTRINATE THEM MASK THEM LOSE THEM 👇 (OVER 300,000 UNACCOMPANIED  ILLEGAL MINORS WERE UNACCOUNTED FOR AFTER BEING RELEASED FROM FEDERAL CUSTODY IN 2023 PER THE…

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It is what it is – for August 27, 2025 – Jen Brien

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by Jennifer Brien, contributing writer, commentary REASONS I’D BLOW PAST EARTH IF I WERE AN ALIEN: 10.) The Kardashians 9.) Singing Democrats 8.) Drag Queen story hour 7.) Square Dancing 6.) XANADU (1980 film) 5.) MSNBC 4.) “LOVE AFTER LOCK UP” 3.) THE “VIEW” ladies 2.) Lil Nas X 1.) “FURRIES” (GROWN ADULTS IDENTIFYING AS…

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