In the Arena… Joe Paolino Jr. interviews East Providence Mayor Bob DaSilva

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Each week Joe Paolino Jr. talks with leaders in Rhode Island about emergent issues. Here, back a few weeks ago, Paolino interviewed the Mayor of East Providence, Bob DaSilva – and they talk about the beginnings of the Washington Bridge re-construction – but also new waterfront developments and Metacomet Country Club. Be sure to watch…

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In the Arena: Julie Zito, Fastest Labs

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Each week Joe Paolino Jr. interviews leaders, politicians, and company CEOs about working and living in Rhode Island. This week Paolino talks with Julie Zito, owner of Fastest Labs in North Providence, the first of 3 planned for Rhode Island. They provide mandatory drug testing, genetic testing, etc. Listen here about this new service: Tune…

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In the Arena: Douglas Brinkley, Presidential Historian

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Each week Joe Paolino Jr. interviews leaders and experts in Rhode Island and beyond. This week Paolino interviews Douglas Brinkley, the presidential historian for CNN, and with Rice University. They talk about the various presidents, historical significance, history of the White House, and more… Be sure to watch In the Arena each Sunday at 7am…

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In the Arena: John Della Volpe, on election polling

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Joe Paolino Jr. interviews leaders in Rhode Island and on issues each week in his interview show. On September 24th Paolino interviewed John Della Volpe, of the Harvard Kennedy School Institute of Politics. They talk about the science and/or the art of polling – what it’s telling us as election season is no longer seasonal,…

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In the Arena: Joe Mulligan, Providence Director of Planning and Development

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Each week Joe Paolino Jr. interviews people in leadership roles in Rhode Island. This week he speaks with Joe Mulligan, Director of Planning and Development for the City of Providence. Appointed by new Mayor Brett Smiley, Mulligan hails from Boston. They talk about Providence being the next best thing to Boston. New ways to look…

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