In the Arena: RI Congressman Seth Magaziner

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This week, Joe Paolino, Jr. interviews new Rhode Island Congressman Seth Magaziner after his first few weeks in Congress. They talk about taxes, bills, clean energy, abortion, economy, and more… Watch In the Arena every Sunday at 7am on ABC6.

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In the Arena with Providence Fire Chief Derek Silva

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Chief Derek Silva, new Chief of the Providence Fire Department is In The arena – the first Fire Chief in 8 years. This was his first sit down interview since being promoted. He and Joe Paolino, Jr. talk about how he became a firefighter, how recruitment for new firefighters is going, and morale in the…

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In the Arena – Sue Babin, RI Foster and Adoptive Families

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Each week Joe Paolino, Jr. interviews leaders in Rhode Island. This week he interviews Sue Babin, of RI Foster and Adoptive Families. The organization was begun by four women who were foster mothers. The group supports families in the foster process. There are many supports out there. Often grandparents may be caring for children and…

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In The Arena – Michael Vlacich, SBA

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Each week Joe Paolino, Jr. interviews leaders and opinion makers of relevance to Rhode Islanders. This week he speaks with Michael Vlacich, regional director of the Small Business Administration (SBA). They talk about the pandemic aid that came to small businesses in Rhode Island, how the SBA interacts with the SBA here in RI, and…

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In the Arena – with Providence Mayor Brett Smiley

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Each week, Joe Paolino, Jr. interviews leaders in Rhode Island on issues of relevance to residents and businesses. Here he interviews new mayor of Providence, Brett Smiley, They discuss schools, bike lanes, the budget, taxes, transportation and bus hub ideas, the search for new Providence Police chief, and police recruitment. Here is the interview: Watch…

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In the Arena – with Gov. Dan McKee

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Each week Joe Paolino, Jr. interviews leaders in Rhode Island. Last week the interview was with Gov. Dan McKee. They talk many issues such as ARPA funds, the State of the State address, sales tax and car tax, housing, the appointment of Stefan Pryor and the budget and authority he has been given. They go…

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In the Arena – Dr. Michael Koster – COVID issues today

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Each week Joe Paolino, Jr. features leaders in the state to discuss issues of importance to Rhode Islanders. This week Paolino talks with Dr. Michael Koster of Hasbro Children’s Hospital. Koster talks about the COVID uptick and the protection provided by vaccines. There are also variants of the flu strain – A & B. This…

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