In the Arena – Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza

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Joe Paolino interviews Rhode Island leaders each week – this week he does an “exit-interview” of sorts with Mayor Jorge Elorza. They talk about the things the Mayor is proudest of – and disappointments along the way. Watch In the Arena every Sunday morning at 7am on Abc6 ___

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In the Arena – Justice Stephen Erickson

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Each week Joe Paolino, Jr. interviews leaders in Rhode Island. This week he talks with retired Justice Stephen Erickson. Erickson is an adjunct professor at Roger Williams School of Law, specializing in mental health law. Tackling chronic mental health issues in the court system requires creative, alternative ways to approach the issue. Erickson talks about…

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In the Arena – Pat Cortellessa, candidate for Secretary of State

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Each week Joe Paolino, Jr. interviews leaders in Rhode Island. This week he talks with RI Republican candidate Pat Cortelessa, who is running for RI Secretary of State: Cortellessa talks about his qualifications and ideas about being Secretary of State, including more active programs to help people access historical references about Rhode Island, veterans services,…

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In the Arena: Matt Brown, candidate for Governor

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Joe Paolino, Jr. talks with Matt Brown, candidate for Governor from the Democratic party. Brown, who is running with Cynthia Mendes (for Lt. Gov.) reviews corruption in office, and what he sees as the future for Rhode Island. They talk about Tidewater, transparency, his agenda as Governor, and other issues of importance to Rhode Islanders.…

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In the Arena: Joe Paolino talks with Jim Hummel

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Each week Joe Paolino, Jr. talks with leaders in Rhode Island on issues of the day. This week Paolino talks with Jim Hummel. Hummel writes for the Providence Journal, has a political show on RI PBS, and is famous for his Hummel Report, investigating happenings in the state and prognosticating on political and government matters…

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In the Arena – Sarah Morgenthau, candidate for Congress

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Each week Joe Paolino, Jr. interviews leaders in Rhode Island – this week he talks with Sarah Morgenthau, a candidate for Congress. Morgenthau reviews her experience in Washington and her work on global food insecurity, the Peace Corps, Homeland Security, cybersecurity and domestic terrorism, as well as public and private partnerships. She is an attorney…

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In the Arena – M. Charles Bakst

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Each week Joe Paolino, Jr. interviews leaders in the political arena and others in Rhode Island with information to share. This week Paolino interviews M. Charles Bakst, former reporter with the Providence Journal. They talk RI history, politics, elections, RI history, and more. Watch In The Arema with Joe Paolino Jr., host, every week on…

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In the Arena – Stefan Pryor, candidate for RI General Treasurer

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Each week Joe Paolino, Jr. interviews leaders and politics in Rhode Island. This week he speaks with Stefan Pryor, former head of Commerce RI who is now running for General Treasurer. Here is that interview as they talk about RI’s economy and investments, helping small businesses and households, and being prepared in case the US…

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