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We're trying something different this week: a full post-show breakdown of every episode in the latest season of Black Mirror! Ari Romero is joined by Tudum's Black Mirror expert, Keisha Hatchett, to give you all the nuance, the insider commentary, and the details you might have missed in this incredible new season. Plus commentary from creator & showrunner Charlie Brooker! SPOILER ALERT: We're talking about the new season in detail and revealing key plot points. If you haven't watched yet, and you don't want to know what happens, turn back now! You can watch all seven seasons of Black Mirror now in your personalized virtual theater . Follow Netflix Podcasts and read more about Black Mirror on Tudum.com .…

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April 13, 2025 - Rhode Island Bees / Shoreline Access in Westerly / Weekly Insight 25:30

3 days ago25:30

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On this episode, as part of our Green Seeker series, Pamela Watts updates her report on how and why climate change is helping fuel the exodus of bees in Rhode Island. Then, a second look at the decades-long dispute over beach access in Ocean State. Finally, on this episode of Weekly Insight, Michelle San Miguel and our contributor, WPRI 12's politics editor Ted Nesi discuss the installation of the state’s new Catholic Bishop, and why thousands of Rhode Islanders are scrambling to find a new doctor.…

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April 6, 2025 - A Tale of Two Cities / Crumbling Cream / Ernie D / Magaziner's Reversal 26:10

10 days ago26:10

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On this episode, Pamela Watts reports on the financial impacts both good and not so good for two Rhode Island cities since the Washington Bridge closure. Then, contributor David Wright introduces us to some entrepreneurs who turned the crumbling Washington Bridge into an ice cream flavor. Also on this episode, as much of the country this week is gripped by final four fever – the NCAA basketball championships, we take another look at the incomparable Providence college hoopster, the legendary, Ernie DiGregorio, affectionately known as Ernie D. Finally, on this episode of Weekly Insight, Michelle San Miguel and our contributor WPRI 12’s politics editor Ted Nesi discuss Congressman Seth Magaziner’s flip flopping on taking up residence in his district.…

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March 23, 2025 - Breaking Point: The Washington Bridge/ Attorney General Neronha / Arlene Violet 25:55

24 days ago25:55

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On this episode, Breaking Point: The Washington Bridge, Rhode Island PBS Weekly is devoting the entire broadcast to the issue. Michelle San Miguel has an in-depth report exploring why more than a year after the bridge was shut down no one has been held accountable. Then, Ian Donnis has an extended interview with Rhode Island’s attorney general Peter Neronha who talks about the state’s lawsuit over the failure of the Washington Bridge. Finally, we hear from Rhode Island’s former attorney general Arlene Violet who gives her take on the Washington Bridge’s troubling history and ultimate failure.…

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March 16, 2025 - Teens, Social Media & Tragedy / Dorcas International / RI Lawmakers rally for Medicaid 25:29

4 weeks ago25:29

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On this episode, teenagers often spend more than 5 hours a day online. For many it can be habit forming, which may just be what the creators of these platforms are looking for. Producer Isabella Jibilian explores how technology that is designed to be addictive can have tragic consequences for kids and teens. Then, contributor Steph Machado has an in-depth interview with Kathy Cloutier, the Executive Director of DORCAS International, Rhode Island's largest immigration nonprofit as they grapple with potential cuts to staff and refugee services amid Federal funding changes from the Trump Administration. Finally, on this episode of Weekly Insight, Michelle San Miguel and our contributor, WPRI 12's politics editor Ted Nesi explain why Rhode Island’s Congressional Delegation is worried about the future of Medicaid.…

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March 9, 2025 - Rhode Islanders suffering from long COVID / UMass Dartmouth's "Brutalist" Dilemma / McKee's bid for re-election 26:30

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March 2, 2025 - Child Care Workers / Remembering RI's veterans & refugees / RI Poll 26:10

6 weeks ago26:10

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On this episode, the cost of child care can drive parents out of the workforce. For some, it’s more expensive than their mortgage or rent. Michelle San Miguel reports on a pilot program that is trying to bring those costs down by incentivizing people to work in Rhode Island’s child care industry. Then, Pamela Watts interviews veterans who served in Iraq more than two decades ago. Their real-life stories are playing a starring role on stage at Trinity Rep Theater in Providence in an original production called Someone Will Remember Us. Finally, on this episode of Weekly Insight, Michelle San Miguel and our contributor, WPRI 12's politics editor Ted Nesi look into ethics' allegations surrounding Senator Sheldon Whitehouse and his wife's work, and they discuss what a poll by the State’s largest union group reveals.…

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February 23, 2025 - Pawtucket Mayor / Slave Autobiography Discovery / Growing up Hmong 22:45

7 weeks ago22:45

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On this episode, Michelle San Miguel interviews Pawtucket Mayor Donald Grebien about his city’s future as many of its schools are failing, an iconic business is considering leaving and people are worried about how President Trump’s new policies will affect them. Then, Pamela Watts interviews a local professor who discovered a long-lost fugitive slave’s article, which had been written years before the Civil War. Finally, we take another look at our story on Growing up Hmong. The Hmong people are an ethnic group that originated in China, with a diaspora reaching across the globe. Their journey to the U.S. began after one of the longest and most divisive wars in American History – the Vietnam War -- came to an end. Producer Isabella Jibilian interviewed a Hmong family here in the Ocean State about their history and journey to America. This is part of our continuing My Take series.…

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February 16, 2025 - Restricting Rhode Island Craft Brewers / Weekly Insight / Loneliness Epidemic 25:00

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On this episode, Ian Donnis reports on why some Rhode Island craft brewers say state laws are restricting their growth. Then on this episode of Weekly insight, Michelle San Miguel and WPRI 12's politics editor Ted Nesi discuss how the Trump Administration’s federal spending cuts to a whole host of programs, including Medicaid and cancer research will affect Rhode Islanders. Finally, we take another look at producer Isabella Jibilian in-depth report on loneliness and its detrimental physical and mental effects on both the young and the old here in Rhode Island and beyond.…

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February 9, 2025 - Breast Cancer Hidden Risk / Turning Point / Weekly Insight 21:50

9 weeks ago21:50

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On this episode, we take another look at Michelle San Miguel’s in-depth report on why many women with dense breast are at greater risk of developing cancer. And how a new Rhode Island law is helping uncover this risk. Then we meet again, Keith Nunes and hear about his journey to redemption after taking another man’s life. His story is part of our continuing Turning Point series. Finally, the election for Rhode Island's next governor is more than a year away, but this year will shape how that race unfolds. Michelle San Miguel and WPRI 12's politics editor Ted Nesi explain what's playing out behind the scenes.…

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February 2, 2025 - Coding in Prison / Cybersecurity / Weekly Insight 24:55

10 weeks ago24:55

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On this episode, contributor Steph Machado goes inside one of Rhode Island’s medium security prisons where inmates are learning the language of computers, also known as coding. They’re hoping that high demand for those skilled in web development and software design could lead to jobs that keep them out of prison for good. Then, producer Isabella Jibilian reports on the recent cyberattacks in Rhode Island and how we all can protect ourselves from future attacks here and beyond. Finally, on this episode of Weekly Insight, Michelle San Miguel and WPRI 12’s politics editor Ted Nesi talk about how Rhode Island’s Congressional delegation has responded to President Trumps first few weeks in office.…

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January 26, 2025 - Menopause Misconceptions / Winter Birds of RI / Providence Potter 25:15

11 weeks ago25:15

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On this episode, we revisit producer Isabella Jibilian’s report on medical treatments for women going through menopause. Then, the winter birds are back and we take another at Michelle San Miguel’s report on their journey to the Rhode Island coastline. Finally, we take another look at Dwo Wen Chen’s pottery and he gives us his take on turning clay into art.…

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January 19, 2025 - Whaling and Weather / Weekly Insight / Eroding History 24:45

12 weeks ago24:45

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On this episode, Pamela Watts has an in-depth report on how whaling logs from the 19th century are helping modern-day scientists track weather patterns and assess changes in the climate. Then, on this episode of Weekly Insight, Michelle San Miguel and WPRI 12’s politics editor Ted Nesi discuss Governor McKee’s annual State of the State address. McKee told Rhode Islanders he plans to close a roughly $250 million deficit without a broad-based tax increase. Finally, a second look at how climate change and rising sea levels threaten some of Rhode Island’s historical and iconic homes.…

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January 12, 2025 - Funding the Arts / Weekly Insight / Warehousing RI's Children 25:50

13 weeks ago25:50

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On this episode, Michelle San Miguel has an in-depth report on the efforts to secure funding for the Arts in Rhode Island. Then, on this episode of Weekly Insight, Michelle San Miguel and WPRI 12’s politics editor Ted Nesi discuss the incoming Administration and what impact that might have on New England, and they unpack what’s in store for Rhode Islander’s as the legislative session gets underway. Finally, a second look and update on contributor Steph Machado’s story on the Federal Government’s charge that state officials were warehousing children for years at a psychiatric hospital.…

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December 15, 2024 - Crossroads RI CEO / Trinity Rep Costumes / Local Toymaker 23:40

17 weeks ago23:40

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On this episode, contributor Steph Machado has a wide- ranging interview with Michelle Wilcox, who this year rose to President and CEO of the State's largest provider of housing for the homeless -- Crossroads Rhode Island. Then, Rhode Islanders have long flocked to Trinity Reparatory Company for their annual performance of a Christmas Carol. But this year – there’s a twist. Producer Isabella Jibilian takes us behind the scenes to see how costume designer Amanda Downing Carney is giving Scrooge and his ghosts a new look. Finally, we revisit producer Isabella Jibilian’s story on toy designer Khipra Nichols – one of the designers behind such iconic toys as Mr. Potato Head and My Little Pony.…

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December 8, 2024 - Central Falls Schools / Typewriters in Pawtucket / Weekly Insight 24:00

18 weeks ago24:00