How high school musicians earned a spot at the famous Newport Folk Festival Ocean State Media 2026-01-14 | The Newport Festivals Music Lab is an internship program teaching high schoolers what it takes to be a professional in today's music industry. From music theory to stage presence to songwriting, the collaborative journey culminates with live performances at the legendary Newport Folk and Jazz Festivals.But the story doesn't end there...Subscribe to the Ocean State Media YouTube channel: youtube.com/@oceanstatemediari?sub_confirmation=1Subscribe to The Daily Catch newsletter: lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/SpuOl16Follow Ocean State Media on Instagram: instagram.com/ocean.state.media Like Ocean State Media on Facebook: facebook.com/OceanStateMediaRIFollow Ocean State Media on X: https://x.com/OSMediaRIFollow Ocean State Media on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/oceanstateme...Visit our website: oceanstatemedia.org
Ken Block makes his case against Helena Foulkes | One on One with Ian Donnis Ocean State Media 2026-09-17 | Ken Block finally knows who he’ll face in November. After months of waiting for a Democratic nominee, the independent candidate for governor now has his sights set on Helena Foulkes, but her primary victory presents a challenge for a campaign built around government competence. Block sits down with One on One's Ian Donnis to explain how he plans to distinguish himself and chart a path to victory.Subscribe to the Ocean State Media YouTube channel: youtube.com/@oceanstatemediari?sub_confirmation=1Subscribe to The Daily Catch newsletter: lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/SpuOl16Follow Ocean State Media on Instagram: instagram.com/ocean.state.media Like Ocean State Media on Facebook: facebook.com/OceanStateMediaRIFollow Ocean State Media on X: https://x.com/OSMediaRIFollow Ocean State Media on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/oceanstateme...Visit our website: oceanstatemedia.org
Rhode Island’s primary delivers a political shake-up Ocean State Media 2026-09-10 | Rhode Island voters sent a clear message in the primary: they were ready for change. Gov. Dan McKee lost decisively to Helena Foulkes, while Pawtucket’s eight-term mayor was ousted by a newcomer. But it’s the Providence mayor’s race drawing national attention. Jim Hummel breaks down the results with Bill Bartholomew of the Bartholomewtown Podcast and former state Rep. Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung.Subscribe to the Ocean State Media YouTube channel: / @oceanstatemediari Subscribe to The Daily Catch newsletter: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/s...Follow Ocean State Media on Instagram: / ocean.state.media Like Ocean State Media on Facebook: / oceanstatemediari Follow Ocean State Media on X: https://x.com/OSMediaRIFollow Ocean State Media on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/oceanstateme...Visit our website: oceanstatemedia.org
Why Providence painter & activist Jordan Seaberry says authoritarians should fear artists Ocean State Media 2026-09-10 | Jordan Seaberry contends that authoritarian governments are afraid of artists - and should be. Seaberry is a Providence painter, activist and community organizer whose works have gained national recognition. On this episode of "One on One", Ian Donnis learns why Seaberry sees political work as part of his artistic practice and the role creatives can play in advocating for government reform.Subscribe to the Ocean State Media YouTube channel: / @oceanstatemediari Subscribe to The Daily Catch newsletter: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/s...Follow Ocean State Media on Instagram: / ocean.state.media Like Ocean State Media on Facebook: / oceanstatemediari Follow Ocean State Media on X: https://x.com/OSMediaRIFollow Ocean State Media on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/oceanstateme...Visit our website: oceanstatemedia.orgHow this was made
Inside Rhode Island’s nearly 100-year-old penny arcade Ocean State Media 2026-09-04 | Step inside a Rhode Island hidden gem where a penny can still buy a little fun. At Spring Lake’s nearly century-old penny arcade, vintage games from the 1920s and ’30s are still spinning, clanging and creating childhood memories. Ocean State Media’s Pamela Watts visits the Burrillville attraction where generations of families have discovered that old-fashioned summer fun never goes out of style.Subscribe to the Ocean State Media YouTube channel: youtube.com/@oceanstatemediari?sub_confirmation=1Subscribe to The Daily Catch newsletter: lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/SpuOl16Follow Ocean State Media on Instagram: instagram.com/ocean.state.media Like Ocean State Media on Facebook: facebook.com/OceanStateMediaRIFollow Ocean State Media on X: https://x.com/OSMediaRIFollow Ocean State Media on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/oceanstateme...Visit our website: oceanstatemedia.org
Will Rhode Island’s primary results match the polls, or are surprises coming? | Lively Ocean State Media 2026-09-03 | We are in the final stretch: Primary Day is just around the bend for RI voters. So just how close will the governor's race be? Is Rep. David Morales really leading Mayor Brett Smiley in the Providence mayoral contest, getting so much buzz? Lively moderator Jim Hummel breaks down the races to watch and why, with Ocean State Media political reporter Ian Donnis and Ed Fitzpatrick of The Boston Globe.Subscribe to the Ocean State Media YouTube channel: youtube.com/@oceanstatemediari?sub_confirmation=1Subscribe to The Daily Catch newsletter: lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/SpuOl16Follow Ocean State Media on Instagram: instagram.com/ocean.state.media Like Ocean State Media on Facebook: facebook.com/OceanStateMediaRIFollow Ocean State Media on X: https://x.com/OSMediaRIFollow Ocean State Media on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/oceanstateme...Visit our website: oceanstatemedia.org
What was behind the heat of the recent Rhode Island gubernatorial debate? | One on One Ocean State Media 2026-08-27 | It's a race to the finish in the Democratic campaign for governor of Rhode Island, complete with a few outbursts, insults and interruptions. Dan McKee has delivered aggressive debate performances, but polls show challenger Helena Foulkes maintaining her lead. Ian Donnis sits down with both candidates to talk about the fiery debate getting so much buzz and what really separates the two.Subscribe to the Ocean State Media YouTube channel: youtube.com/@oceanstatemediari?sub_confirmation=1Subscribe to The Daily Catch newsletter: lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/SpuOl16Follow Ocean State Media on Instagram: instagram.com/ocean.state.media Like Ocean State Media on Facebook: facebook.com/OceanStateMediaRIFollow Ocean State Media on X: https://x.com/OSMediaRIFollow Ocean State Media on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/oceanstateme...Visit our website: oceanstatemedia.org
Can AI be stopped in RI campaigns? | Lively Ocean State Media 2026-08-27 | Political campaigns in Rhode Island are increasingly using AI to generate campaign materials, including negative advertisements. Can–and should–there be more guardrails on how the technology is used in elections? Lively Host Jim Hummel unpacks the controversy with Providence Journal reporter Antonia Noori Farzan and WPRI Politics & Business Editor Ted Nesi.Subscribe to the Ocean State Media YouTube channel: youtube.com/@oceanstatemediari?sub_confirmation=1Subscribe to The Daily Catch newsletter: lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/SpuOl16Follow Ocean State Media on Instagram: instagram.com/ocean.state.media Like Ocean State Media on Facebook: facebook.com/OceanStateMediaRIFollow Ocean State Media on X: https://x.com/OSMediaRIFollow Ocean State Media on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/oceanstateme...Visit our website: oceanstatemedia.org
Woonsocket: What’s Hot, What’s Next & What’s Holding It Back? | The Bubblah Ocean State Media 2026-08-27 | Ocean State Media’s Pamela Watts and The Bubblah team visit Woonsocket to explore the challenges, opportunities and what’s hot in Rhode Island’s northernmost city.Subscribe to the Ocean State Media YouTube channel: youtube.com/@oceanstatemediari?sub_confirmation=1Subscribe to The Daily Catch newsletter: lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/SpuOl16Follow Ocean State Media on Instagram: instagram.com/ocean.state.media Like Ocean State Media on Facebook: facebook.com/OceanStateMediaRIFollow Ocean State Media on X: https://x.com/OSMediaRIFollow Ocean State Media on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/oceanstateme...Visit our website: oceanstatemedia.org
How Rhode Island candidates are using social media to reshape campaigns Ocean State Media 2026-08-20 | What does a candidate need to do to win a race in 2026? Some Rhode Island candidates are increasingly turning to social media to reach voters and build momentum, yet many campaigns still target voters with a barrage of television ads. This week on Lively, moderator Jim Hummel discusses the evolving campaign playbook with former Providence mayor Angel Taveras and Rhode Island filmmaker Dante Bellini Jr.
Smiley vs. Morales: Who will be the Democratic contender in the Providence mayoral race? Ocean State Media 2026-08-20 | It's down to the wire and still a close race: who will be the Democratic candidate for mayor of Providence? Incumbent Brett Smiley says he deserves another term but RI state representative. David Morales challenges whether people who call Providence home can still afford to live there and feel safe in their neighborhoods.The candidates make final pitches to Ian Donnis on this episode of One on One.
Backlash over Flock cameras in Rhode Island | Lively Ocean State Media 2026-08-13 | Flock cameras were installed across Rhode Island with the promise of helping solve crime and enforcing traffic violations. But after reports of misuse, communities across the state have begun turning against the surveillance technology. Lively Host Jim Hummel unpacks the controversy with former RI Attorney General Arlene Violet and former chair of the RI Democratic Party, Bill Lynch.Subscribe to the Ocean State Media YouTube channel: youtube.com/@oceanstatemediari?sub_confirmation=1Subscribe to The Daily Catch newsletter: lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/SpuOl16Follow Ocean State Media on Instagram: instagram.com/ocean.state.media Like Ocean State Media on Facebook: facebook.com/OceanStateMediaRIFollow Ocean State Media on X: https://x.com/OSMediaRIFollow Ocean State Media on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/oceanstateme...Visit our website: oceanstatemedia.org
Is Rhode Island healthcare in a state of emergency? | One on One with Ian Donnis Ocean State Media 2026-08-13 | With crowded ERs, a primary care shortage and threats to Medicaid, are there any bright spots on Rhode Island's healthcare horizon - or is it time to perform triage? On this episode of One on One with Ian Donnis, we hear from an emergency medicine physician about what worries her most right now, whether the Ocean State is prepared to meet the challenges ahead and why she sees reasons for optimism.Subscribe to the Ocean State Media YouTube channel: youtube.com/@oceanstatemediari?sub_confirmation=1Subscribe to The Daily Catch newsletter: lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/SpuOl16Follow Ocean State Media on Instagram: instagram.com/ocean.state.media Like Ocean State Media on Facebook: facebook.com/OceanStateMediaRIFollow Ocean State Media on X: https://x.com/OSMediaRIFollow Ocean State Media on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/oceanstateme...Visit our website: oceanstatemedia.org
McKee and Foulkes clash in RI governor debate | Lively Ocean State Media 2026-08-06 | This week, Governor Dan McKee and Helena Foulkes squared off in a gubernatorial debate. How did the candidates do? And will it be enough to move the needle? Lively host Jim Hummel discusses the latest with Boston Globe columnist Dan McGowan and RI GOP National Committeewoman Sue Cienki.Subscribe to the Ocean State Media YouTube channel: youtube.com/@oceanstatemediari?sub_confirmation=1Subscribe to The Daily Catch newsletter: lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/SpuOl16Follow Ocean State Media on Instagram: instagram.com/ocean.state.media Like Ocean State Media on Facebook: facebook.com/OceanStateMediaRIFollow Ocean State Media on X: https://x.com/OSMediaRIFollow Ocean State Media on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/oceanstateme...Visit our website: oceanstatemedia.org
How Scotty Kilmer Made $20 Million on YouTube Ocean State Media 2026-08-06 | @scottykilmer has charmed millions, giving honest car advice with a heavy dose of personality. But how did he go from auto mechanic to YouTube millionaire? We visit Kilmer at his house in Rhode Island to find out.Watch the full video: youtube.com/watch?v=uZ0ZP3b58p8
These RI Republicans want Magaziner’s Congressional Seat | One on One with Ian Donnis Ocean State Media 2026-08-05 | Two Republicans square off in the primary election for Rhode Island’s Second Congressional District. Victor Mellor is a MAGA supporter who made headlines for registering as a foreign agent for Cuba. Stephen Skoly is a physician known for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine in 2021. In this episode of One on One, Ian Donnis asks the candidates about January 6, the war in Iran, and more.Subscribe to the Ocean State Media YouTube channel: youtube.com/@oceanstatemediari?sub_confirmation=1Subscribe to The Daily Catch newsletter: lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/SpuOl16Follow Ocean State Media on Instagram: instagram.com/ocean.state.media Like Ocean State Media on Facebook: facebook.com/OceanStateMediaRIFollow Ocean State Media on X: https://x.com/OSMediaRIFollow Ocean State Media on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/oceanstateme...Visit our website: oceanstatemedia.org
Shekarchi gets a step closer to RI Supreme Court Ocean State Media 2026-07-30 | Former RI House Speaker Joe Shekarchi got the green light to be considered for state Supreme Court after a committee weighed whether the nomination would violate revolving door rules. Shekarchi denies that he traded dropping out of the governor’s race for a court seat. Lively host Jim Hummel discusses the latest with political contributor Harrison Tuttle and former prosecutor Eva-Marie Mancuso.Subscribe to the Ocean State Media YouTube channel: youtube.com/@oceanstatemediari?sub_confirmation=1Subscribe to The Daily Catch newsletter: lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/SpuOl16Follow Ocean State Media on Instagram: instagram.com/ocean.state.mediaLike Ocean State Media on Facebook: facebook.com/OceanStateMediaRIFollow Ocean State Media on X: https://x.com/OSMediaRIFollow Ocean State Media on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/oceanstateme...Visit our website: oceanstatemedia.org
How Scotty Kilmer made $20 million on YouTube Ocean State Media 2026-07-30 | @scottykilmer has charmed millions, giving honest car advice with a heavy dose of personality. But how did he go from auto mechanic to YouTube millionaire? We visit Kilmer at his house in Rhode Island to find out.Reporter/Producer Isabella JibilianPhotojournalist/Editor Michael FrankSubscribe to the Ocean State Media YouTube channel: youtube.com/@oceanstatemediari?sub_confirmation=1Subscribe to The Daily Catch newsletter: lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/SpuOl16Follow Ocean State Media on Instagram: instagram.com/ocean.state.media Like Ocean State Media on Facebook: facebook.com/OceanStateMediaRIFollow Ocean State Media on X: https://x.com/OSMediaRIFollow Ocean State Media on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/oceanstateme...Visit our website: oceanstatemedia.org
New Bedford faces wind cuts, budget crunch Ocean State Media 2026-07-29 | The historic port of New Bedford has faced a number of challenges lately: the Trump administration moves against wind power and a budget crunch. Yet the city’s mayor, Jon Mitchell, says the Whaling City is still on the rise. In this episode of One on One, Ocean State Media political reporter Ian Donnis sits with Mitchell to discuss New Bedford’s path forward.
How Secure are Rhode Island Elections? | Lively Ocean State Media 2026-07-23 | While President Trump casts new doubt on election integrity, Rhode Island Secretary of State Gregg Amore says in the Ocean State, voting has never been safer. Lively moderator Jim Hummel examines election security with attorney & former Gov. Almond’s Chief of Staff Joe Larisa and Weayonnoh Nelson-Davies of the Economic Progress Institute.Subscribe to the Ocean State Media YouTube channel: youtube.com/@oceanstatemediari?sub_confirmation=1Subscribe to The Daily Catch newsletter: lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/SpuOl16Follow Ocean State Media on Instagram: instagram.com/ocean.state.media Like Ocean State Media on Facebook: facebook.com/OceanStateMediaRIFollow Ocean State Media on X: https://x.com/OSMediaRIFollow Ocean State Media on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/oceanstateme...Visit our website: oceanstatemedia.org
Can Downtown Providence Make Another Comeback? | One on One with Ian Donnis Ocean State Media 2026-07-23 | Like the waters of its famous tidal rivers, the fortunes of downtown Providence have risen and fallen over the years. After an urban renaissance, the pandemic hit downtown hard. How can the city center make another comeback? One on One's Ian Donnis talks with former mayor and head of Paolino Properties, Joe Paolino and Marsella Development's Chris Marsella, the driving force behind Track 15.Subscribe to the Ocean State Media YouTube channel: youtube.com/@oceanstatemediari?sub_confirmation=1Subscribe to The Daily Catch newsletter: lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/SpuOl16Follow Ocean State Media on Instagram: instagram.com/ocean.state.media Like Ocean State Media on Facebook: facebook.com/OceanStateMediaRIFollow Ocean State Media on X: https://x.com/OSMediaRIFollow Ocean State Media on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/oceanstateme...Visit our website: oceanstatemedia.org
Two Homicides in Two Weeks Concerns Providence Residents | Lively Ocean State Media 2026-07-16 | After a fatal stabbing on the popular pedestrian bridge - the second homicide in two weeks - crime is top of mind for Providence residents weighing the leadership of the capital City. The mayoral primary is around the corner, and it's heating up with an attack ad some call surprising. Host Jim Hummel examines all things Providence with WPRI's Tim White and Boston Globe reporter Steph Machado.Subscribe to the Ocean State Media YouTube channel: youtube.com/@oceanstatemediari?sub_confirmation=1Subscribe to The Daily Catch newsletter: lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/SpuOl16Follow Ocean State Media on Instagram: instagram.com/ocean.state.media Like Ocean State Media on Facebook: facebook.com/OceanStateMediaRIFollow Ocean State Media on X: https://x.com/OSMediaRIFollow Ocean State Media on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/oceanstateme...Visit our website: oceanstatemedia.org
How will Rhode Island’s New House Speaker Wield His Power? | One on One with Ian Donnis Ocean State Media 2026-07-15 | Few elected officials have more influence in Rhode Island than the Speaker of the House. On One on One with Ian Donnis, Chris Blazejewski discusses his plans for the job and how he'll take on the most pressing challenges. With growing concerns about state spending, a lackluster business climate and under-performing public schools, will the Providence Democrat usher in a more progressive approach? Subscribe to the Ocean State Media YouTube channel: youtube.com/@oceanstatemediari?sub_confirmation=1Subscribe to The Daily Catch newsletter: lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/SpuOl16Follow Ocean State Media on Instagram: instagram.com/ocean.state.media Like Ocean State Media on Facebook: facebook.com/OceanStateMediaRIFollow Ocean State Media on X: https://x.com/OSMediaRIFollow Ocean State Media on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/oceanstateme...Visit our website: oceanstatemedia.org
⚠️ Cumberlandite is not easy to find ⚠️ Ocean State Media 2026-07-13 | If you're looking for your next side quest, head to Cumberland and try to track down this rare rock native to Rhode Island!
A Haunted Hallmark town? Let’s visit Glocester, Rhode Island Ocean State Media 2026-07-13 | It's Rhode Island's own little Hallmark town, and it comes with a twist of the supernatural. Visitors say they're drawn to Glocester by its vintage feel, especially in charming Chepachet village. The Bubblah crew visits Main Street to take a step back in time, slow down, and hear the thrilling tales of the ghosts of Glocester - haunting spirits who apparently never want to leave this magical place.Subscribe to the Ocean State Media YouTube channel: youtube.com/@oceanstatemediari?sub_confirmation=1Subscribe to The Daily Catch newsletter: lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/SpuOl16Follow Ocean State Media on Instagram: instagram.com/ocean.state.media Like Ocean State Media on Facebook: facebook.com/OceanStateMediaRIFollow Ocean State Media on X: https://x.com/OSMediaRIFollow Ocean State Media on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/oceanstateme...Visit our website: oceanstatemedia.org
Bristols 4th of July: A Celebration of History & Independence re-run in 2026 Ocean State Media 2026-07-13 | Twenty years after its debut, Bristol’s Fourth of July: A Celebration of History and Independence returns to Ocean State Media. Relive the history, the pageantry and the pride of America’s oldest Fourth of July celebration."Bristol's Fourth of July: A Celebration of History and Independence" uses vintage photos and archival film to take viewers back in time to witness some of the early observances, as well as discover how the patriotic exercises, the historic parade, the Miss Fourth of July pageant, and other key events and ceremonies, got started and why the tradition is still going strong more than two centuries later.Subscribe to the Ocean State Media YouTube channel: youtube.com/@oceanstatemediari?sub_confirmation=1Subscribe to The Daily Catch newsletter: lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/SpuOl16Follow Ocean State Media on Instagram: instagram.com/ocean.state.media Like Ocean State Media on Facebook: facebook.com/OceanStateMediaRIFollow Ocean State Media on X: https://x.com/OSMediaRIFollow Ocean State Media on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/oceanstateme...Visit our website: oceanstatemedia.org
After the Fire: Perry Raso on Rebuilding Matunuck Oyster Bar | One on One with Ian Donnis Ocean State Media 2026-07-09 | Matunuck Oyster Bar became one of Rhode Island’s most beloved restaurants before a 2025 fire destroyed the iconic venue. Now, owner Perry Raso is rebuilding while serving customers at a temporary location across the street. This week on One on One with Ian Donnis, Raso discusses the road to reopening, resilience and what’s next.Subscribe to the Ocean State Media YouTube channel: youtube.com/@oceanstatemediari?sub_confirmation=1Subscribe to The Daily Catch newsletter: lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/SpuOl16Follow Ocean State Media on Instagram: instagram.com/ocean.state.media Like Ocean State Media on Facebook: facebook.com/OceanStateMediaRIFollow Ocean State Media on X: https://x.com/OSMediaRIFollow Ocean State Media on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/oceanstateme...Visit our website: oceanstatemedia.org
Trump Administration Denies Federal Aid After Disastrous Winter | Lively Ocean State Media 2026-07-09 | The Blizzard of '26 cost Rhode Island millions in damages, yet the Trump administration has denied federal aid. State officials are crying foul, calling the rejection petty partisanship. The governor is vowing to appeal. On Lively, Jim Hummel looks at next steps with political contributor Pablo Rodriguez and former State Representative Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung.Subscribe to the Ocean State Media YouTube channel: youtube.com/@oceanstatemediari?sub_confirmation=1Subscribe to The Daily Catch newsletter: lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/SpuOl16Follow Ocean State Media on Instagram: instagram.com/ocean.state.media Like Ocean State Media on Facebook: facebook.com/OceanStateMediaRIFollow Ocean State Media on X: https://x.com/OSMediaRIFollow Ocean State Media on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/oceanstateme...Visit our website: oceanstatemedia.org
Rhode to Independence: Rhode Islands Revolutionary Story Ocean State Media 2026-07-03 | As America marks its 250th anniversary, discover the outsized role Rhode Island played in the Revolution. Hosts Pamela Watts and David Wright trace the Ocean State's path to independence, from the burning of the Gaspee and Nathanael Greene's military leadership to the pioneering 1st Rhode Island Regiment, Newport's wartime decline, Providence's rise and Rhode Island's bold renunciation of the Crown.Subscribe to the Ocean State Media YouTube channel: youtube.com/@oceanstatemediari?sub_confirmation=1Subscribe to The Daily Catch newsletter: lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/SpuOl16Follow Ocean State Media on Instagram: instagram.com/ocean.state.media Like Ocean State Media on Facebook: facebook.com/OceanStateMediaRIFollow Ocean State Media on X: https://x.com/OSMediaRIFollow Ocean State Media on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/oceanstateme...Visit our website: oceanstatemedia.org
A Tale of Two (Rhode Island) Cities Ocean State Media 2026-07-01 | The American Revolution didn’t just create a country, it shifted the center of gravity of Rhode Island. Before Independence Day, Newport was by far the colony’s most important city, and Providence a bit of a backwater. Ocean State Media’s David Wright explains how and why the Revolutionary War changed that.
The 1st Rhode Island Regiment: Americas Forgotten Heroes Ocean State Media 2026-06-29 | The 1st Rhode Island Regiment was one of the most remarkable units of the American Revolution. Enslaved Black and Indigenous Rhode Islanders earned their freedom through military service, fought with extraordinary courage and helped shape the nation's founding. Reporter Pamela Watts explores their story with Rhode Island Secretary of State Gregg Amore and descendant and reenactor Jason Roome, whose family connection helps keep their legacy alive.
Will Pawtucket’s Soccer Bet Pay Off? | Lively Ocean State Media 2026-06-25 | Pawtucket moves to the next phase of its waterfront development plan, securing $30 million in funding for Tidewater Landing. The vision for the project that started with the soccer stadium includes housing and retail. When will it happen and will the stadium ultimately be profitable? Lively's Jim Hummel is with Bill Bartholomew of the Bartholomewtown Podcast and political contributor Billy Hunt.Subscribe to the Ocean State Media YouTube channel: youtube.com/@oceanstatemediari?sub_confirmation=1Subscribe to The Daily Catch newsletter: lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/SpuOl16Follow Ocean State Media on Instagram: instagram.com/ocean.state.media Like Ocean State Media on Facebook: facebook.com/OceanStateMediaRIFollow Ocean State Media on X: https://x.com/OSMediaRIFollow Ocean State Media on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/oceanstateme...Visit our website: oceanstatemedia.org
Can a Republican win the governor’s office again in Rhode Island? | One on One with Ian Donnis Ocean State Media 2026-06-24 | Republicans held control of the Rhode Island governor’s office for 16 years, but the GOP has been locked out since 2011. Republican primary candidates are vying for a chance to change that this year. One of them, Aaron Guckian, joins Ian Donnis to explain why he thinks he can end the GOP drought in Rhode Island.
How a Rhode Island General Helped Shape a Nation Ocean State Media 2026-06-23 | Rhode Island native Nathanael Greene became George Washington’s most trusted general and helped change the course of the American Revolution. Pamela Watts traces Greene’s path from his family forge in Coventry to the battlefields of the South, where his bold strategy helped wear down the British and earn him the nickname “Savior of the South.”Subscribe to the Ocean State Media YouTube channel: youtube.com/@oceanstatemediari?sub_confirmation=1Subscribe to The Daily Catch newsletter: lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/SpuOl16Follow Ocean State Media on Instagram: instagram.com/ocean.state.media Like Ocean State Media on Facebook: facebook.com/OceanStateMediaRIFollow Ocean State Media on X: https://x.com/OSMediaRIFollow Ocean State Media on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/oceanstateme...Visit our website: oceanstatemedia.org
Can Rhode Island Afford Another Health Insurance Premium Spike? | Lively Ocean State Media 2026-06-18 | Call the doctor: many Rhode Islanders are about to face sticker shock - again. Health insurers are looking for double-digit premium hikes, just one year after a steep increase. Is there any relief in sight? Lively host Jim Hummel discusses the balancing act between insurers and skyrocketing medical costs with Rhode Island Current reporter Nancy Lavin and Patrick Anderson of the Providence Journal.Subscribe to the Ocean State Media YouTube channel: youtube.com/@oceanstatemediari?sub_confirmation=1Subscribe to The Daily Catch newsletter: lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/SpuOl16Follow Ocean State Media on Instagram: instagram.com/ocean.state.media Like Ocean State Media on Facebook: facebook.com/OceanStateMediaRIFollow Ocean State Media on X: https://x.com/OSMediaRIFollow Ocean State Media on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/oceanstateme...Visit our website: oceanstatemedia.org
Rhode Island’s Next Governor? | One on One with Ian Donnis Ocean State Media 2026-06-17 | The race for Rhode Island governor is entering a critical stretch. Campaign ads are hitting the airwaves, the Democratic primary is fast approaching, and voters across the state are paying more attention. This week on One on One with Ian Donnis: the Democratic frontrunners’ vision for Rhode Island. Governor Dan McKee and rival candidate Helena Foulkes go beyond the headlines.Subscribe to the Ocean State Media YouTube channel: youtube.com/@oceanstatemediari?sub_confirmation=1Subscribe to The Daily Catch newsletter: lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/SpuOl16Follow Ocean State Media on Instagram: instagram.com/ocean.state.media Like Ocean State Media on Facebook: facebook.com/OceanStateMediaRIFollow Ocean State Media on X: https://x.com/OSMediaRIFollow Ocean State Media on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/oceanstateme...Visit our website: oceanstatemedia.org
Deer Tick | Biggest Little Desk Ocean State Media 2026-06-16 | Deer Tick is one of the bands most synonymous with Rhode Island. Not just because they’re based here – where most of the band members are from – or because they’ve been making music since the late 2000s. It’s also because Rhode Island, and particularly Providence, shows up in the band’s work. And that’s never been more true than with their newest album, “Coin-O-Matic.”Deer Tick came by Ocean State Media recently for the second edition of Biggest Little Desk: our series of intimate, live mini concerts in the style of NPR’s Tiny Desk.Set list: “Mary Singletary”“Everything Born”“ACI”Performers:John McCauley: guitar, vocalsIan O’Neil: guitar, vocalsChris Ryan: bass Dennis Ryan: percussion, vocalsSubscribe to the Ocean State Media YouTube channel: /@oceanstatemediari Subscribe to The Daily Catch newsletter: https://www.oceanstatemedia.org/daily...Follow Ocean State Media on Instagram: / ocean.state.media Like Ocean State Media on Facebook: / oceanstatemediari Follow Ocean State Media on X: https://x.com/OSMediaRIFollow Ocean State Media on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/oceanstateme...Visit our website: oceanstatemedia.org
Ocean State: Rhode Islands Wild Coast | Episode 2 Trailer Ocean State Media 2026-06-14 | From seals to wintering waterfowl to whales, New England's changing seasons brings forth animals from far away places. While some prosper, others face many challenges. Follow the extraordinary wildlife that persevere here in New England as well as the rescue and research teams who work hard to save animals in peril.Watch the full episode here: pbs.org/video/secrets-of-the-seagrass-dqfa5m/?fbclid=PAdGRleAPOJxpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAafjPG0Hxo4uG60ksQCwx4OL3HktZiGBdu9DKQ_fbpt09soC_bjPYzyNhKxB7Q_aem_hhY5BMy6TbjGtk2c0Bv16A
Can Rhode Island cash in on World Cup fever? Ocean State Media 2026-06-11 | As a designated FIFA fan zone, Providence is a major hub for the World Cup tournament. Rhode Island is spending a total of $750,000 to support operations, hoping to lure fans to stay, eat, party, and watch games here. Will the investment pay off? It's all things soccer on Lively this week, as host Jim Hummel sits down with RI filmmaker Dante Bellini Jr. and Paige Parks from Rhode Island KIDS COUNT.Subscribe to the Ocean State Media YouTube channel: youtube.com/@oceanstatemediari?sub_confirmation=1Subscribe to The Daily Catch newsletter: lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/SpuOl16Follow Ocean State Media on Instagram: instagram.com/ocean.state.media Like Ocean State Media on Facebook: facebook.com/OceanStateMediaRIFollow Ocean State Media on X: https://x.com/OSMediaRIFollow Ocean State Media on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/oceanstateme...Visit our website: oceanstatemedia.org
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Did Rhode Island start the American Revolution? Ocean State Media 2026-06-09 | History books often point to the Boston Tea Party as the moment America rebelled against Britain. But 18 months earlier, Rhode Islanders carried out a daring nighttime attack on the British schooner Gaspee and set it ablaze in Narragansett Bay. Was this the true spark of the American Revolution? One local man is determined to set the record straight.Subscribe to the Ocean State Media YouTube channel: youtube.com/@oceanstatemediari?sub_confirmation=1Subscribe to The Daily Catch newsletter: lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/SpuOl16Follow Ocean State Media on Instagram: instagram.com/ocean.state.media Like Ocean State Media on Facebook: facebook.com/OceanStateMediaRIFollow Ocean State Media on X: https://x.com/OSMediaRIFollow Ocean State Media on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/oceanstateme...Visit our website: oceanstatemedia.org
Is Rhode Island Overspending? | Lively Ocean State Media 2026-06-04 | The House Finance Committee adds $300 million to Governor McKee's budget for a $15.2 billion spending plan that includes a compromise on the millionaire tax. But a bigger question looms: will this growth in the budget be sustainable? Lively host Jim Hummel is joined this week by attorney and former prosecutor Eva-Marie Mancuso and political contributor Don Roach.Subscribe to the Ocean State Media YouTube channel: youtube.com/@oceanstatemediari?sub_confirmation=1Subscribe to The Daily Catch newsletter: lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/SpuOl16Follow Ocean State Media on Instagram: instagram.com/ocean.state.media Like Ocean State Media on Facebook: facebook.com/OceanStateMediaRIFollow Ocean State Media on X: https://x.com/OSMediaRIFollow Ocean State Media on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/oceanstateme...Visit our website: oceanstatemedia.org
Can Philanthropy Change Rhode Island? | One on One with Ian Donnis Ocean State Media 2026-06-04 | The Rhode Island Foundation is one of the oldest community foundations in the United States. Created in 1916, the foundation provides grants to support local nonprofit organizations that work in a variety of areas, including education, housing, and health care.In June of 2023, David Cicilline resigned from the U.S. House of Representatives to become president and CEO of the Rhode Island Foundation. He sat down with Ocean State Media political reporter Ian Donnis to discuss his accomplishments over the past three years.Subscribe to the Ocean State Media YouTube channel: youtube.com/@oceanstatemediari?sub_confirmation=1Subscribe to The Daily Catch newsletter: lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/SpuOl16Follow Ocean State Media on Instagram: instagram.com/ocean.state.media Like Ocean State Media on Facebook: facebook.com/OceanStateMediaRIFollow Ocean State Media on X: https://x.com/OSMediaRIFollow Ocean State Media on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/oceanstateme...Visit our website: oceanstatemedia.org
Inside Ocean State Media’s move to 103.7 FM Ocean State Media 2026-06-02 | With the launch of 103.7 FM, Ocean State Media is expanding how it reaches Rhode Islanders. CEO Pam Johnston joins Luis Hernandez to discuss the vision behind the new station and the role local public media can play in keeping communities connected.Subscribe to the Ocean State Media YouTube channel: / @oceanstatemediari Subscribe to The Daily Catch newsletter: lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/SpuOl16Follow Ocean State Media on Instagram: / ocean.state.media Like Ocean State Media on Facebook: / oceanstatemediari Follow Ocean State Media on X: https://x.com/OSMediaRIFollow Ocean State Media on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/oceanstateme...Visit our website: oceanstatemedia.org
Gritty and pretty: The Bubblah visits Warwick Ocean State Media 2026-06-01 | Warwick is a city that prides itself on being both gritty and pretty. While locals say its charm is hard to put into words, they're doing their best as they gather 'round The Bubblah with Ocean State Media’s Pamela Watts. She and our crew head to Oakland Beach to hear why one of the largest cities in the state feels surprisingly cozy — with coastline views even the "Real Housewives" are showing off.On Monday, June 8, Ocean State Media pulls into Warwick for our In Motion tour. Learn more: bit.ly/3PwZnRy.Subscribe to the Ocean State Media YouTube channel: / @oceanstatemediari Subscribe to The Daily Catch newsletter: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/s...Follow Ocean State Media on Instagram: / ocean.state.media Like Ocean State Media on Facebook: / oceanstatemediari Follow Ocean State Media on X: https://x.com/OSMediaRIFollow Ocean State Media on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/oceanstateme...Visit our website: oceanstatemedia.org/YouTube
Can the Red Sox Turn Their Season Around? | One on One with Ian Donnis Ocean State Media 2026-05-29 | The 2026 season has been a frustrating one for Red Sox fans. With the offense struggling and questions swirling about ownership's commitment to winning, is there still time to salvage the year? Former Red Sox pitcher, NESN analyst and Rhode Islander Lenny DiNardo joins Ian Donnis from a baseball diamond in South Kingstown to break it down.Subscribe to the Ocean State Media YouTube channel: youtube.com/@oceanstatemediari?sub_confirmation=1Subscribe to The Daily Catch newsletter: lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/SpuOl16Follow Ocean State Media on Instagram: instagram.com/ocean.state.media Like Ocean State Media on Facebook: facebook.com/OceanStateMediaRIFollow Ocean State Media on X: https://x.com/OSMediaRIFollow Ocean State Media on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/oceanstateme...Visit our website: oceanstatemedia.org
Where Did New Bedford’s Iconic Paul Revere Sign Go? Ocean State Media 2026-05-26 | For generations of New Bedford residents, the glowing neon Paul Revere sign along I-195 meant one thing: you were almost home. Then, one day, it disappeared. Ocean State Media’s Ben Berke traces the surprising history of the iconic Revere Copper sign from its roots in New Bedford’s industrial boom, to its decades lighting the skyline, to the warehouse north of Boston where parts of it still survive today.Editor’s note: This story misstated that Neon Williams co-owner Dave Waller is looking to sell the sign. He is seeking to lease it on a long-term basis.Subscribe to the Ocean State Media YouTube channel: youtube.com/@oceanstatemediari?sub_confirmation=1Subscribe to The Daily Catch newsletter: lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/SpuOl16Follow Ocean State Media on Instagram: instagram.com/ocean.state.media Like Ocean State Media on Facebook: facebook.com/OceanStateMediaRIFollow Ocean State Media on X: https://x.com/OSMediaRIFollow Ocean State Media on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/oceanstateme...Visit our website: oceanstatemedia.org
Can a New Generation of Republicans Reshape Rhode Island Politics? | One on One with Ian Donnis Ocean State Media 2026-05-22 | Rhode Island Republicans have not won a statewide election since 2006, and the party holds just 14 General Assembly seats. Can a new generation of Republicans change the political landscape in the years ahead? Rhode Island Young Republicans Chairman Ken Naylor Jr. joins Ian Donnis to discuss the GOP’s future in the Ocean State.
Can McKee Turn Around a 20 Point Gap With Helena Foulkes? Ocean State Media 2026-05-21 | With three months until early voting begins, a new poll shows Governor McKee has a lot of ground to gain if he hopes to win the Democratic primary. This week on Lively, can voters look beyond the Washington Bridge fallout for Dan McKee - or get past Helena Foulkes' likability factor? Moderator Jim Hummel is joined by political contributor Bob Walsh and RI GOP National Committeewoman Sue Cienki.Subscribe to the Ocean State Media YouTube channel: youtube.com/@oceanstatemediari?sub_confirmation=1Subscribe to The Daily Catch newsletter: lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/SpuOl16Follow Ocean State Media on Instagram: instagram.com/ocean.state.media Like Ocean State Media on Facebook: facebook.com/OceanStateMediaRIFollow Ocean State Media on X: https://x.com/OSMediaRIFollow Ocean State Media on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/oceanstateme...Visit our website: oceanstatemedia.org
Fighting Fire with Fire in Rhode Island Ocean State Media 2026-05-21 | Wildfires may seem like a bigger worry for Western states like California, Arizona and Oregon, but the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management says there's a significant risk here too. DEM burn crews are targeting densely wooded areas in Exeter, West Greenwich, Coventry, Richmond, Glocester, Jamestown, South Kingstown and elsewhere, conducting so-called "prescribed burns." Ocean State Media's David Wright tagged along as DEM firefighters carefully set 25 acres of the Great Swamp in South Kingstown ablaze.Subscribe to the Ocean State Media YouTube channel: youtube.com/@oceanstatemediari?sub_confirmation=1Subscribe to The Daily Catch newsletter: lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/SpuOl16Follow Ocean State Media on Instagram: instagram.com/ocean.state.media Like Ocean State Media on Facebook: facebook.com/OceanStateMediaRIFollow Ocean State Media on X: https://x.com/OSMediaRIFollow Ocean State Media on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/oceanstateme...Visit our website: oceanstatemedia.org
Federal Judge John J. McConnell Jr. on Death Threats and the Rule of Law Ocean State Media 2026-05-15 | Chief Judge John J. McConnell Jr. of the U.S. District Court in Providence joins Ian Donnis as federal judges face mounting threats and growing political tensions surrounding the courts. McConnell, who says he and his family have received death threats, discusses attacks on the judiciary, pressure facing federal judges and what it means for the rule of law in America today.
