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The News with Gene Valicenti

Cumulus Providence
Rhode Island
Providence
Rhode Island Department Of Transportation
Donald Trump
Public Safety
Brown University
Trump Administration
Governor Mckee
Cranston
Washington Bridge
Rent Control
Jeffrey Epstein
Estate Tax
RIPTA
Homelessness
Hasbro
ICE
Millionaire's Tax
Budget
Massachusetts

The News with Gene Valicenti6am-9am

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Tuesday, New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill announced that a computer glitch at the department of motor vehicles accidentally registered over 6,000 voters who were not legal citizens. This happened before Governor Sherrill took office. The computer ... more

Providence Mayor Brett Smiley joined Gene Monday to talk about the recent comments his Democratic opponent, David Morales, in the Mayoral primary made greeting his supporters as "comrades." Gene also talks about the recent spate of violence that has... more

Democratic candidate for Governor Helena Foulkes joins Gene to discuss the latest issues in the 2026 Rhode Island Gubernatorial race. The opioids crisis while she was at CVS, guns, housing, affordability, Trump and more!

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30 Beluga whales are being moved from Marineland in Canada to different aquariums across the United States. Dr. Naomi Rose of the Animal Welfare Institute joins Gene to talk about the complications the whales face while being moved.

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Recent Guests

John Catsimatidis
Owner of WABC, businessman, and political commentator
WABC, Red Apple Group
Episode: 07-13-26 John Catsimatidis
Frank Ritz
Cranston City Council member
City of Cranston
Episode: 07-13-26 Cranston Councilman Frank Ritz
Ralph Mollis
North Kingstown Town Manager
Town of North Kingstown
Episode: 07-10-26 North Kingstown Town Manager Ralph Mollis
Bud Craddock
Representative from the Registry, host for the registry segment
Rhode Island Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
Episode: 07-07-26 Ask The Registry Bud Craddock
Alan Dershowitz
Harvard Emeritus Professor of Law
Harvard University
Episode: 06-30-26 Professor Alan Dershowitz
Jessica De La Cruz
Rhode Island state senator, minority leader of the Rhode Island Senate
Rhode Island Senate
Episode: 06-30-26 State Senator Jessica De La Cruz
Dan McKee
Governor of Rhode Island
Rhode Island Government
Episode: 06-26-26 Ask The Governor with Governor Dan Mckee
Mark Brice
Attorney, Rhode Island attorney frequently featured on the show
Episode: 06-26-26 Attorney Mark Brice
Jorge Elorza
Former Providence Mayor
Democrats for Education Reform (guest advocate on education funding)
Episode: 06-22-26 Former Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza

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Gene Valicenti
Host of The News with Gene Valicenti

Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars from 61 ratings
  • The best morning show!

    Gene and Tom are the best. The only reason I wake up in the morning can’t get enough for this show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Blomes1
    United States10 months ago
  • Tom’s late for work.

    Omg so funny loved this..

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MG@@2121
    United Statesa year ago
  • Trash

    Pure trash MAGAT supporter.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Markb321
    United States2 years ago
  • Rhode Island Charlie

    A blow hard who cuts people off and twists words. If he disagrees with you good luck getting a decent word in. Obviously has an agenda. Says he is after the truth but actually after his truth. I listen to try and hear both sides. Often call him names while listening because of the way he treats others. 3 star because I listen. 1 star and I would not listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    RI Charlie
    United States3 years ago
  • Rhode Island at its best and worst

    Even though Gene has no idea how podcasts work I will give 5 stars for Tom. The show gives a daily report of domestic and international news with care and often sarcasm / humor. Well produced by a great cast of characters. The seagull army charges forward.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Hannah Spicer
    United States3 years ago

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The program is seen as a reliable RI-focused briefing with strong guest lineups.

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07-07-26 Ask The Registry Bud Craddock
Q: How do governor's plates transfer when ownership changes or when a family member inherits a plate?
Governor's plates can be transferred through simple ownership or gift letters, often involving transfer of registration or a formal gift letter, and not requiring notarization.
07-07-26 Ask The Registry Bud Craddock
Q: What limitations will apply to vanity plates regarding profanity or hate speech?
Profanity and discussions of genitalia are not allowed, and hate speech is prohibited; authorities will evaluate cases within those boundaries.
07-07-26 Ask The Registry Bud Craddock
Q: What is the process for vanity plate rules once they are posted for public comment?
The rules must be publicly posted for comments pro or con, then reviewed, with a 90-day window after the comment period to consider those inputs before finalizing.
07-13-26 Cranston Councilman Frank Ritz
Q: How bad is the situation, and what are you proposing to stop it?
The issue has grown beyond isolated parties to a pattern at multiple rental properties with large crowds; the plan is to deploy existing ordinances, pursue additional measures, and work with health officials to enforce safer conditions while aiming to shut down the most disruptive properties.
07-10-26 North Kingstown Town Manager Ralph Mollis
Q: How did the council view the zoning and what about the CRMC stepping in?
The guest describes the council's choice to defer zoning decisions and suggests that CRMC involvement is appropriate to address regulatory and shoreline issues.

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The show covers state and local politics, education policy, healthcare funding, and public safety, with a focus on Rhode Island governance and how policy decisions affect residents and businesses. Across episodes, listeners hear live conversations with elected officials, agency leaders, and industry advocates, plus call-ins that surface frontline concerns from schools to hospitality and law enforcement. Noteworthy patterns include debates over school governance timelines, budget pressures, regulatory battles, and safety initiatives, along with a willingness to challenge or defend policy choices in real time. The program often features insiders and experts to explain complex issues, making it a potential touchpoint for politicians, administr... more

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1. John Catsimatidis
2. Frank Ritz
3. Ralph Mollis
4. Bud Craddock
5. Alan Dershowitz
6. Jessica De La Cruz
7. Dan McKee
8. Mark Brice

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