Political Roundtable

Political Roundtable: Newberry on the Budget, 38 Studios, and Economic Development

Ian Donnis — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 08:00:00 +0000

House Minority Leader Brian Newberry (R-North Smithfield) joins the Roundtable this week to discuss his expectations on the budget; whether the state should pay back moral obligation bonds related to 38 Studios; what the General Assembly will accomplish this year to boost the economy; and more.

Bonus Q+A: Newberry on Chafee, the GOP Outlook, and the Superman Building

Ian Donnis — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 08:00:00 +0000

House Minority Leading Brian Newberry takes part in Bonus Q+A to discuss a possible public subsidy for the Superman Building; his evaluation of Governor Lincoln Chafee; and the outlook for increasing GOP representation in the General Assembly.

Political Roundtable: Walsh on Gist, 38 Studios, Economic Development + more

Ian Donnis — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 08:00:00 +0000

Robert A. Walsh Jr., executive director of the National Education Association Rhode Island, joins the Roundtable this week to discuss state Education Commissioner Deborah Gist; conflicting views on economic development; the debate over defaulting on bonds for 38 Studios; and Council 94's hiring of a prominent critic of state Treasurer Gina Raimondo.

Bonus Q+A: Walsh Offers a Labor Perspective on the Democratic Gubernatorial Field for 2014

Ian Donnis — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 08:00:00 +0000

Robert Walsh, executive director of the National Education Association Rhode Island, joins Bonus Q+A for a discussion of pensions, President Obama, public education, and the Democratic field in next year's race for governor.

Political Roundtable: O'Neill on Chafee's Change, Economic Development + the House

Ian Donnis — Fri, 31 May 2013 08:00:00 +0000

State Representative J. Patrick O'Neill (D-Pawtucket) joins the Roundtable this week (along with guest panelist Dan McGowan of WPRI-TV, Channel 12) to discuss Governor Lincoln Chafee's move to become a Democrat; the way forward for economic development, and legislative questions.

Bonus Q+A: O'Neill on Being an Outsider in the RI House of Reps

Ian Donnis — Fri, 31 May 2013 08:00:00 +0000

State Representative J. Patrick O'Neill (D-Pawtucket) joins us on Bonus Q+A to talk about his split with House Speaker Gordon Fox's leadership team and other legislative issues.

Political Roundtable: RI GOP Chairman Mark Smiley on Gist + 2014

Ian Donnis — Fri, 24 May 2013 08:00:00 +0000

RI GOP chairman joins the Roundtable this week (along with guest panelist Tim White of WPRI-TV, Channel 12) to discuss the debate over state Education Commissioner Deborah Gist; Moderate Party founder Ken Block's entry in the 2014 gubernatorial race, what's next for Rhode Island Republicans, and more.

Bonus Q+A: Smiley on the Next Steps for RI Republicans

Ian Donnis — Fri, 24 May 2013 08:00:00 +0000

RI GOP chairman Mark Smiley joins us on Bonus Q+A to discuss building GOP ranks in the General Assembly, attempts to rebuild Republicans' presence in New England, and other issues.

Political Roundtable: 2014 Race for Treasurer Heats Up + President Obama's Trio of Controversies

Ian Donnis — Fri, 17 May 2013 08:00:00 +0000

Pablo Rodriguez joins the Roundtable this week as we discuss the 2014 race for treasurer; Governor Lincoln Chafee's recent judicial nominations; lower-than-expected state revenues; and the trio of controversies facing President Obama.

Political Roundtable: Kane on the Next Steps for the I-195 land

Ian Donnis — Fri, 10 May 2013 08:00:00 +0000

Colin Kane, chairman of the I-195 Redevelopment Commission, joins the Roundtable this week to talk about what's next for the land made available by the relocation of I-195, debate over the future of the state Economic Development Corporation, and other topics.