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Ian Donnis has been the political reporter for Rhode Island Public Radio since 2009. The Washington Post has named him as one of Rhode Island’s best political reporters. In addition to other tasks, Ian tweets frequently at @IanDon, hosts RIPR’s...

As Operations & Production Manager, James handles everything from on-air promotions to producing the pledge drive. If you have a question about a program or story you heard on RIPR, he will be happy to talk to you about it.

Joe O'Connor came to Rhode Island Public Radio by way of his role as Senior Producer for the award-winning radio program On Point, produced for NPR by The WBUR Group in Boston.

O'Connor first worked as a producer for CNN, then spent 22...

Kristin Espeland Gourlay joined Rhode Island Public Radio in July 2012. Before arriving in Providence, Gourlay covered the environment for Louisville, KY’s NPR station. And prior to that, she was a reporter and host for Wyoming Public Radio.

Maureen Moakley's extensive experience analyzing political trends make her a vital member of the Political Roundtable team. She holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from Rutgers University and is as professor of Political Science at the...

Melissa Martin has over 15 years of radio experience helping clients grow their business in Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts. Melissa prides herself on strong client partnerships and promotions and is best known for developing...

With a B.A. in political science and history from the University of Vermont and a wealth of knowledge of local politics, it was a given that Scott MacKay would become a commentator for Rhode Island Public Radio's Political Roundtable.

As...