Rhode Island PBS Weekly

On this episode, an ER physician shares the trials and tribulations of working on COVID-19’s front lines. Then, a second look at the life of William Henry Wilson, cartoonist for the nationally syndicated comic “Wallace The Brave.” Finally, we return to Rose Island, where a professor is catching birds in the name of science.

On this episode, we explore nature and wildlife in the Ocean State. First up, Pamela Watts meets the group responsible for rescuing 6,000 wild animals a year, from baby coyotes to bats. Then, a second look at the RISD Nature Lab, where snakes, skeletons, and microscope slides inspire art. Finally, we revisit a bird sanctuary dedicated to parrots. 

On this episode Michelle San Miguel takes a deep dive into the importance of understanding media and staying informed. Then, we head out to Warwick where Pamela Watts introduces us to professional Spanish dancers who are taking all the right steps and making all the right moves on and off the dance floor. Finally, we take another look at the Providence Atheneum which has many iconic stories to tell.

This episode takes a deep dive into education in the Ocean State. First up, Michelle San Miguel interviews educator David Upegui, who grew up experiencing homelessness, and has now received the nation’s highest honor for STEM teachers. He shares his unique outlook on how he has improved—and even saved—students’ lives. Then, we take a second look at the issue of critical race theory. The term has become a catchall for the debate over what, and if, we teach about race in schools.

On this episode, Isabella Jibilian introduces us to some Brown University students who beat the odds to send a satellite called SBUDNIC to space. Their innovative design helps  reduce the tons of debris that is circling the earth. Then, a second look at our Green Seeker piece on how turning the lights out helps improve the environment. Finally, in our continuing My Take series, we meet a mushroom farmer who gives us his take on all things Mushroom.

On this episode of Rhode Island PBS Weekly, Pamela Watts introduces us to famed underwater explorer Bob Ballard. Next, Jim Hummel talks to Providence Mayor Brett Smiley about his first hundred days in office. Finally, in our continuing My Take series, we hear from death doula Bonnie Evans who gives her thoughts on the end of life.

On this episode, Pamela Watts takes in-depth look at how language deprivation can cause deaf children to fall behind. Then a second look with an excerpt from a Rhode Island PBS original documentary by producer/director Dorothy Dickie – Breaking Good: Women and the War on Drugs. Finally, we revisit toy designer Khipra Nichols – one of the designers behind such iconic toys as Mr. Potato Head and My Little Pony.