Rhode Island PBS Weekly

On this episode, we mark the 85th anniversary of Kristallnacht, a defining moment in the Holocaust in which nearly 100 Jews were killed and about 30 thousand Jewish men were sent to concentration camps. Michelle San Miguel interviews Rhode Island Holocaust survivors who describe what happens when violence against Jewish people is left unchecked. Then, in remembrance of Veterans Day, we take another look at Pamela Watts profiles of a program that is helping combat veterans cope with Post Traumatic Stress (PTSD). Finally, in our continuing My Take series, Rhode Island Quahogger Jody King tells us everything we need to know about Quahogs, Rhode Island's favorite clam.

On this special Halloween episode, Weekly takes a second look at the life of H.P Lovecraft—an author whose haunting work has an even darker past. Then, David Wright visits the Lizzie Borden house, the site of one of America’s most notorious murders. Finally, historian and author Beth Caruso shares her take on witches.

In this episode, Michelle San Miguel explores the importance of “trees” in our environment and the tree inequities that poorer neighborhoods in Rhode Island experience. Then, another look at the Rhode Island School of Design’s nature lab where unusual creatures are the norm. Finally, Pamela Watts interviews a Rhode Island author who has been collecting stories about the Ocean State’s haunted past and present.

On this episode, Isabella Jibilian travels to Martha’s Vineyard to uncover the hidden history of sign language on the island. Then, Michelle San Miguel interviews William Kole about his new book, “The Big 100,” which explores how rising numbers of centenarians will have broad reaching impacts on society. Finally, Arlene Violet gives us her take on political division.

In this episode Contributor David Wright reports on the controversy and how a statue of Columbus that stood in a Providence neighborhood for more than 100 years was removed, put in storage for two years, found a new home in Johnston. Then, we revisit a story about Native American Rhode Islander’s who describe in-depth the prejudice they both faced growing up in Rhode Island and their continuing struggle to find their place in today’s society while retaining their indigenous heritage. Finally, another look at contributor Elena Mannes’s report the Ocean State’s special relationship to music and introduces us to one group that’s on a mission to make R&B the state’s official music. 

In Rhode Island hundreds of infants and toddlers with developmental delays are waiting months for critical, federally-mandated Early Intervention services.  On this episode, contributor Steph Machado reports on the scope of the crisis and asks state leaders what they’re doing to solve it. Then, producer Isabella Jibilian has a report on the number of American children who can swim and how racism has played a role in barring generations of swimmers from pools. Finally, Pamela Watts takes us behind the scenes at Whooplah Studio—where the new Children’s show, Pollywog Pond, comes to life

On this episode we explore the booming population of Great White Sharks in New England. While protection of these sharks is environmentally sound, the marine conservation success story may come at cost to beachgoers. Then, in recognition of National Suicide Prevention Month, we revisit a story that explores the dramatic rise in Veteran’s suicides in New England and around the country. Finally, we meet an underestimated Polo player gives us her take on determination. 

On this episode, Michelle San Miguel reports on a program in Providence that offers work and training to refugees who have re-settled in the state. Their recipe for success – savory, sweet and chewy granola. Then, we debut a new continuing series called Turning Point. In this first episode, producer Isabella Jibilian interviews a woman whose life changing moment came on her first day of school in the fourth grade back in 1968. A warning, this segment includes racial slurs. Finally, On the 22nd anniversary of the 9/11 terrorists attacks, we revisit a story we first aired in 2021 and hear from two local Rhode Islander’s about their Muslim faith and about their lives before and after 9/11.

On this episode, we take another look at local photographer David Zapatka as he captures lighthouses in a way that’s never been done before. Then Pamela Watts explores Providence’s hunger and history of costume jewelry. Finally, we take another look at Newport International Polo Grounds and capture announcer, William Crisp, who is on a mission, through passion and sarcasm – to elevate the equestrian competition to new heights.