One On One With Ian Donnis

She outperformed three rivals in a heated Democratic primary and stands on the verge of becoming Rhode Island's second woman attorney general. On "One on One," host Ian Donnis is with Kim Ahern to discuss her victory over the outgoing AG's preferred successor, her priorities and whether a background in state government will allow her to serve as a truly independent advocate for Rhode Islanders.

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The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority has been getting Rhode Islanders where they need to go for six decades, but the last few years have been a rough ride.The man responsible for mapping RIPTA’s future is CEO Christopher Durand. He's sitting down with One on One's Ian Donnis to reveal his vision for public transit in Rhode Island, and where the money will come from to pay for it.

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Ken Block finally knows who he’ll face in November. After months of waiting for a Democratic nominee, the independent candidate for governor now has his sights set on Helena Foulkes, but her primary victory presents a challenge for a campaign built around government competence. Block sits down with One on One's Ian Donnis to explain how he plans to distinguish himself and chart a path to victory.

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Jordan Seaberry contends that authoritarian governments are afraid of artists - and should be. Seaberry is a Providence painter, activist and community organizer whose works have gained national recognition. On this episode of One on One, Ian Donnis learns why Seaberry sees political work as part of his artistic practice and the role creatives can play in advocating for government reform.

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It's a race to the finish in the Democratic campaign for governor of Rhode Island, complete with a few outbursts, insults and interruptions. Dan McKee has delivered aggressive debate performances, but polls show challenger Helena Foulkes maintaining her lead. Ian Donnis sits down with both candidates to talk about the fiery debate getting so much buzz and what really separates the two.

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It's down to the wire and still a close race: who will be the Democratic candidate for mayor of Providence? Incumbent Brett Smiley says he deserves another term but RI state representative David Morales challenges whether people who call Providence home can still afford to live there and feel safe in their neighborhoods.The candidates make final pitches to Ian Donnis on this episode of One on One.

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With crowded ERs, a primary care shortage and threats to Medicaid, are there any bright spots on Rhode Island's healthcare horizon - or is it time to perform triage? On this episode of One on One with Ian Donnis, we hear from an emergency medicine physician about what worries her most right now, whether the Ocean State is prepared to meet the challenges ahead and why she sees reasons for optimism.

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Two Republicans square off in the primary election for Rhode Island’s Second Congressional District. Victor Mellor is a MAGA supporter who made headlines for registering as a foreign agent for Cuba. Stephen Skoly is a physician known for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine in 2021. In this episode of One on One, Ian Donnis asks the candidates about January 6, the war in Iran, and more.

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Like the waters of its famous tidal rivers, the fortunes of downtown Providence have risen and fallen over the years. After an urban renaissance, the pandemic hit downtown hard. How can the city center make another comeback? One on One's Ian Donnis talks with former mayor and head of Paolino Properties, Joe Paolino and Marsella Development's Chris Marsella, the driving force behind Track 15.

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Few elected officials have more influence in Rhode Island than the Speaker of the House. On One on One with Ian Donnis, Chris Blazejewski discusses his plans for the job and how he'll take on the most pressing challenges. With growing concerns about state spending, a lackluster business climate and under-performing public schools, will the Providence Democrat usher in a more progressive approach?

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The race for Rhode Island governor is entering a critical stretch. Campaign ads are hitting the airwaves, the Democratic primary is fast approaching, and voters across the state are paying more attention. This week on One on One with Ian Donnis: the Democratic frontrunners’ vision for Rhode Island. Governor Dan McKee and rival candidate Helena Foulkes go beyond the headlines.

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The Rhode Island Foundation is one of the oldest community foundations in the United States. Created in 1916, the foundation provides grants to support local nonprofit organizations that work in a variety of areas, including education, housing, and health care. In June of 2023, David Cicilline resigned from the U.S. House of Representatives to become president and CEO of the Rhode Island Foundation. He sat down with Ocean State Med...

In nearly 20 years as executive director of the nonpartisan good-government group Common Cause Rhode Island, John Marion has scored a number of victories in his role as the organization’s chief legislative advocate. He spearheaded successful efforts to reform the state’s campaign finance laws, mandate post-election audits, and to restore the jurisdiction of the state Ethics Commission over the General Assembly.

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