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Providence Mayor Brett Smiley joins Gene for this months edition of Ask the Mayor, taking phone calls from Providence Residents, thoughts on the upcoming General Election, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

South County Health CEO Aaron Robinson joined Gene Valicenti Thursday to discuss the hospitals new partnership with the Mayo Clinic  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Costco is coming to Rhode Island! Smithfield Town Council President John Tassoni joined Gene Thursday to discuss details behind the announcement.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cranston will host a council meeting tonight on how to address flooding issues at Oaklawn Avenue. Cranston Mayor Ken Hopkins joined Gene to discuss the persistent issue and how the city plans to address it. Gene also asks Mayor Hopkins if there's any hopes for a Costco in Cranston after a ProJo story saying the super store will be heading to Smithfield. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Providence Police Union President, and former Providence Mayor Joe Paolino, recently met with likely incoming Mayor David Morales recently. Imondi tells Gene Valicenti he's cautiously optimistic about how Morales will handle Police issues in the city. Former Mayor Paolino also talked to Gene about the pleasant he had with the likely Mayor elect.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another weekend, another incident of violence inside a Providence nightclub. This time, a security guard was stabbed inside of Club Kulture. How does the nightlife community quell the violence? Owner of the Colosseum nightclub, Anthony Santurri, joined Gene to talk about steps he's taken to avoid trouble.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Award winning accordionist, Corey Pesaturo, joined Gene Monday to talk about his cameo appearance on 60 minutes. Pesaturo plays in a traveling jazz band with award winning musician John Baptiste. Corey talks about how he met Baptiste and what it's like to be part of this band.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's National Dyslexia Awareness Month. Thursday also marked World Dyslexia Day. Tom and Gene's daughter, Natalie Valicenti, both struggle with and have overcome dyslexia. The two talked about how getting diagnosed changed their outlook on education and life. Suzanne Arena, Founder of Decoding Dyslexia Rhode Island, calls into the program to discuss the foundations efforts to help tackle the issue in our area. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rhode Island DMV Director Bud Craddock takes your calls and questions!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Providence Mayor Brett Smiley joins Gene in studio for the first time since his primary loss in the recent Mayoral election. The Mayor also discusses schools, Joe Paolino, Kennedy Plaza, the Superman Building and your calls!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Governor Dan McKee joins Gene Valicenti in studio for the first time since losing the Democratic Primary for Governor. Gene asks him for his post election thoughts and what is next for him in the coming months. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fall River Mayor Paul Coogan joined Gene today to talk about ICE operations being conducted across the city. Mayor Coogan says he's fine with ICE targeting criminals, but is concerned about migrants who have claimed asylum. The Fall River Mayor also talks about a persistent fire in a historic building downtown and the upcoming nor'easter.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gene obtained a letter sent from North Providence Mayor Charlie Lombardi to the Police and Fire Unions in the town over a dispute including the honor guard for a recent 9/11 ceremony. Mayor Charlie Lombardi, North Providence Fire Battalion Chief and North Providence Sargent Joseph Cole, joined Gene Monday to discuss what happened and the contractual requirements of both unions.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell joins Gene Thursday morning to discuss the recent ICE raids occurring across the city. Mayor Mitchell discusses if these raids are targeting criminals or the broad illegal immigrant community. The New Bedford Mayor also discusses with Gene Emily the elephant at Buttonwoods Zoo and what the future is of the feature animal at the park.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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