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The latest report card is out for RI schools, and student achievement is flat. Data from the Department of Education shows most students are still falling short of proficiency in math and English. Yet, Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green calls the results "impressive." Ian Donnis breaks down the scores with Infante-Green and discusses a growing crisis: shrinking student attention spans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why are Rhode Islanders so frustrated about politics? The answers include questions about competence in state government – as demonstrated by the Washington Bridge, hyper-partisanship, the influence of money in politics, and other factors. This one-hour panel discussion, inspired in part by Fall River native E.J. Dionne Jr.,'s 1991 book, Why Americans Hate Politics, took place Oct. 8 at the Providence Athenaeum. It was moderated by Ocean State Media political reporter Ian Donnis and featured state Rep. Megan Cotter, a Democrat who represents a purple district based in Exeter, former Cranston Mayor Allan Fung, who who left the GOP earlier this year to become an independent, and Eric Patashnik, director of the Taubman Center for American Politics and Policy at Brown University. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Does Rhode Island really need a Lieutenant Governor? It’s a perennial debate, but this year’s close race is drawing attention.  Democratic incumbent Sabina Matos prioritizes access to fresh, affordable food while Republican challenger John Loughlin says his focus is lowering your energy bill. Ian Donnis is with both candidates as they make their case to voters on this episode of "One on One." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With control of the U.S. House at stake in the midterm elections, Rhode Island Congressman Seth Magaziner is seeking a third term while facing an energetic Republican challenger. He joins Ian Donnis to discuss the race, growing public frustration with both parties and his plan to restore confidence in government and move Congress beyond partisan gridlock. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two top candidates for governor of Rhode Island squared off at a forum hosted by Ocean State Media's Ian Donnis. It was organized by the Women’s Fund of Rhode Island and the League of Women Voters Rhode Island and was produced live at the Roger Williams University School of Law. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The historic port of New Bedford has faced a number of challenges lately: Trump administration moves against wind power and a budget crunch. Yet the city’s mayor, Jon Mitchell, says the Whaling City is still on the rise. In this episode of One on One, Ocean State Media political reporter Ian Donnis sits with Mitchell to discuss New Bedford’s path forward. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.