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The President threatens to "nationalize elections" - what does the Constitution have to say? Plus: the midterm season gets under way - and local food pantries brace for more federal cuts. Join @KenBlockRI @profwschiller @hummel_report tonight @7/Sunday @ noon @OSMediaRI

More than 100,000 Rhode Islanders needed help when federal food assistance benefits were suspended in November. Now, local food pantries are bracing for more federal cuts. Jim Hummel takes a closer look @OSMediaRI @hummel_report youtu.be/-ufPBwq08gk?si…

A proposal for rent stabilization is working its way through the Providence City Council process: what are the pros and cons? @rigopncw @hummel_report and former @cityofPVD Mayor Angel Taveras have the analysis this week on @OSMediaRI youtube.com/watch?v=CuyGp7…

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It's a post-blizzard Lively: how did the state and local communities handle the storm? Plus: a rent control proposal in Providence - and reaction to the President's #SOTU2026. @rigopncw @hummel_report + Angel Taveras tee it up tonight @7/Sunday @ noon @OSMediaRI

Our reporters' roundtable covers a lot of ground this week: From persistent problems plaguing state government, to openings in the judiciary, to a potential chipping away at the Act on Climate. Join @TedNesi @DanMcGowan @hummel_report tonight @7/Sunday @ noon @OSMediaRI

Does Rhode Island state government have a competency problem? Our reporters' roundtable of @TedNesi @DanMcGowan + @hummel_report has some thoughts. And how several high-profile - and costly - flubs may factor in this year's governor's race. @OSMediaRI youtube.com/watch?v=5U6Er6…

It's the fast 30 minutes you'll watch this weekend: From a dissection of the governor's race, to solving the healthcare crisis in RI - to best the Super Bowl halftime shows of all time. Join @BillBartholomew @BarbaraAnnRI + @hummel_report tonight @7/Sunday @ noon @OSMediaRI

A full dissection of the rematch between @GovDanMcKee + @helena_foulkes:- what to look for, the path for each to potential victory, what role the unions play - and getting on TV. @BarbaraAnnRI @BillBartholomew @hummel_report have the analysis @OSMediaRI youtube.com/watch?v=zsPVMx…

The director of @RIDOTNews calls it quits, @JoeShekarchi opts not to run for governor, the proposed millionaire's tax - and cell phone bans coming to a school near you this fall. It's a packed show with @PaigeCParks @DonRoach34 @hummel_report tonight @7/Sunday @ noon @OSMediaRI

What will Rhode Island's school cell phone ban look like when it's implemented in August? And could the U.S. follow Australia and ban social media for kids under 16? @PaigeCParks @DonRoach34 + @hummel_report have the conversation. @OSMediaRI youtube.com/watch?v=BryBgg…

@ICEgov in Providence - and across the country; the fate of two RI hospitals looks increasingly grim. And @universityofri moves one step closer to creating a med school. Join @AllanFungRI @nuestrasalud + @hummel_report tonight @7/Sunday @ noon @OSMediaRI

Will Rhode Island taxpayers be on the hook for two failing hospitals? The latest in the Roger Williams/Fatima saga - and the future of healthcare in the state. With @AllanFungRI @nuestrasalud @hummel_report on @OSMediaRI youtube.com/watch?v=0mdUFH…

The @PVDMayor bans @ICEgov from city property - but what's the practical effect? Plus: an analysis of what's been happening in Minneapolis from @nuestrasalud @AllanFungRI + @hummel_report @OSMediaRI youtube.com/watch?v=7VnqAl…

Breaking down @GovDanMcKee's proposed $15 Billion budget that includes a millionaire's tax - and the debate surrounding climate change goals and energy costs for Rhode Islanders. Join @RIChairEmeritus @weayonnoh @hummel_report tonight @7Sunday @ noon @OSMediaRI @EconProgressRI

Should lawmakers pull back on climate change programs to help Rhode Islanders save money in the energy bills? It's a debate you'll hear a lot about later this session. Hear the discussion now @weayonnoh @RIChairEmeritus @hummel_report @EconProgressRI youtube.com/watch?v=0xyfHN…

A battle is brewing over @GovDanMcKee's proposal to tax the wealthy. Hear the arguments for and against this week with @RIChairEmeritus @weayonnoh + @hummel_report @OSMediaRI @EconProgressRI youtube.com/watch?v=hDuQaN…

@GovDanMcKee's State of the State speech, advocates for the homeless rally in the rotunda before the address - and should the state's school funding formula be overhauled? Join @eva_mancuso @_HarrisonTuttle @hummel_report tonight @7/Sunday @ noon on @OSMediaRI

Advocates gathered before @GovDanMcKee's State of the State address this week with a message about housing and homelessness. Jim Hummel has their story. @_HarrisonTuttle @hummel_report @OSMediaRI youtube.com/watch?v=QY0sj6…

A preview of what to look for during this year's RI General Assembly session - and how Brown University and other campuses might change after last month's deadly shooting. Join @FitzProv @TimWhiteRI + @hummel_report tonight @7/Sunday @ noon @OSMediaRI