Rhode Island Report

Edward Fitzpatrick

lylah.alphonse@globe.com

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Booking Overview

This is a weekly regional news interview show focused on Rhode Island politics, policy, economics, environment, and community issues, typically featuring state officials, academics, and local subject-matter experts. PR agencies could credibly pitch Rhode Island policymakers, civic and business leaders, university researchers, and experts with direct relevance to state developments; booking difficulty is medium because guests generally need strong local expertise, official standing, or recognized subject-matter credentials.

Metrics

Episodes: 283

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Neutral

Location: USA

Instagram: 26.0k followers

Contact Information

lylah.alphonse@globe.com

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Host

Edward Fitzpatrick - Journalist and Rhode Island reporter for The Boston Globe.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Rhode Island elected officials, public policymakers, university professors, researchers, business leaders, and community experts with direct knowledge of significant state or local issues.
Required Achievements:  
Holding elected or senior public office, Publishing research or a book on a relevant issue, Leading significant academic, scientific, civic, or business work in Rhode Island

Recent Guest Discussions

Adam Myers - Rhode Island Tax Policy, Millionaires Taxes, Business Relocation, And State Economic Competition.

Chris Blazejewski - Priorities For The Rhode Island General Assembly And His Vision For State Government.

Koty Sharp - Rhode Island’s State Coral, Marine Research, And Coral Conservation.

Recent Topics

Rhode Island, Politics, Government, Public Policy, Environment

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Rhode Island Report
:

Lawsuits allege sexual abuse at R.I. diocese orphanage

July 30, 2026

On July 1, a new Rhode Island law made it possible for victims of sexual abuse as children to sue institutions that didn’t protect them, even if the statute of limitations has expired. So far, more than 50 lawsuits have been filed against the Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence. And St. Aloysius Home, a former orphanage in Smithfield, R.I., is named more than any other church property. The Globe’s own Amanda Milkovits has been digging into what happened there. She joins host Edward Fitzpatri...

How will the ‘Taylor Swift tax’ affect Rhode Island’s economy?

July 23, 2026

States use tax policy to compete with each other for businesses and jobs. But does it work? Professor Adam Myers from Providence College recently completed a book titled “Coordination Failure” that explores this question. He joins host Edward Fitzpatrick to talk about Rhode Island’s millionaires tax, its “Taylor Swift tax,” and decisions by local companies such as Hasbro to leave the state. Tips and ideas? Email us at rinews@globe.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Califo...

House Speaker Chris Blazejewski on his vision for R.I.

July 15, 2026

In May, the Rhode Island House of Representatives elected a new leader. Chris Blazejewski, a Providence Democrat, is now House Speaker, a role many call the most powerful job in state government. He joins host Edward Fitzpatrick to talk about his priorities for the General Assembly. Tips and ideas? Email us at rinews@globe.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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