The News with Gene Valicenti

Gene Valicenti
doug.macgunnigle@cumulus.com

Booking Overview

A morning news show (6–9am) that regularly brings in state and local decision-makers to explain what’s happening and why. For PR pros, it’s a strong slot for guests tied to Rhode Island policy, city governance, and regulated industry issues.

Metrics

Episodes: 100

Frequency: Daily

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Neutral

Location: USA

30s Ad: 22 - 26, 60s Ad: 27 - 30

Contact Information

doug.macgunnigle@cumulus.com

Host

Gene Valicenti - Gene Valicenti hosts The News with Gene Valicenti during the 6am–9am morning drive slot, interviewing key figures involved in current state and local issues. The program format supports issue-based...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Elected or appointed public officials (state/local), senior agency leaders (e.g., education), and top executives or presidents of state/regional industry associations or advocacy groups with direct relevance to policy or regulation.
Required Achievements:  
Leadership role in state or city government, Executive leadership of a statewide industry association, Role in passing, implementing, or publicly explaining legislation/regulatory changes

Recent Guest Discussions

Farouk Rajab - Statewide Implementation Complexities Of The “drink Lid Bill” For Bars And Restaurants

Brett Smiley - How The Agreement Was Made For The Transfer Of Providence Schools’ Control Back To City Authority And Implications Of The Transition

Angelica Infante Green - Providence School Control Transition And Rationale For The Timing Of Returning Oversight To The City

Recent Topics

Public Policy, Local Government, Education, Economic Development, Hospitality, Legislation, Mental Health, Community Affairs, Civic Leadership, State Politics

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The News with Gene Valicenti
:

Ask the Governor: Providence Schools, Latest Polls, and more!

May 22, 2026

Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee joins Gene in studio to talk about Providence Schools being returned to local control, state payroll issues, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

05-22-26 Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha.

May 22, 2026

Thursday, prediction market Kalshi sued Rhode Island to prevent the state from stopping the apps operation in the Ocean State. Prediction markets are like betting but regulated differently. Following the lawsuit, Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha sued both Kalshi and Polymarket for operating in the state illegally. The AG joins Gene to discuss prediction markets along with his thoughts on the proposed Office of the Inspector General See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...

05-21-26 Rhode Island Education Commissioner Angelica Infante Green 

May 21, 2026

Wednesday, the Rhode Island Department of Education announced control of the Providence schools will return to city control beginning on July 1, 2026. This announcement comes after the education commissioner joined Gene on Tuesday of this week saying that the city was not ready to regain controls of the school. Despite the uncertainty of what comes next, Commissioner Infante Green defended her decision with Gene on Thursday explaining why this transition is happening now. See omnystudio....

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