The News with Gene Valicenti

Gene Valicenti

Booking Overview

A weekday local-news radio rebroadcast focused on Rhode Island politics, public affairs, and regional issues, featuring interviews with elected officials, political candidates, and subject-matter experts. Credible pitches include Rhode Island officeholders, candidates, policy experts, and specialists with direct relevance to breaking local or regional stories; booking difficulty is generally low to medium because guests are locally focused and news-driven.

Metrics

Episodes: 100

Frequency: Daily

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Unknown

Location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

doug.macgunnigle@cumulus.com

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Host

Gene Valicenti - Rhode Island radio broadcaster and news host known for covering regional politics, government, and current affairs.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low

Typical Credentials:

Rhode Island and southeastern New England elected officials, political candidates, public-policy figures, and subject-matter experts with direct relevance to current regional news.

Required Achievements:

Elected or appointed public office, Recognized subject-matter expertise, Direct involvement in a current regional issue

Recent Guest Discussions

Helena Foulkes - The 2026 Rhode Island Gubernatorial Race, The Opioid Crisis, Guns, Housing, Affordability, And President Trump.

Naomi Rose - The Relocation Of Beluga Whales From Marineland In Canada And The Welfare And Logistical Complications Of Moving Them.

Jon Mitchell - Stabbings At The Whaling Festival And The Federal Government’s Announcement Of Election Monitors In New Bedford.

Recent Topics

Rhode Island, Local News, Politics, Public Affairs, Government

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on

The News with Gene Valicenti

08-25-26 Kenny Castelucci Kenneth Castelucci Incorporated

August 25, 2026

The Rhode Island Commerce Corporation voted to approve specific funding awards related to Providence's Superman Building at a Monday meeting. Kenny Castelucci, formerly of Kenneth Castelucci Incorporated, joined Gene to discuss the overall health of the building structure.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-14-26 Providence Mayoral Candidate David Morales

August 14, 2026

The countdown is own for the Providence Democratic Mayoral Primary. Gene is joined by State Rep. David Morales in studio to discuss a variety of topics including Mr. Morales' association with Democrat Socialists of America, police funding, taxes, your calls and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-13-26 New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell

August 13, 2026

New Bedford Jon Mitchell joins Gene to talk about the city's decision to pause flock cams, and the investigation into an officer who is alleged to abuse the flock cam decision. Mayor Mitchell also talks to Gene about why the city won't turn over voter rolls to the DOJ ahead of the upcoming election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Publicly listed emails

doug.macgunnigle@cumulus.com

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