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

09-11-26 Pete Cardi Cardi's Furniture and Mattress

September 11, 2026

When 9/11 hit New York, Cardi's Furniture and Mattress stepped up to help the first responders who were working day and night in the wake of the attack. Pete Cardi joined Gene this morning to talk about the $500,000 worth of supplies shipped in trucks to assist in the clean up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

09-10-26 Former Mayor Providence Mayor Joe Paolino

September 10, 2026

Former Providence Mayor Joe Paolino joined Gene Thursday morning to discuss the win by future Providence Mayor David Morales. Paolino talked with Gene about rent control, the future of busses at Kennedy Plaza, socialism infecting the Democratic party and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

09-10-26 Providence Police Union President Mike Imondi

September 10, 2026

Providence has elected a new Mayor as David Morales defeated the incumbent Mayor Brett Smiley. What does that mean for law enforcement moving forward? Providence Police Union President Mike Imondi joined Gene Thursday morning to talk about the possible mass exodus of police officers in the wake of the election of Democratic Socialist, David Morales. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Publicly listed emails

doug.macgunnigle@cumulus.com

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