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The latest on the Washington Bridge, a ‘fourth wave’ of the opioid crisis hits R.I., and more
Category: Government & Organizations
Duration: 00:00:00
Publish Date: 2024-03-15 18:00:47
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The Washington Bridge carries I-195 across the Seekonk River between East Providence and Providence.

On Thursday, Rhode Island officials announced that the westbound lanes of the Washington Bridge would have to be demolished and rebuilt. Political Reporter Ian Donnis breaks down the details. Also, the Ocean State is in the middle of a fourth wave of the opioid crisis. Health reporter Lynn Arditi shares an in-depth look into how fentanyl is now starting to show up in other drugs like cocaine. And, Chef Sky Kim from the restaurant Gift Horse is one of the nominees for a James Beard award. We’ll learn more about her and some of the other nominees.

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Guests:

  • Ian Donnis, The Public’s Radio Political Reporter
  • Lynn Arditi, The Public’s Radio Health Reporter
  • Gail Ciampa, Providence Journal Food Editor
  • James Baumgartner, The Public’s Radio Artscape Producer

The Weekly Catch is a production of The Public’s Radio. Our host is Luis Hernandez. Our editor is Mareva Lindo, and our producer is James Baumgartner. Thanks to Maddie Mott for our podcast artwork. The executive producer of The Weekly Catch is Sally Eisele, and our CEO and General Manager is Torey Malatia.

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