The Open Forum

09-18-18

September 18th, 2018 12:00am

Tuesday, September 18th

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The Open Forum

09-19-18

September 18th, 2018 12:00am

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The Open Forum w Frank Prosnitz

9-6-18

September 6th, 2018 12:00pm

Round two as Frank explores a dispute between Portsmouth, RI residents and the Navy over Navy plans to build a solar farm that’s expected to come close to a residential area that overlooks Narragansett Bay. Solar Breakers, a subsidiary of BQ Energy, LLC, has signed a 37-year lease with the Navy to build the 75-acre solar farm on what has been described as unused land. The planned relocation of a fence has raised concerns among residents of its impact on both quality of life and property values. Guests joining Frank for this discussion are Portsmouth Town Council President Keith Hamilton, and Residents Bob Berner and Ralph Sotek, advocates for many neighbors.

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The Open Forum w Frank Prosnitz

8-23-18

September 5th, 2018 12:00pm

Guest: Scoot Wolf from Grow Smart RI

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The Open Forum w Frank Prosnitz

9-4-18

September 4th, 2018 12:00pm

In this edition Frank discusses a dispute between Portsmouth, RI residents and the Navy over Navy plans to build a solar farm that’s expected to come close to a residential area that overlooks Narragansett Bay. Solar Breakers, a subsidiary of BQ Energy, LLC, has signed a 37-year lease with the Navy to build the 75-acre solar farm on what has been described as unused land. The planned relocation of a fence has raised concerns among residents of its impact on both quality of life and property values. State Sen. Jim Seveney of Portsmouth and Ralph Sotak, a neighborhood advocate join Frank for this discussion.

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The Open Forum w Frank Prosnitz

8-28-18

August 28th, 2018 12:00am

Steve Brown, executive director of the Rhode Island chapter of the ACLU discusses issues of pay equity, a city's effort to block federal funding from an organization that protects victims of sexual abuse, and the battle to protect freedom of the press and speech, among other issues.

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The Open Forum

Elder Affairs

August 24th, 2018 09:00am

Village House Nursing and Rehab. Jennifer Romagnolo introduces their new Director of Nursing Services, Damon Diomandes.

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The Open Forum w Frank Prosnitz

8-22-18

August 22nd, 2018 12:15pm

Hands that Rock, a Rhode Island non-profit that uses massage therapy to bring “the magic of music to underserved children,” is holding a fundraiser on Sept. 15, featuring three bands, food, and merchandise signed by many famous bands. Darcy Lynch, the organization’s executive director who also owns Stagehands Massage Therapy that provides massage, chiropractic and other services to leading bands and stagehands, joins me Wednesday on Open Forum on WADK (1540 AM). Darcy is the daughter of Ron Lynch, who was a member of the Cascades (“Rhythm of the Rain” … “Listen to the Rhythm of the falling rain…”) and is a former producer for the Discovery Channel.

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The Open Forum w Frank Prosnitz

08-15-18

August 15th, 2018 01:12pm

Among Rhode Island's newest and fastest growing industries is medical marijuana, with three medical marijuana compassion center and over 100 growers. Joining us today were Seth Bock, Owner of Greenleaf Compassion Center of Portsmouth, and Rob Dupoint, the Center's retail supervisor.

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The Open Forum w Frank Prosnitz

8-14-18

August 14th, 2018 02:10pm

As one Rhode Island town once again debates the merits of a municipal ethics commission, we’ll explore the role of local ethics commissions and the relationship with similar state commissions with John Marion, executive director of Common Cause in Rhode Island.

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The Open Forum

8-10-18

August 10th, 2018 12:38pm

LAAL with Gail Alofsin. 8-10-18

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The Open Forum w Frank Prosnitz

8-9-18

August 10th, 2018 12:33pm

Medicaid matters in Rhode Island, with one in three Rhode Islanders served by the program. It’s the subject of a recent Economic Progress Institute Report and the subject of today’s Open Forum on WADK (1540 AM) at noon. Joining me will be Linda Katz, chair of the institute’s “Protect Our Healthcare Coalition,” and Carmela Greer, executive director of the Edward King Senior Center.

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The Open Forum w Frank Prosnitz

08-08-18

August 8th, 2018 01:21pm

August 8th edition featured Frank Prosnitz, Ryan Belmore, and a discussion on politics, Red Sox youth initiatives, and more.

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The Open Forum

08-07-18

August 7th, 2018 01:25pm

Paul Madden joins Ryan Belmore to talk about a new historic documentary production that was announced this week that will be based on the infamous Newport rum runner shoot-out in 1929.

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The Open Forum

08-06-18

August 6th, 2018 01:15pm

Andrea McHugh and Evan Smith from Discover Newport join Ryan Belmore on this edition of The Open Forum

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The Open Forum w Frank Prosnitz

08-1-18

August 1st, 2018 01:16pm

Lois Vaughan joins Frank and Ryan Belmore to chat about Newport Bridgefest

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Interactive Marketing and Insights

Suzanne Mcdonald

July 27th, 2018 10:14am

Sarah Nadimpalli and Lis Swain join Suzanne on this edition

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The Open Forum w Frank Prosnitz

07-26-18

July 26th, 2018 01:23pm

Greg Abate

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The Open Forum w Frank Prosnitz

07-25-18

July 25th, 2018 01:10pm

Joe Louis Walker, a four-time blues music award winner, joins Frank on this edition of the Open Forum and talks about the importance of the blues and his four decades of music.

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The Open Forum w Frank Prosnitz

07-19-18

July 19th, 2018 01:12pm

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation is reporting that revenues from truck only tolls, in its first month, are exceeding expectations. Meanwhile, the DOT is facing a lawsuit from the American Trucking Association that claims those tolls discriminate against out of state truckers. Chris Maxwell, president and CEO of the Rhode Island Trucking Association, joined Frank on Thursday at noon on WADK (1540 AM).

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The Open Forum w Frank Prosnitz

07-18-18

July 18th, 2018 01:16pm

Jose James joins Frank to chat about his upcoming performance at the Newport Jazz Festival

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The Open Forum w Frank Prosnitz

07-17-18

July 18th, 2018 01:15pm

Frank talks about Cabaret Comedy at The Newport Playhouse

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The Open Forum

7-6-18

July 17th, 2018 09:39am

Elder Affairs: All About Home Care

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The Open Forum Leadership at all Levels

7-13-18

July 16th, 2018 12:56pm

LAAL with Gail Alofsin. Guests from Bryant University: Patrick McIlveen, Laurie Hazard and Stephanie Carter.

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The Open Forum w Frank Prosnitz

7-12-18

July 12th, 2018 12:36pm

Providence Journal editor Alan Rosenberg joins Frank to talk about the relationship between the Journal and the Newport Daily News, both now owned by Gatehouse; about changes in coverage at the Journal; attack on the free press; and more.

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The Open Forum w Frank Prosnitz

7-10-18

July 10th, 2018 01:42pm

Sandra Laub

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The Open Forum w Frank Prosnitz

07-05-18

July 6th, 2018 01:12pm

Jonathan Perry, The Newport Playhouse & Cabaret Restaurant

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The Open Forum w Frank Prosnitz

07-03-18

July 3rd, 2018 01:13pm

Ron Becker from Alliance for A Livable Newport joins Ryan Belmore on this edition of The Open Forum

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The Open Forum

6-22-18

June 22nd, 2018 04:23pm

Teri Degnan Real Estate and Consulting Edition with Chris Depero, Sales Associate.

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The Open Forum w Frank Prosnitz

6-21-18

June 21st, 2018 05:04pm

Exploring the sights and sounds of our future leaders with my seven-year-old granddaughter, Addison Kate Prosnitz. She's ready to explore the adventures that are ahead in the third grade. We also explored some great programs offered by the Small Business Administration and prepare for month-long celebrations ahead, like international pickle month.

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The Open Forum w Frank Prosnitz

6-20-18

June 20th, 2018 02:30pm

With the Rhode Island Legislative session winding down John Marion, Executive Director of Common Cause, gives us an overview of legislative initiatives that are likely not going to be approved in this session, including early voting in Rhode Island.

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The Open Forum w Frank Prosnitz

06-12-18

June 12th, 2018 01:15pm

Prevent Suicide Is Everyone's Business with Frank Prosnitz, Ryan Belmore and.... Jamie Lehane, President & CEO of Newport Mental Health Melanie Varady, Senior Director/Eastern Division for American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Denise Panichas, Executive Director of The Samaritans of RI

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The Open Forum

6-9-18

June 11th, 2018 09:16am

Leadership at all Levels with Gail Alofsin. Guests: Monica Rodgers, Danielle Fagan, Megan Gunnell

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The Open Forum w Frank Prosnitz

6-8-18

June 11th, 2018 09:14am

On today’s Open Forum Frank explores the world of comedy from the perspective of a finalist on NBC’s Last Comic Standing to the announced start of truck-only tolls in Rhode Island, expected to begin next week. Kerri Louise, who will perform in a comedy show in Narragansett a week from Saturday, joins us at noon, followed by Chris Maxwell at 12:30. Chris is the executive director of the Rhode Island Trucking Association. We'll talk comedy in the age of Trump, and then about trucking in the age of a crumbling infrastructure and how governments are attempting to finance the repairs. And, of course, we explore whether the national trucking association plans on filing a lawsuit to halt Rhode Island's truck only tolls. The Trucking Association has said this as an important case, fearing if truck only tolls are embraced in Rhode Island, it could spread across the country.

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The Open Forum w Frank Prosnitz

6-5-18

June 6th, 2018 10:31am

ALS (Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, has long been viewed as among the most devastating conditions for both the afflicted and his or her family. Mary Murphy and Mary Frances Vesey, both of whom lost husbands to ALS, witnessing the courage, strength, bravery and determination of their husbands, and also demonstrating that same courage, strength, bravery and determination as caregivers for those they cherished. Both join Frank in this episode in advance of an Evening of Hope, a major event of the Rhode Island ALS Chapter, scheduled for June 22.

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The Open Forum

6-4-18

June 5th, 2018 11:45am

Talking Travel with Evan Smith from Discover Newport

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The Open Forum

6-1-18

June 5th, 2018 11:43am

All About Home Care

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The Open Forum w Frank Prosnitz

5-31-18

May 31st, 2018 12:13pm

Rhode Island economy – bliss or abyss. A deal for a new Pawtucket Red Sox stadium by the numbers. How do you turn around a 60 million deficit a few months ago into a 38 million surplus a couple of weeks before the end of the fiscal year? Is Rhode Island’s economy as good as the incumbent politicians want us to think, or as bad as their opponents are anxious to portray? University of Rhode Island economist Len Lardaro joins Frank for this edition of, The Open Forum, to provide us with some answers and perspective.

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The Open Forum w Frank Prosnitz

5-30-18

May 30th, 2018 12:38pm

Mary Ann Sorrentino, the former head of Rhode Island’s Planned Parenthood, and longtime advocate for women’s rights is the guest on this edition in advance of a press conference later in the week at which she and others will advocate for passage of legislation in Rhode Island that would make Roe V. Wade the law in Rhode Island. Mary Ann will weave together stories from Ireland, where abortion has just been legalized and from Rhode Island, in fear of the “nightmare” women “will surely face” if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, which became the national law 45 years ago.

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The Open Forum w Frank Prosnitz

5-29-18

May 30th, 2018 12:34pm

What’s fact? What’s fiction? Everyday questions are raised, a nation divided, a nation confused. Gene Emery, a former Providence Journal reporter, and PolitiFact contributor joins Frank on this edition of, The Open Forum, to help unravel the rhetoric as we approach important mid-term elections. Besides his work at the Providence Journal and PolitiFact, Gene is also a correspondent for Reuters.

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The Open Forum

5-21-18

May 30th, 2018 12:30pm

Teri Degnan Real Estate and Consulting

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The Open Forum

Elder Affairs

May 24th, 2018 12:25pm

All About Home Care

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The Open Forum

05-23-18

May 23rd, 2018 01:14pm

Sav Rebechi chats with Ryan and Frank about fullballotsri.coms

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The Open Forum

May 22nd, 2018 01:13pm

Ryan Belmore chats with Brad Read and Evan Smith

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The Open Forum w Frank Prosnitz

May 3rd, 2018 12:07pm

Bahjat Shariff was born in war torn Lebanon. He left his country and family behind when he was 18, and with 300 in his pocket arrived in Los Angeles, where he would enroll in Citrus College. Bahjat, who continues our “Bridge to the Future” series, has been recognized by the New England Patriot for his charitable work, raised a family, and currently is the operating partner and Senior Vice President of Operations for Howley Bread Group, a franchised chain of more than 20 Panera Bread Restaurants. Our series, “Bridge to the Future,” is meant to highlight the tremendous contributions of first-generation immigrants to the United States. Bahjat joins Frank on this edition of, The Open Forum.

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The Open Forum w Frank Prosnitz

4-26-18

April 27th, 2018 09:47am

Blink your eyes and what you saw before is bound to change – at least when it comes to politics in Rhode Island. Candidates in what is a crowded gubernatorial field continue to jockey for position. Former Secretary of State Matt Brown, who was initially considering a run for governor as an independent, has indicated now that he’ll run as a Democrat, joining Gov. Gina Raimondo, and progressives Paul Roselli and former state Representative Spencer Dickinson. Brown is also a progressive. Dickinson joins Frank on this edition.

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The Open Forum w Frank Prosnitz

4-25-18

April 26th, 2018 10:33am

Blues great and Newport resident James Montgomery will be inducted into the RI music hall of fame. He is Frank's guest on this edition and talks about his 50-year career in music, the blues, his commitment to raising funds to help veterans and fight the opiod crisis.

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The Open Forum

4-23-18

April 26th, 2018 10:32am

Interactive Marketing and Insights show with Suzanne McDonald. Guest - Brian Mason of the Apollo Consulting Group

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The Open Forum

4-20-18

April 25th, 2018 09:35am

village house nursing and rehab

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The Open Forum w Frank Prosnitz

4-18-18

April 25th, 2018 09:33am

Topic: Gun Violence

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