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Stages of Freedom and The Underground Railroad in Rhode Island

March 31 2026

April 3rd, 2026 12:00am

March 31 2026 - Despite Rhode Island’s documented history as a prolific enslaver of Africans, its contributions to the Underground Railroad remain largely overlooked. Robb Dimmick, co-founder of Stages of Freedom and author of the Introduction and Historical Notes talks with Bruce Newbury about Stages of Freedom's new UGRR RI website. As broadcast WADK AM/FM Newport RI.

Small State Big History with John Landry on Capt James Wallace

March 23 2026

March 23rd, 2026 12:00am

John Landry, discusses his article about Captain James Wallace of the Royal Navy and his campaign of "terror" in Narragansett Bay in 1775. As broadcast on WADK AM/FM Newport RI March 23 2026.

Dr. Fred Zilian Talks on America's 250th

March 19 2026

March 19th, 2026 12:00am

March 19 2026 - As the nation embarks on a multi-year commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, historian and educator Dr. Fred Zilian has launched a compelling lecture series exploring important themes and pivotal events of this era. Dr. Fred Zilian talks with Bruce Newbury about upcoming talks in his series. As broadcast on WADK AM/FM radio, Newport RI.

Museum of Newport Irish History

March 11 2026

March 11th, 2026 12:00am

March 11 2026 - Newport Irish History Museum Board Chair Deanna Conheeny talks about the 49th Annual Newport Irish Heritage Month with Bruce Newbury. Also The Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians of Newport Lady Hibernians of the Year award for 2026 honoring two amazing women: Paula Silvia and Sandy Gallagher. As broadcast on WADK AM/FM Newport RI.

AOH Men Singers Live On WADK

March 11 2026

March 11th, 2026 12:00am

The Men Singers of the AOH of Newport RI performing live on Bruce Newbury's morning show on WADK AM/FM Newport RI. Featuring David Kerins,Wic Rudd,RIck Kelly,Pat Shea,Rick O'Neil and Dal Whitford. As broadcast from the Chart House Inn, Newport RI.

Blizzard 2026 - Vermont To The Rescue

Feb 26 2026

February 26th, 2026 12:00am

Reinforcements arrived to help dig out the state of RI from a record 37 inches of snow in the blizzard of 2026. Governor Dan McKee requested aid from surrounding states and Vermont was the first to answer the call Vermont agency of trans admin Greg Smith told WADK says heavy loaders, dump trucks and plows and a team of 14 is being deployed to four communities including two teams to the city of Providence. NOTE: THIS STORY MADE CBS NEWS RADIO NATIONAL NEWS.

Ray Rickman on Jesse Jackson

Feb 17 2026

February 17th, 2026 12:00am

Feb 17 2026 - Ray Rickman of Stages of Freedom remembers with Bruce Newbury the late Rev. Jesse Jackson on his passing. As broadcast WADK AM/FM Newport RI.

Peoples Credit Union Mortgage Expert Diane Crosby

Jan 20 2026

January 20th, 2026 12:00am

Peoples Credit Union Mortgage Advisor Diane M. Crosby talks with Bruce Newbury about the current mortgage market, trends in Real Estate in Rhode Island and the latest rates. As broadcast WADK AM/FM Newport RI January 20, 2026.

Univ of Michigan Health Mott Poll On Children "Cussing"

Jan 20 2026

January 20th, 2026 12:00am

Sarah Clark,Co-Director of the Mott Poll at University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital, talks with Bruce Newbury about the recent C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health that made headlines when it asked a national sample of parents of children 6-17 years about their attitudes and experiences around children swearing. As broadcast WADK AM/FM Newport RI January 20, 2026.

Small State Big History Indigenous Names

Dec 29 2025

December 30th, 2025 12:00am

Dec 28 2025 -Don "Strong Turtle" Brown, Jr. , author of the recent article, "Pokanoket versus Wampanoag: The Origin of Names," that has received a lot of hits. As broadcast WADK AM/FM Newport RI Dec 28 2025.

Newport Navy Choristers at Chart House Inn

Dec 2 2025

December 11th, 2025 12:00am

Dec 2 2025 - Newport Navy Choristers chat with Bruce about the upcoming Christmas In Song concert on December 12 to benefit Orion MIlitary Scholars. As broadcast on WADK AM/FM.

Historic Music of Newport at Chart House Inn

Nov 18 2025

November 26th, 2025 12:00am

Nov 18 2025 - Dr Mark Stickney of Historic Music of Newport talks with Bruce Newbury. As broadcast on WADK AM/FM Newport RI.

FirmMD at Chart House Inn

Nov 18 2025

November 26th, 2025 12:00am

Nov 18 2025 - Dr. Ben Hilliker visits with Bruce Newbury at Chart House Inn. As broadcast WADK AM/FM Newport RI.

Little Chateau at Chart House Inn

Nov 18 2025

November 26th, 2025 12:00am

Nov 18 2025 - . Chrissy Harrington from Little Chateau visits with Bruce Newbury at Chart House Inn. As broadcast WADK AM/FM Newport RI.

WISHNEWPORT At Chart House Inn

Nov 18 2025

November 26th, 2025 12:00am

Kate from WISHNEWPORT visits with Bruce Newbury at the Chart House Inn. As broadcast on WADK AM/FM Newport RI.

Nicole Canning at Chart House Inn

Nov 18 2025

November 26th, 2025 12:00am

Nov 18 2025 - We're in the parlor at the Chart House Inn in Newport for our visit with Nicole Canning our innkeeper. Nicole previews the holiday season at the Stoneacre Experiences and Newport Mansions. As broadcast on WADK AM/FM Newport RI.

Peoples Credit Union Food Drive 2025

Nov 5 2025

November 5th, 2025 12:00am

PCU Community Manager Courtney Hunter talks with Bruce Newbury about how Peoples donated 50,000 to Six Rhode Island Food Pantries and Branches to Host Community Food Drive Throughout November. As broadcast WADK AM/FM Newport RI.

Dr Sam Asgarian - Guardant Health - Shield CRC Cancer Screening

Nov 5 2025

November 5th, 2025 12:00am

Sam Asgarian, MD, Vice President, Clinical Development, Guardant Health talks with Bruce Newbury. Guardant Health, a leader in precision oncology, recently launched Shield, the first FDA-approved blood test for primary colorectal cancer (CRC) screening. Rhode Island is one of the first states in the nation to receive it. As broadcast WADK AM/FM Newport RI.

Colin Woodard - "Nations Apart: How Clashing Regional Cultures Shattered America”

Nov 5 2025

November 5th, 2025 12:00am

New York Times bestselling author Colin Woodard launches his new book, “Nations Apart: How Clashing Regional Cultures Shattered America” next week, kicking off a national tour that stops in Newport Thurs., Nov. 5, 5:30 p.m. at Salve Regina University. The tour covers six states and Washington D.C.

Chart House Inn Fall In Newport

Sept 23 2025

September 24th, 2025 12:00am

Nicole Canning and Bruce visit at the Chart House Inn about fall vacations in Newport and dining at the Stoneacre Experiences including The Carriage House At The Elms. As broadcast WADK AM/FM Newport RI.

Leila Ray - Seed To Table

Sept 23 2025

September 24th, 2025 12:00am

Leila Ray of Seed To Table Newport stops by the Chart House Inn in Newport RI to talk tomatoes, flowers, and fall gardening with Bruce. As broadcast WADK AM/FM Newport RI Sept 23 2025.

Girl Scout Cookie New Flavor Reveal Exploremores!

Sept 23 2025

September 24th, 2025 12:00am

Ginger Lallo of Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England stops by the Chart House Inn to reveal the New Cookie Flavor - Exploremores and give Bruce and Nicole of the Chart House the first taste. As broadcast WADK AM/FM Newport RI Sept 23 2025.

NARFE National Assn Retired Federal Employees

Sept 16 2025

September 24th, 2025 12:00am

Raymond Cheney, President, NARFE Newport Chapter 0869 talks to Bruce about National Association of Retired Federal Employees. As broadcast WADK AM/FM Newport RI Sept 16 2025.

MERCY21 Bishop Bruce Lewandowski

Sept 12 2025

September 12th, 2025 12:00am

Most Reverend Bruce A. Lewandowski, C.Ss.R., Bishop of Providence, Invites All People to Participate in 21 Days of Mercy - A Catholic response to the pressure and troubles of our day. Bishop Bruce talks to Bruce Newbury about MERCY21. As broadcast on WADK AM/FM Newport RI.

The JFK Wedding with Fr. Mark Sauriol and Chuck Kenahan, St Marys Church, Newport RI

Sept 09 2025

September 9th, 2025 12:00am

Fr. Mark Sauriol and Chuck Kenahan of St Marys Church in Newport RI talk with Bruce Newbury about the 73rd anniversary of the Kennedy wedding - JFK and Jackie - which took place on Sept. 12, 1953 and is still remembered today. The church holds a special event each year in remembrance and it is very popular. As broadcast on WADK AM/FM Newport RI Sept 09, 2025.

Graduate Studies Trends with Jim Fowler, Salve Regina University

August 27 2025

September 3rd, 2025 12:00am

Jim Fowler, Vice President for Enrollment Management, Salve Regina University talks with Bruce Newbury about trends in post-graduate studies. As broadcast WADK AM/FM Newport RI August 28, 2025.

Mini Entrepreneur Fair Sept 2025

August 26 2025

August 27th, 2025 12:00am

Mini Entrepreneur of Rhode Island Executive Director Erica Campbell talks with Bruce about the Mini Entrepreneur Fair this September. As broadcast August 26 2025 on WADK AM/FM Newport RI.

Ray Rickman Stages of Freedom Follow Up

August 18 2025

August 18th, 2025 12:00am

August 18 2025 - Ray Rickman of Stages of Freedom talks with Bruce about his urgent fundraising drive for Stages of Freedom.org and its mission of providing swimming lessons to young people. As broadcast on WADK AM/FM Newport RI.

Small State Big History U-Boat Off Rhode Island

August 11 2025

August 11th, 2025 12:00am

Small State Big History founder Christian McBurney talks with Bruce Newbury about Nazi U-Boats Off Rhode Island in World War II. As broadcast on WADK AM/FM Newport RI.

Mt Hope Bridge Resurfacing Closure with RITBA Director Lori Caron Silveira

August 11 2025

August 11th, 2025 12:00am

August 11 2025 - RITBA Director Lori Caron Silveira talks with Bruce Newbury about the upcoming closure of Mt Hope Bridge for resurfacing. As broadcast WADK AM/FM Newport RI.

Small State Big History World War II RI POW Camps

August 11 2025

August 11th, 2025 12:00am

Small State Big History founder Christian McBurney talks with Bruce Newbury about "The Prisoner-of-War Camps at Fort Getty and Wetherill in Jamestown: Reeducating German POWs," by C. McBurney and B.Wallin. As broadcast August 11 2025 on WADK AM/FM Newport RI.

Peoples Credit Union Risk Manager Erine Lewis

August 11 2025

August 11th, 2025 12:00am

Peoples Credit Union Risk Manager Erine Lewis talks with Bruce Newbury about identity theft and the latest scams. As broadcast on WADK AM/FM Newport RI.

Peoples Credit Union Head of Community Development Courtney Hunter

August 11 2025

August 11th, 2025 12:00am

Peoples Credit Union Head of Community Development Courtney Hunter talks with Bruce about Day of Purpose and our in Branch “Essentials Drive” to benefit East Bay Community Action Program and the Welcome House of South County. As broadcast on WADK AM/FM Newport RI.

Fulweiler Law Saltwater Law at Chart House Inn

August 05 2025

August 6th, 2025 12:00am

Maritime attorney John Fulweiler talks about admiralty law and Saltwater Law with Bruce Newbury at Chart House Inn, Newport RI. As broadcast on WADK AM/FM Newport RI August 05 2025.

Travel Advisor Eliza Williams at Chart House Inn

August 05 2025

August 6th, 2025 12:00am

Travel Advisor Eliza Williams talks with Bruce Newbury at Chart House Inn in Newport RI. As broadcast on WADK AM/FM Newport RI August 05 2025.

FirmMD at Chart House Inn

August 05 2025

August 6th, 2025 12:00am

Dr. Benjamin Hilliker, Founder & CEO of FirmMD talks to Bruce Newbury at the Chart House Inn in Newport RI. As broadcast on WADK AM/FM Newport RI August 05, 2025.

Nicole Canning and Bari Freeman at Chart House Inn

August 05 2025

August 6th, 2025 12:00am

Chart House Inn proprietor Nicole Canning live on Mornings with Bruce Newbury talks about the Stoneacre Experience at The Cafe at the Carriage House at the Elms, the upcoming Season 3 Finale of The Gilded Age and hospitality as entertainment. Then they chat with Bari Freeman of Bike Newport about the upcoming Ten Spot Ride movable feast and fundraiser in Newport.

"The Bible Women's Project " Play - Salve Regina University

July 29 2025

July 29th, 2025 12:00am

“The Bible Women’s Project,” an original play created and directed by Salve Regina University's Tara Brooke Watkins and featuring Salve students and alums, has been selected for inclusion in the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Tara talked with Bruce Newbury about the play. As broadcast on WADK AM/FM Newport RI.

Jazz Dance and Music At Salve

July 21 2025

July 22nd, 2025 12:00am

Lindsay Guarino, jazz dance artist, educator, and scholar and chair of Salve’s Department of Music, Theatre and Dance talks about “Bridging the Gap: A jazz dance and music festival,” Curated by One Jazz Collective, with Bruce Newbury. As broadcast WADK AM/FM Radio Newport RI.

Nicole Canning At Carriage House At Elms

July 09 2025

July 9th, 2025 12:00am

Nicole Canning, proprietor, Stoneacre Experiences, with Bruce Newbury talking about the Carriage House at The Elms Cafe. As broadcast on Food Dude Radio WADK AM/FM Newport RI and syndicated nationally July 09 2025.

Bob Mastin, author, "Liberty Call"

July 09 2025

July 9th, 2025 12:00am

Bob Mastin, author, "Liberty Call - When Newport Was Home To The Atlantic Fleet," talks with Bruce Newbury. As broadcast WADK AM/FM Newport RI July 09, 2025.

Matthew Esposito, Tour Designer, on Visiting Guatemala

July 09 2025

July 9th, 2025 12:00am

Matthew Esposito, Tour and Experience Designer, talks about visiting Guatemala. As broadcast on Bruce Newbury Show, WADK AM/FM Newport RI, July 09, 2025.

Melissa Breen, Two Hands Studio

July 09 2025

July 9th, 2025 12:00am

Melissa Breen, managing partner of Two Hands Studio, talks with Bruce Newbury about designing the Cafe at the Carriage House at the Elms. As broadcast on WADK AM/FM July 9, 2025.

People's Credit Union Mortgage Expert Diane Crosby with Real Estate Expert Cathy Wicks

June 17 2025

June 27th, 2025 12:00am

People's Credit Union Mortgage Expert Diane Crosby with Real Estate Expert Cathy Wicks on the hot real estate market in Rhode Island. As broadcast WADK AM/FM Radio June 17 2025.

Stages Of Freedom Book Sale

June 18 2025

June 23rd, 2025 12:00am

Ray Rickman talks with Bruce Newbury about an exclusive sale of some historic rare children's books to benefit Stages of Freedom's ongoing initiative to give swimming lessons to kids throughout Rhode Island. As broadcast WADK AM/FM radio Newport RI June 18, 2025.

Sarah Shoen at Chart House Inn

June 11 2025

June 12th, 2025 12:00am

Sarah Shoen, founder of Little Bird Wellness talks with Bruce Newbury at Chart House Inn. As broadcast on WADK AM/FM Radio, Newport RI June 11 2025.

Owen Hwang Reenactment Brown Pembroke Walkout

May 08 2025

May 8th, 2025 12:00am

Owen Hwang of Brown University and Stages of Freedom talks about the May 31st, 2025 reenactment by Stages of Freedom of the 1968 Black student walkout. Interviewed by Bruce Newbury as broadcast WADK AM/FM May 08 2025.

Small State Big History Rhode Island In American Revolution

May 5 2025

May 7th, 2025 12:00am

Christian McBurney talks about how the American Revolution might well have started in Rhode Island two years before the Declaration of Independence. Christian also talks about his recent visit to Lexington and Concord for the 250th anniversary of the first battles of the Revolution. As broadcast on WADK AM/FM.

April 23 2025 Dishing About The Gilded Age and Newport with Nicole

April 23 2025

April 28th, 2025 12:00am

April 23 2025 - Nicole Canning, innkeeper at Chart House Inn chats with Bruce Newbury during our live WADK AM/FM broadcast about "The Gilded Age" and what is in store this spring in Newport. Broadcast on WADK AM/FM.

StarKids April 23 2025

April 23 2025

April 28th, 2025 12:00am

StarKids Scholorship Program Executive Director Karen Flanagan talks about the upcoming Gala and the Scholarship Program helping high school students to achieve. With Bruce Newbury at Chart House Inn on WADK AM/FM April 23 2025.

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