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Episode Description: Jessica B. Harris may have been born and raised in New York City, but she has Tennessee roots through her father and has spent much of her life split between homes in the Northeast and the South – specifically New Orleans. For more than fifty years, she has been a college professor, a writer, and a lecturer, and her many books have earned her a reputation as an authority on food of the African Diaspora, as well as a lifetime achievement award from the James Beard Foundation. A few years back, Netflix adapted her book, High on the Hog: A Culinary Journey from Africa to America , into a 4 part docuseries. And I’m very proud to say that she’s a longtime contributor to Southern Living with a regular column called The Welcome Table. This episode was recorded in the Southern Living Birmingham studios, and Sid and Jessica talked about her mother’s signature mac and cheese, the cast-iron skillet she’d be sure to save if ever her house were on fire, and her dear friend, the late New Orleans chef Leah Chase. For more info visit: southernliving.com/biscuitsandjam Biscuits & Jam is produced by : Sid Evans - Editor-in-Chief, Southern Living Krissy Tiglias - GM, Southern Living Lottie Leymarie - Executive Producer Michael Onufrak - Audio Engineer/Producer Jeremiah McVay - Producer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Rhode Island PBS Weekly is a Newsmagazine anchored in journalism that searches for truth and examines today's most important regional and local issues. Viewers are introduced to individuals, ideas and places in Rhode Island and beyond that they won't see anywhere else.

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June 1, 2025 - Losing Lobsters/ Rhode Island's Eroding History / Weekly Insight 25:55

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On this episode, Michelle San Miguel reports on how climate change is fueling the dwindling lobster population off the Rhode Island coast. Then, Pamela Watts takes ah look at how climate change and rising sea levels threaten some of Rhode Island’s historical and iconic homes. Both stories are part of our continuing Green Seeker series. Finally, Michelle San Miguel and our contributor, WPRI 12’s Politics Editor Ted Nesi discuss transportation director Peter Alviti’s response to Rhode Island PBS Weekly’s Washington Bridge investigation.…

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June 8, 2025 - Campus Crisis / Gaspee / Weekly Insight 25:05

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On this episode, our contributor Steph Machado explores the intense pressure that higher education is under amid massive changes in Washington, and ongoing financial issues with an in-depth interview with Dan Egan, president of the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, which represent Rhode Island’s eight private colleges. Then, as America’s 250 anniversary approaches, we take a second look at Pamela Watts report on a daring raid in Warwick Rhode Island that may have sparked the American Revolution? Finally, Anaridis Rodriguez our contributor, WPRI 12’s Politics Editor Ted Nesi discuss the financial challenges facing Providence and recent poll numbers that show Governor McKee’s job approval rating at an all-time low.…

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May 25, 2025 - Warning Signs on the Washington Bridge / Nonviolence Institute / Weekly Insight 25:55

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On this episode, Michelle San Miguel and Jeremy Bernfeld have an in-depth report on our continuing investigation into the Washington Bridge. Our story looks at how and why Rhode Island’s Department of Transportation (RIDOT) may have missed warning signs lurking inside critical components which ultimately led to closure and demolishing of the Westbound side of the bridge. Then, our contributor Anaridis Rodriguez and producer Isabella Jibilian report on how violence affects young people’s mental health and how the Nonviolence Institute in Providence is working with them and teaching them how to cope in nonviolent ways. Finally, Michelle San Miguel and our contributor, WPRI 12’s Politics Editor Ted Nesi explain why lawmaker have about $65 million dollars more to work with to craft the budget than they anticipated.…

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May 18, 2025 - Senator Whitehouse / Uprooted Artist Finds Home in RI / Weekly Insight 25:10

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On this episode, political reporter Ian Donnis interviews Senator Sheldon Whitehouse on climate, dark money, the tax code, Rhode Island’s loss of federal funding and what they may mean to the future of scientific research in our state and beyond. Whitehouse also takes on Democrats and why they lost the election….and, yes he talks about that vote on tariffs that he missed. Then, Michelle San Miguel profiles Ana Flores, a Cuban-born painter and sculptor, who has spent decades turning materials from nature into works of art. Finally, Michelle San Miguel and our contributor, WPRI 12’s Politics Editor Ted Nesi explain what lawmakers are prioritizing in the final weeks of the General Assembly’s annual session. And why members of the Rhode Island House were united in their effort to reject Governor Dan McKee’s resolution to offer raises to 11 of his department heads.…

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May 11, 2025 - Schools Turn to Remote Therapy / Slashing Scientific Research in RI / Hmong Family's Survival Story 25:45

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On this episode, Pamela Watts finds out why some school districts are turning to remote mental health therapy to help Rhode Island students. Then, Contributor Steph Machado reports on what the Trump Administration cuts of tens of millions of dollars in science research funding will ultimately mean to Rhode Island’s universities. Finally, we hear one local family's story of survival.…

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May 4, 2025 - Feeling Lost / Loneliness / Addictive Design 27:30

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On this special edition of Rhode Island PBS Weekly we take an in-depth look at youth and mental health issues. All of our segments on this episode were generously underwritten by a grant from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island. We begin with Michelle San Miguel’s report on the mental health issues that many of the Ocean State’s young people struggle with every day. And the role race and sexual orientation plays in their emotional wellbeing. Then, Isabella Jibilian has a report on loneliness and its detrimental physical and mental effects on both the young and the old here in Rhode Island and beyond. Finally, Isabella Jibilian explores how technology that is designed to be addictive can have tragic consequences for kids and teens.…

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April 27, 2025 - Prudence Island's Water Crisis / Anti-Graffiti Vigilantes / Remembering Domenic Ruggerio 24:10

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On this episode, Olivia Ebertz reports from Prudence Island where residents are struggling to find clean, fresh drinkable water. Then, a second look at a group of Rhode Islanders who call themselves Anti-Graffiti Vigilantes as they clean-up graffiti one rock at a time to help preserve some of the state’s most beautiful natural areas. Finally, on this installment of Weekly Insight, Michelle San Miguel and our contributor, WPRI 12's politics editor Ted Nesi break down the heated debate in Providence over a proposed property tax increase and remember the late Rhode Island senate president Dominick Ruggerio.…

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April 20, 2025 - Reading Ban Bill / Stone Walls / Weekly Insight 24:40

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On this episode, local lawmakers recently introduced legislation to prohibit library censorship. Michelle San Miguel has an in-depth report on the Freedom to Read Bill aiming to stop the banning of books here in Rhode Island. Then, a second look at the stone walls that surround New England. Finally, on this episode of Weekly Insight, Michelle San Miguel and our contributor, WPRI 12's politics editor Ted Nesi discuss local toymaker Hasbro’s decision to stay in Rhode Island, and how the proposed Federal Funding cuts to Brown University could impact local residents.…

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April 13, 2025 - Rhode Island Bees / Shoreline Access in Westerly / Weekly Insight 25:30

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On this episode, as part of our Green Seeker series, Pamela Watts updates her report on how and why climate change is helping fuel the exodus of bees in Rhode Island. Then, a second look at the decades-long dispute over beach access in Ocean State. Finally, on this episode of Weekly Insight, Michelle San Miguel and our contributor, WPRI 12's politics editor Ted Nesi discuss the installation of the state’s new Catholic Bishop, and why thousands of Rhode Islanders are scrambling to find a new doctor.…

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April 6, 2025 - A Tale of Two Cities / Crumbling Cream / Ernie D / Magaziner's Reversal 26:10

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On this episode, Pamela Watts reports on the financial impacts both good and not so good for two Rhode Island cities since the Washington Bridge closure. Then, contributor David Wright introduces us to some entrepreneurs who turned the crumbling Washington Bridge into an ice cream flavor. Also on this episode, as much of the country this week is gripped by final four fever – the NCAA basketball championships, we take another look at the incomparable Providence college hoopster, the legendary, Ernie DiGregorio, affectionately known as Ernie D. Finally, on this episode of Weekly Insight, Michelle San Miguel and our contributor WPRI 12’s politics editor Ted Nesi discuss Congressman Seth Magaziner’s flip flopping on taking up residence in his district.…

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March 23, 2025 - Breaking Point: The Washington Bridge/ Attorney General Neronha / Arlene Violet 25:55

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On this episode, Breaking Point: The Washington Bridge, Rhode Island PBS Weekly is devoting the entire broadcast to the issue. Michelle San Miguel has an in-depth report exploring why more than a year after the bridge was shut down no one has been held accountable. Then, Ian Donnis has an extended interview with Rhode Island’s attorney general Peter Neronha who talks about the state’s lawsuit over the failure of the Washington Bridge. Finally, we hear from Rhode Island’s former attorney general Arlene Violet who gives her take on the Washington Bridge’s troubling history and ultimate failure.…

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March 16, 2025 - Teens, Social Media & Tragedy / Dorcas International / RI Lawmakers rally for Medicaid 25:29

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On this episode, teenagers often spend more than 5 hours a day online. For many it can be habit forming, which may just be what the creators of these platforms are looking for. Producer Isabella Jibilian explores how technology that is designed to be addictive can have tragic consequences for kids and teens. Then, contributor Steph Machado has an in-depth interview with Kathy Cloutier, the Executive Director of DORCAS International, Rhode Island's largest immigration nonprofit as they grapple with potential cuts to staff and refugee services amid Federal funding changes from the Trump Administration. Finally, on this episode of Weekly Insight, Michelle San Miguel and our contributor, WPRI 12's politics editor Ted Nesi explain why Rhode Island’s Congressional Delegation is worried about the future of Medicaid.…

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March 9, 2025 - Rhode Islanders suffering from long COVID / UMass Dartmouth's "Brutalist" Dilemma / McKee's bid for re-election 26:30

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March 2, 2025 - Child Care Workers / Remembering RI's veterans & refugees / RI Poll 26:10

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On this episode, the cost of child care can drive parents out of the workforce. For some, it’s more expensive than their mortgage or rent. Michelle San Miguel reports on a pilot program that is trying to bring those costs down by incentivizing people to work in Rhode Island’s child care industry. Then, Pamela Watts interviews veterans who served in Iraq more than two decades ago. Their real-life stories are playing a starring role on stage at Trinity Rep Theater in Providence in an original production called Someone Will Remember Us. Finally, on this episode of Weekly Insight, Michelle San Miguel and our contributor, WPRI 12's politics editor Ted Nesi look into ethics' allegations surrounding Senator Sheldon Whitehouse and his wife's work, and they discuss what a poll by the State’s largest union group reveals.…

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February 23, 2025 - Pawtucket Mayor / Slave Autobiography Discovery / Growing up Hmong 22:45

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