Entries by Current Staff

STEN REACTS: Baseball’s Hall of Redemption

Sten reflects on Major League Baseball’s sweeping decision on Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson. With personal memories as Rose’s teammate and deep dives into baseball’s moral gray areas, Sten brings firsthand insight to a long-debated issue: Should two of baseball’s greatest hitters finally be enshrined in Cooperstown?

DAILY SIGNAL: Trump’s Core Strategy In the Middle East

There is an opportunity for the Middle East to be defined “by commerce, not chaos,” President Donald Trump said, speaking at the Saudi-U.S. Investment Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Tuesday. The president is using the universal language of economic prosperity as he visits Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates this week, reminding […]

RI RECESSION? PROFESSOR LARDARO RINGS THE ALARM #InTheDugout – May 14, 2025

Is Rhode Island already in a recession? Economist Leonard Lardaro is worried—and it’s worse than you think. Tune in for the data they won’t tell you.

Taxed to Death: Where’s Rhode Island’s Loyal Opposition? #RhodeRage – May 13, 2025

Rhode Islanders are taxed to death—and nobody’s fighting back. Larry & Adam bring the heat, the jokes, and the clips. It’s time for a real opposition.

RIGOP Chairman Joe Powers on #InTheDugout – May 12, 2025

On this episode of #InTheDugout, host Mike Stenhouse welcomes Rhode Island Republican Party Chairman Joe Powers for a deep dive into one of the most controversial pieces of legislation to hit the State House this year—House Bill 5796. Powers pulls no punches as he labels the bill a “hostile takeover of Rhode Island neighborhoods,” blasting its potential to strip away local zoning authority and override city and town planning boards within the state’s Urban Services Boundary.

DAILY SIGNAL: How Wall Street Loopholes Funnel US Capital to Chinese Communist Party

American investors are unwittingly funding Chinese Communist Party activities through Wall Street loopholes, according to a securities expert who recently testified before Congress. Chris Iacovella, CEO of the American Securities Association, told The Daily Signal these activities include “the internment of Uyghurs, funding [People’s Liberation Army] weapons systems, a cyber army that relentlessly attacks this […]

Fully Charged Headlines From Around The World #SplittinTheAtom – May 8, 2025

Don’t miss #SplittinTheAtom with Jen Brien in “Fully Charged Headlines From Around The World,” featuring Father Brian Clary on the Pope and the Catholic Church, and Marc Genest from the Naval War College breaking down global affairs and the Trump era.

DAILY SIGNAL: Rep. Eric Burlison: Abolish the ATF

On Feb. 28, 1993, 70 agents with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives laid siege to the home of the Branch Davidians near Waco, Texas. By April, skirmishes with ATF and a fire resulted in the deaths of more than 80 men, women, and children. Significant questions still linger about the events of […]

DAILY SIGNAL: Overcoming Infertility Without IVF

In 2022, first-time mothers averaged 27 years of age, up from 21 in 1970, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.  With more women waiting until later in life to get pregnant, there is an increased need for resources for staying fertile and overcoming fertility challenges in women’s 30s and 40s. Grace Emily […]

TAXING THE RICH??!?! #InTheDugout – May 7, 2025

Watch the latest episode of #InTheDugout with Mike Stenhouse as he sits down with RIPEC President & CEO Michael DiBiase to discuss Rhode Island’s proposed income tax hike on top earners. Explore the economic risks, political landscape, and what tax reforms could strengthen the state’s competitiveness.

Major Developments in Jane Doe (Suicide Attempt) Lawsuit Against RI Department of Education

There have been two major developments in the Jane Doe case against the RI Department of Education (RIDE), where the plaintiff suffered a parental rights nightmare that resulted in a 2024 suicide attempt by her daughter. Two related complaints have been filed by the Law Centre at the RI Center for Freedom & Prosperity against RIDE and its Commissioner, Angelica Infante-Green.

DAILY SIGNAL: From School Board Mom to National Leader: Tiffany Justice’s New Mission for Parental Rights

The rise of parental activism in education has transformed America’s political landscape since COVID-19 lockdowns exposed what was happening behind classroom doors. Now, one of the movement’s most influential voices is taking on a new role to champion parental rights at the national level. Tiffany Justice, co-founder of Moms for Liberty, recently joined The Heritage […]

Jen Brien Talks with Reese on the Radio and Bart Sibrel #SplittinTheAtom – May 1, 2025

Jen Brien exposes political secrets and moon landing doubts in the debut of Splittin’ The Atom — where Rhode Island meets the outer limits of curiosity.

Rhode Rage With Larry And Adam #RhodeRage – April 30, 2025

Welcome to Rhode Rage with Larry and Adam — the only show where the potholes are deep, the accents are thick, and the opinions are even thicker. Buckle up, Rhode Island — it’s gonna be a bumpy ride!

DAILY SIGNAL: CCP-Linked Stores on Military Bases? This Congressman Is Trying to Close Them Down

Before freshman Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-N.C., came to Washington in January, no one seemed to notice that a Chinese Communist Party-linked company had stores that sold health products to our troops. Though it was once an American-owned company, the vitamin store GNC was purchased by the CCP-linked Harbin Pharmaceuticals in 2020 after GNC filed for […]

Jen Brien Launches New Weekly Podcast “Splittin’ The Atom” on The Ocean State Current

The Ocean State Current announced today that long-time media personality, Jen Brien, will become a regular contributor as host of a new weekly show, “Splittin’ The Atom”. The video podcast will take a close look at issues that are on the fringe of the news cycle and that are not regularly reported. With a colorful science-themed backdrop, Brien will provide personal commentary and will interview guests about curious and lighter-side in-state and worldwide stories, including certain conspiracy theories. as well as delving into other issues that impact Rhode Islanders.

Breaking Down Providence’s Budget Crisis #InTheDugout – April 29, 2025

Providence’s mayor wants to raise property taxes beyond the state cap — but is it the only way? Learn what’s really driving the budget shortfall and why taxpayers are pushing back. Don’t miss this breakdown of what’s at stake for the city’s future.

DAILY SIGNAL: New Secure Messaging Platform Offers Quantum-Resistant Defense Against Chinese Cyber Threats

A communications platform called Titanium Secure is positioning itself as a quantum-resistant defense against growing cyber threats from China and data harvesting by Big Tech companies. “We saw a need for conservatives to have their own platform where they could do several different things, and part of those was to secure communication and secure data,” […]

From the State House to the Moon: Blasting Off with Jen Brien #SplittinTheAtom – April 24, 2025

Jen Brien exposes political secrets and moon landing doubts in the debut of Splittin’ The Atom — where Rhode Island meets the outer limits of curiosity.

DAILY SIGNAL: Washington Finally Catching Up With America’s Media Consumption Habits, Thanks to Trump’s White House

Americans changed their news consumption habits years ago, but the White House press briefing room did not reflect those changes—until now.  Despite floundering ratings at CNN and MSNBC, and outlets like The Washington Post hemorrhaging readership and revenues, corporate media was long given deference across Washington, D.C., especially at the White House. But now, with […]

INDOCTRINATION: HOW RI SCHOOLS BECAME TOOLS OF THE RADICAL LEFT #InTheDugout – April 22, 2025

Is Rhode Island’s Ethnic Studies bill is a Trojan horse for leftist indoctrination—pushing radical race and marxists theories into K-12 classrooms? Our students are being targeted – politically – by government officials … and our own hard-earned tax dollars are paying for it! Most parents do not understand the full scope of the level of political influence that their children are receiving in government-run public schools. Among those that do understand, many families are seeking to escape the system and are desperate in seeking alternative options.

Meet Brown University’s ELON MUSK — Bloat@Brown & DOGE #InTheDugout – April 21, 2025

Is DEI bloat fueling Ivy League tuition hikes? Brown sophomore Alex Shieh joins Sten to expose “Bloat@Brown,” the student-led initiative shaking higher ed. AI audits, free speech battles, and $510M on the line.

DAILY SIGNAL: Trump, Tariffs, and Tech: Gary Shapiro’s Unfiltered Take

Consumer Technology Association CEO Gary Shapiro watched five of America’s top tech leaders with front-row seat at President Donald Trump’s second inauguration in January, calling the occasion “one of the highlight moments” of his career. During a recent interview with The Daily Signal, Shapiro praised Trump’s regulatory rollbacks while expressing concerns about his tariff policies. […]

Rhode Island’s Economic Land of Make Believe #InTheDugout – April 18, 2025

Is Rhode Island stuck in a land of make believe? Sten and ALEC’s Jonathan Williams break down the Rich States, Poor States report and reveal what lawmakers keep getting wrong about taxes, regulation, and economic growth—and how to fix it.

DAILY SIGNAL: ‘Trump Is Bringing Democracy Back’: Is Trump the Most Honest Politician in Washington?

It’s been 15 days since “Liberation Day,” the day President Donald Trump announced a slew of tariffs on foreign goods. After unexpected movement in the bond market—bond yields rose rather than fell—Trump announced a 90-day pause on many of his April 2 tariffs. Since Liberation Day, however, the administration claims more than 130 countries have […]

DAILY SIGNAL: The Left in Search of Meaning: Taylor Lorenz, Luigi Mangione, Bernie Sanders, and Coachella

In the 1950s, Flannery O’Connor explored questions of good and evil in her short story “A Good Man is Hard to Find.” Independent journalist Taylor Lorenz might learn from O’Connor’s work. Lorenz has faced fierce criticism after CNN aired an interview with her in which she appeared to make light of the alleged actions of […]

STEN REACTS: Chariho’s Bold Stand – No Deal for Progressive Superintendent

Victory for Parents, Accountability for the District! In this episode of Sten Reacts, Mike Stenhouse breaks down the dramatic school committee vote that blocked a lucrative contract extension for Chariho Superintendent Gina Picard.

Rhode Island’s Dishonest Climate Lawfare #InTheDugout – April 10, 2025

What happens when the courtroom becomes a battlefield — not for justice, but for politics? In this eye-opening episode, Mike Stenhouse welcomes Professor Donald Kochan, Executive Director of the Law & Economics Center and one of America’s leading legal scholars, to explore how “lawfare” is being used to advance political agendas under the guise of legal action.

RI Suffers from Highest Electricity Prices in Continental US! Why?

PUBLISHER’S NOTE: This column from energy expert, Allen Brooks, was posted on his “Energy Musings” Substack account on April 10, 2025. It reaffirms that it is public policy that causes high electricity and energy rates for Ocean Staters. Neither RI Energy or the PUC are to blame … it is the radical “net zero” policies […]

DAILY SIGNAL: Rod Dreher: Communist Dissidents Have a Message for the West

Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn was arrested on Feb. 12, 1974, for speaking out about the evils of Soviet communism. The next day, he was exiled to the West and would not touch Russian soil again for more than 15 years. On the day of his arrest, Solzhenitsyn published an essay titled “Live Not by Lies.” The four-page […]

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