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PORTSMOUTH FIGHTS BACK: LOCAL CONTROL UNDER ATTACK #InTheDugout — February 24, 2026

RhodeMapRI is back and this time, Portsmouth isn’t taking it . The town unanimously passed a resolution defending local control over zoning and land use, and now the question on everyone’s mind is whether a lawsuit against the state is next.

DAILY SIGNAL: Meet the People Fueling Chaos in Minneapolis, New York, and Beyond 

While the national news cycle may have moved on from the chaos in Minnesota surrounding protests of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, a deeper story is only beginning to surface. What happened in Minneapolis wasn’t spontaneous, but the result of weeks of astroturfed chaos following expanded federal immigration enforcement and a fatal ICE-involved shooting. To truly […]

GET OFF MY LAWN – #SPLITTINTHEATOM – Feb 19, 2026

#SplittinTheAtom with Jen Brien is Rhode Island’s newest must-watch podcast — where politics and wild headlines collide. Hosted by beloved media personality Jen Brien, each episode dives into the crazy, weird, and offbeat corners of the news with sharp wit and fearless questions. From State House secrets to bizarre global headlines, this show isn’t about nothing — it’s about everything. Tune in weekly and discover why curiosity has never been this entertaining.

WELCOME TO DEEP DIVE! PASTOR ALLEN OF PRAISE TABERNACLE CHURCH ON FAITH AND ISRAEL – February 18, 2026

For more than four decades, Pastor Allen has carried a legacy of faith, from Canada to Maine to Rhode Island, leading Praise Tabernacle Church with a simple mission: remind people that God is their friend. On Deep Dive with the Rhode Island Coalition for Israel, he joins Maria Friedman to discuss faith, Israel, and the growing partnership between Christians and Jews standing for truth in Rhode Island and beyond.

STEN REACTS TO THE PAWTUCKET SHOOTING TRAGEDY: WOKE MYTHS, AMERICAN BLOOD, AND THE COST OF REJECTING GOD’S TRUTHS

Sten calls for an honest and civil public discussion … it’s time we face certain realities and abandon the false narratives that are degrading our society. While the horror at the Pawtucket RI ice rink is the core of Sten’s reaction today … he dives into other equally harmful and false narratives put forth by the woke Left.

DAILY SIGNAL: OH BABY! Couples Could Make Big Money on Trump Accounts

The Trump administration has created an incentive for Americans to have more children within the next three years. Any baby born between Jan. 1, 2025, and Dec. 31, 2028, is eligible for $1,000 of seed money in a tax-advantaged investment account known as a “Trump Account,” though any parent with a child under 18 can […]

Everything but the kitchen sink – #SPLITTINTHEATOM – Feb 12, 2026

#SplittinTheAtom with Jen Brien is Rhode Island’s newest must-watch podcast — where politics and wild headlines collide. Hosted by beloved media personality Jen Brien, each episode dives into the crazy, weird, and offbeat corners of the news with sharp wit and fearless questions. From State House secrets to bizarre global headlines, this show isn’t about nothing — it’s about everything. Tune in weekly and discover why curiosity has never been this entertaining.

DAILY SIGNAL: What Comes Next for Venezuela? State Department Official Explains

The following is a preview of Daily Signal Politics Editor Bradley Devlin’s interview with State Department Deputy Spokesperson TommyPigott on “The Signal Sitdown.” The full interview premieres on The Daily Signal’s YouTube page at 6:30 a.m. eastern on Feb. 12. It has been five weeks since the U.S. removed former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro from […]

STEN REACTS: Politicians Scramble as the Climate Agenda Cracks

The energy fight has officially taken over the Rhode Island State House — and the Center’s warnings are breaking through. As Governor Dan McKee rolls out an “affordability” plan and utilities scramble to defend the status quo, talk radio, lawmakers, and even neighboring states are echoing what we’ve been saying all along: you can’t regulate your way to cheap, reliable power.

TESTIMONY: Senate Commission to Study the Successful Implementation of the Act on Climate

In this powerful testimony, Mike Stenhouse, CEO of the RI Center for Freedom & Prosperity, explains why energy policy is the single most important determinant of Rhode Island’s future prosperity or poverty. Whether one believes in climate change or not, the economic consequences of the Act on Climate are unavoidable.

DAILY SIGNAL: ICE Operations: What Americans Actually Want  

President Donald Trump says a “softer touch” may be needed to carry out his immigration enforcement agenda. “I learned that maybe we can use a little bit of a softer touch, but you still have to be tough. These are criminals – we’re dealing with really hard criminals,” Trump told NBC News following the deaths […]

THE HIDDEN HEADLINES – #SPLITTINTHEATOM – Feb 05, 2026

#SplittinTheAtom with Jen Brien is Rhode Island’s newest must-watch podcast — where politics and wild headlines collide. Hosted by beloved media personality Jen Brien, each episode dives into the crazy, weird, and offbeat corners of the news with sharp wit and fearless questions. From State House secrets to bizarre global headlines, this show isn’t about nothing — it’s about everything. Tune in weekly and discover why curiosity has never been this entertaining.

DAILY SIGNAL: To End Minnesota Chaos, Cut Off The Funding

The following is a preview of Daily Signal Politics Editor Bradley Devlin’s interview with Rep. Beth Van Duyne, R-Texas, on “The Signal Sitdown.” The full interview premieres on The Daily Signal’s YouTube page at 6:30 a.m. eastern on February 5. Minnesota has been on fire for weeks,but this is nothing new for the city of […]

DAILY SIGNAL: Don Lemon Wants a New Legal Standard: Journalists Are Immune From the Law

Does former CNN host-turned-independent journalist Don Lemon have a First Amendment right to interfere with the First Amendment rights of the worshipers and a pastor at a church? “I think the question answers itself, and the answer is no,” argues Scott Johnson, a Minneapolis-based attorney, Claremont Institute fellow, founding member of Power Line, and one […]

DAILY SIGNAL: There’s a Crisis Facing Young Men But There’s Also a Simple, Old-School Solution

Young men need to exercise “agency” in their own lives. A recent survey done on young men and their problems (and prospects) revealed that young men who participate in multiple social activities and groups are problem solvers. Alex Tarascio, a pollster at Cygnal, a political polling firm, explains that when these young men “talk about […]

RI Women Are Concerned About Energy Costs #InTheDugout – February 2, 2026

A major new poll of New England women, with clear top-line findings from the Ocean State, shows that Rhode Island women are both concerned and frustrated. They know their electric bills are going up, but many are unsure which policies, decisions, or leaders are actually responsible. That confusion is becoming just as big an issue as the prices themselves.

STEN REACTS to the Green Energy Act on Climate Lie

Something big is happening inside Rhode Island’s schools—and almost no one in local media is talking about it. TPUSA and Turning Point Action are rapidly expanding their presence, and the Cranston West event with Anthony Watson lit the fuse. In this episode, Sten reacts to the full event, the rhetoric, the call to action delivered to students, and the behind-the-scenes tensions that erupted—including Adam’s removal and the TKU/Karen Iacobbo moment everyone is talking about.

EXPOSED: Lawsuit vs Warwick Could Result in City’s Bankruptcy

Local Warwick watchdogs, Rob Cote and Rob Cushman, discovered an inconvenient fact that city officials had been attempting to hide … a major lawsuit that could lead to bankruptcy … and collaborated to create an AI video, explaining the dire situation.

DAILY SIGNAL: Why the Next Generation Is Ditching Alcohol

“Dry January” is almost over—the annual reset when people swear off alcohol for a month, whether for health, discipline, curiosity, or recovery. While some are opting to detox from alcohol during the month of January, something bigger is happening beneath the surface: An entire generation is quietly walking away from alcohol altogether.  A 2025 Gallup poll found that only 50% of young adults ages 18-34 […]

DAILY SIGNAL: ‘We Were Anti-Nazi, but Not Anti-Communist’: Hollywood’s ‘Come to Jesus’ Moment That Never Was

In this wide-ranging edition of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words,” guest host Jack Fowler sits down with Elizabeth Spalding, chairman of the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation, to confront the forgotten truths of communism’s deadly legacy. From Hollywood’s willful blindness to the rise of socialism at home, Spalding explains why communism and socialism […]

The Prescription for PANIC – #SPLITTINTHEATOM – January 29, 2026

#SplittinTheAtom with Jen Brien is Rhode Island’s newest must-watch podcast — where politics and wild headlines collide. Hosted by beloved media personality Jen Brien, each episode dives into the crazy, weird, and offbeat corners of the news with sharp wit and fearless questions. From State House secrets to bizarre global headlines, this show isn’t about nothing — it’s about everything. Tune in weekly and discover why curiosity has never been this entertaining.

Engineering Failure or Failure of Leadership? The Washington Bridge Reckoning #InTheDugout – January 28, 2026

The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in two landmark cases—Little v. Hecox and West Virginia v. B.P.J.—challenging state laws that restrict girls’ school sports to athletes based on biological sex at birth. In this episode of In The Dugout, we break down what happened inside the courtroom, what was said (and what wasn’t), and what it could mean for women’s sports nationwide.

CLARK! WINTER STORM WATCH AND SPY THEORIES! – #SPLITTINTHEATOM – January 22, 2026

In this episode, Jen Brien is joined by reporter Pat Ford to examine what is known—and what remains disturbingly unclear—in the Brown University shooting. Together, they walk through the timeline of events, the status of the investigation, and the unanswered questions surrounding campus safety and law enforcement response.

Supreme Court Showdown: Saving Women’s Sports? #InTheDugout – January 19, 2026

The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in two landmark cases—Little v. Hecox and West Virginia v. B.P.J.—challenging state laws that restrict girls’ school sports to athletes based on biological sex at birth. In this episode of In The Dugout, we break down what happened inside the courtroom, what was said (and what wasn’t), and what it could mean for women’s sports nationwide.

Brief Filed in RI Supreme Court in Jane Doe “Suicide Transgender” Lawsuit

The Ocean State Current has obtained a copy of the RI Supreme Court Brief filed last Friday (1/16/26) on behalf of the aggrieved West Warwick mother, Jane Doe, in her lawsuit against the RI Department of Education (RIDE). Doe’s daughter was secretly assisted in her desired transition to a boy by school officials, in accordance […]

DAILY SIGNAL: 1960s Liberalism Killed Michael Brown | Victor Davis Hanson

Award-winning filmmaker and president of Man of Steele Productions Eli Steele joins Jack Fowler to discuss the historical factors surrounding Michael Brown’s 2014 death at the hands of a white police officer in Ferguson, Missouri and how 1960s post-liberal policies were the catalyst that set off years of racial unrest in America beginning in the […]

DAILY SIGNAL: Biggest Issue Facing Fight For Life

A pro-life policy organization is calling on President Donald Trump to do more to protect the unborn.   Pro-life leaders are seeking to advance policies to protect the unborn and mothers from the harms of the abortion pill. While Marjorie Dannenfelser, the president of Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America says no president has done more for the […]

DAILY SIGNAL: Sabin Howard: Art Hasn’t Recovered After Abandoning Human Greatness | Victor Davis Hanson

Subscribe to VDH’s own YouTube channel to watch past episodes. Join host Jack Fowler as he fills in for Victor Davis Hanson and welcomes renowned sculptor Sabin Howard for an insightful discussion on art, culture, and patriotism. Howard critiques modern art’s nihilism and highlights his commitment to creating art that honors American values and elevates human consciousness […]

KEEP YOUR HEAD UP YOUNG MAN – #SPLITTINTHEATOM – January 15, 2025

#SplittinTheAtom with Jen Brien is Rhode Island’s newest must-watch podcast — where politics and wild headlines collide. Hosted by beloved media personality Jen Brien, each episode dives into the crazy, weird, and offbeat corners of the news with sharp wit and fearless questions. From State House secrets to bizarre global headlines, this show isn’t about nothing — it’s about everything. Tune in weekly and discover why curiosity has never been this entertaining.

Venezuela was NOT about oil. It was about the dollar #LETSGOLETSGROW – January 14, 2026

Let’s Go, Let’s Grow is a community-centered podcast that empowers Rhode Islanders with practical financial knowledge and civic awareness. By breaking down current events through a financial lens and exploring real-life economic challenges, we empower families to make well-informed decisions that lay the foundation for generational growth and long-term success.

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