Rhode Island high schoolers just planted 2,977 American flags on a Cranston campus. One 12th grader made it happen while winning a national contest and launching a new YAF chapter. The Ocean State’s next generation is not waiting for permission.
On this episode of #InTheDugout with Mike Stenhouse, we sit down with Connie Jones, psychotherapist and author of Green Glitter Girl: A Journey of Hope and Trauma Recovery.
On this episode of In the Dugout, Mike Stenhouse sits down with Michael DiBiase, Executive Director of RIPEC, to examine Rhode Island’s economic outlook and affordability.
Sten presses into the hard data. Twenty-five states have already run sixty-eight million voter registrations through the SAVE database, flagging more than 480,000 questionable records in just ten of those states. Four states refuse to participate at all. New Jersey’s governor recently admitted that roughly 6,600 noncitizens were added to the rolls and nearly 400 of them voted. Homeland Security estimates the real number of noncitizen registrations nationwide is far higher. Meanwhile, every Senate Democrat has voted against photo ID four times, even as 83 percent of the public, including a large majority of Democrats, supports it.
This episode delivers what Rhode Islanders need to hear. Vieira and Jones examine President Trump’s national address, the suppressed intelligence on Chinese cyber threats to voter data, the status of the SAVE America Act, and what these national failures mean for the Ocean State. Secure elections should not be a partisan issue. Rhode Island deserves better. Watch the full conversation and share it with anyone who still believes our votes should actually count.
Rhode Island’s media and General Assembly sold a hate-crime story police now say never happened. Dr. Andrew Bostom called it early — just like he did on COVID. He’s back. Nothing is off limits.
Sten presses into the hard data. Twenty-five states have already run sixty-eight million voter registrations through the SAVE database, flagging more than 480,000 questionable records in just ten of those states. Four states refuse to participate at all. New Jersey’s governor recently admitted that roughly 6,600 noncitizens were added to the rolls and nearly 400 of them voted. Homeland Security estimates the real number of noncitizen registrations nationwide is far higher. Meanwhile, every Senate Democrat has voted against photo ID four times, even as 83 percent of the public, including a large majority of Democrats, supports it.
This episode delivers what Rhode Islanders need to hear. Vieira and Jones examine President Trump’s national address, the suppressed intelligence on Chinese cyber threats to voter data, the status of the SAVE America Act, and what these national failures mean for the Ocean State. Secure elections should not be a partisan issue. Rhode Island deserves better. Watch the full conversation and share it with anyone who still believes our votes should actually count.
Episode Description On #InTheDugout with Mike Stenhouse, Sara Vieira and Ned Jones join Sten to confront the growing evidence that Rhode Island’s elections remain vulnerable while the rest of the country moves toward real security. Americans overwhelmingly support photo ID and citizenship verification. Yet Rhode Island’s entire congressional delegation and the state’s Democrat machine continue to resist, clinging to the false narrative that our elections are already the most secure in history.
Sten presses into the hard data. Twenty-five states have already run sixty-eight million voter registrations through the SAVE database, flagging more than 480,000 questionable records in just ten of those states. Four states refuse to participate at all. New Jersey’s governor recently admitted that roughly 6,600 noncitizens were added to the rolls and nearly 400 of them voted. Homeland Security estimates the real number of noncitizen registrations nationwide is far higher. Meanwhile, every Senate Democrat has voted against photo ID four times, even as 83 percent of the public, including a large majority of Democrats, supports it.
This episode delivers what Rhode Islanders need to hear. Vieira and Jones examine President Trump’s national address, the suppressed intelligence on Chinese cyber threats to voter data, the status of the SAVE America Act, and what these national failures mean for the Ocean State. Secure elections should not be a partisan issue. Rhode Island deserves better. Watch the full conversation and share it with anyone who still believes our votes should actually count.
Rhode Island needs to hear this. Soprano and activist Claire Stadtmueller joins Sten to reveal the real story behind her bold one-act musical drama The End of Tyranny — a direct confrontation with globalist overreach, tech control, and assaults on bodily sovereignty. Don’t miss this high-stakes conversation about resistance and reclaiming freedom.
Rhode Islanders are wrestling with rising anxiety, grief, and emotional strain yet many feel torn between seeking help because of their faith. On this episode of #InTheDugout with Mike Stenhouse, Dr. K. Alan Stokes brings practical wisdom rooted his Christian faith and his new book Continuing Covenant. Tune in for a conversation that equips you to find real stability in God’s unchanging promises.
On this episode of #InTheDugout, Mark Brody from the World Council for Health joins Sten to talk about the upcoming Better Way Conference 2026 in Rhode Island. Doctors, scientists, legal experts & policy leaders coming together to rethink the future of healthcare.
Is Rhode Island’s Department of Health still trying to enforce an unconstitutional ban on conversion therapy for minors even after the Supreme Court struck down a similar law? Attorney Suzanne Cienki joins #InTheDugout with Mike Stenhouse to break it all down. From the US Attorney showdown to election integrity battles, this episode pulls no punches on the legal fights that matter to every Ocean State family.
Rhode Island truckers are calling out Governor McKee’s two-cent gas tax rollback as little more than election-year window dressing. While the governor touts “Affordability for All,” the Rhode Island Trucking Association warns that reinstating uncapped truck tolls in 2027 will slam families and businesses with far higher costs passed directly to consumers. On this episode of #InTheDugout with Mike Stenhouse, Chris Maxwell lays out the hard truth about RhodeWorks and what it really means for the Ocean State.
Rhode Island families deserve real mental health options for their kids, not government restrictions that silence counselors. Following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision striking down a similar ban in Colorado, the Law Centre at the RI Center for Freedom & Prosperity is calling on the Department of Health to stop enforcing the state’s conversion therapy law immediately. On this episode of #InTheDugout with Mike Stenhouse, Bob Chiaradio breaks down the fight for free speech and commonsense access to counseling.
Rhode Island government too often violates our God-given and constitutional rights with zero consequences. Right now, state courts offer no meaningful way for everyday citizens to hold government entities accountable. On this episode of #InTheDugout with Mike Stenhouse, Sten sits down with prominent attorneys Richard A. Sinapi and former RI Supreme Court Justice Robert Flanders to break down the Rhode Island Civil Rights Enforcement Act (H7352/S2607) and why it may be the most important bill the General Assembly considers this year.
Government claims it champions medical freedom, yet the heavy-handed COVID mandates exposed the truth. Now, as supporters push legislation for patient choice in “safe” blood during procedures, Rhode Islanders must demand real autonomy over their healthcare. In this hard-hitting episode, Sten also sits down with Maria Friedman after the recent antisemitic attack on her group in Cranston.
SCOTUS just dropped an 8-1 bomb on Colorado’s therapy ban, protecting a Christian counselor’s free speech rights. Now Rhode Island’s own ban is vulnerable.
On #InTheDugout with Mike Stenhouse, Attorney Gregory Piccirilli breaks down what this landmark ruling means for RI families seeking voluntary, non-affirming counseling for their kids — and how we repeal this overreach.
Churches must step up to heal the bleeding in the pews. It is time to repeal Rhode’s Island’s evil “therapy ban” and K-12 grooming policies. One man is on a mission to reveal how childhood trauma drives America’s top killers. Michael J. Menard, founder of United Against Childhood Trauma and best-selling author joins us. This is a must see.
Rhode Island has more registered voters than voting-age citizens — yet Democrats claim our elections are secure. Is the SAVE America Act necessary? On #InTheDugout with Mike Stenhouse, Sten talks to Sara Vieira and Ned Jones on proof of citizenship, photo ID, and what this means for Ocean State voters. This is the tough talk Rhode Island needs. Watch now.
Rhode Island’s tax battle is heating up and your wallet is on the line. On #InTheDugout with Mike Stenhouse, national tax expert Grover Norquist and Senate Minority Leader Jessica de la Cruz break down the real stakes. This is the conversation Rhode Islanders need to hear.
Is politics reshaping pediatric medicine? On #InTheDugout with Mike Stenhouse, Dr. Jill Simons of the American College of Pediatricians joins Sten to break down the new “Doctor, Heal Thyself” initiative and the growing national debate over medical treatments for children experiencing gender distress. This is a conversation Rhode Islanders need to hear.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Given longstanding concerns about affordability of our electric bills along with the dramatical shift in the federal government’s energy approach, are RI’s “net zero’ policies now obsolete? Mike Stenhouse challenges the Senate Commission Chair to maintain an open mind towards less costly and more reliable sources of electricity.
What happens when a doctor questions the narrative—and the institution pushes back? Pediatrician and former Washington State University professor Dr. Renata Moon joins In the Dugout to break down her lawsuit against WSU, a case that could redefine academic freedom and free speech in medicine.
Michael Casey, founder of Chesterton Academy of Our Lady of Hope, shares how classical Catholic education is forming students in faith, virtue, and joy. The conversation explores the Academy’s mission to unite academic excellence with deep Catholic formation, confront modern materialism, and prepare young people to live the abundant life promised by Christ. Featuring powerful student stories, insights into the school’s rapid growth, and reflections on generosity and God’s providence.
In the wake of widespread speculation and misinformation, a firsthand witness comes forward to set the record straight about the Andy Dick overdose. On this episode of #IntheDugout, Mike Stenhouse is joined by Ocean State Current staff member Adam, who was present during the incident and shares his account of what actually happened.
Need a last minute Christmas gift? Reminisce with Sten and author JC Roberto about his baseball book for young teens. He grew up in the ballpark, where long summer nights, the rhythm of the game, and watching the Red Sox under the lights at Fenway Park shaped his love for baseball. He joins #InTheDugout to talk about those early experiences, the lessons the game teaches, and how baseball has always felt like home.
In today’s episode, Suzanne Cienki takes on two fights that are shaping federal accountability and Rhode Island politics right now. Federal officials asked every state to turn over full voter roll records. Only four complied right away. About a dozen entered negotiations. Fourteen refused outright, and that refusal has now turned into fifteen active lawsuits around the country.
Navy vet and civic reformer Michael Bedenbaugh joins Sten to sound the alarm on America’s slipping foundations — and lay out his bold Project 2026 plan to revive our Republic. Big ideas, big energy, and a battle for our future. Don’t miss this Dugout!
Tune in! #InTheDugout with Mike Stenhouse steps up to the plate with crypto expert Mike Reyes, who’s here to break down the fast-moving CLARITY Act. With markups heating up and final votes expected in early 2026, this bill could finally end “regulation by enforcement” and bring real rules to the digital-asset diamond. If it passes, crypto goes mainstream; if it strikes out in the Senate, momentum could stall deep into next season.