Joe Tasca

Producer, Host

The local voice on Weekend Edition for several years, Joe stepped into the role of morning producer in October 2023. Joe is also a reporter, covering stories in the field and conducting interviews with newsmakers.

He graduated from Westerly High and earned his bachelor’s degree from Quinnipiac University. When he’s not working, Joe enjoys reading, writing, hiking, playing golf, and traveling to Canada.

Recently published
Skyrocketing construction costs have forced the city to ask for more money to help replace Pilgrim and Toll Gate high schools
Researchers tested therapy and follow-up support for people behind bars in Rhode Island and Michigan — and saw suicide attempts drop 55% after release
Hosted by the Rhode Island Black Storytellers, the event runs through Jan. 25
Mayor Brett Smiley said initial indications are positive, but that he ordered the city to engage an outside firm to review the city’s response
Brown University Health has moved to Respiratory Virus Status Red as doctors urge vaccination amid a severe flu season