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
The new law would require districts to create a policy to ban student use of cell phones during the school day by August 2026
The popular seafood restaurant suffered significant structural damage in the blaze, the cause of which has not been determined
Watch Hill Fire District challenges public right-of-way to Napatree Point; town council president faces backlash as shoreline advocates fear loss of public access
The lawsuit challenges the Trump administration for requiring states to cooperate with the enforcement of federal immigration law in order to receive funding for public safety and infrastructure projects
We highlight a few of the many events happening across the Community Libraries of Providence – from a jug band ensemble to a PechaKucha night. Plus: what they’re reading at Rocheambeau Library’s banned books club