One on One with Ian Donnis

Long-form, in-depth interviews with the people shaping Rhode Island. Hosted by veteran political reporter Ian Donnis, this show goes beyond the headlines to explore the ideas, experiences, and motivations of newsmakers, artists, activists, public officials, and other influential voices.

One on One with Ian Donnis airs on Ocean State Media Fridays at 7:30 or 10:30 am Sunday. You can also stream every episode in our archive.

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Ben Sukle has come a long way from dishwashing and bun-loading at Red Robin. Now the chef behind Oberlin and Gift Horse, he’s helped raise Rhode Island’s culinary profile and kept downtown Providence buzzing as it recovers from the pandemic.

How did a Pennsylvania native fall so hard for the Ocean State? What does it take to thrive in the brutal restaurant business? And why does food matter so much to Rhode Islanders? I’m Ian Donnis, and that’s what we dig into on this episode of One on One.