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This week on Rhode Island PBS Weekly, as potential threats from Russia and China loom, Michelle San Miguel takes a close look at the naval defense industry of southeastern New England known as the "Silicon Valley of undersea warfare" in some circles. Next, Pamela Watts profiles maestro and Providence College graduate Troy Quinn. Finally, we discover the treasures to be found at the historic Providence Athenaeum.

On this episode, Michelle San Miguel sits down with Representative Jim Langevin, who made history as the first quadriplegic to serve in Congress. Then, a look at the shocking number of college students who can’t afford food, and a program looking to help. Finally, Lylah Alphonse, Editor of Globe Rhode Island, provides her personal take on the problem of food insecurity.

Former Cranston Mayor (R ) Allan Fung, Brown University Professor Wendy Schiller, and Former Chairman of the RI Democratic Party Bill Lynch join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss Biden’s State of the Union address, RI bills addressing healthcare, forgiving student loans, and the Washington Bridge debacle.

The Boston Globe’s Steph Machado, Providence College’s Adam Myers, and Political Contributor Don Roach join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss internal emails released about the Washington Bridge closure, Fenton-Fung enters the race for Cranston mayor, an interview with Providence Police Chief Perez, and the future of public transportation in Rhode Island.

Our special end-of-year program: Brown University Professor Wendy Schiller, The Public’s Radio Ian Donnis, and Former URI Professor Maureen Moakley join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss the top local and national stories of 2023, the biggest winners and losers of 2023, moments that could only happen in Rhode Island, and the panel makes their predictions for what 2024 has in store for Rhode Island and the U.S.

The Boston Globe’s Steph Machado, Political Strategist Rob Horowitz, and Chairman of the RI GOP Joe Powers join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss election day results, along with other news around the state. We interview Sen. Zurier on alternate voting options, and interview the Presidents of Rhode Island PBS and The Public’s Radio to discuss their newly planned merger.

RI Republican National Committeeman Steve Frias, Republican Strategist Lisa Pelosi, and Political Contributor Bob Walsh join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss Gabe Amo turning down debates ahead of the CD1 general election, former Speaker of the House McCarthy ousted, how RI officials should give the surplus back to the taxpayers, plus the Providence city council approves Smiley’s PILOT program.

The Boston Globe’s Steph Machado, The Providence Journal’s Patrick Anderson, and The Public’s Radio’s Ian Donnis join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss the final push for before the CD1 primary, a front row seat to the debate action, the impact of early voting after a candidate drops out, plus the future of the Cranston Street Armory hangs in the balance.

Brown University Professor Wendy Schiller, Watchdog RI Chairman Ken Block, and Political Contributor Bob Walsh join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss the latest in the race for CD1, investigations into the Matos campaign, the fight continues for shoreline access, defending Gov. McKee and the future of the Cranston Street Armory.

Developer and Former Providence Mayor Joe Paolino, National Committeewoman for the RI GOP Sue Cienki, and Political Strategist Rob Horowitz join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss the RI legislative session wraps up, what legislation passed and what was left on the table? Plus, continued fallout from the alleged inappropriate behavior from a former state official.