Hope Pod

Hope Pod

by Communities of Hope RI
Non-ProfitNews
Season 100
EcoTalk Justice For All
ecoRI News and Communities of Hope discuss the top environmental-justice issues in Rhode Island — focusing on problems and solutions. We also interview deputy director at the Rhode Island Department of Health Seema Dixit.
S100 · E1
Sep 8, 2022
32:06
Season 99
Raegan Interview
Interview for Heartfest
S99 · E3
Apr 14, 2026
2:22
Brianna Fissora Interview
Interview for Heartfest
S99 · E2
Apr 14, 2026
4:54
Abby Musician Interview
An interview for Heartfest
S99 · E1
Apr 14, 2026
3:12
Season 50
Protests and Court Battles: One Year of Immigration Under the Second Trump Administration - A Recap of How Immigration has Changed within the Past Year and how the Nation has Reacted
A year after Donald J. Trump entered office for the second time, protests against ICE and the changes in immigration policy are increasing nationwide. With the public deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, and the deaths of those in detention centers such as Geraldo Lunas Campos due to mistreatment and unsanitary conditions, people are standing up. Despite tension, the administration is continuing its efforts. As of January 8th, 2026, 68,900 people have been deported. Many other immigrants have also self-deported or are currently detained in detention centers.
S50 · E1
Feb 12, 2026
11:58
Season 30
RWU Club Hockey Celebrates Senior Players - Club Hockey Seniors Take the Ice One Final Time
The RWU Hawks took on the Connecticut College Camels last Saturday. The game was also the Hawks senior night game, celebrating 7 graduating seniors. The Hawks were defeated 7-1.
S30 · E1
Feb 13, 2026
0:23
Season 5
The Future of Education in an Age of AI Dr. Amanda Dolan discusses the evolving role of teachers as technology becomes more integrated into learning.
This episode delves into the role of technology in education, examining the question: Could technology ever truly replace teachers? The conversation focuses on how technological advancements impact students' learning experiences, the rate at which technology is being introduced in classrooms, and the ways educators can use these tools to enhance their teaching. In our interview with Dr. Amanda Dolan, an expert in K–12 curriculum design, she shares her firsthand experiences and forward-looking perspective on how technology is shaping education.
S5 · E3
Apr 14, 2026
23:31
The future of technology in the classroom - A discussion on how technology has, and continues to, impact the classroom
In the inaugural episode of Tech in Education, our team sits down with Roger Williams Professor, Dr. Katherine Blagden, to discuss how technology and the use of artificial intelligence continue to change the classroom. Instead of letting AI manage the classroom, Dr. Blagden discusses how AI can be a tool in the classroom.
S5 · E1
Mar 16, 2026
18:40
Season 4
Local Sports Tradgedy, Foster Car Crisis, & AI in Education - Student reporting highlights resilience in Rhode Island sports, child welfare issues, queer culture, and the future of classroom technology
This episode of Hope Pod Live delivers a wide-ranging look at community-centered stories from Rhode Island and the RWU campus. The broadcast features an emotional sports segment on Blackstone Valley Co-op hockey captain Colin Dorgan, whose championship performance follows a personal family tragedy, highlighting resilience and community support. Additional reporting examines Rhode Island’s foster care system and broader child welfare concerns, alongside education data and school performance trends. The program also introduces a curated local news segment and explores the growing role of artificial intelligence in classrooms, including expert insights on whether technology could replace teachers. The second half expands into LGBTQ+ culture in campus clubs, solutions journalism on youth mental health, and deeper community reporting, while continuing to promote student media and campus engagement initiatives.
S4 · E6
Apr 22, 2026
1:04:25
Campus Voices & Community Issues at RWU - Student-led coverage on social justice, campus life, sports, public health, and Rhode Island community impact
This episode of Hope Pod Live on WQRI 88.3 FM highlights a range of student-produced stories focused on social justice and campus life at Roger Williams University and across Rhode Island. Coverage includes LGBTQ+ Health Awareness Week, the inaugural RWU men’s varsity hockey season and leadership insights from Coach Chris Hall, and analysis of Rhode Island child welfare data and policy planning. Additional segments explore solutions journalism on youth mental health in foster care and incarceration systems, community responses to gun violence, and the evolving role of technology in education. The broadcast also promotes student journalism opportunities and campus media initiatives.
S4 · E4
Apr 8, 2026
1:53:23
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