JDTR #29 9/7/2021 - Amazon is coming to Johnston. The rumors that have been spreading for months have been confirmed, and WBOB’s Tyler Salk had anonymous inside sources providing even more information on this week’s Just Down the Rhode. Tyler discussed if tax breaks are fair for the company, and what steps should be taken next in Johnston.
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JDTR #27 8/24/2021 - Rhode Island has been under a state of emergency since the start of the pandemic. As Governor Dan McKee looks to have those powers extended, some lawmakers think enough is enough. State Rep. Patricia Morgan joined Tyler Salk on Just Down the Rhode to discuss why she doesn’t think Rhode Island needs to be in a state of emergency, and more.
JDTR 7/20/2021 - We know a lot of the names in the 2022 Rhode Island Gubernatorial race on the Democratic side, but so far, people can only speculate who the candidates will be from RI’s GOP. RI GOP Chair Sue Cienki joined Tyler Salk on Just Down the Rhode to discuss what the potential candidate she’s speaking to about running is, and which surprising name allegedly won’t be the party’s choice.
The Rotunda #292 7/19/21 - With news that Olympic athletes have coronavirus, a lot of people are being critical of athletes prioritizing their training over getting the vaccine. Is that fair to the athletes? Tyler Salk from WBOB’s ‘Just Down the Rhode’ filled in for Scott this week to discuss. Tyler was joined by former Pittsburgh Pirates minor leaguer, and Rhode Islander, Jeff Roy to discuss the sacrifice that athletes make to train.
Just Down The Rhode #11 4/13/21 - Election season is (somehow) already just around the corner. Dr. Luis Daniel Muñoz announced his candidacy for Governor last Thursday. He joined Tyler to discuss his campaign. Plus should the nation be scared of the Covid-19 vaccines? Tyler breaks down the recent halt by Johnson & Johnson.
Just Down The Rhode #10 4/6/21 - The Major League Baseball Allstar Game has been moved from Atlanta, and a lot of people feel that the league has gone too far. Mike Stenhouse of the Rhode Island Center for Freedom and Prosperity, and a former first baseman with the Boston Red Sox, joined Tyler to discuss his thoughts on the decision.
Just Down The Rhode #7 3/16/21 - It’s time for March Madness, but talks about the 2022 governor’s race in Rhode Island have been heating up. Tyler put together a bracket for the race, with tough matchups, upsets, and the information you need to know. Jacob Marrocco, Editor of the Johnston Sunrise, and local podcaster Bill Bartholomew also joined Tyler to break down the bracket.
The Wild Side #468 1/19/21 - The election results are official, and Joe Biden will be serving at the 46th President of the United States. What will the nation’s economy look like under him? Tyler is joined by Donna Sowa Allard of the Sowa Financial Group to break it down.
Will Amazon being opening a location in Johnston? After some top notch digging… Tyler still doesn’t have an answer. But what would it mean for Rhode Island if the rumors are true? The Wild Side Interview Segment #467 1/12/2021 - Governor Raimondo is leaving for Washington, and Lieutenant Governor Dan McKee is slated to lead the Ocean State. But who will take his position? Tyler is joined by one of the hopefuls for the position, Woonsocket Mayor Lisa Baldelli-Hunt, to discuss why she’s wants the job.
The Wild Side #466 1/5/21 - President Trump is said to have lost the 2020 election, but along with Senators like Ted Cruz, is fighting to stay in Washington. Should he be? Tyler gives his take on the situation at hand.
Cranston has new leadership, beyond the mayoral position. With Council President Michael Farina term limited, Councilman Chris Paplauskas has been appointed the leader. Twenty-four hours after the announcement, he joined Tyler to discuss his plans for Rhode Island’s second largest city. |
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