The Compass #30 12/03/25 -  Tonight, on The Compass, RI GOP Lt. Candidate John Laughlin joins me, as we discuss his vision for Rhode Island and the role of Lt. Governor. As we zoom toward 2026 - a critical election year - the future of good governance, and the question of what's at stake for voters will remain in high relief. 

If you want to know more about John Laughlin's campaign as well as his background, you can checkout everything out here.

The Compass #29 11/12/25 -  Tonight on The Compass, the esteemed Dr. Richard A. Lobban Jr., of the Naval War College, and Professor Emeritus, former Department Chair in Anthropology at Rhode Island College, joins me to discuss the difficult, shifting, and at times, politically ironic conflicts in Gaza/Israel, Syria, Ukraine, and the Sudan. These conflicts create great human destruction; the consequence of their protracted nature. Plus, getting your Christmas tree - when, and how!?! Only on The Compass.

The Compass #27 10/22/25 -  Tonight on The Compass, joining me tonight on The Compass is PVD mayoral candidate, Representative David Morales, to discuss the implications of the government shutdown on the residents of Providence and the entire Ocean State. Don’t miss it - 9-10 PM only on 990WBOB.com.

The Compass #26 10/15/25 - Tonight on The Compass, join us as we are joined by the exemplary Virginia Beach Democratic Committee Chair, Sean Monteiro.

From the stubborn issue of gerrymandering, to changing interpretations of the Voting Rights Act, alliances and fractures within the Democratic Party, and critical ballot initiatives such as the Virginia Beach City Council Charter Change Referendum, 10-1, we explore those currents and trends happening due south for their potential place as a bellwether for making sense of the current political landscape, and what's to come.

You don't want to miss this.

The Compass #25 10/01/25 - Tonight on The Compass, amidst the dreaded government shutdown, and the very sad death of revered global expert on primatology, Dr. Jane Goodall, hope springs eternal through citizen-driven histories and the making of a critical remembrance project that situates tiny Rhode Island’s role in rum production and human enslavement. Rhode Island’s own Dr. Richard Lobban, Professor Emeritus of Rhode Island College, and Adjunct Professor with the Naval War College, Newport, will share the work being undertaken by a collective of locals to share the full history of Stillhouse Cove with the world. 

If you want to know more about Dr. Richard Lobban or about Stillhouse Cove, check it out here.

The Compass #24 09/24/25 - TONIGHT on The Compass, we are joined by the brilliant political scientist, Dr. Lindsey Cormack, Associate Professor of Politics at Stevens Institute of Technology, author of "How to Raise a Citizen (And Why It's Up to You to Do It), Director of the exemplary Diplomacy Lab partnership with the US Department of State, and the DC Inbox. If you want to know more about Dr. Lindsey Cormack and her work, check her out here.

The Compass #23 09/17/25 - Tonight, on The Compass - you tell us - is political violence worse now than in the 1960's? Have your say. Share your views with me. Phone in at 401-310-3943, between 9-10 PM this evening (9/17/25).  And spread the word! We are ready, with our producer extraordinaire, Ryan Fox, to hear you thoughtful, respectful views. 

Also joining us at 9:40pm is freshly announced Providence mayoral candidate David Morales! Delighted to hear more about his vision for Providence’s future. Let's sort today's tumultuous political climate together. Only on The Compass, only at 990WBOB

The Compass #21 09/10/25 - Do NOT Miss tonight's The Compass: "Peace and Conflict Resolution in this 21st Century’s Global Arena: Myth, Mirage, or A Matter of Might?" Featuring Dr. Stephen Zunes, USFCA Expert Analyst of Global Politics, International Relations, Peace and Conflict Studies. From today's shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk, to Israel-Gaza, Ukraine-Russia, even China and Taiwan, Dr. Stephen Zunes discusses the actualities of ending political violence and armed conflicts. From the BBC to 990WBOB, Professor Zunes is a highly sought after analyst, researcher, and educator so prepare to be informed.

The Compass #21 09/03/25 - Joining us tonight on 990WBOB's The Compass is esteemed expert on the Geopolitics of East Asia, Dr. Terence Roehrig. We will explore the theme, "Xi Jinping Sitting On Top of the World: His Tiananmen Square Coronation as the Head of the Axis of Opposition" (©2025), its meaning for the global world order, power, deterrence, and US Foreign Policy. Dr. Roehrig is Professor Emeritus at R.I.'s very own Naval War College, and Lecturer at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. If you want to lean more about tonight's guest, you can check him out here.