Hope Pod Live, Roger Williams University’s student radio show on 88.3 FM WQRI, delivered comprehensive coverage of food insecurity and social justice issues during their weekly broadcast. The program featured an in-depth interview with Debbie Knapman, Director of Student and Family Assistance, who discussed the Swipe It Forward meal donation program, partnerships with East Bay Food Pantry, and emergency financial resources available to students. The show also examined critical policy issues, including sanctuary city designations following Attorney General Pam Bondi’s letter to state governors, the Supreme Court case on conversion therapy bans, racial disparities in foster care systems, and sexual abuse allegations in juvenile detention centers. Hosts Kali, Alex, and Alana provided updates on Rhode Island news, campus events during Homecoming Weekend, and student organization activities.
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Hosts/Contributors
Hosts:
Kali Blackerby, Alex Tavaglione, Alana Lemene
Featured Guest:
Debbie Knapman, Director of Student and Family Assistance & Commuter Life, Roger Williams University
Production:
Hope Pod Live
Communities of Hope Civic Media
WQRI 88.3 FM Roger Williams University Student Radio
Contributors:
Abigail Stark
Addison Mason
Alana Lemene
Alex Tavaglione
Alexa Benson-Amarante
Aliyah Goulette-Brown
Anashyah Bell
Anna Pellegrini
Ashlyn Keating
Brenna Medeiros
Brianna Frissora
Caroline Fil-Aime
Claire Kelly
Emily Viola
Emma Adams
Eric Tech
Gokdenis Tingur
Joshua Geaughan
Kali Blackerby
Kate tortellini
Keturah Hughe
Kylee Meadows
Ludjina Fleurival
Macayla Mcdonald
Matthew Downie
Mckalah Gaine
Naja Young
Rachel Cabral
Rebecca Scheffler
Rich Gonzalez
RJ Rood
Roslyn Laderosa
Sarah Price
Shania Brown
Transcript
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