Episodios

  • Community Matters with Scott Cordischi featuring The Rhode Island State Police Centennial and Museum with Lt. Kenneth Bowman (Ret)

    Community Matters with Scott Cordischi featuring The Rhode Island State Police Centennial and Museum with Lt. Kenneth Bowman (Ret)
    May 3 2025
    \We're celebrating a Centennial! This year the Rhode Island State Police is celebrating 100 years “In The service of the State”. On April 1, 2025, a Resolution at the State House named April as “State Police Month in Rhode Island. We've asked Lt. Kenneth Bowman (Ret) to join us for the rundown. As a former "Trooper" his knowledge of the history is extensive. He can be found at the North Scituate Barracks where they house the RISP Museum in the historic former Coggeshall Mansion caretakers residence. Listen as he remembers and honors the seven (7) Troopers who lost their lives in the service of the State, in addition to the men and women of the State Police who have passed during the year. On Friday, May 16, 2025, at Rhode Island State Police Headquarters in North Scituate RI a special event will be held and open to the public. Superintendent, Col. Darnell S. Deaver and Governor Dan McKee will oversee the Centennial Inspection of the Troops last inspection of this type was in the early 1990’s. He encourages the public to visit the museum where they have 21st Century technology to tell the stories of the men and women on the force. You can even go back to the Blizzard of '78 for the accounts those who were on duty. There's so much to hear and see from the past 100 years.
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    16 m
  • Community Matters with Scott Cordischi featuring RI Department of Environmental Management with Mary Gannon 4-26-25

    Community Matters with Scott Cordischi featuring RI Department of Environmental Management with Mary Gannon 4-26-25
    Apr 26 2025
    We're celebrating Earth Week and Arbor Day with Mary Gannon, Principal Biologist, Wildlife Outreach Coordinator with the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM), Division of Fish and Wildlife. Did you know that you can follow RIDEM on the various social media platforms? There you can check out locations in RI for updates to Trout stocking, and tracking the wildlife, flora and fauna all over our beautiful state. On Instagram (May 22, 2024), you can view Mary and bio-technician, Gabby DeMeillon wade through wetlands to survey for spotted turtles. She discusses the FREE classroom aid (K-5) developed and provided by RIDEM, "Critter Kit" for the classroom with the goal of connecting kids with the RI wildlife in their backyard, hopefully setting them on a course to becoming environmental stewards. Also detailed are the FREE upcoming programs on bears, coyotes, bats dragonflies and damselflies you don't want to miss, check their website for those dates. Listen to the excitement in her voice as she speaks on turtles and trees, it's absolutely captivating! As we should continue to celebrate the Earth year round, a final thought from Mary Gannon "Think Globally, Act Locally".
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    18 m
  • Community Matters with Scott Cordischi featuring the 110th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide with Pauline Getzoyan 4-19-25

    Community Matters with Scott Cordischi featuring the 110th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide with Pauline Getzoyan 4-19-25
    Apr 19 2025
    It's Genocide Awareness Month and we're recognizing the 110th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide with Pauline Getzoyan, Chair of the RI Holocaust and Genocide Education Commission and an adjunct professor of English at CCRI. Pauline educates us with a brief history lesson, and some of the events that are happening to commemorate the 110th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide in RI. As a descendant of survivors of the genocide she provides a sober account of the atrocities committed by the Ottoman Empire upon the Armenian people which started on April 24th, 1915 and are being denied and repeated to this day. Listen as she details the important work being done by Rhode Island Holocaust and Genocide Education Commission to reach today's youth in the classroom. We discuss some important events in commemoration, throughout the month. There will be flag raisings organized by the Armenian National Committee of RI and the RI Senate resolution; House Resolution 6282, “Proclaiming April 24, 2023, as ‘Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day’ to Commemorate the Armenian Genocide of 1915 to 1923, and in Honor of Armenian-Americans" will be introduced by Senate Majority Whip David Tikoian and by House Majority Whip Katherine Kazarian.
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    19 m
  • Community Matters with Scott Cordischi featuring Nettle & Ash with Jenn Pohle 4-12-25

    Community Matters with Scott Cordischi featuring Nettle & Ash with Jenn Pohle 4-12-25
    Apr 12 2025
    Did you know, April is Autistic Awareness Month? Jenn Pohle a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) practitioner and Founder of Nettle & Ash joins us to discuss the Autism Spectrum and Neurodivergent individuals. She wants to reach out to those folks so they know N&A is "A Home for Autistic & Queer Empowerment" in RI and Massachusetts. "Their mission goes beyond just structured services, it’s about being an active force in the community". Listen as Jenn describes the types of services they provide, including yoga, meditation, gender-affirming and identity-exploration workshops and Neurodivergent social and support groups. Scott brings up the reality show "Survivor(48)", where Brown University graduate student Eve Erickson a contestant with autism, "shared her diagnosis with her fellow players and host Jeff Probst, sparking a powerful moment of empathy and understanding".
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    13 m
  • Community Matters with Scott Cordischi featuring Congressman Gabe Amo 4-5-25.wav

    Community Matters with Scott Cordischi featuring Congressman Gabe Amo 4-5-25.wav
    Apr 5 2025
    The Rhode Island community has many questions and concerns with the current actions coming from Washington D.C., with the effects being felt locally and nationally. So, we invited Congressman Gabe Amo (RI-01) for an informal chat. Federal funding, core functions of government, tax cuts for the wealthy on the backs of taxpayers and immigration policy are some issues tackled. Representative Amo is adamant that a coalition between both Republicans and Democrats to acknowledge that the math doesn't work is of utmost importance. There are some bright spots. The release of federal funds for the Washington Bridge project and the overwhelming success of visitors to the Ocean State in March, for the 1st & 2nd rounds of the NCAA Tournament in Providence have given Rhode Islanders "Hope".
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    19 m
  • Community Matters with Scott Cordischi featuring RI Civic Chorale & Orchestra with Dr. Joshua Rohde

    Community Matters with Scott Cordischi featuring RI Civic Chorale & Orchestra with Dr. Joshua Rohde
    Mar 29 2025
    The Rhode Island Civic Chorale & Orchestra (RICCO) invites you to join them! Dr. Joshua W. Rohde-Artistic Director, joins us to preview their latest collaboration happening tomorrow, March 30th at St. Sebastian Church in Providence. "Essential Voices" combines choral selections from classic composers paired alongside new works by contemporary composers. RICCO is a community of singers dedicated to bringing choral music to Southern New England. You can take in a concert or if you are motivated, contribute your voice as a member of the chorale. Listen as Dr. Rohde attempts to recruit Scott, who admittedly is "a little pitchy".
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    15 m
  • Community Matters with Scott Cordischi featuring Friends of Warwick Animal Shelter with Audrey Snow 3-2-25

    Community Matters with Scott Cordischi featuring Friends of Warwick Animal Shelter with Audrey Snow 3-2-25
    Mar 22 2025
    14 m
  • Community Matters with Scott Cordischi featuring the Women's Fund of RI with Kelly Nevins 3-8-25

    Community Matters with Scott Cordischi featuring the Women's Fund of RI with Kelly Nevins 3-8-25
    Mar 8 2025
    We're celebrating women and women's history with The Women's Fund of Rhode Island and our guest Kelly Nevins, CEO. "In 2001, the Rhode Island Foundation, together with founder Simone Joyaux, established a fund specifically for women and girls in Rhode Island. Women's Fund of Rhode Island (WFRI) invests in women and girls through research, advocacy, grant making and strategic partnerships designed to achieve gender equity through systemic change". In 2025, the United States ranks 43rd globally on the World Economic Forum's gender parity index, a significant drop from its 27th position in 2023, with the global gap expected to take 134 years to close. Listen as Kelly details the priorities and policies they're implementing to close the gender gap. You can join in celebration during Women's History Month, on March 9 from 2-5 at Providence Public Library for the "Diva Empowerment Concert", an inspiring afternoon celebrating the power and resilience of women through song. WFRI would be grateful for your support year round, including the upcoming "401 Gives" drive. There's also a collaboration with the Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England (GSSNE), as they release the The Rhode Island Girls Report on how girls in RI are faring. Fortunately, in RI men are stepping up to help the campaign with "100 Men for Gender Equality".
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    14 m
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