Off The Beat

Recycling, redevelopment and rock ‘n’ roll.

John McGarry reports on the state of recycling in Rhode Island. WBRU’s Rukesh Samarasekera discusses the fate of Rhode Island’s after-school nonprofit arts programs. Off The Beat reporter Victoria Chao investigates tension between the developer Struever Brothers, Eccles and Russe and Olneyville residents. Finally, Eli Halpern delivers a piece on how one theater company has fused a Japanese tradition with punk rock.

This week’s show was produced by Chris Gang and hosted by Will Bostwick.

This week’s music: “Gravity Rides Everything” by Modest Mouse, “Carry The Zero” by Built To Spill, “Young Folks” by Peter, Bjorn & John, and “This Charming Man” by Stars.

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