Off The Beat

On this week’s show: Masumi Hayashi-Smith gets a closer look at what’s in store for the West Broadway Elementary School; Victoria Chao gets the inside scoop on WRNI’s pilot episode of a new Liberian radio show; and WBRU’s Abe Lubetkin investigates possible changes in the state’s policy on high school dropouts. Plus, Will Bostwick delivers a roundup of last week’s news. Hosted and produced by Chris Gang.

Music featured in this week’s show: “Disco Sheets” by Wolf Parade, “Bros” by Panda Bear, and “Complete, or Completing” by Annuals.

Off the Beat will return on Monday, April 9th — but in the meantime, send us your comments and questions! Leave a comment here, or email offthebeat [at] bsrlive.com

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Chris Gang explains what local organization Save the Bay is doing to combat a global issue; Masumi Hayashi-Smith profiles youngster politician David Segal, now a freshman representative in the House; John McGarry digs for the story behind urban agriculture in Providence; and Chris Duffy gives us an inside look at same-sex marriage in Rhode Island.

Masumi Hayashi-Smith asks what you think about Question 1, Boaz Munro visits WRNI, Shawn Wen explores the closure of Nathan Bishop Middle School, and Peter McElroy gives us the skinny on the grilled cheese man. Hosted by Will Bostwick.

Masumi Hayashi-Smith observes RI first responders as they perform the largest disaster simulation in the Northeast; John McGarry reports on a lesser known ballot inititiative; Rebecca Jacobson explores sound as art at FirstWorks Providence, Pixilerations; and Charlie Hunter tells us about sacred heart singing. Hosted by Peter McElroy.