Off The Beat

On tonight’s show, Jamie Sarfeh sits down with two of as220’s new directors, Xander Marro and Meredith Stern. This Week in Rhode Island History returns this week with a story connecting vampires and tuberculosis from Victoria Chao. Plus, try to guess where today’s Sounds of the City came from.

This show was hosted by Peter McElroy and produced by Dave Walker and John McGarry.

Off the Beat will be taking next week off for spring break, but check here for the latest episodes. You can also suscribe to our podcast or rss feeds using the links on the right side of the page.

Music on this week’s show: “Electric Boogaloo” by Minus the Bear, “Wires and Waves” by Rilo Kiley, “Reunion” by Stars, and “Introducing Angels” by Destroyer.

This week, the first installment of Laura Brion’s in-depth coverage of the HPV vaccine’s RI reception. Then, John McGarry and Will Bostwick report on the Senate’s work calendar, and Vicky Chao takes us seal watching. Plus, Will Bowling brings the week’s news round-up. Who’s screaming? Bounce your ideas around with Sounds of the City.

This week’s host is Peter McElroy, and the show was produced by Chris Gang and Peter McElroy. Music by RJD2, Chet Atkins and Brown University’s own Charlie Hunter.

A reminder for those listeners in Providence on or around College Hill: This is the last week to visit “From Gaspipes to Websites: Radio at Brown 1936-2006,” running until Friday, March 9, at the John Hay Library at Brown University. Get some perspective on Brown Student Radio’s roots!

For more information:
Brown University’s John Hay Exhibit Page
and 70 Years of Radio History Blog.

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On this week’s show, John McGarry gives us the skinny on the move to ban trans-fats in Rhode Island; Eli Halpern reports from Firehouse 13, and Elana Goldstein goes choclatiering. Will Bowling reads a roundup of the week’s headlines.

Hosted by Chris Gang, and produced by Peter McElroy and Chris. Music by Spoon, Grizzly Bear, and Belle & Sebastian.

Off The Beat is excited to be back for a sixth season! We welcome your feedback here or at offthebeat [at] bsrlive [dot] com.

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.

Kiera Feldman explores the deaf community, Vaughn Edelson learns environmental science in a local elementary school, and John McGarry explains changes to RIte Care.

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.

On this week’s show, Chris Gang reports on the ongoing debate over a possible West Warwick casino; John McGarry talks to library patrons and city officials about the prospect of Providence Public Library Branch closures; and Shawn Wen answers the question: What is an architectural costume ball? Plus, Sounds of the City brings on the heat. Hosted by Peter McElroy.

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.