The Patrick Kennedy Interview U.S. Rep. Patrick J. Kennedy spoke with The Providence Journal's Washington bureau chief, John E. Mulligan, after announcing on May 5 that he would enter the Mayo Clinic for treatment of his addiction to prescription pain medication. Audio: Listen to excerpts of the interview (mp3 file, 28:28 min., please wait for the file to download) Your turn: How effective as a legislator can Rep. Kennedy be now?
Liberia's President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf comes to Rhode Island to thank her fellow countrymen and her plans for the future of their country. Listen to Johnson-Sirleaf's speech (10:38, mp3) Read the story
Journal political columnist M. Charles Bakst at Red Sox spring training in Fort Myers, Fla. Last report: Bakst meets up with some Rhode Islander's and discovers the culinary highlight of his trip (3.10.06, 2:25, mp3) Bakst walks the Fort Myers riverfront looking for New Englanders and finds a commonality with Rhode Island (3.10.06, 2:58, mp3) Bakst finds an ice cream treat that reminds him of summertime as a kid (3.9.06, 2:59, mp3) Bakst from the Twins game where the team and fans remember Hall of Famer Kirby Puckett (3.8.06, 2:34, mp3) Bakst has a southern style breakfast in Florida (3.8.06, 2:20, mp3) Bakst visits a souvenir store featuring plenty of Red Sox memorabilia (3.7.06, 3:33, mp3) Bakst visits some friends at spring training (3.6.06, 3:36, mp3) Bakst takes in a minor league hockey game in Florida (3.6.06, 3:28, mp3) First report: Bakst revels in the sun and scene (3.3.06, 2:52, mp3) M. Charles Bakst columns
Journal music writer Rick Massimo interviews country rocker Gretchen Wilson. Listen to the Gretchen Wilson interview (12:41, mp3) Read the story
Journal music writer Rick Massimo interviews cellist Yo-Yo Ma. Listen to the Yo-Yo Ma interview (35:38, mp3) Read the story (12:41, mp3) Read the concert review
Journal music writer Rick Massimo interviews Motley Crue's Vince Neil Listen to the Vince Neil interview (4:59, mp3) Read the story
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Journal music writer Rick Massimo interviews musician Al Kooper, who'll play the Hi-Hat in Providence Sunday. Listen to the Al Kooper interview (39:11, mp3) Read the story
Journal music writer Rick Massimo interviews children's book author Avi Hear Journal arts writer Rick Massimo's interview with author Avi See the series
Journal music writer Rick Massimo interviews Mike Shinoda of Fort Minor Listen as Rick Massimo interviews Mike Shinoda of Fort Minor Read the story Listen to mp3 clips from Fort Minor's new CD, The Rising Tied: Back Home | Cigarettes | High Road | Kenji
Journal political columnist M. Charles Bakst interviews Bishop Tobin Hear Journal columnist M. Charles Bakst's interview with Bishop Tobin, on topics ranging from the Steelers' Super Bowl win to the Catholic Church's stance on gay marriage Read the story
Journal political columnist M. Charles Bakst offers up his annual holiday poem Hear Bakst read his full poem (10.8 mins) / Listen to excerpts (3.7 mins.) Read the story
Former ambassador Joseph Wilson speaks at Brown University. He talked about his book, "The Politics of Truth." Hear former U.S. Ambassador Joseph Wilson's speech at Brown University Read the story
The Dalai Lama touches heads in a traditional exchange with former U.S. Sen. Claiborne Pell at Salve Regina University on Nov. 17. Hear the Dalai Lama's talk View more photos of the Dalai Lama, and his stops around the world Read the story
Jack Welch talked to students last week at Providence College and Bryant University and signed copies of his latest book. Listen to Jack Welch tell students how to land a job Read the story
Red Sox opening day 2005 Hear Journal staffer Scott MacKay read an excerpt from his Opening Day story Read the story Opening Day slideshow with commentary by Journal sports editor Art Martone
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