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Nothing But Dessert

May 20, 2022

This week we have a bunch of delicious political dessert stories so we hope you saved room. We talk about the gubernatorial race, the Democratic party trying to fundraise off of Roe V. Wade and of course, the WPRI investigation into Rep. Carlos Tobon. Tune in to catch up on all the delicious details in this week’s Can We Fix It....

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A leftist podcast that breaks down local issues for folks NOT in the know, hosted by former RI Representative, Moira Walsh and Jennifer Douglas.

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Back to the Races, District 62

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April 29, 2022

Safe Sites

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April 22, 2022

Are You Big Mad?

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April 1, 2022

Reverse Psychology Republican

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March 18, 2022

Sitting Down with Lenny Cioe (Back to the Races)

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February 25, 2022

Sitting Down with Cynthia Mendes

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February 11, 2022

Working Women

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January 28, 2022

Are You High??

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January 21, 2022

Dessert Served First

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January 14, 2022

A. Black Friend

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January 7, 2022

Fa La La La F*cked Up

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December 24, 2021

Houselessness

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December 17, 2021

Healthy, Wealthy, and LIES

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December 3, 2021

Black and (Matt) Brown Friday

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November 26, 2021

Queens of Controversy

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November 19, 2021

Invoice for Emotional Labor

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November 5, 2021

The Decoder Episode

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October 29, 2021

There Can Only be One Democrat

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October 22, 2021

There Can Only be One Gubernator

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October 8, 2021

Holding Progressivism for Further Study

10/01/2021 - Progressivism is a word that gets thrown around a LOT these days. This week, we are joined by our delightful producer Greg Brailsford and...

October 1, 2021

Can We Fix It: Back to the Races: LG Lite

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September 24, 2021

Can We Fix It: Back to the Races Part 1: Providence Mayoral

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September 17, 2021

Can We Fix It: So Much Sh*t to Talk, So Little Time

09/10/2021 - Ok, so Moira and Jen missed a few fun gossipy bits over the last few weeks. Sure, they could have just let these moments...

September 10, 2021

Can We Fix It: LEOBOR

09/03/2021 - This week, we wrap up our policing the police series with a fire interview with Senator Tiara Mack. Senator Mack teaches us what LEOBOR...

September 3, 2021

Can We Fix It: Policing in Providence: A Chat with Rep. Jose Batista

08/27/2021 - This week is part two of our three-part “Policing the Providence Police” special. This week, Jen and Moira sit down with former Executive Director...

August 27, 2021

Can We Fix It: Providence Problems?

08/20/2021 - This week we are joined by Harrison Tuttle of BLMRIPAC to talk about all things Providence. We get down into the nitty gritty historical...

August 20, 2021

Can We Fix It: Where’s the Beef?

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August 15, 2021

Can We Fix It: The 2021 Excellence in Politicking Awards

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August 6, 2021

Can We Fix It: Nobody Puts Tanzi in a Corner

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July 23, 2021

Can We Fix It: Nice Budget…Shame if Something Were to Happen to it

07/16/2021 - This weeks episode is all about that budget. We find out from senators and reps, Democrats and Republicans alike, what the budget winners and...

July 16, 2021

Can We Fix It: Brutality: Policing the Police

07/09/2021 - This week, Jen and Moira discuss the tragedy of police brutality within our state. They break down the police budget, talk about training inadequacies,...

July 9, 2021

Can We Fix It: Welcome to the Kimono Club

07/02/2021 - This week, in honor of America and freedom, Moira and Jen took some artistic freedoms with this episode. This one is nothing but political...

July 2, 2021

Can We Fix It: I Don’t Wanna Die! I Just Wanna Ride My Bicycle.

June 25, 2021

06/25/2021 - Forget what you know about sharing the road. Jen and Moira are joined by Liza Burkin, bicycle activist, planner and organizer for PVD streets...

Can We Fix It: Affordable Housing on the Rocks

June 18, 2021

06/18/2021 - This episode is a special treat just for you. For the first time, Jen and Moira are recording together live from one location!! There...

Can We Fix It: Letting the Cat Out of the Baginski

June 4, 2021

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Can We Fix It: F*ck Them Kids

May 28, 2021

05/28/2021 - In this episode, Moira and Jen talk toe popping. Specifically, how it is exactly that Providence public schools hired a freaky, foot touching, child...

Can We Fix It: Our Weirdest Laws

May 21, 2021

05/21/2021 - This week’s episode is AMAZING. Jen and Moira sit down with Samuel Howard, Moira’s fellow graduate at Classical High School (GO PURPLE) and all...

Can We Fix It: Mediocre White Men

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Can We Fix It: The Sam Bell Episode

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Can We Fix It: Politicians Are People Too, Guys

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Can We Fix It: Get Inside the VAN, Kid.

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Can We Fix It: Rounding Up Loose Ends

April 16, 2021

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Can We Fix It: The Healthcare System

April 9, 2021

04/09/2021 - In what Moira describes as one of the darkest episodes in CWFI history, she and Jen are joined by Portsmouth Town Council members and...

Can We Fix It: Can WEED Fix It?

April 2, 2021

04/02/2021 - Get your lighters and your Pearl Jam band tee shirts, we’re talking about the wonderful world of weed. Jen and Moira are joined by...

Can We Fix It: The Rift Between Republicans and Democrats

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03/26/2021 - In this week’s episode, Moira and Jen are joined by the House Minority leader, Blake Fillipi, and they try to find common ground with...

Can We Fix It: Why is Politics So Crusty?

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Can We Fix It: Checking in on the Republicans

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Can We Fix It: Activism

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03/05/2021 - Democratic Committeeperson Jackie Goldman joins Jen and Moira to talk about getting involved. Jackie introduces us to a bill tracking app for political newbies...

Can We Fix It: The Jeff Levy Episode

February 26, 2021

02/26/2021 - Can We Fix It is joined by Rhode Island’s #1 trophy husband, Jeff Levy. Senator Gayle Goldin’s husband (who they’re told has his OWN...

Can We Fix It: Your Garbage Lt. Governor Resumes

February 19, 2021

02/19/2021 - Can We Fix It dedicates this week’s entire episode to the TRASH resumes submitted by Rhode Island’s Lieutenant Governor applicants. They laughed, they cried…from...

Can We Fix It: Kennedy Plaza

February 12, 2021

02/12/2021 - This week Jenn and Moira are joined by community activist and all around bad-ass Dwayne Keys. They talk about the never-ending Kennedy Plaza problem,...

Can We Fix It: Campaign Finance

February 5, 2021

02/05/2021 - Gossip and rage take a backseat as Moira and Jenn discuss the importance of getting involved in local politics. They talk about campaign finance...

Can We Fix It: Political Casserole

January 29, 2021

01/29/2021 - This week, team can we fix it flew a little too close to the sun. We may have gotten a little too cocky about...

Can We Fix It: We Don’t Need No Regulations

January 22, 2021

01/22/2021 - This episode is all about rules, rules, rules. Moira and Jenn go over the rules brought forth by the new Democratic leadership team at...

Can We Fix It: Tin Foil Hat Man Strikes Again!

January 15, 2021

01/15/2021 - As always, Can We Fix It has our fingers on the pulse of the community. One of the new characters that was introduced to...

Can We Fix It: The Dream Team [Heavy Sarcasm Implied]

January 8, 2021

01/08/2021 - Tune in this week as Moira FIRES someone live on air. She is joined by Senate candidate Jennifer Douglas and together they are salty...

Can We Fix It: Year in Review

January 1, 2021

01/01/2021 - In this weeks episode Moira takes a look at the real winners of 2020. She examines people and policies that managed to succeed in...

Can We Fix It: The Coronavirus: Dictator Edition

December 11, 2020

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Can We Fix It: Progressives: The Red-Headed Stepchildren of the Democratic Party

November 13, 2020

11/13/2020 - Moira is joined again by her friend (and new hype man) Jason Roias. In this episode they talk about the reasons why Progressives keep...

Can We Fix It: The Committee Process

November 6, 2020

11/06/2020 - In this episode, I’m joined by Rep Elect, and fellow Classical alumni Brianna Henries. We talk about her experience in politics thus far, the...