Providence Mayor Brett Smiley talks about the need to unite at the “No Kings” protest on the Rhode Island State House steps.

Rhode Island State Rep. David Morales speaking at the “No Kings” protest at the Rhode Island State House.

During the “No Kings” protest in Providence, Joanne Rich discusses how “both sides” struggle to get reliable news.

Lynne Sullivan, regional executive editor for the @providencejournal.bsky.social, discusses the difference between independent journalists, content creators, and professional journalists during @globeri.bsky.social’s Rhode Map Map Live on the future of local journalism.

The @globeri.bsky.social editor @lmalphonse.bsky.social on the importance of authenticating information in the rapid world of social media.

At Rhode Map Live, @timwhiteri.bsky.social discusses his concerns about journalistic credibility on social media and battling misinformation.

⚠️ The view from Geoff’s sandwiches on South Main Street in Providence during the flash flood warning. | 1245p

A nice late-summer storm just passed through Cumberland, Rhode Island. ⛈️