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EPISODE · Mar 17, 2025 · 25 MIN

March 16, 2025 - Teens, Social Media & Tragedy / Dorcas International / RI Lawmakers rally for Medicaid

from Rhode Island PBS Weekly

On this episode, teenagers often spend more than 5 hours a day online. For many it can be habit forming, which may just be what the creators of these platforms are looking for. Producer Isabella Jibilian explores how technology that is designed to be addictive can have tragic consequences for kids and teens. Then, contributor Steph Machado has an in-depth interview with Kathy Cloutier, the Executive Director of DORCAS International, Rhode Island's largest immigration nonprofit  as they grapple with potential cuts to staff and refugee services amid Federal funding changes from the Trump Administration. Finally, on this episode of Weekly Insight, Michelle San Miguel and our contributor, WPRI 12's politics editor Ted Nesi explain why Rhode Island’s Congressional Delegation is worried about the future of Medicaid.

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