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Attention All Media: Any use of sound must credit John DePetro & NewsTalk 630 WPRO & 99.7 FM.John DePetro Show | Witnesses describe Occupiers throwing condoms at children
On Friday, February 3rd 2012, John DePetro talked with Barth Bracy, Executive Director of RI Right to Life, and another witness who saw the occupy Providence members throwing condoms at children at the Statehouse.
John DePetro Show | Lombardi says no special treatment for Ahlquist
On Friday, January 27th 2012, John DePetro talked with Cranston School Committee member Frank Lombardi about the future of the Prayer Banner.
John DePetro Show | Listener disagrees with JD
On Thursday, January 26th 2012, John DePetro talked with a listener who disagrees with him about the Cranston Prayer Banner.
John DePetro's Rhode Thoughts | The Young Poet
In this week's Rhode Thoughts, John DePetro discusses how a young celebrity is born.
John DePetro Show | Remembering Governor Garrahy
On Wednesday, January 25th 2012, John DePetro talked with several Rhode Island leaders about the life and death of Former Rhode Island Governor J. Joseph Garrahy.
John DePetro Show | Police Detail night of Watson arrest
On Monday, January 23rd 2012, John DePetro talked with Captain Jeff Allen of the South Kingstown Police about the arrest of Bob Watson over the weekend.
John DePetro Show | Lou Pulner explains Watsons Legal Trouble
On Monday, January 23rd 2012, John DePetro talked with WPRO Legal Analyst Lou Pulner about the arrest of Rep Bob Watson over the weekend.
John DePetro Show | Rep Lima defends repealing Voter ID
On Friday, January 20th 2012, John DePetro talked with RI State Rep Charlene Lima about her efforts to repeal the Voter ID law.
John DePetro Show | Caller 'Dan' explains his Voter Fraud
On Friday, January 20th 2012, John DePetro talked with a caller who had been involved in voter fraud when he was younger.
John DePetro Show | Friend of Cranston Florists Slams Media
On Friday, January 20th 2012, John DePetro talked with a caller who slams the media for the way they have covered the latest story about the Cranston Florists refusing to deliver flowers to Jessica Ahlquist.
John DePetro Show | Leading athiest condemns flower shops in RI
On Thursday, January 19th 2012, John DePetro talked with the Co-President of the Freedom From Religion Foundation, Annie Gaylor. The 'FFRF' sent flowers to Jessica Ahlquist and the florists in Rhode Island refused to deliver them.
Paul Masse Pro Poll for Thursday 01/19/12
John DePetro's Rhode Thoughts | Operation Dumb Bell
In this week's Rhode Thoughts, John DePetro discusses Senator Tassoni's "marketing firm."
John DePetro Show | Cranston Student's Uncle says there is NO GOD
On Tuesday, January 17th 2012, John DePetro talked with Steven Ahlquist, the founder of Humanists for Rhode Island, about the Cranston Prayer Banner controversy.
John DePetro Show | Lombardi says he would like to appeal
On Friday, January 13th 2012, John DePetro talked with Frank Lombardi, the Vice Chair of the Cranston School Committee, about the Cranston West Prayer Banner and what will happen next.
John DePetro Show | Palumbo calls Cranston student "Evil Little Thing"
On Thursday, January 12th 2012, John DePetro talked with R.I. State Rep Peter Palumbo about the news that a Judge has ordered the Cranston West Prayer Banner be taken down.
John DePetro Show | The Amazing Kreskin makes football prediction
On Thursday, January 12th 2012, John DePetro talked with the world famous magician and mentalist, The Amazing Kreskin.
John DePetro's Rhode Thoughts | Is Speaker Harwood still King of the court?
In this week's Rhode Thoughts, John DePetro discusses former House Speaker Harwood and his role in the cop kicking trial.
John DePetro Show | Doherty calls Louglin a 'Great American'
On Wednesday, January 11th 2012, John DePetro talked to Colonel Brendan Doherty after the news broke that John Loughlin would not enter the 2012 race for Congress.
John DePetro Show | Zaccaria says Loughlin is a tremendous asset to the GOP
On Wednesday, January 11th 2012, John DePetro talked with the head of the R.I. GOP, Mark Zaccaria, about the news that John Loughlin will not enter the 2012 Congressional race.
John DePetro Show | Napolitano says the goal is to defeat Cicilline
On Wednesday, January 11th 2012, John DePetro talked with Mike Napolitano, the Campaign Spokesperson for John Loughlin, about the news that there will not be a 2012 GOP Primary race for Congress.
John DePetro Show | Live update from the New Hampshire Primary
On Tuesday, January 10th 2012, John DePetro talked with 1590 WSMN Radio Host George Russell live from the New Hampshire Primary.
John DePetro Show | LIVE from New Hampshire
On Monday, January 9th 2012, John DePetro talked with George Russell live from the Radisson in Manchester New Hampshire about the NH Primary. George is the Morning Drive Host on WSMN 1590 in Nashua New Hampshire.
John DePetro Show | Woman describes dog abuse
On Friday, January 6th 2012, John DePetro talked with a caller who had just witnessed a dog attack and dog abuse by the owner.
John DePetro Show | Dr Finocchio condemns animal abuse
On Friday, January 6th 2012, John DePetro talked with the Director of the RISPCA, Dr. Finocchio, about another animal abuse case that a caller witnessed and called in to discuss.
John DePetro Show | Doctor describes condition of Carnevale Accuser who died
On Thursday, January 5th 2012, John DePetro talked to a surgeon in Rhode Island that described the condition that led to the Carnevale Accuser's death.
John DePetro Show | Linder says Judge will decide Carnevale case
On Thursday, January 5th 2012, John DePetro talked to Attorney Steven Linder about the Carnevale case and what will happen now that his accuser has died.
John DePetro's Rhode Thoughts | RI's New Year Resolutions 2012
In this week's Rhode Thoughts, John DePetro lists New Year resolutions for the state of Rhode Island.
John DePetro Show | Professor says Super PACS Rule Iowa
On Tuesday, January 3rd 2012, John DePetro talked with Victor Profughi, Professor Emeritus of Political Science at Rhode Island College, about the Iowa Caucus system and the 2012 Primary election.
John DePetro Show | Astrologer Myrna Lamb In Studio
On Wednesday, December 28th 2011, John DePetro talked with Astrologer and WPRO radio host Myrna Lamb about the upcoming year and what we can expect in 2012.
John DePetro Show | R.I. SuperStar Claudia Jordan In Studio with JD
On Tuesday, December 27th 2011, John DePetro talked with Rhode Island Native Claudia Jordan about her life in L.A. and her connections to Rhode Island.
John DePetro Show | McKay calls GOP 'Private Party'
On Wednesday, December 21st 2011, John DePetro talked with Raymond McKay who is trying to become the next head of the RI GOP.
John DePetro Show | Caller describes adopting in R.I.
On Tuesday, December 20th 2011, John DePetro talked to a caller who has recently went through the adoption process in Rhode Island.
John DePetro Show | Is McKendall the next GOP head?
On Monday, December 19th 2011, John DePetro asked Tina McKendall why she should be the next head of the RI GOP.
John DePetro Show | Creator of the Terrorist Express
On Monday, December 19th 2011, John DePetro talked to the creator of the 'Terrorist Express' Santa Sled about the neighborhood dispute.
John DePetro Show | Hinckley says he's not perfect
On Friday, December 16th 2011, John DePetro talked to U.S. Senate candidate Barry Hinckley about his run against Sheldon Whitehouse in 2012. He tells JD that he is not perfect but he is ready to defeat Sheldon Whitehouse and become the RI Senator.
John DePetro Show | Attorney confirms Licht at Landfill meeting
On Thursday, December 15th 2011, John DePetro talked to Attorney Joe Rodeo who confirmed that Richard Licht was at a recent meeting about the Johnston landfill.
John DePetro Show | Chafee, Holiday Tree & Cicilline down in latest Brown Poll
On Thursday, December 15th 2011, John DePetro talked to Brown University Professor Marion Orr about the latest Poll released today.
John DePetro Show | Polisena confirms Licht was in Landfill meeting
On Wednesday, December 14th 2011, John DePetro talked with Johnston Mayor Joseph Polisena about the lawsuit being filed against the Landfill operators and Broadrock Renewables.
John DePetro Show | Gemma says he is ready to Announce for Congress
On Wednesday, December 14th 2011, John DePetro talked with Anthony Gemma about Redistricting and a possible future run for Congress.
John DePetro's Rhode Thoughts | I’m dreaming of a First District
In this week's Rhode Thoughts, John DePetro talks about the proposed redistricting maps that clearly benefit Congressman Cicilline.
John DePetro Show | Tim White & Ted Nesi from WPRI Channel 12
On Tuesday, December 13th 2011, John DePetro talked with Tim White and Ted Nesi from WPRI Channel 12 about politics in R.I. and their recent interview with Chris Matthews.
John DePetro Show | Caller recites poem about the Governor
On Monday, December 12th 2011, John DePetro had a caller recite an original poem about Governor Chafee and the 'Holiday Tree'.
YouTube song pokes fun at Johnston landfill smell
A Smithfield man disgusted by the smell emanating from the Johnston landfill has taken to Youtube to make a statement.
John DePetro Show | 'Holiday Tree' featured on the O'Reilly Factor
On Wednesday, December 7th 2011, Rhode Island and Governor Chafee were featured on the O'Reilly Factor.
John DePetro Show | The John DePetro Holiday Caravan
Video made by a friend of John's at the Holiday Tree lighting:
John DePetro's Rhode Thoughts | Top 10 things said in Chafee' office before the tree lighting
In this week's Rhode Thoughts, John DePetro gives you a list of the ten things heard in Chafee's office before the tree lighting.
John DePetro Show | John's second appearance on Fox and Friends
John's Appearance on Fox and Friends Saturday December 3rd.
John DePetro Show | Original Christmas songs with John DePetro
On Tuesday, December 6th 2011, John DePetro had 3 different guests on to sing Christmas music for our listeners.
John DePetro Show / LYRIC SHEET FOR 'O CHRISTMAS TREE'
This is the lyrical version we are singing on Tuesday at 5:30 at the Statehouse Christmas flash mob.
John DePetro Show | Bishop Tobin says Chafee is the Inn Keeper
On Monday, December 5th 2011, John DePetro talked with Thomas J. Tobin, Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence, about the Christmas tree controversy in Rhode Island.
John DePetro Show | Gov Carcieri says Its a Christmas tree
On Monday, December 5th 2011, John DePetro talked with former Governor Don Carcieri about the Christmas tree controversy in Rhode Island.
John DePetro Show | JD on Fox & Friends
On Friday, December 2nd 2011, John DePetro appeared on Fox & Friends morning newscast.
John DePetro Show | DePetro & Reverend battle over Christmas
On Thursday, December 1st 2011, John DePetro talked with Reverend Donald Anderson about the Christmas Tree controversy in Rhode Island. Reverend Anderson is the Executive Minister for the R.I. State Council of Churches.
John DePetro Show | Landfill Director denies smell in Attleboro
On Thursday, December 1st 2011, John DePetro talked to Michael O’Connell, Executive Director of Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation, about the recent complaints coming from residents in Attleboro Mass.
John DePetro's Rhode Thoughts | Governor Chafee and the C-word
In this week's Rhode Thoughts, John DePetro talks about the Governor's "war against Christmas."
John DePetro Show | Father Reilly says 'Only In Rhode Island'
On Wednesday, November 30th 2011, John DePetro talked with Father Timothy Reilly from the Diocese of Providence about the Christmas Tree controversy.
John DePetro Show | Tobin strikes back at Chafee with Christmas tree lighting
On Wednesday, November 30th 2011, John DePetro talked with Father James Ruggieri, pastor of St Patrick Church in Providence, about the Christmas tree controversy.
John DePetro get's Politifact checked
"For the past eight years, Gov. Carcieri and Mrs. Carcieri would host the lighting of the State House Christmas tree," - John DePetro, Politifact check takes John on.
John DePetro Show | Trillo talks about Governor Chafee
On Tuesday, November 29th 2011, John DePetro talked to R.I. State Rep Joe Trillo about Governor Chafee's decision to call the Statehouse Christmas tree a 'holiday tree'.
John DePetro Show | Tree Donator says 'call it a Christmas tree'
On Tuesday, November 29th 2011, John DePetro talked to Tim Leyden from Big John Leyden's Christmas Tree Farm about the tree they donated to the state of Rhode Island.
John DePetro Show | Secretary of State discusses voter ID controversy
On Monday, November 28th 2011, John DePetro talked to R.I. Secretary of State Ralph Mollis about the new Voter ID law.
John DePetro Show | Occupy College Students Rally
On Monday, November 28th 2011, John DePetro talked to a student at URI about the Occupy movement on campus.
John DePetro Show | Bill Bentley of PROCAP speaks out
On Friday, November 25th 2011, John DePetro talked to Bill Bentley, C.O.O. of PROCAP, about his recent suspension from the agency.
John DePetro Show | Lawyer for suspect in Lincoln Police case speaks out
On Wednesday, November 23rd 2011, John DePetro talked to Attorney Mark Dana about the Lincoln Police and his client that remains in the hospital.
John DePetro Show | Palumbo discusses Protest Vote
On Tuesday, November 22nd 2011, John DePetro talked to R.I. State Rep Peter Palumbo about his 'protest' vote against Pension reform.
John DePetro Show | Trillo Talks about Pension reform
On Monday, November 21st 2011, John DePetro talked to R.I. State Rep Joe Trillo about Pension reforms in Rhode Island.
John DePetro Show | Harriet Lloyd weighs in on Pension Reform
On Friday, November 18th 2011, John DePetro talked to Harriet Lloyd from R.I.S.C. about the Pension reform bill passing.
John DePetro Show | Tribute to 'Little Guy' the Bunny
LISTEN TO THIS MONTAGE TRIBUTE TO 'Little Guy' the Bunny
John DePetro Show | Police Nab Alleged Bunny Killer
On Thursday, November 17th 2011, John DePetro talked to the President of the RISPCA Dr E.J. Finocchio about the alleged bunny killer in Newport, R.I.
John DePetro's Rhode Thoughts | East Providence goes south
In this week's Rhode Thoughts, John DePetro talks about the final solution against the unions: Bankruptcy.
John DePetro Show | Mayor Taveras says PROCAP investigation is 'tip of the iceberg'
On Wednesday, November 16th 2011, John DePetro talked to Providence Mayor Angel Taveras about the PROCAP investigation.
John DePetro Show | Police moving in on 'Bunny Killer'
On Wednesday, November 16th 2011, John DePetro talked with Dr E.J. Finocchio about the pursuit of the Bunny Killer in Newport.
John DePetro Show | Mayor Taveras says PROCAP investigation is 'tip of the iceberg'
On Wednesday, November 16th 2011, John DePetro talked to Providence Mayor Angel Taveras about the PROCAP investigation.
John DePetro Show | North Providence Mayor goes head to head with Union official
On Monday, November 14th 2011, John DePetro talked with North Providence Mayor Charlie Lombardi.
John DePetro Show | RISPCA calls bunny killing horendous
On Monday, November 14th 2011, John DePetro talked with Dr Finocchio from the RI SPCA about the awful killing of a rabbit in Newport over the weekend.
John DePetro Show | Callers defend Paterno
Listen to 3 callers defending former Penn State coach Joe Paterno after he was fired amidst the Penn State sexual abuse scandel.
John DePetro Show | Linder breaks down West Warwick Police wrongful death trial
On Thursday, November 10th 2011, John DePetro talked to Attorney Steve Linder about the West Warwick Police wrongful death trial.
John DePetro Show | Joe Paterno FIRED: Update from Eric Thomas
On Thursday, November 10th 2011, John DePetro talked with Eric Thomas from The Patriot News in Harrisburg Pennsylvania about the end of the Joe Paterno era.
John DePetro Show | Dump Director confirms 'stench'
On Wednesday, November 9th 2011, John DePetro talked to Michael O'Connell, the Executive Director of RI Resource Recovery. He confirmed that the smell from the Johnston landfill is a serious problem.
John DePetro Show | Lawmaker praises DePetro as 'Leader against stench'
On Wednesday, November 9th 2011, John DePetro talked to RI State Senator Frank Lombardi about getting the 'stench' from the landfill under control.
John DePetro Show | Latest on Penn State and Joe Paterno
On Wednesday, November 9th 2011, John DePetro talked with Eric Thomas from the Patriot News in Harrisburg Pennsylvania about the latest news at Penn State.
John DePetro Show | Penn State reporter discusses controversy
On Tuesday, November 8th 2011, John DePetro talked with Eric Thomas from the Patriot News in Harrisburg Pennsylvania about the Penn State football scandal.
John DePetro Show | Health Dept confirms DEM letter to landfill
On Tuesday, November 8th 2011, John DePetro talked to Ann Marie Beardsworth from the RI Health Department about the smell from the Johnston Landfill.
John DePetro Show | Senator criticizes AARP
On Monday, November 7th 2011, John DePetro talked to RI State Senator Ed Oneill about AARP and the Pension solutions.
John DePetro Show | Johnston Mayor discusses Johnston odor
On Friday, November 4th 2011, John DePetro talked with Johnston Mayor Joe Polisena about the odor emanating from the Johnston landfill.
John DePetro Show | Author of book on Berlusconi
On Thursday, November 3rd 2011, John DePetro talked with Beppe Severgnini about his latest book 'Mamma Mia' that talks about the life of Silvio Berlusconi.
John DePetro Show | Friend of Craig Price Victim speaks out
On Thursday, November 3rd 2011, John DePetro talked to a caller that was a friend of one of the Craig Price murder victims.
John DePetro Show | Republican calls for Rep Carnevale to resign
On Wednesday, November 2nd 2011, John DePetro talked with Damien Baldino about RI State Rep John Carnevale.
John DePetro's Rhode Thoughts | Everyone Out of the Water
In this week's Rhode Thoughts, John DePetro talks about the similarities between Rhode Island and the town in the movie "Jaws".
John DePetro Show | Occupy Lawyer speaks out
On Tuesday, November 1st 2011, John DePetro talked with Miriam Weizenbaum, the lawyer representing Occupy Providence.
John DePetro Show | Block predicts he will save state hundreds of millions
On Monday, October 31st 2011, John DePetro talked to Ken Block about the Moderate Party, 2012 elections and much more.
John DePetro Show | Video of exchange with Reverend Rix of Occupy Prov.
Video of Reverend Harry Rix in studio explaining how Jesus is with the Occupy protesters
John DePetro Show | Commissioner Pare insulted by Occupy Providence
On Thursday, October 27th 2011, John DePetro talked with Providence Public Safety Commissioner Steven Pare about Occupy Providence.
John DePetro Show | Occupy Providence Minister questions Commissioner Pare
On Thursday, October 27th 2011, John DePetro talked to Reverend Harry Rix and Providence Public Safety Commissioner Steven Pare about the Occupy Providence movement.
John DePetro Show | Minister defends Occupy Providence
On Thursday, October 27th 2011, John DePetro talked with Reverend Harry Rix about the Occupy Providence movement.
The John DePetro Show | Reverend claims Jesus would be a member of Occupy Providence
On Wednesday, October 26th 2011, John DePetro talked to Reverend Harry Rix about his recent article in the Providence Journal that says that Jesus' spirit was at Occupy Providence.
John DePetro Show | Holly Charette Remembered
On Wednesday, October 26th 2011, John DePetro talked with Regina Roberts, Tony DeQuattro and Barbara Haynes about the life of Holly Charette and the Women Warriors Luncheon. The Women Warriors Luncheon will be held on Veterans Day, November 11th, 2011, at 11 am at the Quidnesset Country Club in North Kingstown. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 1-800-861-VETS or 401-383-4730
John DePetro's Rhode Thoughts | If it's free, it’s for thee
In this week's Rhode Thoughts, John DePetro talks about how the Occupy Providence movement may be causing more people to leave the city, than occupy it.
John DePetro Show | State Police describe fatal accident on Newport Bridge
On Monday, October 24th 2011, John DePetro talked with RI State Police Captain Darren Delaney about the awful tragedy on the Newport Bridge over the weekend.
John DePetro Show | Study shows RI has highest suicidal thoughts in the Nation
On Monday, October 24th 2011, John DePetro talked with Dr Alex Crosby with the CDC in Atlanta about his suicide study and how Rhode Island ranks.
John DePetro Show | Witness describes children on field trip to Occupy Providence Protests
On Friday, October 21st 2011, John DePetro talked to a caller who witnessed a group of students that had been taken to the Occupy Providence protests on a field trip.
John DePetro Show | Occupy Providence protesters willing to get arrested
On Friday, October 21st 2011, John DePetro talked with an Occupy Providence organizer that told him that some of the protesters were willing to be arrested.
John DePetro Show | Reed says Gadhafi death significant
On Thursday, October 20th 2011, John DePetro talked with Senator Jack Reed about the death of Gadhafi in Libya.
John DePetro Show | Rivers says Libyan Government unstable
On Thursday, October 20th 2011, John DePetro talked with ABC News correspondent Tom Rivers about the death of Gadhafi in Libya.
John DePetro's Rhode Thoughts | See You in Court
In this week's Rhode Thoughts, John DePetro talks about the blocks to pension reform put up by labor unions.
John DePetro Show | Mayor Fung concerned about Pension Reform
On Wednesday, October 19th 2011, John DePetro talked to Cranston Mayor Allan Fung about the Pension Reform proposal and how it will affect cities and towns.
John DePetro Show | R.I.S.C. Warns on Pension Reform
On Tuesday, October 18th 2011, John DePetro talked with Harriet Lloyd, the Executive Director of RISC, about the latest Pension Reform proposal.
John DePetro Show | Occupier says group is trying to stay organized
On Tuesday, October 18th 2011, John DePetro talked with an organizer from the Occupy Providence movement.
John DePetro Show | Pare says 'No line in the sand' with protesters
On Monday, October 17th 2011, John DePetro talked to Public Safety Commissioner Steven Pare about the Occupy Providence movement.
John DePetro Show | Occupy Providence occupies the WPRO Studio
On Friday, October 14th 2011, John DePetro talked with 3 members of the Occupy Providence group about the movement.
John DePetro Show | Occupy Providence Protesters say NO Permit & NO Negotiation with Police
On Wednesday, October 12th 2011, John DePetro talked with 2 members of the Occupy Providence movement from Brown University.
John DePetro's Rhode Thoughts | Occupy Providence Top Ten
In this week's Rhode Thoughts, John DePetro gives the top ten comments overheard at the "Occupy Providence" rally.
John DePetro Show | Occupy Wall St supporter 'Brittany' attacks the Tea Party
On Tuesday, October 11th 2011, John DePetro talked with a caller who supports the Occupy Wall Street movement.
John DePetro Show | Ed from Narragansett supports Occupy Wall Street
On Tuesday, October 11th 2011, John DePetro talked with Ed from Narragansett who is a supporter of the Occupy Wall Street Protests.
John DePetro Show | Golf Champion Brad Faxon checks in on his big win
On Tuesday, October 11th 2011, John DePetro talked with PGA Golfer Brad Faxon after his first 50 and over title.
John DePetro Show | Globe Reporter describes Whitey Bulger in exile
On Monday, October 10th 2011, John DePetro talked with Maria Cramer from the Boston Globe about Whitey Bulger and his life in exile.
John DePetro Show | EXCLUSIVE: Juror from Fry Murder Trial defends Camden Fry
On Friday, October 7th 2011, John talked with a Juror from the Kimberly Fry Murder trial about the verdict.
John DePetro Show | Caller defends Kimberly Fry
On Thursday, October 6th 2011, John DePetro talked with 2 callers about the Kimberly Fry murder trial....One caller defended Kimberly Fry while the other caller agreed with JD.
John DePetro Show | Caller compares Chafee to Communist Dictator
On Wednesday, October 5th 2011, John DePetro talked with a caller who is a legal immigrant and went through the process to obtain her citizenship. She said the children handing flowers to the leader reminded her of Communist Romania.
John DePetro Show | Tea Party says Chafee is outrageous
On Wednesday, October 5th 2011, John DePetro talked with Lisa Blais from the Ocean State Tea Party in Action about the Rally against Gov Chafee today at the Statehouse.
John DePetro Show | Gorman says Gov Chafee will turn RI into a 3rd world State
On Wednesday, October 5th 2011, John DePetro talked with Terry Gorman, Director for Rhode Islanders For Immigration Reform, about the Rally against Gov Chafee today at the RI Statehouse.
John DePetro's Rhode Thoughts | Dump Governor Chafee
In this week's Rhode Thoughts, John DePetro gives an outline of his demands he want to present to Governor Chafee.
John DePetro Show | Mother of Camden Fry's Friend
On Tuesday, October 4th 2011, John DePetro talked with a Mother whose child went to school with Camden Fry.
John DePetro Show | Francis of Warwick says 'Men cannot Judge'
On Tuesday, October 4th 2011, John DePetro has a heated exchange with Francis from Warwick about the Kimberly Fry Murder trial.
John DePetro Show | Juan Garcia describes Illegal Parade with Gov Chafee
On Monday, October 3rd 2011, John DePetro talked to Juan Garcia about the 2 conflicting Parades coming up this Wednesday at the Statehouse.
John DePetro Show | Kimberly Fry Murder Trial Update
On Friday, September 30th 2011, John DePetro gives you the latest information from inside the Kimberly Fry Murder trial.
John DePetro Show | Rep Dan Gordon declares he will remove Gov Chafee
On Tuesday, September 27th 2011, John DePetro talked with RI State Rep Dan Gordon. Gordon called for the GOP to Petition a recall of Governor Chafee.
John DePetro Show | Senator Frank Maher agrees to speak at Statehouse Rally
On Friday, September 30th 2011, John DePetro talked to R.I. State Senator Frank Maher about Gov Chafee and Illegals in Rhode Island. He says he will be at the Rally on Wed, Oct 5th, at 5 PM at the Statehouse.
John DePetro Show | Kimberly Fry Murder Trial Update
On Thursday, September 29th 2011, John DePetro tells us the latest updates from the Kimberly Fry Murder trial.
John DePetro Show | Details on Rally to Remove Gov Chafee
On Thursday, September 29th 2011, John DePetro talked with RI State Rep Doreen Costa about the rally to remove Gov Chafee.
John DePetro Show | Details with the Tea Party on the Rally to Remove Gov Chafee
On Thursday, September 29th 2011, John DePetro talked with Lisa Blais from the Ocean State Tea Party In Action about the upcoming rally to remove Gov Chafee.
John DePetro's Rhode Thoughts | The undocumented Governor
In this week's Rhode Thoughts, John DePetro talks about recent decisions made by Governor Gump in favor of illegal immigrants and the unions.
PETITION: Remove Governor Chafee from office
SIGN the Petition calling for Lincoln Chafee to be removed from the Office of Governor as a result of him overstepping State and Federal Laws with his recent decisions on illegal aliens.
John DePetro Show | Playboys' Nicole from Bristol RI stops by the studio
On Wednesday, September 28th 2011, John DePetro talked with Nicole Jaye from Bristol RI. Nicole was selected to be in the October Issue of Playboy magazine.
John DePetro Show | Terry Gorman says the hearing was a SHAM
On Tuesday, September 27th 2011, John DePetro talked with Terry Gorman from R.I.L.E. about the vote to allow Illegals to pay In-State tuition rates.
John DePetro Show | RISPCA Offers Reward on BB Gun Kittens
On Monday, September 26th 2011, John DePetro talked with Dr. Finnocchio about the 2 kittens found in Westerly with BB gun wounds to the head. Dr Finnocchio also told John that they would be offering a reward to help find the person responsible.
John DePetro Show | Eva Mancuso Defends Illegals
On Monday, September 26th 2011, John DePetro talked with Eva Mancuso about tonights vote on Illegals and In-State tuition.
John DePetro Show | MOB TOWN : Tim White breaks news on the latest Mob arrests
On Friday, September 23rd 2011, John DePetro talked to WPRI reporter Tim White about the latest round of Mob arrests in Rhode Island.
John DePetro Show | JD discusses the Fry Murder Trial
On Friday, September 23rd 2011, John DePetro talked about what happened at the Kimberly Fry Murder trial on Thursday.
John DePetro Show | The Debate over Illegals & In State Tuition with Eva Mancuso
On Thursday, September 22nd 2011, John DePetro talked to Eva Mancuso about Illegal Immigrants and In State tuition. Eva Mancuso is the Chair of the Government Relations Committee on the Rhode Island Board of Governors for Higher Education.
John DePetro Show | Riveting RI Murder Trial
John DePetro has been attending the Fry Murder Trial and in this podcast you will hear him tell his first hand report of what he has heard and seen.
John DePetro's Rhode Thoughts | Dan on the Run
In this week's Rhode Thoughts, John DePetro talks about the Rep. Dan Gordon Saga and gives him some suggestions for re-election slogans.
John DePetro Show | Raimondo finds Rep Gordon troubling
On Wednesday, September 21st 2011, John DePetro talked to RI General Treasurer Gina Raimondo about the RI Pension Crisis.
John DePetro Show | Palumbo says 'NO WAY JOSE'
On Wednesday, September 21st 2011, John DePetro talked to RI State Rep Peter Palumbo about his efforts to stop Illegals from recieving In State tuition benefits.
John DePetro Show | Gablinske calls NEARI Thugs
On Tuesday, September 20th 2011, John DePetro talked to former RI State Rep Doug Gablinske about his victory in court over NEARI.
John DePetro Show | Matt Light laughs about Wilfork Interception
On Tuesday, September 20th 2011, John DePetro talked with New England Patriots Tackle Matt Light about The Light Foundation and the Matt Light Celebrity Shoot-Out.
John DePetro Show | GOP Minority Leader says Gordon is NOT a Republican
On Monday, September 19th 2011, John DePetro talked to the GOP Minority Leader Brian Newberry about the arrest of Rep Daniel Gordon.
John DePetro Show | North Providence Mayor describes problems with Police Dept
On Monday, September 19th 2011, John DePetro talked to the Mayor of North Providence, Charlie Lombardi, about problems at the N.P. Police Dept.
John DePetro Show | URI Defends Indicted Professor In Classroom
On Thursday, September 15th 2011, John DePetro talked to URI Provost Donald DeHayes and Mark Higgins, the URI Dean of Business Administration, about a URI Professor facing felony charges.
John DePetro Show | Licht says 'No Pause' on Pension Reform
On Wednesday, September 14th 2011, John DePetro talked to Richard Licht, the Director of Administration for Gov Chafee, about Pension Reform and the latest ruling in favor of the Unions.
John DePetro Show | Business Owner blames Natl Grid for NO POWER since June 6th
On Wednesday, September 14th 2011, John DePetro talked with Donald Scarlata, owner of the Colonial Mills Inc, about his company loosing power since June 6th of this year.
John DePetro's Rhode Thoughts | Pension Top Ten
In this week's Rhode Thoughts, John DePetro gives the top ten comments by retired state union workers overheard at General Treasurer Gina Raimondo's pension advisory meeting.
John DePetro Show | Fung says Pension Reform or more Bankruptcies
On Tuesday, September 13th 2011, John DePetro talked with Cranston Mayor Allan Fung about the Pension crisis in Rhode Island.
John DePetro Show | Is a Dog Wedding inappropriate on 9-11 ?
On Monday, September 12th 2011, John DePetro talked with June Bazar about her organization performing a 'Dog Wedding' on September 11th. June Bazar runs an organization called Greyhound Divas Adoption Program and if you want to help you can call her at 401-749-1649.
John DePetro Show | The Rhode Island Pension Problem
Here is a link to the youtube video - The Rhode Island Pension Problem
John DePetro Show | ABC Terrorism Expert Says Threat is Real
On Friday, September 9th 2011, John DePetro talked to ABC Terrorism expert Brad Garrett about a new threat to NYC and Washington DC.
John DePetro | Brother Remembers RI Sister who was 9/11 flight attendant
On Friday, Septemeber 9th 2011, John DePetro talked to a caller whose sister was killed in a plane that flew into the Twin Towers on 911.
John DePetro Show | Foreman Family speaks out on Woodmansee early Release
On Thursday, September 8th 2011, John DePetro talked to John Foreman IV about the upcoming release of child-killer Michael Woodmansee.
John DePetro Show | ACI Director on early Woodmansee release
On Thursday, September 8th 2011, John DePetro talked with ACI Director A.T. Wall about the release of child-killer Michael Woodmansee.
John DePetro | Woodmansee to be transferred to Slater Hospital
Foreman family sources tell WPRO’s John DePetro that convicted killer Michael Woodmansee will be released from the ACI to Slater Hospital Mental Health Facility on Friday.
John DePetro Show | Political Figure Chris Young Found Guilty
On Wednesday, September 7th 2011, John DePetro talked with Chris Young and Kara Russo about Free Speech and the recent incident at the Statehouse.
John DePetro's Rhode Thoughts | National Greed and the Summer Wind Storm
This week in Rhode Thoughts, John DePetro talks about the power outages caused by Tropical Storm Irene, and the response from National Grid.
John DePetro Show | Gorman defends Subway foodstamps
On Tuesday, September 6th 2011, John DePetro talked with Kathleen Gorman about Subway restaurants accepting SNAP or Food Stamps in Rhode Island. Kathleen is the Director of the Feinstein Center for a Hunger Free America.
John DePetro's Rhode Thoughts | Irene Top Ten
This week in Rhode Thoughts, John DePetro gives the top ten quotes overheard during Hurricane Irene.
John DePetro Show | Conference call with state officials post-Irene
Governor Chafee, the President of National Grid and the heads of major state departments give John DePetro an update on post-Irene clean-up efforts via an exclusive conference call.
John DePetro Show | RI TOP STATE LEADERS CONDUCT POST HURRICANE IRENE CONFERENCE CALL ON WPRO
On Monday, August 29th 2011, John DePetro had an Exclusive Conference call with Rhode Island State Leaders.
John DePetro's Rhode Thoughts | Shake, Rattle and Toll
This week in Rhode Thoughts, John DePetro talks about the crazy weather hitting RI and the even crazier political scene.
John DePetro in The Westerly Sun
Check out a story in The Westerly Sun that mentions John and his recent guest Harriet Llloyd, the executive director of the Rhode Island Statewide Coalition, talking about an explosion outside her home.
John DePetro at the Pawsox game
Check out pictures of John DePetro at the Pawsox Green Camo T-shirt Night!
John DePetro's Rhode Thoughts | Teacher’s union summer meeting
This week in Rhode Thoughts, John DePetro talks about how he envisions the agenda of a teacher's union summer meeting.
John DePetro throws opening pitch for the Pawsox
Check out John DePetro throwing the opening pitch for the Pawsox at Camo T-Shirt Night!
John DePetro | Police incident reports on members of NEARI
Here are several Police reports from 2003 and 2004
John DePetro > Praise in Warwick Beacon for work on binding arbitration
WPRO's John DePetro was highlighted in the August 4 Warwick Beacon for his work on binding arbitration.
John DePetro's Rhode Thoughts | Central Falls falls
This week in Rhode Thoughts, John DePetro talks about Central Falls' plunge into bankruptcy.
John DePetro's Rhode Thoughts | Patriarca whacked on Smith Hill
This week, John DePetro talks about the recent hiring and firing of Terry Patriarca, and reminisces about the "good 'ol days" in North Providence.
John DePetro's Rhode Thoughts | Fading on Fountain Street
This week, John DePetro talks about the long-lost tradition of reading the Sunday paper.
John DePetro's Rhode Thoughts | Raises to the Top
This week, John DePetro talks about Christmas in July at the RI State House.
John DePetro's Rhode Thoughts | Smith Hill Shell Game
This week, John DePetro talks about how RI government reminds him of the illegal street practice, called the "shell game".
John DePetro's Rhode Thoughts | Table for One
This week, John DePetro talks about how it is becoming very evident to see Rhode Islanders' dissappointment with Governor Chafee and his proposed budget plan.
John DePetro's Rhode Thoughts |The Missing Linc
This week, John DePetro talks about how Governor Lincoln Chafee seems to just be "along for the ride" when Rhode Island is in currently facing a crisis.
John DePetro | "Darkness on the Edge of Town"
This week, John DePetro talks about the channel 10 put together which comprised of past Rhode Island governors and Lincoln Chafee.
John DePetro | "Chafee and the Threshold of Doom"
This week, John DePetro talks about the channel 10 put together which comprised of past Rhode Island governors and Lincoln Chafee.
John DePetro's Top 10 | Comments made by state workers at Gina Raimondo's pension press conference
General Treasurer Gina Raimondo's pension press conference has been all the talk this week. Here is John DePetro's top 10 comments made by state workers made at Raimondo's press conference
John DePetro's Top 10 | Things overheard outside court during NP corruption case
The sentencing for the three North Providence councilmen covicted in a corruption case occured this week. Here are John's top 10 things that were overheard outside the courthouse.
John DePetro's Top 10 | Things Rep. Bob Watson said when he got pulled over
Top Ten things overheard by Representative Bob Watson when he got stop by Connecticut police with marijuana on him.
John DePetro's Top 10 excuses given for raises at the RI State House
Some of the Rhode Island State House employees recently received some questionable raises, John DePetro gives you his top 10 for excuses given for these raises.
John DePetro's Top 10 famous quotes in history involving tanning
Rhode Island looks to be the first state at banning tanning for minors, which will never pass. Being pale in Rhode Island is seen as 'un-American", and tanning is regarded a 'civil right'.
John DePetro's top 10 thoughts on Congressman Cicilline and Providence finances
JD pokes fun with his Top 10 Excuses that Congressman Cicilline has for why the City of Providence and its finances are in such shambles.
John DePetro's Top 10 courses Patrick Kennedy will teach at Brown U.
JD pokes fun at the headlines with his "Top 10 courses Patrick Kennedy will teach at Brown University."
John DePetro's Top 10 Excuses Congressman Cicilline Gave for Being Unaware of the Condition Providence Was In...
Top 10 excuses Congressman Cicilline gave for being unaware of the condition providence was in...
Foreman: 'I will kill Michael Woodmansee' on WPRO's John DePetro Show making national headlines
In an exclusive first time interview on Monday, March 7th 2011, WPRO's John DePetro talked to John Foreman about the 1975 murder of his 5 year old son Jason.
























































































































