TEDxNewport

In case you somehow missed the news earlier today, TEDx is coming to Newport!

Today on The Open Forum on WADK, Alyssa Bottone, organizer of TEDxNewport, joined me to tell us all about the event, what to expect, how people can get involved, what inspired her to bring it to Newport and more.

At the TEDxNewport event on November 5th, TEDTalks video and live speakers will combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. For more information on TEDxNewport, visit www.tedxnewport.com.

Alyssa joined us from 12:30pm to 1:20pm, listen below!

12:30pm to 1pm Podcast

1pm to 2pm Podcast

Listen to The Open Forum with Ryan Belmore every weekday from 12:30pm to 2pm on WADK 1540 AM! 

Ryan Belmore is the owner and publisher of What's Up Newp. He took over the publication in 2012 and has grown it into a three-time Rhode Island Monthly Best Local News Blog (2018, 2019, 2020). He was named LION Publishers Member of the Year in 2020 and received the Dominique Award from the Arts & Cultural Society of Newport County the same year. He has been awarded grants for investigative and community journalism, and continues to coach and mentor new local news publications nationwide. Ryan...