In the Arena: RI Congressman Seth Magaziner

This week, Joe Paolino, Jr. interviews new Rhode Island Congressman Seth Magaziner after his first few weeks in Congress.

They talk about taxes, bills, clean energy, abortion, economy, and more…

Watch In the Arena every Sunday at 7am on ABC6.

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