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John DePetro is the 2008 Associated Press winner for Best Talk show.  Also known as "The Independent Man," DePetro a native Rhode Islander born in the Edgewood section of Cranston. From 1999 to 2004, John DePetro was a top rated talk host on the Rhode Island airwaves. DePetro had a successful six year run in Providence where he was known for investigating corruption and scandals in Rhode Island and consistently breaking news involving high ranking public officials.

In addition to radio, John was a constant presence on local TV with a daily program on Cox 3. In 2004, DePetro left Rhode Island where he went to work in Boston. John DePetro entered Boston as an unknown, but soon everyone in Boston would know his name. His work in Boston also brought him much national TV exposure, appearing on the Fox news channel, MSNBC, and CNN. DePetro was also often seen on WGBH, NECN, and Fox 25 Boston.

John DePetro left Boston with much fanfare, and returns to Rhode Island as a well known name. Listen and call in to John. The show is fast paced, lively, and never dull.

John DePetro has been very active with local charities including Hasbro Children's Hospital, the Rhode Island Mentoring Partnership, the March of Dimes and Advent House. John is married with three children.

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Listen to John weekdays starting at 6am on 630 WPRO & 99.7 FM