Providence Mayor Brett Smiley has had a rough few weeks. First a rainy PVDFest and then flash flooding from even more rain. But hidden among the dreary news was also a victory: a landmark agreement with Providence’s private colleges that will bring in more than $200 million for the city. The mayor joins guest host Dan McGowan for an update on all of that and more. Tips and ideas? Email us at rinews@globe.com.

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