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This week on Newsmakers: Tim White and Ted Nesi are joined by 12 News political analyst Joe Fleming and The Boston Globe's Steph Machado to break down the results of Tuesday's election in Rhode Island and nationally, and to look ahead at what they mean for politics in 2027.

This week on Newsmakers: Tim White and Ted Nesi are joined by 12 News political analyst Joe Fleming and political strategist Cara Cromwell to preview the big storylines heading into Election Day in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, and what the midterm congressional outcomes could mean for region's delegation.

This week on Newsmakers: Tim White and Ted Nesi recap Tuesday night's live 12 News gubernatorial debate between Helena Foulkes, Ken Block and Aaron Guckian; plus, one-on-one with Gov. Maura Healey as she faces GOP challenger Mike Minogue on Nov. 3.

In this podcast extra spotlighting a new episode of "Behind the Story," Kim Kalunian talks with Tim White and Ted Nesi about the planning that went into Tuesday night's live WPRI 12 gubernatorial debate, and what they've learned over a decade and a half as moderators.

You can find every week's new episode of "Behind the Story" on your favorite podcast platform, the free 12+ TV app, YouTube and WPRI.com.

This week on Newsmakers: Tim White and Ted Nesi are joined by 12 News political analyst Joe Fleming and political strategist Cara Cromwell to break down the new 12 News/Emerson College poll in the Rhode Island races for governor, lieutenant governor and Congress. Tune in live Tuesday at 7 p.m. for the 12 News gubernatorial debate with Helena Foulkes, Ken Block and Aaron Guckian.

A brand-new 12 News/Emerson College poll of Rhode Island voters shows Democrat Helena Foulkes leading independent Ken Block 44% to 35% in the race for governor, and finds a dead heat between John Loughlin and Sabina Matos for lieutenant governor.

In this podcast extra, Tim White and Ted Nesi are joined by 12 News political analyst Joe Fleming to break down the poll results in the key statewide and federal races, plus voter views on issues including nuclear energy and data centers, and more. The half-hour special is also available to stream on the free 12+ TV app, YouTube and WPRI...

This week on a special edition of Newsmakers: a debate between the two candidates for Rhode Island's 2nd Congressional District, Democratic incumbent Seth Magaziner and Republican challenger Vic Mellor.

Tune in for the 12 News gubernatorial debate coming up live on Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 7 p.m. from Rhode Island College, featuring Helena Foulkes, Aaron Guckian and Ken Block.

The general election is Nov. 3. Early voting begins on Tuesday, Oct. 14.

This week on a special edition of Newsmakers: a debate between the two candidates for Bristol County district attorney, Democrat Chris Markey and Republican Seth Aitken.

Tune in for upcoming 12 News debates ahead of the general election — a special edition of Newsmakers on Friday, Oct. 9, will feature the candidates for Rhode Island’s 2nd Congressional District, and the candidates for governor debate live Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 7 p.m. from Rhode Island College.

The general election is Nov. 3. Early voting begins on Tuesday, Oct. 14, in Rhode Island and Saturday, Oct. 17, in Massachusetts.

This week on a special edition of Newsmakers: a debate between the two candidates for Rhode Island lieutenant governor, incumbent Democrat Sabina Matos and Republican challenger John Loughlin.

Tune in for upcoming 12 News debates ahead of the general election — special editions of Newsmakers will feature the candidates for Bristol County (Mass.) district attorney on Friday, Oct. 2 and for Rhode Island's 2nd Congressional District on Friday, Oct. 9, and the candidates for governor debate live Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 7 p.m. from Rhode Island College.

The general election is Nov. 3. Early voting begins on Oct. 13.

This week on Newsmakers: state Rep. David Morales, the Democratic nominee for Providence mayor, discusses his stunning primary win, his plans if he is elected in November, education, public safety, pensions, foreign policy, democratic socialism and more. He faces Republican David Talan in the November election.

This week on Newsmakers: Tim White and Ted Nesi are joined by 12 News political analyst Joe Fleming and political strategist Cara Cromwell to break down the results in Rhode Island's primary election -- including Helena Foulkes, David Morales and Adam Greenman ousting incumbents -- and look ahead to the November election.

This week on Newsmakers: Tim White and Ted Nesi are joined by 12 News political analyst Joe Fleming and The Boston Globe's Steph Machado for a preview of the key races in Rhode Island's Sept. 9 primary, including the contests for governor, mayor, AG, LG and Congress, plus a look at the results in the Massachusetts primary.

This week on Newsmakers: Ted Nesi is joined by 12 News political analyst Joe Fleming, political strategist Cara Cromwell and The Providence Journal's Patrick Anderson to break down the results of the new 12 News/Emerson College poll on the races for Rhode Island governor, attorney general and lieutenant governor.

A brand-new 12 News/Emerson College poll of Rhode Island voters finds Helena Foulkes leading Dan McKee 45% to 30% in the Democratic primary for governor, and reveals who is ahead in the crowded primaries for attorney general and lieutenant governor. In this podcast extra, Tim White and Ted Nesi are joined by 12 News political analyst Joe Fleming to break down the poll results in the key races, plus job approval ratings for President Trump and the state's two congressmen, voter views on Flock cameras and truck tolls, and more. The half-hour special is also available to stream on the 12+ smart TV...

This week on Newsmakers: highlights and analysis from this week’s 12 News Democratic primary debate for governor between incumbent Dan McKee and challenger Helena Foulkes, plus results from the latest poll; Tim and Ted are joined by Joe Fleming.

This week on Newsmakers: highlights and analysis from this week's 12 News Democratic primary debate for attorney general between Kim Ahern, Keith Hoffmann, Jason Knight and Joe Solomon Jr.; plus, a look ahead to Tuesday's prime-time 12 News gubernatorial primary debate between incumbent Dan McKee and challenger Helena Foulkes.

Tim White and Ted Nesi moderate a special live prime-time 12 News debate between the four Democratic candidates for attorney general: former R.I. Cannabis Control Commission Chair Kim Ahern, former Assistant Attorney General Keith Hoffmann, Barrington state Rep. Jason Knight and Warwick state Rep. Joe Solomon Jr. The primary is Sept. 9. Early voting begins Aug. 20.

This week on Newsmakers: Secretary of State Gregg Amore discusses Rhode Island's upcoming primary election, the New Jersey voter rolls issue, the $45 million State Archives bond question and much more.

This week on a special edition of Newsmakers: a debate between four Democratic candidates running for lieutenant governor, incumbent Sabina Matos and challengers Sue AnderBois, Cindy Coyne and Xay Khamsyvoravong. The winner will face Republican John Loughlin in November.

Tune in for upcoming 12 News debates ahead of Rhode Island’s Sept. 9 primary election -- the candidates for attorney general debate live Aug. 11 at 7 p.m. from Roger Williams University Law School, and the candidates for governor debate live Aug. 18 at 8 p.m. from Rhode Island College.

Watch the July 17 primary debate for Providence mayor on WP...

This week on Newsmakers: Republican candidate for governor Aaron Guckian on the GOP race for the State House, criticism from rival Elaine Pelino, and more; plus, Tim White is joined by The Boston Globe's Dan McGowan and Steph Machado to break down the latest in the Providence mayoral race, the city's schools and headlines from the campaign trail.

This week on a special edition of Newsmakers: a debate between the two candidates running for Providence mayor, incumbent Brett Smiley and challenger David Morales.

Tune in for upcoming 12 News debates ahead of Rhode Island's Sept. 9 primary election featuring the candidates for lieutenant governor (July 31 at 6:30 p.m.), attorney general (Aug. 11 at 7 p.m.) and governor (Aug. 18 at 8 p.m.).

This week on Newsmakers: Republican candidate for governor Elaine Pelino discusses a new poll showing her ahead, criticism from rival Aaron Guckian, her policy positions and more; plus, Ted Nesi is joined by The Providence Journal's Patrick Anderson and Rhode Island Current's Nancy Lavin to break down the latest headlines from the campaign trail.

Karin Wulf, Professor of History and Director of the John Carter Brown Library at Brown University, discusses the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution and what the milestone means for how Americans understand the nation's founding. Then John Marion of Common Cause RI discusses recent cases impacting elections.

This week on Newsmakers: Warwick Mayor Frank Picozzi, Rhode Island's most prominent political independent, explains why he endorsed Democratic gubernatorial candidate Helena Foulkes and discusses key issues facing his city; then, 12 News political analyst Joe Fleming joins Tim White and Ted Nesi to break down the state of the governor's race.

This week on Newsmakers: state Rep. Joe Solomon Jr. of Warwick discusses his Democratic primary campaign for attorney general; plus, Tim White and Ted Nesi are joined by 12 News political analyst Joe Fleming to discuss the latest setbacks for Gov. Dan McKee's reelection bid against Helena Foulkes.

This week on Newsmakers: Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor Xay Khamsyvoravong, a Newport city councilor, discusses his campaign and his priorities; plus, a closer look at U.S. Sen. Jack Reed's challengers, Democrat Connor Burbridge and Republican Ray McKay.

This week on Newsmakers: Ted Nesi is joined by The Providence Journal's Patrick Anderson and Rhode Island Current's Nancy Lavin for a roundtable on the key issues as the General Assembly session wraps up; plus, Kim Kalunian's one-on-one interviews with Republican 2nd Congressional District candidates Stephen Skoly and Vic Mellor.

This week on Newsmakers: Brown Health CEO John Fernandez and Care New England CEO Dr. Michael Wagner discuss their push for a $70 million increase in state Medicaid funding, why their hospital groups are losing money, the primary care crisis and more.

This week on Newsmakers: Tim White and Ted Nesi are joined by 12 News political analyst Joe Fleming and political strategist Cara Cromwell to break down the results of the brand-new 12 News/Emerson College poll, including on the Dan McKee-Helena Foulkes gubernatorial primary.

A brand-new 12 News/Emerson College poll of Rhode Island voters finds Helena Foulkes leading Dan McKee 40% to 20% in the Democratic primary for governor. In this podcast extra, Tim White and Ted Nesi are joined by 12 News political analyst Joe Fleming to break down the poll results in the governor's race, plus the campaign for attorney general, key issues, confidence in RIDOT and more. The half-hour special is also available to stream on the 12+ smart TV app.

This week on Newsmakers: U.S. Sen. Jack Reed discusses the war in Iran, his alarm about the Pentagon, Electric Boat, immigration funding, his reelection campaign and more.

This week on Newsmakers: R.I. Republican Party Chair Allyn Meyers discusses Joe Shekarchi's resignation as House speaker to pursue a Supreme Court appointment, the outlook for the 2026 elections, President Trump and more; then, a reporters' roundtable on Shekarchi's decision and the new House leadership team of House Speaker Chris Blazejewski and Majority Leader Katherine Kazarian.

This week on Newsmakers: Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor Sue AnderBois, a Providence city councilor, discusses her campaign, energy policy, rent control and more; then, Tim White and Ted Nesi are joined by 12 News political analyst Joe Fleming to break down the latest polling the McKee-Foulkes gubernatorial primary.

This week on Newsmakers: Brown University President Christina Paxson discusses the aftermath of the Dec. 13 shooting, federal budget cuts, challenges facing higher education, meeting Paul McCartney and more.

This week on Newsmakers: Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos discusses her growing list of Democratic primary challengers, her push for a bill to increase supermarket competition, immigration, rent control and more.

This week on Newsmakers: Barrington businessman Ken Block discusses his newly launched independent campaign for governor, state government failures, housing, the millionaires tax, energy and more.

This week on Newsmakers: Congressman Gabe Amo discusses the war in Iran, the ongoing DHS shutdown, immigration, Artemis II, upcoming elections and more.

This week on Newsmakers: Democratic gubernatorial candidate Helena Foulkes discusses her campaign, criticism from incumbent Dan McKee, housing, energy, taxes and more.

This week on Newsmakers: Secretary of State Gregg Amore discusses his legal fight with the Trump administration, the SAVE Act and voter ID, the upcoming election, the proposed $45 million state archives bond and more.

U.S. District Judge William Smith retired in January after 23 years on the bench. He reflects on his career and the current state of the judiciary in unprecedented times.