Eli Sherman, Dan McGowan, Kim Kalunian

Behind the Story

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Come Behind the Story with WPRI 12 News in Providence, Rhode Island with conversations that take you beyond the headlines. Hear it from the journalists bringing you the most interesting news across Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts. Hosted by Target 12 Investigator Eli Sherman, 12 News anchor Kim Kalunian, and Boston Globe columnist Dan McGowan, this 30-minute show pulls back the curtain on how impactful stories come to light — and why they matter. Each week, reporters reveal the questions they asked, the obstacles they faced, and the moments that made the difference. It’s a front-ro...

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Eli Sherman, Dan McGowan, Kim Kalunian

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7/2/25: Jamie Coelho on her new book ‘Rhode Island Food Crawls’ 03.07.2025 22:51

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Rhode Island Monthly editor-in-chief and author Jamie Coelho joins Eli Sherman and Kim Kalunian on this week’s episode of “Behind the Story” to discuss her new book "Rhode Island Food Crawls: Touring the neighborhoods one bite & libation at a time." Coelho talks about why she chose to write the book, which explores different ways people can spend a day (or multiple d...

6/25/25: Projo's Antonia Noori Farzan talks Napatree Point dispute 26.06.2025 22:59

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Providence Journal reporter Antonia Noori Farzan joins Eli Sherman and Dan McGowan on this week’s episode of “Behind the Story” to discuss her in-depth report about a fight over access to Napatree Point in Westerly . Farzan discusses the Great Hurricane of 1938 that destroyed a roadway that's now at the center of a legal fight that the Watch Hill Fire District has le...

6/18/25: John Howell goes in-depth on the Butler Hospital strike 24.06.2025 22:51

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Warwick Beacon editor John Howell joins Eli Sherman and Kim Kalunian on this week's episode of "Behind the Story" to discuss the ongoing contract dispute at Butler Hospital. Howell goes behind the scenes on the issue, having landed a one-on-one interview with Mary Marran, president of Butler Hospital. He's also been spending his days at the picket line talking with h...

5/11/2025: An inside look at local journalism 24.06.2025 24:01

Ever wonder what it takes to bring you the news? Our new show, Behind the Story , gives you an inside look at local journalism through conversations with the reporters who break the big headlines. In this week's premiere, host Eli Sherman sits down with 12 News anchor Kim Kalunian and Boston Globe RI columnist Dan McGowan to discuss how they each got their start. Plus, Kim highlights her series on...