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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-ho...

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.

This week on Newsmakers: Attorney General Peter Neronha discusses his report on clergy sex abuse in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence, why he endorsed Helena Foulkes for governor, the deal to save Roger Williams and Fatima hospitals, and more.

This week on Newsmakers: Tim White and Ted Nesi are joined by The Providence Journal's Patrick Anderson to break down two brand-new polls on the race for Rhode Island governor; plus, an encore presentation of Walter Cryan's 1998 retrospective on the Blizzard of '78.

This week on Newsmakers: Laurie-Marie Pisciotta, executive director of the Mental Health Association of Rhode Island , and Prachi Kene, counseling professor at Rhode Island College, discuss the Pawtucket rink shooting and the state of behavioral health care; plus, a special report on the state's efforts to combat chronic absenteeism..

This week on Newsmakers: Pawtucket mayoral candidate Adam Greenman discusses his Democratic primary challenge against Don Grebien, Hasbro, Memorial Hospital and more; state Rep. Jon Brien talks about being the General Assembly's only independent, challenges in Woonsocket, the $70,000 rug mistake and more.

This week on Newsmakers: Gov. Dan McKee discusses the resignation of RIDOT Director Peter Alviti, his reelection campaign, the line-item veto, energy costs, hospitals and more.

This week on Newsmakers: John Loughlin, Republican candidate for lieutenant governor, discusses his campaign for the No. 2 office, energy policy and more; then, Tim White and Ted Nesi examine local ICE fallout, the future of Roger Williams and Fatima hospitals, Providence's snow struggles and more.