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This week on Newsmakers: meet some of the Republicans seeking statewide office in Rhode Island this year. On the first half, GOP gubernatorial nominee Ashley Kalus joins Tim White and Ted Nesi to discuss education, abortion, her critique of Gov. Dan McKee and more; on the second half, GOP lieutenant-governor nominee Aaron Guckian and secretary of state nominee Pat Cortellessa lay out their platfor...

This week on Newsmakers: Tim White and Ted Nesi are joined by Target 12 Investigator Steph Machado and political strategists Cara Cromwell and Lisa Pelosi to recap this week's Rhode Island primary results and preview the general election campaign.

This week on Newsmakers: Tim White and Ted Nesi are joined by political analysts Joe Fleming and Cara Cromwell to break down highlights from this week’s live televised Democratic primary debate for Rhode Island governor on WPRI 12.

This week on Newsmakers: Tim White and Ted Nesi are joined by political analysts Joe Fleming and Cara Cromwell to break down highlights from this week’s live televised Democratic primary debate for Rhode Island's 2nd Congressional District on WPRI 12.

This week on Newsmakers: Tim White and Ted Nesi are joined by The Boston Globe's Dan McGowan to break down highlights from this week's live televised debate for Providence mayor on WPRI 12 .

This week on Newsmakers: a political roundtable breaks down the latest 12 News/Roger Williams University poll of Democratic primary voters and looks ahead to the November election. Tim White and Ted Nesi are joined by Joe Fleming, Cyd McKenna and Jeff Grybowski.

This week on Newsmakers: JPMorgan Chase Chairman & CEO Jamie Dimon talks with Ted Nesi about the outlook for the economy and his bank's expansion in Rhode Island; on the second half, Boston Globe political reporter Samantha J. Gross gives a preview of the key races to watch in Massachusetts' Sept. 6 primary election.

This week on a special edition of Newsmakers - a debate between the Democratic candidates for Rhode Island general treasurer: James Diossa and Stefan Pryor. Moderated by Tim White and Ted Nesi.

This week on a special edition of Newsmakers - a debate between the Democratic candidates for Rhode Island lieutenant governor: Sabina Matos, Cynthia Mendes and Deb Ruggiero. Moderated by Tim White and Ted Nesi.

This week on Newsmakers: R.I. Attorney General Peter Neronha. It was a busy week for the state's top prosecutor that included filing charges against a former North Kingstown basketball coach, and issuing decisions on a case against the governor's former chief of staff, gun laws and more. Neronha also discusses recent Supreme Court decisions and how they affect Rhode Island.

This week on Newsmakers: state Sen. Tiara Mack, D-Providence, discusses her TikTok video that went viral and why she has no regrets about it; then, Steph Machado and Joe Fleming join Tim White and Ted Nesi for a political roundtable.

This week on Newsmakers: Republican congressional candidate Allan Fung. Recent polling shows Fung is a formidable candidate in the race to replace Congressman Jim Langevin. Fung discusses his stances on abortion, gun laws, inflation, energy costs and more.

It was an unusual legislative session for the R.I. General Assembly as lawmakers were dealing with a surplus rather than a deficit while carving the budget. House Speaker Joseph Shekarchi, D-Warwick, breaks down the decisions behind why certain bills survived and others failed in the final weeks of the session. He also discusses the upcoming elections, the U.S. Supreme Court's decision on abortion...

This week on Newsmakers: Democratic candidate for general treasurer Stefan Pryor discusses his recent departure as state commerce secretary, his policy ideas and criticism from his opponent; then, Boston Globe reporter Ed Fitzpatrick joins Ted Nesi and Steph Machado for a review of the week in the news.

This week on Newsmakers: Rhode Island U.S. Attorney Zachary Cunha discusses the North Kingstown coach scandal, marijuana and gun prosecutions, the ILO Group contract, and more; Target 12 investigator Eli Sherman joins Tim White and Ted Nesi to break down the week in the news.

This week on Newsmakers: Joy Fox, a Democratic candidate for Rhode Island’s 2nd Congressional District, discusses why she’s running to succeed Jim Langevin, gun control measures, inflation, the Supreme Court, and more; on the second half, Eli Sherman joins Tim White and Steph Machado to discuss the state's $13.6 billion budget proposal, the Providence pension vote and the soccer stadium developmen...

On Tuesday, Providence voters will be deciding if the city should borrow $515 million to go toward the city's beleaguered pension system. On the first half of Newsmakers, two sides debate the pros and cons of the pension obligation bond. Then, Michael DiBiase of the R.I. Public Expenditure Council discusses how Rhode Island policymakers should approach a recent influx of federal relief aid and tax...

This week on Newsmakers: Sarah Morgenthau, a Democratic candidate for Rhode Island's 2nd Congressional District, discusses why she's running to succeed Jim Langevin, the Supreme Court, Biden's record and more; on the second half, Tim White and Ted Nesi break down the results of the new 12 News/Roger Williams University poll .

This week on Newsmakers: Matt Brown, a Democratic candidate for governor, discusses his campaign platform, his leadership of the Rhode Island Political Cooperative, rising inflation and more.

This week on Newsmakers: Massachusetts Congressman Jake Auchincloss, a first-term Democrat, discusses the leaked U.S. Supreme Court opinion overturning Roe v. Wade, the war in Ukraine, economic concerns, Title 42, and the upcoming midterm elections.

This week on Newsmakers: Gonzalo Cuervo, a Democratic candidate for Providence mayor, discusses his pitch to voters, crime, the Superman building deal, housing and more; on the second half, Target 12 investigator Steph Machado joins Tim White and Ted Nesi to discuss Mayor Jorge Elorza's final budget address and Rhode Island's 2nd Congressional District race.

This week on Newsmakers: Republican candidate for governor Ashley Kalus talks about why she’s running, where she stands on the issues, and how she managed a $7.9 million state COVID contract.

This week on Newsmakers: Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos talks about kicking off her campaign for a full term, the role she plays in the McKee administration and more; Target 12 investigator Eli Sherman joins Tim White and Ted Nesi to break down the newly announced $220 million "Superman" building deal.

This week on Newsmakers: state Rep. Deb Ruggiero, a Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor, discussed why she jumped into the race, how she differs from incumbent Sabina Matos, and more; then, 12 News political analyst Joe Fleming joins Tim White and Ted Nesi to break down the latest fundraising numbers in the 2nd Congressional District race.

This week on Newsmakers: Michelle Wilcox of Crossroads Rhode Island and David Salvatore of the R.I. Association of Realtors discuss the cost crisis in Rhode Island's housing market; on the second half, Target 12's Steph Machado and Eli Sherman join Tim White and Ted Nesi to discuss the week in the news.