
Tim White and Ted Nesi host in-depth interviews each week with top politicians and others in the news from Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts. Brought to you by WPRI 12, Fox Providence and myRITV.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 381 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsPoliticsNews Commentary | |||

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. Da... more
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 Rep... more
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 wi... more
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... more
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The program features in-depth conversations with top Rhode Island and regional political figures, policymakers, and experts, often tied to current events, elections, and governance. Episodes typically dissect polling data, policy proposals, budget implications, and regulatory matters, with a strong focus on state leadership, political strategy, and how national issues intersect with Rhode Island priorities. A notable pattern is high-caliber guest rosters—from governors and attorneys general to university leaders and judiciary figures—paired with practical, numbers-driven discussion that aims to inform campaigns, policy advocates, and business audiences about the implications for governance and public life.
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3. Joe Fleming
4. Cara Cromwell
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