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Newsmakers | WPRI 12 News

Tim White, Ted Nesi
Rhode Island
Dan Mckee
Brown University
Providence, Rhode Island
Helena Foulkes
United States
Medicaid
Judiciary
Sue Anderbois
Rent Stabilization
Rhode Island Republican Party
Elections
Donald J. Trump
Rhode Island Energy
Attorney General Of Rhode Island
Education Funding Rhode Island
Elaine Pelino
Chronic Absenteeism
Iran
Catholic Church

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.

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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, Barringto... more

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.

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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 ... more

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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 th... more

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Recent Guests

Gregg Amore
Rhode Island Secretary of State
Rhode Island Secretary of State's Office
Episode: 8/7/2026: Secretary Amore
Cindy Coyne
Former State Senator, Newport City Councilor
Democratic candidate for Lieutenant Governor (D)
Episode: 12 News Campaign 2026 Debate: RI Lieutenant Gov. Primary (D)
Xay Khamsyvoravong
Candidate for Lieutenant Governor (D)
Democratic candidate for Lieutenant Governor
Episode: 12 News Campaign 2026 Debate: RI Lieutenant Gov. Primary (D)
Sue AnderBois
Providence City Councilor
Democratic candidate for Lieutenant Governor
Episode: 12 News Campaign 2026 Debate: RI Lieutenant Gov. Primary (D)
Aaron Guckian
Republican gubernatorial candidate
Rhode Island gubernatorial campaign
Episode: 7/24/2026: Aaron Guckian; reporters' roundtable
Brett Smiley
Incumbent Mayor of Providence
Providence City Government
Episode: 7/17/2026: 12 News Debate - Providence Mayor Primary (D)
David Morales
State Representative and Democratic challenger
Rhode Island General Assembly
Episode: 7/17/2026: 12 News Debate - Providence Mayor Primary (D)
Elaine Pelino
Republican candidate for governor of Rhode Island
Campaign for Elaine Pelino
Episode: 7/10/2026: Elaine Pelino; reporters' roundtable
Karin Wulf
Brown University Professor of History; Director and Librarian of John Carter Brown Library
Brown University / John Carter Brown Library
Episode: 7/2/2026: Prof. Karin Wulf; Common Cause's John Marion

Hosts

Tim White
Host of Newsmakers; lead interviewer and public affairs journalist for WPRI 12 News
Ted Nesi
Politics editor and co-host guiding political roundtables and interviews

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 16 ratings
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    Great show.But we got to get Ted a better chair!

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Smart, data-driven take on RI politics; guests bring real insight.
Great depth on policy; a bit heavy for casual listeners but valuable for political professionals.
Sometimes hosts focus on the numbers, which helps sponsors understand voter concerns.

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8/7/2026: Secretary Amore
Q: What are the implications of the proposed independent redistricting commission, and how might AI help in drawing fair districts?
Amore supports independent commissions and suggests using AI to design districts that follow city and town borders without irregular shapes, reducing race-based gerrymandering and increasing fairness.
8/7/2026: Secretary Amore
Q: What is the status and purpose of the State Archives bond, and what would the project entail if funded?
The bond would fund a history center to preserve and display sensitive documents like the Declaration of Independence and Bill of Rights, with the aim of protecting records and attracting visitors and researchers.
8/7/2026: Secretary Amore
Q: Can you explain the difference between Rhode Island's DMV-based voter registration process and the issues faced in New Jersey?
He explains that Rhode Island uses a paper form at the DMV with distinct citizen/non-citizen documentation, and that audits have shown no misregistration issues, emphasizing a robust verification framework.
8/7/2026: Secretary Amore
Q: Why is it notable that you are unopposed in this election cycle, and does that affect your campaign or governance strategy?
Amore notes that while being unopposed can be common for incumbents, especially in certain districts, he believes contests are healthy for democracy and that campaigns still proceed with a focus on policy and voter engagement.
7/24/2026: Aaron Guckian; reporters' roundtable
Q: Sixty seconds or less. Why do you want to be governor?
I want to be governor because our state's upside down right now, and I believe we can implement smarter policies that lower taxes and streamline government by partnering directly with frontline workers and leveraging AI and technology to drive efficiencies.

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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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2. Cindy Coyne
3. Xay Khamsyvoravong
4. Sue AnderBois
5. Aaron Guckian
6. Brett Smiley
7. David Morales
8. Elaine Pelino

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