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Newsmakers | WPRI 12 News

Tim White, Ted Nesi
Rhode Island
Brown University
Helena Foulkes
Dan Mckee
United States
Medicaid
Judiciary
Rhode Island Republican Party
Sue Anderbois
Elections
Rent Stabilization
Donald J. Trump
Providence, Rhode Island
Education Funding Rhode Island
Chronic Absenteeism
Iran
Rhode Island Hospital Finances
Catholic Church
NATO
Armed Services Committee

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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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

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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

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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

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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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Recent Guests

John Fernandez
President and CEO, Brown University Health
Brown University Health
Episode: 5/29/2026: Hospital CEOs Fernandez, Wagner
Michael Wagner
President and CEO, Care New England
Care New England
Episode: 5/29/2026: Hospital CEOs Fernandez, Wagner
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12 News political analyst
12 News
Episode: 5/21/2026: Political roundtable
Cara Cromwell
Political strategist
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Episode: 5/21/2026: Political roundtable
Allyn Meyers
Chairman, Rhode Island Republican Party
Rhode Island Republican Party
Episode: 5/8/2026: GOP Chair Meyers; reporters roundtable
Katherine Kazarian
East Providence state representative, former majority leader
Rhode Island General Assembly
Episode: 5/8/2026: GOP Chair Meyers; reporters roundtable
Sue AnderBois
Providence City Councilwoman, Democratic candidate for Lieutenant Governor
Providence City Council
Episode: 4/30/2026: Councilor AnderBois; political roundtable
Christina Paxson
President of Brown University
Brown University
Episode: 4/24/2026: Brown's Christina Paxson
Sabina Matos
Lieutenant Governor of Rhode Island
Rhode Island Executive Office
Episode: 4/17/2026: Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos

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

Reviews

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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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

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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8/15/2025: Secretary Amore; Bonded Vault at 50
Q: Are you considering a run for governor?
He denies a run and says he will announce for Secretary of State in the near future.
11/07/2025: Rep. Knight; Congressman Moulton
Q: What have you done for your constituents as a lawmaker to seek accountability in the Washington Bridge crisis?
Knight discusses pushing for transparency, accountability, and restructuring the DOT to prevent future failures, highlighting the need for openness about what happened and how to fix it.
11/07/2025: Rep. Knight; Congressman Moulton
Q: 60 seconds or less rep, why do you want to be the next Attorney General of Rhode Island?
Knight emphasizes the AG's role as the people's lawyer, protecting public safety, and pushing back against unlawful policies from Washington, drawing on his prosecutorial background and public service.
8/1/2025: Peter Alviti; Gov. McKee
Q: Is there any chance the Newport birthing center or DCYF building issues affect state finances or operations?
The governor describes ongoing coordination with health authorities to keep a critical facility open and monitors safety concerns across buildings, aiming for stable operations and informed decisions.
8/1/2025: Peter Alviti; Gov. McKee
Q: What's taking so long to get [truck tolls] back on?
The director outlines the complex reassembly of tolling hardware, software, and back-office systems, and the plan to address court changes and update standards, with a goal to restart by next April after comprehensive testing.

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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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Newsmakers launched 7 years ago and published 381 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. John Fernandez
2. Michael Wagner
3. Joe Fleming
4. Cara Cromwell
5. Allyn Meyers
6. Katherine Kazarian
7. Sue AnderBois
8. Christina Paxson

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