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Tim White, Ted Nesi
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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.

  1. 2D AGO

    3/6/2026: AG Neronha

    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.

    23 min

  2. FEB 27

    2/27/2026: Roundtable; Blizzard of '78 remembered

    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.

    23 min

  3. FEB 20

    2/20/2026: Mental health; chronic absenteeism

    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..

    23 min

  4. FEB 13

    2/13/2026: Adam Greenman; Rep. Brien

    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.

    23 min

  5. FEB 6

    2/6/2026: Gov. Dan McKee

    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.

    23 min

  6. JAN 30

    1/30/2026: John Loughlin; week in review

    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.

    23 min

  7. JAN 23

    1/23/2026: Congressman Keating

    This week on Newsmakers: Massachusetts Congressman Bill Keating, who represents New Bedford and is the top House Democrat on European affairs, discusses the fallout from President Trump's push to acquire Greenland and other topics.

    23 min

  8. JAN 16

    1/16/2026: State of the State roundtable

    This week on Newsmakers: Tim White and Ted Nesi are joined by 12 News political analyst Joe Fleming and Rhode Island Current senior reporter Nancy Lavin to break down Gov. Dan McKee's State of the State and what his budget plan says about the election year ahead.

    23 min
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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.

Information

  • Creator
    Tim White, Ted Nesi
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    365
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2022 Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc.
  • Show Website
    Newsmakers | WPRI 12 News

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