Shows
Newsmakers | WPRI 12 News3/21/2025: Reporters' roundtable; WPRI 70thThis week on Newsmakers: Tim White and Ted Nesi are joined by The Boston Globe's Steph Machado for a look at the latest headlines; then, a preview of next week's special coverage commemorating the 70th anniversary of WPRI 12, featuring vintage clips from Newsmakers' nearly half-century on the air
2025-03-2122 minNewsmakers | WPRI 12 News9/1/2023: Congressional debate recapThis week on a special edition of Newsmakers: highlights from this week's live primetime WPRI 12 Democratic primary debate for Rhode Island's 1st Congressional District, plus a breakdown of what to watch as the votes come in next Tuesday.
2023-09-0120 minNewsmakers | WPRI 12 News8/25/2023: Congressional debate previewThis week on Newsmakers: Tim White and Ted Nesi are joined by 12 News political analyst Joe Fleming and Boston Globe reporter Steph Machado to break down the state of the Democratic primary for Rhode Island's 1st Congressional District and preview WPRI 12's live primary debate coming up Tuesday night at 7.
2023-08-2526 minNewsmakers | WPRI 12 News9/9/2022: RI governor primary debate recapThis 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.
2022-09-0926 minNewsmakers | WPRI 12 News9/2/2022: RI 2nd District primary debate recapThis 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.
2022-09-0226 minNewsmakers | WPRI 12 News8/25/2022: Providence mayor debate recapThis 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.
2022-08-2526 min
Newsmakers | WPRI 12 News7/1/2020: PC's Rev. Shanley; Bryant's Machtleyhis week on Newsmakers: an exit interview with two departing college presidents. First, in an interview with WPRI 12 anchor Mike Montecalvo, Father Brian Shanley - the longest serving president of Providence College - reflects on his 15 years at the helm of P.C., and what he plans to do next. Then on the second half, reporter Kait Walsh sits down with retiring Bryant University president Ron Machtley on the biggest achievements and challenges he faces in 24 years at the Smithfield campus.
2020-07-0125 min
Newsmakers | WPRI 12 News6/12/2020: Highlights from the Markey/Kennedy debateIncumbent U.S. Senator Ed Markey faced off against his challenger Congressman Joe Kennedy Monday night in the WPRI 12 studios. This week on Newsmakers, highlights from the hourlong debate, moderated by Tim White and Ted Nesi.
2020-06-1227 min
Newsmakers | WPRI 12 News6/5/2020: Markey/Kennedy debate preview; RI news roundupTim White and Ted Nesi are joined by UMass Dartmouth professor Shannon Jenkins and Politico Massachusetts editor Stephanie Murray to preview Monday’s WPRI 12 U.S. Senate primary debate between Ed Markey and Joe Kennedy; then, Tim and Ted recap the week’s news in Rhode Island.
2020-06-0525 min
Newsmakers | WPRI 12 News5/22/2020: US Senator Ed MarkeyThis week on Newsmakers: U.S. Sen. Ed Markey, D-Massachusetts, discusses his primary race against challenger Congressman Joe Kennedy III, the coronavirus crisis, and prospects for another stimulus bill in Washington. On the second half, WPRI 12 politics editor Ted Nesi joins Tim White live from the State House for a breakdown of the week's headlines in Rhode Island.
2020-05-2225 min
Newsmakers | WPRI 12 News3/13/2020: Coronavirus roundtableWPRI reporters Tim White, Ted Nesi, Steph Machado and Eli Sherman break down the evolving development throughout the week on the coronavirus.
2020-03-1325 min
Newsmakers | WPRI 12 News2/7/2020: Mike Bloomberg; political roundtableThis week on the first half of Newsmakers: Democratic presidential hopeful Mike Bloomberg and Gov. Gina Raimondo talk with WPRI 12 politics editor Ted Nesi about her decision to endorse him. Then political analysts Joe Fleming and Lisa Pelosi join the panel to break down the latest news in the presidential race.
2020-02-0725 min
Newsmakers | WPRI 12 News8/9/2019: Gov. Raimondo; Political RoundtableThis week on the first half of Newsmakers: Gov. Gina Raimondo. Gaming giants IGT and Twin River have been embroiled in a public battle over a contract to manage the state's gambling technology and lottery systems. Raimondo discusses why she supports extending IGT's contract over the objections of the casino. She also reacts to the mass shootings in Texas and Ohio. On the second half, WPRI.com reporter Eli Sherman and Eyewitness News Political Analyst Joe Fleming join Tim White and Ted Nesi for a political roundtable.
2019-08-0925 min