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This week on Newsmakers: Tim White and Ted Nesi are joined by 12 News political analyst Joe Fleming and The Boston Globe's Steph Machado to break down the results of Tuesday's election in Rhode Island and nationally, and to look ahead at what they mean for politics in 2027.

This week on Newsmakers: Tim White and Ted Nesi are joined by 12 News political analyst Joe Fleming and political strategist Cara Cromwell to preview the big storylines heading into Election Day in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, and what the midterm congressional outcomes could mean for region's delegation.

This week on Newsmakers: Tim White and Ted Nesi recap Tuesday night's live 12 News gubernatorial debate between Helena Foulkes, Ken Block and Aaron Guckian; plus, one-on-one with Gov. Maura Healey as she faces GOP challenger Mike Minogue on Nov. 3.

In this podcast extra spotlighting a new episode of "Behind the Story," Kim Kalunian talks with Tim White and Ted Nesi about the planning that went into Tuesday night's live WPRI 12 gubernatorial debate, and what they've learned over a decade and a half as moderators. You can find every week's new episode of "Behind the Story" on your favorite podcast platform, the free 12+ TV app, YouTube and WPRI.com.

This week on Newsmakers: Tim White and Ted Nesi are joined by 12 News political analyst Joe Fleming and political strategist Cara Cromwell to break down the new 12 News/Emerson College poll in the Rhode Island races for governor, lieutenant governor and Congress. Tune in live Tuesday at 7 p.m. for the 12 News gubernatorial debate with Helena Foulkes, Ken Block and Aaron Guckian.

A brand-new 12 News/Emerson College poll of Rhode Island voters shows Democrat Helena Foulkes leading independent Ken Block 44% to 35% in the race for governor, and finds a dead heat between John Loughlin and Sabina Matos for lieutenant governor. In this podcast extra, Tim White and Ted Nesi are joined by 12 News political analyst Joe Fleming to break down the poll results in the key statewide and federal races, plus voter views on issues including nuclear energy and data centers, and more. The half-hour special is also available to stream on the free 12+ TV app, YouTube and WPRI.com.

This week on a special edition of Newsmakers: a debate between the two candidates for Rhode Island's 2nd Congressional District, Democratic incumbent Seth Magaziner and Republican challenger Vic Mellor. Tune in for the 12 News gubernatorial debate coming up live on Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 7 p.m. from Rhode Island College, featuring Helena Foulkes, Aaron Guckian and Ken Block. The general election is Nov. 3. Early voting begins on Tuesday, Oct. 14.

This week on a special edition of Newsmakers: a debate between the two candidates for Bristol County district attorney, Democrat Chris Markey and Republican Seth Aitken. Tune in for upcoming 12 News debates ahead of the general election — a special edition of Newsmakers on Friday, Oct. 9, will feature the candidates for Rhode Island’s 2nd Congressional District, and the candidates for governor debate live Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 7 p.m. from Rhode Island College. The general election is Nov. 3. Early voting begins on Tuesday, Oct. 14, in Rhode Island and Saturday, Oct. 17, in Massachusetts.

This week on a special edition of Newsmakers: a debate between the two candidates for Rhode Island lieutenant governor, incumbent Democrat Sabina Matos and Republican challenger John Loughlin. Tune in for upcoming 12 News debates ahead of the general election — special editions of Newsmakers will feature the candidates for Bristol County (Mass.) district attorney on Friday, Oct. 2 and for Rhode Island's 2nd Congressional District on Friday, Oct. 9, and the candidates for governor debate live Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 7 p.m. from Rhode Island College. The general election is Nov. 3. Early voting begins on Oct. 13.

This week on Newsmakers: state Rep. David Morales, the Democratic nominee for Providence mayor, discusses his stunning primary win, his plans if he is elected in November, education, public safety, pensions, foreign policy, democratic socialism and more. He faces Republican David Talan in the November election.

This week on Newsmakers: Tim White and Ted Nesi are joined by 12 News political analyst Joe Fleming and political strategist Cara Cromwell to break down the results in Rhode Island's primary election -- including Helena Foulkes, David Morales and Adam Greenman ousting incumbents -- and look ahead to the November election.

This week on Newsmakers: Tim White and Ted Nesi are joined by 12 News political analyst Joe Fleming and The Boston Globe's Steph Machado for a preview of the key races in Rhode Island's Sept. 9 primary, including the contests for governor, mayor, AG, LG and Congress, plus a look at the results in the Massachusetts primary.

This week on Newsmakers: Ted Nesi is joined by 12 News political analyst Joe Fleming, political strategist Cara Cromwell and The Providence Journal's Patrick Anderson to break down the results of the new 12 News/Emerson College poll on the races for Rhode Island governor, attorney general and lieutenant governor.

A brand-new 12 News/Emerson College poll of Rhode Island voters finds Helena Foulkes leading Dan McKee 45% to 30% in the Democratic primary for governor, and reveals who is ahead in the crowded primaries for attorney general and lieutenant governor. In this podcast extra, Tim White and Ted Nesi are joined by 12 News political analyst Joe Fleming to break down the poll results in the key races, plus job approval ratings for President Trump and the state's two congressmen, voter views on Flock cameras and truck tolls, and more. The half-hour special is also available to stream on the 12+ smart TV app.

This week on Newsmakers: highlights and analysis from this week’s 12 News Democratic primary debate for governor between incumbent Dan McKee and challenger Helena Foulkes, plus results from the latest poll; Tim and Ted are joined by Joe Fleming.