Newsmakers: Wpri 12 Eyewitness News

This 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.

This 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.

This week on Newsmakers: two Democratic candidates for Congress, Providence City Councilman John Goncalves and former U.S. Navy officer Walter Berbrick, discuss their campaigns and positions on the issues.

This week on Newsmakers: two Democratic candidates for Rhode Island's 1st Congressional District, state Sen. Ana Quezada of Providence and state Rep. Stephen Casey of Woonsocket, discuss their campaigns, the big issues in Washington and the controversies affecting their rivals.

This week on Newsmakers: Democratic congressional candidate Gabe Amo on why he's running, the Matos signature scandal, outside money in the 1st District and more; on the second half, Allan Fung and Angel Taveras join Tim White and Ted Nesi to analyze the state of the race and share their experiences running a high-stakes campaign.

This week on Newsmakers: Senate Minority Leader Jessica de la Cruz, R-North Smithfield, discusses the 1st Congressional District signature scandal, her top legislative priorities, the outlook for the GOP in Rhode Island and more; then, 12 News political analyst Joe Fleming and Providence Journal reporter Antonia Noori Farzan join Tim White and Ted Nesi to discuss the state of the race for Congress.

This week on Newsmakers: Rhode Island U.S. Attorney Zachary Cunha discusses violent crime, drug prosecutions, the ILO Group contract, and more.

This week on Newsmakers: Citizens Financial Group Chairman and CEO Bruce Van Saun discusses the fallout from last spring's banking crisis, where the economy is headed, the future of New England's biggest bank and more.

This week on Newsmakers: Democratic congressional candidate Don Carlson discusses why he's running to replace David Cicilline, his previous experience in the U.S. House, his campaign strategy and more; Joe Fleming and Steph Machado join a political roundtable about the state of the special election.

This week on Newsmakers: Providence Mayor Brett Smiley discusses the backlash to some of his PVDFest changes, the new city budget, his dispute with Rhode Island’s biggest hospital group, public safety and more.

This week on Newsmakers: Rhode Island House Speaker Joe Shekarchi, D-Warwick, discusses the close of the recent legislative session, the new state budget, the Scout scandal, the congressional special election and more.

This week on Newsmakers: Rhode Island U.S. Sen. Jack Reed discusses former President Trump's indictment, the ongoing fight over federal spending, the war in Ukraine, his political future and more.

This week on Newsmakers: Housing Secretary Stefan Pryor discusses his vision for easing Rhode Island's housing shortage, the future of the "Superman" building and the old Memorial Hospital, the explosive email about a state business trip, and more.

This week on Newsmakers: Tim White, Ted Nesi, Joe Fleming and Cara Cromwell break down the latest on the 1st Congressional District special election with just three months to go before the primary.

Congressman David Cicilline's announcement to leave Washington next month has resulted in an increasingly crowded Democratic primary to fill his seat. Now, as he prepares to take the reigns at the state's largest fundraiser for the non-profit community, we sit down with the congressman to reflect on his biggest accomplishments representing Rhode Island in the nation's capitol.

Rhode Island Foundation CEO Neil Steinberg reflects on his 15 years at the helm of the state’s largest funder of nonprofits as he prepares to retire next month. On the second half, Justin Silverman, Executive Director of the New England First Amendment Coalition, joins us to discuss your right to know and why access to government is facing road blocks.

We sit down with former state representative Aaron Regunberg, who is among over a dozen Democrats running to replace U.S. Rep. David Cicilline. Regunberg responds to recent criticisms from the left, where he stands on immigration, the debt ceiling, and President Biden seeking re-election. On the second half, a political roundtable with 12 News political analyst Joe Fleming.

Tim White is joined by political strategist Cara Cromwell, investigators Steph Machado and Eli Sherman for a political roundtable analyzing Rhode Island’s Second Congressional District race. On the second half, our interview with U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse just hours after the Senate Judiciary heard his bill calling for more ethics oversight of the U.S. Supreme Court.

This week on the first half of Newsmakers: Roger Williams University School of Law Dean Gregory Bowman on the school’s efforts to increase inclusion and equity in its law curriculum, preparing for upcoming changes to the BAR exam, and the importance of free speech on campus. On the second half, Common Cause Rhode Island Executive Dir. John Marion reacted to the AG’s recent advisory opinion on APRA requests and the governor delaying appointments to the Cannabis Control Commission.

Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha discusses his relationship with Gov. Dan McKee and his office's request for more money in the state budget being ignored. He also reflected on potential challenges to tougher gun legislation in Rhode Island and the FBI investigation of an accused drug ring leader's ties to the Providence Police Department.