This week on Newsmakers: Warwick Mayor Frank Picozzi, Rhode Island's most prominent political independent, explains why he endorsed Democratic gubernatorial candidate Helena Foulkes and discusses key issues facing his city; then, 12 News political analyst Joe Fleming joins Tim White and Ted Nesi to break down the state of the governor's race.

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. Dan McKee's reelection bid against Helena Foulkes.

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 Republican Ray McKay.

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 with Republican 2nd Congressional District candidates Stephen Skoly and Vic Mellor.

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.

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 of the brand-new 12 News/Emerson College poll, including on the Dan McKee-Helena Foulkes gubernatorial primary.

A brand-new 12 News/Emerson College poll of Rhode Island voters finds Helena Foulkes leading Dan McKee 40% to 20% in the Democratic primary for 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 governor's race, plus the campaign for attorney general, key issues, confidence in RIDOT and more. The half-hour special is also available to stream on the 12+ smart TV app.

This week on Newsmakers: U.S. Sen. Jack Reed discusses the war in Iran, his alarm about the Pentagon, Electric Boat, immigration funding, his reelection campaign and more.

This week on Newsmakers: R.I. Republican Party Chair Allyn Meyers discusses Joe Shekarchi's resignation as House speaker to pursue a Supreme Court appointment, the outlook for the 2026 elections, President Trump and more; then, a reporters' roundtable on Shekarchi's decision and the new House leadership team of House Speaker Chris Blazejewski and Majority Leader Katherine Kazarian.