This week on a special edition of Newsmakers: a debate between the two candidates running for Providence mayor, incumbent Brett Smiley and challenger David Morales.

Tune in for upcoming 12 News debates ahead of Rhode Island's Sept. 9 primary election featuring the candidates for lieutenant governor (July 31 at 6:30 p.m.), attorney general (Aug. 11 at 7 p.m.) and governor (Aug. 18 at 8 p.m.).

This week on Newsmakers: Republican candidate for governor Elaine Pelino discusses a new poll showing her ahead, criticism from rival Aaron Guckian, her policy positions and more; plus, Ted Nesi is joined by The Providence Journal's Patrick Anderson and Rhode Island Current's Nancy Lavin to break down the latest headlines from the campaign trail.

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.