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.

This week on Newsmakers: Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor Sue AnderBois, a Providence city councilor, discusses her campaign, energy policy, rent control and more; then, Tim White and Ted Nesi are joined by 12 News political analyst Joe Fleming to break down the latest polling the McKee-Foulkes gubernatorial primary.

This week on Newsmakers: Brown University President Christina Paxson discusses the aftermath of the Dec. 13 shooting, federal budget cuts, challenges facing higher education, meeting Paul McCartney and more.

This week on Newsmakers: Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos discusses her growing list of Democratic primary challengers, her push for a bill to increase supermarket competition, immigration, rent control and more.

This week on Newsmakers: Barrington businessman Ken Block discusses his newly launched independent campaign for governor, state government failures, housing, the millionaires tax, energy and more.

This week on Newsmakers: Congressman Gabe Amo discusses the war in Iran, the ongoing DHS shutdown, immigration, Artemis II, upcoming elections and more.

This week on Newsmakers: Democratic gubernatorial candidate Helena Foulkes discusses her campaign, criticism from incumbent Dan McKee, housing, energy, taxes and more.

This week on Newsmakers: Secretary of State Gregg Amore discusses his legal fight with the Trump administration, the SAVE Act and voter ID, the upcoming election, the proposed $45 million state archives bond and more.