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Behind the Story

Eli Sherman, Dan McGowan, Kim Kalunian

Come Behind the Story with WPRI 12 News in Providence, Rhode Island with conversations that take you beyond the headlines. Hear it from the journalists bringing you the most interesting news across Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts. Hosted by Target 12 Investigator Eli Sherman, 12 News anchor Kim Kalunian, and Boston Globe columnist Dan McGowan, this 30-minute show pulls back the curtain on how impactful stories come to light — and why they matter. Each week, reporters reveal the

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00:22:55

‘Major implications’: Nancy Lavin breaks down State...

Behind the Story ·

2026/01/15

Nancy Lavin, a senior reporter covering government, politics and policy for the online news outlet, wrote about the governor’s address that typically outlines his tax and spending priorities ahead of his full budget proposal to the General Assembly.Lavin said covering the State of the State is somewhat easier than writing about the budget each year because it doesn’t require as much calculation. This year, she said McKee’s tone made it clear he was running for reelection in what’s likely to be a

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00:22:56

'Joe is cautious': Ellen Liberman's profile of House...

Behind the Story ·

2026/01/08

Ellen Liberman, a contributing editor and writer for the magazine, spent several months interviewing Shekarchi, widely considered the most powerful lawmaker in the state.The cover story is available now on newsstands.Her reporting explores Shekarchi’s personal life, follows his career in law and politics and offers a behind-the-scenes look at his role during a tense gun reform debate at the State House last June."When I met him in the morning, he said to me, 'It's gun day'," Liberman said. "And I

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00:22:45

Behind the Story: Tim White and Ted Nesi discuss...

Behind the Story ·

2025/12/26

Tim White and Ted Nesi for years have covered politics on all levels and together they moderate some of the most highly watched political debates each year.The duo discussed the current state of affairs in the much-anticipated 2026 gubernatorial race for Democrats and Republicans, and analyze the value of polls in political reporting.White and Nesi, who also host the political affairs show "Newsmakers," also talked about what goes into preparing for debates, how they think about the value of those

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00:22:52

Covering the Brown University shooting

Behind the Story ·

2025/12/17

In a special edition of "Behind the Story," 12 News reporter Ted Nesi fills in to host a conversation with 12 News anchor Kim Kalunian and Target 12 chief investigative reporter Tim White about how news outlets have covered the shooting at Brown University and its aftermath.

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00:22:48

‘Hard to get there’: Projo’s Alex Kuffner talks...

Behind the Story ·

2025/12/11

Alex Kuffner, who covers energy and the environment, said Rhode Islanders should expect some relief this winter on their heating bills. But he warned that regulators have mostly moved around existing funds to offset the higher winter costs, meaning ratepayers end up paying for those credits.He also highlighted a new rate hike proposed by Rhode Island Energy for its distribution charges, which is the portion of customers’ bills where the company can make a profit.“They agreed to hold off on filing

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00:23:02

‘Sit kids down:’ Mark Patinkin talks hazing, reader...

Behind the Story ·

2025/12/04

Mark Patinkin, who’s been a newspaper columnist for over four decades, recently wrote about the issue of hazing in schools following incidents in Newport and Smithfield, respectively. Hazing has also been the focus of an opinion piece written by BTS cohost Dan McGowan, a columnist for the Boston Globe.Patinkin said student athletes who behave badly should be held responsible for their actions. But he also called on adults — specifically coaches — to take some ownership of what’s going on.“Coaches

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00:22:51

'The Last Don of Providence': Behind the Story

Behind the Story ·

2025/11/27

The series focuses on the life of Luigi “Baby Shacks” Manocchio, the last mob boss to lead New England’s most notorious crime family.For decades, the Patriarca Crime Family ran a shadow government from Federal Hill, wielding power that rivaled public officials, private financiers and law enforcement on all levels.Target 12 managing editor Tim White, 12 News chief videographer Johnny Villella and on-air marketing manager James Bartone joined host Eli Sherman to talk about the project that started

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00:22:51

'Don't count us out': Joy Fox talks local newspapers,...

Behind the Story ·

2025/11/20

Joy Fox owns Beacon Media, which publishes the Warwick Beacon, Cranston Herald and Johnston Sun Rise, along with The Reminder, a weekly shopping guide. She bought the news organization last year from legendary publisher John Howell and expressed optimism about the sustainability of the local newspaper model."Don't count us out because I believe that the trends right now are actually coming squarely over local news," Fox said. "People really want to know what is happening at their city hall, what is

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00:22:54

‘A big deal’: Ed Fitzpatrick discusses antisemitism...

Behind the Story ·

2025/11/13

Fitzpatrick, who also hosts “The Rhode Island Report,” is a Rhode Island-based reporter for the Globe, covering statewide government and politics.Recently, he’s covered a developing controversy in his hometown of Smithfield, where there have been allegations of antisemitic hazing involving the high school football team.An attorney representing the accused players has disputed the allegations, which were filed as a complaint with the R.I. Attorney General’s Office.Fitzpatrick said the controversy has

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00:22:51

'It's a thing': Steve Klamkin reflects on radio...

Behind the Story ·

2025/11/06

Steve Klamkin over the years has covered high-profile criminal trials, including the one of Vincent "Buddy" Cianci after the FBI investigation known as Plunderdome. Klamkin is recognizable for being at the forefront of media scrums over the years. But he's also well-known for the unique signoff he's had at the end of news reports for WPRO radio: "Steve Klamkin, WPRO News.""I don't have a big booming voice, I never have," Klamkin said Wednesday. "The signoff from my stories over the years — it just

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00:22:59

'In trouble': Kevin McNamara talks college hoops,...

Behind the Story ·

2025/10/30

McNamara is a longtime sports journalist who covers college and professional sports. He focuses heavily on college basketball, which kicks off Monday for programs across Rhode Island.McNamara, who also runs the website KevinMcSports.com, said he's unsure whether Providence College, the University of Rhode Island or Bryant University will make the NCAA Tournament this season.But he said the Friars may have a competitive advantage because the program has been spending big money under new rules that

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00:22:54

‘Caught my attention’: Jim Hummel discusses new...

Behind the Story ·

2025/10/23

Jim Hummel is a longtime investigative reporter and founder of the nonprofit news organization The Hummel Report. His reporting revealed new details about the westbound I-195 bridge, which shut down abruptly to 90,000 vehicles in December 2023.Hummel’s reporting showed forensic auditors determined a critical rod of the bridge that ultimately broke was likely corroding for up to 15 years, and several inspections that flagged issues with that section of the bridge largely went unchecked.The new detail

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00:22:55

‘Adaptable people’: Ethan Hartley talks trolls,...

Behind the Story ·

2025/10/16

Ethan Hartley, editor of The East Providence Post, recently covered the city budget process where Mayor Bob DaSilva signed the latest tax-and-spending plan Wednesday.Hartley said no services were cut, but he underscored that the city still raised the overall tax levy to the state-capped limit of 4% for the next fiscal year.“Municipal budgets today are very tight,” Hartley said. “Just to get the basic services and take care of your contractual increases takes up a lot of what you have room for. And

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00:22:55

'It didn't exist': How a RI reporter helped shed...

Behind the Story ·

2025/10/09

Ben Berke of Ocean State Media joined Eli Sherman and Dan McGowan on “Behind the Story” this week to discuss the role out of a police reform law that went into effect earlier this year.Berke examined the Law Enforcement Officers Due Process Accountability and Transparency Act, or LEODPATA, and whether it's changed how officials handle cases of alleged police misconduct.His reporting shows the law -- which replaced a previous version known as LEOBOR -- has struggled to deliver on some of the promises

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00:22:56

'Campaign mudslinging': Opioids and politics in the...

Behind the Story ·

2025/10/02

Philip Eil, who's the author of "Prescription for Pain," recently wrote an opinion piece for Rhode Island Current, highlighting how quickly opioids and opioid-related deaths have become a central focus in the race for Rhode Island governor."I was uneasy to watch this really serious, literally life and death issue, get turned into campaign mudslinging where it's about scoring points," Eil said during a taping of the show on Wednesday. "The public gaze drifts away from the real stakes of this issue,

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00:22:54

'They were promised a benefit': Ted Nesi talks...

Behind the Story ·

2025/09/25

12 News politics editor Ted Nesi joined Eli Sherman and Dan McGowan on “Behind the Story” this week to discuss the future of politics and pensions in Providence.Nesi said he's been getting a lot of feedback over the past week in response to comments about the Providence pension system made by state Rep. David Morales, who recently announced he's running for Providence.Appearing on "Newsmakers" last week, Morales said he'd tackle the city's woefully underfunded pension plan in part by renegotiating

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00:22:58

‘Cover the preps like they’re pros’: Projo’s Eric...

Behind the Story ·

2025/09/18

Eric Rueb of The Providence Journal joined Eli Sherman and Dan McGowan on “Behind the Story” to discuss his experience covering sports in Rhode Island.For years, Rueb has been reporting on youth and professional sports, and he expressed excitement over this year’s high school football season, which is officially underway.“I’m going to watch Central Falls and East Greenwich on Thursday, and those are the games I love to see,” Rueb said. “Someone’s going to do something I’ve never seen before and

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00:22:51

9/10/25: Alexa Gagosz discusses Hasbro move to Boston

Behind the Story ·

2025/09/11

Alexa Gagosz of The Boston Globe joined Eli Sherman and Dan McGowan on “Behind the Story” this week to discuss the Hasbro decision to relocate its headquarters from Pawtucket to Boston.Gagosz covers a variety of topics including business and she's been tracking the yearlong uncertainty over whether the toymaker would make an out-of-state move. Hasbro for the past century has been headquartered in Rhode Island.The company announced this week it would indeed move to the Boston's Seaport, and a

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00:22:59

9/3/25: Ian Donnis talks RI politics, health care and...

Behind the Story ·

2025/09/04

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Ian Donnis of The Public's Radio and Rhode Island PBS joined Eli Sherman and Dan McGowan this week on “Behind the Story” to discuss politics, public media and health care in Rhode Island.Donnis is a longtime political reporter, who also hosts the show "Political Roundtable." He covers local, state and national politics, and this week he discussed Rhode Island's upcoming gubernatorial election in 2026.Donnis also talked about the shifting landscape of public media in

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00:22:59

8/27/25: Anastasia E. Lennon talks offshore wind...

Behind the Story ·

2025/08/28

Anastasia E. Lennon of The New Bedford Light this week joins Eli Sherman and Kim Kalunian on “Behind the Story” to discuss the offshore wind industry, including the Trump administration order to stop work on the Revolution Wind project.Lennon talked about what moves have been happening across the country leading up to stop-work order handed down last Friday to Revolution Wind, which project officials said was 80% completed.She also discussed what's known so far about the security concerns cited as

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