Behind the Story
Behind the Story
Podcast Description
Come Behind the Story with WPRI 12 News in Providence, Rhode Island with conversation that takes you beyond the headlines.
Hear it from the journalists who broke the biggest 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 questions they asked, the obstacles they faced, and the moments that made the difference. It’s a front-row seat to the journalism that shapes your community.
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The show focuses on local journalism and current events in Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts, delving into topics such as the Napatree Point dispute, the Butler Hospital strike, and various community issues. Episodes often feature analysis of reporting methods, discussions about ongoing stories, and insights into local events that have a significant impact on the community.
Come Behind the Story with WPRI 12 News in Providence, Rhode Island with conversation that takes you beyond the headlines.
Hear it from the journalists who broke the biggest 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 questions they asked, the obstacles they faced, and the moments that made the difference. It’s a front-row seat to the journalism that shapes your community.
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Rhode Island Monthly editor-in-chief and author Jamie Coelho joins Eli Sherman and Kim Kalunian on this week’s episode of “Behind the Story” to discuss her new book “Rhode Island Food Crawls: Touring the neighborhoods one bite & libation at a time.”
Coelho talks about why she chose to write the book, which explores different ways people can spend a day (or multiple days) eating and drinking their way through some of the most popular and unique restaurants, bars and neighborhoods across Rhode Island.
Coelho also discusses her unique social media account centered around bathroom selfies, along with some of the recent work that’s been happening at Rhode Island Monthly.
Later in the show, Eli and Kim talk about the “Stories We Wish We Wrote.” They include:
Kim’s picks
- Forget QR codes, these menus were fun by Gail Ciampa, The Providence Journal
- RI man’s surgery canceled with end of Brown Health, UHC Medicare Advantage contract by Sarah Guernelli, 12 News
Eli’s picks
- Long, hot ‘cut night’ reduces city budget by $10 million by Colin Hogan, The New Bedford Light
- Tariffs help contribute to higher costs for fireworks by Ethan Shorey, Corey Plant and Luzjennifer Martinez, The Valley Breeze
Watch “Behind the Story” Thursdays at 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. on the WPRI 12+ TV app.
It airs on TV (Sundays at 8 a.m. on FOX Providence and 11 a.m. on The CW Providence), and will be available on demand through the WPRI 12+ app and right here on WPRI.com.
“Behind the Story” is hosted by Eli Sherman and Kim
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