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.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
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 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 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.
Tim White and Ted Nesi, Target 12 investigators and hosts of the political show “Newsmakers,” broke down recent endorsements in the race for Rhode Island governor, including one from Cumberland Democrats who snubbed incumbent Gov. Dan McKee, the town’s former mayor.
White also took viewers behind the scenes of the sentencing of Frank Theis, who was convicted of sexually assaulting two teenagers in the 1980s. Forensic evidence tested decades later helped investigators crack the case.
Later the show, White, Nesi and Eli discussed the “stories we wish we wrote,” including:
Tim’s pick
- Mystery of Marmac: Why a cable-laying barge is docked in Providence by Patrick Anderson, The Providence Journal
Ted’s pick
- America’s Great Dad Divide by Brad Wilcox, The Free Press
Eli’s pick
- One year after steepest premium increase in a decade, RI health insurers seek double-digit hikes by Nancy Lavin, Rhode Island Current
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