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  • 7/2/25: Jamie Coelho on her new book ‘Rhode Island Food Crawls’
    Jul 3 2025

    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.

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    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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    23 min
  • 6/25/25: Projo's Antonia Noori Farzan talks Napatree Point dispute
    Jun 26 2025

    EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Providence Journal reporter Antonia Noori Farzan joins Eli Sherman and Dan McGowan on this week’s episode of “Behind the Story” to discuss her in-depth report about a fight over access to Napatree Point in Westerly.

    Farzan discusses the Great Hurricane of 1938 that destroyed a roadway that's now at the center of a legal fight that the Watch Hill Fire District has leveled against the town. She discusses what went into gathering the story, what people are saying about it and a ongoing recall effort that's spun out of the dispute.

    Later in the show, Eli and Dan talk about the “Stories We Wish We Wrote.” They included:

    • How Rhode Island is attempting to stem the tide by Ellen Liberman, Rhode Island Monthly
    • How safe are Rhode Island’s other bridges? by David Wright, Rhode Island PBS/The Public's Radio
    • RITBA won’t release Mt. Hope Bridge inspection report, citing security by Tim White, 12 News

    Watch Behind the Story Thursdays at 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. on the WPRI 12+ TV app.

    How to download the free WPRI 12+ smart TV app

    The show is hosted by Eli Sherman and Kim Kalunian of 12 News, along with Dan McGowan of the Boston Globe.

    It airs on TV (Sundays at 8 a.m. on FOX Providence and 11 a.m. on The CW Providence) and will be available

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    23 min
  • 6/18/25: John Howell goes in-depth on the Butler Hospital strike
    Jun 24 2025

    EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Warwick Beacon editor John Howell joins Eli Sherman and Kim Kalunian on this week's episode of "Behind the Story" to discuss the ongoing contract dispute at Butler Hospital.

    Howell goes behind the scenes on the issue, having landed a one-on-one interview with Mary Marran, president of Butler Hospital. He's also been spending his days at the picket line talking with health care workers about the strike that's spanned more than a month.

    Later in the show, Eli and Kim talk about the "Stories We Wish We Wrote." They included:

    • Remembering the electric trolley that once ran through Lincoln by Sophia Barr, The Valley Breeze
    • Bitter battle over Johnson's Pond continues as former owner files federal lawsuit, Jim Hummel, The Hummel Report/The Providence Journal
    • Blue parrot swears a blue streak: Caring for this pet bird isn't for the 'faint of heart', Dan Medeiros, The Fall River Herald News

    Watch Behind the Story Thursdays at 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. on the WPRI 12+ TV app.How to download the free WPRI 12+ smart 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.

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    23 min
  • 5/11/2025: An inside look at local journalism
    Jun 24 2025

    Ever wonder what it takes to bring you the news?

    Our new show, Behind the Story, gives you an inside look at local journalism through conversations with the reporters who break the big headlines.

    In this week's premiere, host Eli Sherman sits down with 12 News anchor Kim Kalunian and Boston Globe RI columnist Dan McGowan to discuss how they each got their start. Plus, Kim highlights her series on local Cold Cases, Dan talks about his daily Rhode Map newsletter, and the trio goes over some recent news stories that stood out to them.

    Watch Behind the Story Thursdays at 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. on the WPRI 12+ TV app.

    The show also 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.

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    24 min