10 News Conference
by NBC 10 WJAR
"10 News Conference" is Southern New England's number one and longest running public affairs program, airing weekly on WJAR in Providence. Moderators Brian Crandall and Tamara Sacharczyk ask the biggest names in news tough but fair questions, while holding the powerful in Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Washington accountable.
Episodes
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Aaron Guckian, Republican candidate for Rhode Island governor
Aaron Guckian is the Republican nominee in the race for Rhode Island governor.
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Ken Block, Independent candidate for Rhode Island governor
Ken Block, running as an independent in the race for Rhode Island governor, talks about polling, the Washington Bridge and the timing of the Costco announcement.
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Helena Foulkes, Democratic candidate for Rhode Island governor
Democratic candidate for Rhode Island governor Helena Foulkes spoke about the upcoming election, her opponents, and the Washington Bridge.
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Election 2026 Debate: Candidates for Rhode Island's 2nd Congressional District
Democratic incumbent Rep. Seth Magaziner debates Republican challenger Vic Mellor.
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Reporters roundtable: Voters send a message in Rhode Island primary
Rhode Island voters sent a message Wednesday in the Rhode Island primary. They voted Gov. Dan McKee and Providence Mayor Brett Smiley out of office. NBC 10's Brian Crandall talks about those two races and the attorney general's race with NBC 10 reporters Emily Volz, Maddie Heimsch and Nicole Moeder.
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Election 2026 Debate: Republican candidates for Rhode Island's 2nd Congressional District
Dr. Stephen Skoly and Vic Mellor, Republican candidates for Rhode Island's 2nd Congresional District, face off in a primary debate.
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Election 2026 Debate Extended Edition: Democratic candidates for Rhode Island lieutenant governor
The five candidates seeking the Democratic nomination for Rhode Island lieutenant governor meet for a debate on "10 News Conference." Includes additional content not included in television broadcast. The candidates are Sue AnderBois, Cindy Coyne, Xay Khamsyvoravong, incumbent Sabina Matos and…
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Election 2026 Debate: Democratic candidates for Rhode Island attorney general
The four candidates seeking the Democratic nomination for Rhode Island attorney general participated in a debate on "10 News Conference." Includes a bonus segment not included in the television broadcast.
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Election 2026 Debate: Democratic candidates for Providence mayor
Providence Mayor Brett Smiley and Democratic challenger David Morales faced off in a primary debate. The two clashed on a variety of topics, including police funding, rent regulation, and the return of schools to city control.
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Rep. Seth Magaziner, D-Rhode Island
Democrat Rep. Seth Magaziner of Rhode Island speaks about his reelection campaign, stock trading legislation and election security. He appeared on "Gene Off Script," airing weekdays at 10 a.m. on Coastal ABC.
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David Talan, R-Candidate for Providence Mayor
Republican David Talan is running for mayor of Providence. He says education will be his priority if elected. Talan was a guest on "Gene Off Script," which airs weekdays at 10 a.m. on Coastal ABC.
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Mayor Jon Mitchell, New Bedford
Mayor Jon Mitchell talks about safety and security in New Bedford ahead of the Feast of the Blessed Sacrament. Mitchell appeared as a guest on "Gene Off Script," airing weekdays at 10 a.m. on Coastal ABC.
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House Minority Leader Michael Chippendale
House Minority Leader Michael Chippendale talks about election integrity in Rhode Island after a software error in New Jersey that registered noncitizens to vote. Chippendale was a guest on "Gene Off Script," airing weekdays at 10 a.m. on Coastal ABC.
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Gregg Amore, Rhode Island Secretary of State
Rhode Island Secretary of State Gregg Amore talks about elections and the state's America 250 celebration. He was a guest on "Gene Off Script."
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Aaron Guckian, R-Candidate for Governor
Aaron Guckian is seeking the Republican nomination in the Rhode Island's governor's race. He was a guest on "Gene Off Script."
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Gov. Dan McKee, D-Rhode Island
Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee talks about his poll numbers, socialism and the state's America 250 celebration on "Gene Off Script."
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Sheriff Paul Heroux, Bristol County Sheriff
Bristol County Sheriff Paul Heroux talks about his feud with ICE. He was a guest on "Gene Off Script."
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Cindy Coyne, D-Candidate for Lieutenant Governor
Cindy Coyne is seeking the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor in Rhode Island. She's a former state senator and state trooper. Coyne talked with NBC 10's Gene Valicenti on "Gene Off Script" about her experience and why she thinks the office of lieutenant governor is underutilized. She...
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Elaine Pelino, R-Candidate for Governor
Elaine Pelino, who's seeking the Republican nomination for Rhode Island governor, shares she’s a proud MAGA Republican. She was a guest on "Gene off Script."
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Sue AnderBois, Candidate for Lieutenant Governor
Sue AnderBois, who is seeking the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor in Rhode Island, talks about rent stabilization and public transportation. She was a guest on "Gene Off Script."
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Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos, D-Rhode Island
Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos tells Gene Valicenti what she'll do differently in her reelection campaign in the wake of the signature scandal that derailed her bid for Congress. Matos also talks about her relationship with Gov. Dan McKee, why the governor and lieutenant govenor should run as a ticket in...
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Christina Paxson, Brown University president
Brown University President Christina Paxson says the school will answer questions about a mass shooting that left two students dead when a comprehensive review is finished. Paxson also talked about Brown's settlement with the Trump administration and the school's role in the state's health care...
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Dr. Stephen Skoly, R-Congressional Candidate
Dr. Stephen Skoly is running for the Republican nomination in Rhode Island's 2nd Congressional District. Skoly spoke with NBC 10's Alison Bologna about the COVID-19 vaccine mandate, the Iran war and party politics.
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Laurie White, Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce
Laurie White, president of the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce, says Rhode Island doesn't need a millionaires tax.
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Vic Mellor, R-Congressional Candidate
Vic Mellor is one of the Republicans trying to unseat Democrat Seth Magaziner in Rhode Island's 2nd Congressional District. Mellor says he's not far right, despite a relationship with President Trump and his presence at the Jan. 6 riots. The candidate also addresses two reported domestic violence...
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Ashley Deckert, Director, Department of Children, Youth & Families
Ashley Deckert, director of the Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth and Families, says the most common reason her child welfare department becomes involved with families is poverty, even though all situations are different. She also talks about the agency's budget and staffing challenges.
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Adam Greenman, Pawtucket mayoral candidate
Adam Greenman is challenging longtime Pawtucket Mayor Don Grebien in this fall's election. Greenman says Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island, the Pawtucket Red Sox and Hasbro all left during Grebien's tenure. Greenman also talks about ways he would attract new business to Pawtucket.
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Joe Paolino, Paolino Properties
Rhode Island could finally get its long-awaited Costco store. The newly named owners of the Providence Place mall say they’re eyeing the wholesale giant, but the logistics are still in limbo. A judge this week approved the sale of Providence Place to Pyramid Management Group and Paolino…
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Allyn Meyers, Rhode Island Republican Party chairman
Allyn Meyers, the new chairman of the Rhode Island Republican Party, talks about the status of the party in the state and efforts to build the party's prominence. He also discusses the upcoming governor's race.
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Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I.
Sen. Jack Reed, the Democrat from Rhode Island, talks about the war in Iran, the United States' future relationship with NATO, and the Epstein files.
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Mayor Don Grebien, Pawtucket
Mayor Don Grebien of Pawtucket, Rhode Island, talks about Hasbro's decision to move its headquarters to Boston, the city's move out of City Hall, and the new high school.
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John Loughlin, R-Candidate for lieutenant governor
John Loughlin is seeking the Republican nomination for lieutenant governor of Rhode Island. He talks about the purpose of the office, green energy, the millionaires tax and the Washington Bridge.
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Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I.
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, the Rhode Island Democrat, talks about the war in Iran, the partial government shutdown, election security and Jeffrey Epstein.
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David Morales, D-Providence mayoral candidate
David Morales is a Democratic state representative running for mayor of Providence, Rhode Island. He says Mayor Brett Smiley could have done a better job cleaning up from the past two snowstorms. Morales talked about that, the future of the Providence Place mall, and how he'd address homelessness...
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Gov. Dan McKee, D-R.I.
Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee talks about the Washington Bridge project and his reelection campaign.
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Kim Ahern, D-Candidate for Rhode Island Attorney General
Kim Ahern is a Democratic candidate for Rhode Island attorney general. She talks with NBC 10's Gene Valicenti about ICE, regulation of cannabis and her work under previous attorneys general and governors.
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Rhode Island House Speaker Joe Shekarchi
NBC 10's Gene Valicenti asks House Speaker Joe Shekarchi about when he'll make a decision about running for governor. They also talk about the millionaire's tax and housing.
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Helena Foulkes, (D) Candidate for Governor of RI
Helena Foulkes talks about running for Governor against Gov. McKee, the opioid crisis, and Costco coming to Rhode Island.
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Reporters Roundtable
NBC 10 reporters Abbey Buttacavoli, Alison Bologna and Brian Crandall discuss some of the top stories of the year with Gene Valicenti on "10 News Conference." They cover assault allegations in schools, immigration enforcement and how the 2026 race for Rhode Island governor is shaping up.
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Gregg Amore, (D) RI Secretary of State
Rhode Island Secretary of State Gregg Amore talks about early and mail-in voting and the pitch for a dedicated state archives building.
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Kasim Yarn, Rhode Island Veterans Affairs Director
Veterans Affairs Director Kasim Yarn talks about the services available for our veterans.
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Keith Hoffmann, (D) Candidate for RI Attorney General
Keith Hoffmann talks about why he's running to be Rhode Island's next Attorney General.
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State Rep. Jason Knight (D) Barrington/Candidate for RI Attorney General
State Rep. Jason Knight talks about why he's running to be Rhode Island's next Attorney General.
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Fall River Mayoral Debate
NBC 10's Gene Valicenti moderates a debate between Incumbent Mayor Paul Coogan and his challenger Gabriel "Boomer" Amaral.
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Brian Crandall, NBC 10 Political Reporter
Rep. Seth Moulton of Massachusetts this week announced he would challenge Sen. Ed Markey in a Democratic primary in 2026. NBC 10 political reporter Brian Crandall sits down with NBC 10's Gene Valicenti to discuss the race. In the second segment, they talk about Rhode Island Secretary of State…
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James Diossa, (D) RI General Treasurer
General Treasurer James Diossa talks about Rhode Island's $12 billion pension fund performance, new asset allocation consultants, and the World Cup coming to our region.
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Mayor Jon Mitchell (D) New Bedford
New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell talks about offshore wind, ICE working with police, and not being a sanctuary city.
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David Neeleman, Breeze Airways CEO
David Neeleman talks about the airline's plan to test the waters of international flights from T.F. Green to Cancun for eight weeks this winter.
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Liz Tanner, Ocean State 2026 Executive Director
Liz Tanner talks about the Ocean State 2026 initiative and the open call for proposals.
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Farouk Rajab, Rhode Island Hospitality Association
Farouk Rajab is president and CEO of the Rhode Island Hospitality Association. He talks about the economic activity generated by the hospitality industry, including the impact of taxes and credit card fees.
About this show
"10 News Conference" is Southern New England's number one and longest running public affairs program, airing weekly on WJAR in Providence. Moderators Brian Crandall and Tamara Sacharczyk ask the biggest names in news tough but fair questions, while holding the powerful in Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Washington accountable.
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