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10 News Conference
"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
10 News ConferenceAaron Guckian, Republican candidate for Rhode Island governor
Aaron Guckian is the Republican nominee in the race for Rhode Island governor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10 News ConferenceHelena 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. Learn more about…
10 News ConferenceKen 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…
10 News ConferenceElection 2026 Debate: Candidates for Rhode Island's 2nd Congressional District
Democratic incumbent Rep. Seth Magaziner debates Republican challenger Vic Mellor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10 News ConferenceReporters 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…
10 News ConferenceElection 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. Learn more about your ad…
10 News ConferenceElection 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…
10 News ConferenceElection 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…
10 News ConferenceElection 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…
10 News ConferenceRep. 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…
10 News ConferenceDavid 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…
10 News ConferenceHouse 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…
10 News ConferenceMayor 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…
10 News ConferenceAaron 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." Learn more about your ad…
10 News ConferenceGregg 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." Learn more…
10 News ConferenceGov. 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." Learn more about your ad…
10 News ConferenceSheriff Paul Heroux, Bristol County Sheriff
Bristol County Sheriff Paul Heroux talks about his feud with ICE. He was a guest on "Gene Off Script." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
10 News ConferenceCindy 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 News ConferenceElaine 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."…
10 News ConferenceSue 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…
10 News ConferenceLt. 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…
10 News ConferenceChristina 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…
10 News ConferenceDr. 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…
10 News ConferenceLaurie 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. Learn more about your ad choices…
10 News ConferenceVic 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…
10 News ConferenceAshley 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…
10 News ConferenceAdam 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…
10 News ConferenceJoe 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…
10 News ConferenceAllyn 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…
10 News ConferenceSen. 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. Learn…
10 News ConferenceMayor 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…
10 News ConferenceJohn 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…
10 News ConferenceSen. 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. Learn…
10 News ConferenceDavid 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…
10 News ConferenceGov. Dan McKee, D-R.I.
Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee talks about the Washington Bridge project and his reelection campaign. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and…
10 News ConferenceKim 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…
10 News ConferenceRhode 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…
10 News ConferenceHelena 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. See Privacy Policy at…
10 News ConferenceReporters 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."…
10 News ConferenceGregg 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. See Privacy Policy at…
10 News ConferenceKasim Yarn, Rhode Island Veterans Affairs Director
Veterans Affairs Director Kasim Yarn talks about the services available for our veterans. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California…
10 News ConferenceKeith Hoffmann, (D) Candidate for RI Attorney General
Keith Hoffmann talks about why he's running to be Rhode Island's next Attorney General. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy…
10 News ConferenceState 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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California…
10 News ConferenceFall River Mayoral Debate
NBC 10's Gene Valicenti moderates a debate between Incumbent Mayor Paul Coogan and his challenger Gabriel "Boomer" Amaral. See Privacy Policy at…
10 News ConferenceBrian 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…
10 News ConferenceJames 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…
10 News ConferenceMayor Jon Mitchell (D) New Bedford
New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell talks about offshore wind, ICE working with police, and not being a sanctuary city. See Privacy Policy at…
10 News ConferenceDavid 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. See Privacy…
10 News ConferenceLiz Tanner, Ocean State 2026 Executive Director
Liz Tanner talks about the Ocean State 2026 initiative and the open call for proposals. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy…
10 News ConferenceFarouk 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…
10 News ConferenceNBC 10 I-Team talks about making of Adam Emery documentary
NBC 10's Gene Valicenti talks with I-Team reporters Brian Crandall and Tamara Sacharczyk about their digital documentary "Mystery Under the Bridge," which…
10 News ConferenceRachel Miller, Providence City Council President
Providence City Council President Rachel Miller discusses the Providence Police Department's relationship with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, taking…
10 News ConferenceBob Vincent and Wendy Montgomery, Brightstar Lottery
Executives from Brightstar Lottery (formerly IGT) talk about their new name and transition back to being a pure play global lottery company. See Privacy Policy…
10 News ConferenceConnect to Congress: Rep. Seth Magaziner (D-RI)
Congressman Magaziner talks about a bill to ban members of Congress from trading stocks, the Revolution Wind stop work order, and the push to release the…
10 News ConferenceMayor Frank Picozzi, I-Warwick
Warwick Mayor Frank Picozzi gives an update on the school department budget and high school building program. The mayor also talks about the cargo hub at Rhode…
10 News ConferenceMatt Weldon, RI Dept. of Labor & Training Director
Matt Weldon talks about unemployment holding steady in Rhode Island and the state's new artificial intelligence task force. See Privacy Policy at…
10 News ConferenceSteve Feinberg, RI Film & TV Office Executive Director
Steve Feinberg talks about productions filming and Rhode Island and the tax credits available for them. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and…
10 News ConferenceSen. Jack Reed (D-RI)
Rhode Island Senator Jack Reed talks about the future of the Democratic party and cultural changes in the Senate. See Privacy Policy at…
10 News ConferenceRhode Island House Speaker Joe Shekarchi
Rhode Island House Speaker Joe Shekarchi talks about a potential run for governor, reinstating truck tolls, gun legislation and efforts to address affordable…
10 News ConferenceReporter Roundtable
NBC 10's Abbey Buttacavoli, Alison Bologna and Brian Crandall comment on the state takeover of Providence schools, Karen Read's second murder trial, the…