Behind the Story

Moderating debates with Tim White and Ted Nesi

Episode Summary

Tim White and Ted Nesi joined this week’s episode of “Behind the Story” to discuss their yearslong experience moderating political debates in Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts.

Episode Notes

The duo has moderated dozens of debates over the years, including Tuesday’s debate between the Democratic candidates for Rhode Island attorney general.

White and Nesi discussed how they prepare for different types of debates and how that process can vary depending on candidates’ participation and name recognition.

Later in the show, Dan and Eli discussed the “stories we wish we wrote,” including:

Dan’s pick

• Warwick cannabis shop applicant sues state, challenges city by Barbara Polichetti, Warwick Beacon
• Cumberland School Committee considers high school backpack ban by Sandy Hall, The Valley Breeze

Eli’s pick

• At 76, Jack Reed’s age could be a vulnerability, or asset, in reelection by Patrick Anderson, The Providence Journal
• New Bedford police officer accused of using Flock cameras to track and follow ex-romantic partner by Anastasia E. Lennon, The New Bedford Light

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