Eli Sherman
@elisherman.bsky.social
Reporter at CBS station WPRI-TV in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Tips, story ideas? Email me: esherman@wpri.com. DM for Signal.
Behind the Story:
The one and only @steveklamkin.bsky.social joins @kimkalunian.bsky.social + me to discuss his remarkable career in broadcast journalism.
Shoutouts + full convo --> www.wpri.com/behindthesto...
The one and only @steveklamkin.bsky.social joins @kimkalunian.bsky.social + me to discuss his remarkable career in broadcast journalism.
Shoutouts + full convo --> www.wpri.com/behindthesto...
November 6, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Behind the Story:
The one and only @steveklamkin.bsky.social joins @kimkalunian.bsky.social + me to discuss his remarkable career in broadcast journalism.
Shoutouts + full convo --> www.wpri.com/behindthesto...
The one and only @steveklamkin.bsky.social joins @kimkalunian.bsky.social + me to discuss his remarkable career in broadcast journalism.
Shoutouts + full convo --> www.wpri.com/behindthesto...
Behind the Story:
Kevin McNamara joins @danmcgowan.bsky.social + me to discuss college hoops and illegal gambling in sports.
Shoutouts --> www.wpri.com/behindthesto...
Kevin McNamara joins @danmcgowan.bsky.social + me to discuss college hoops and illegal gambling in sports.
Shoutouts --> www.wpri.com/behindthesto...
October 30, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Behind the Story:
Kevin McNamara joins @danmcgowan.bsky.social + me to discuss college hoops and illegal gambling in sports.
Shoutouts --> www.wpri.com/behindthesto...
Kevin McNamara joins @danmcgowan.bsky.social + me to discuss college hoops and illegal gambling in sports.
Shoutouts --> www.wpri.com/behindthesto...
Gov. McKee urges legislative leaders to hold oversight hearing after forensic audit shows state officials are partially to blame for Washington Bridge failure.
But he says state official won’t answer questions about anything tied to ongoing litigation, which includes said audit
But he says state official won’t answer questions about anything tied to ongoing litigation, which includes said audit
October 1, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Gov. McKee urges legislative leaders to hold oversight hearing after forensic audit shows state officials are partially to blame for Washington Bridge failure.
But he says state official won’t answer questions about anything tied to ongoing litigation, which includes said audit
But he says state official won’t answer questions about anything tied to ongoing litigation, which includes said audit
.@johnmarion.bsky.social, who filed the initiating complaint, says the conclusion was "incorrect" and that the investigation failed to examine Magee's lobbying *after* McKee became governor
September 19, 2025 at 6:14 PM
.@johnmarion.bsky.social, who filed the initiating complaint, says the conclusion was "incorrect" and that the investigation failed to examine Magee's lobbying *after* McKee became governor
Really interesting talking with @ericrueb.bsky.social about the issue of parents getting angry at sporting events.
It's just like I remember when I was a kid, but now everyone's got a camera.
w/ @danmcgowan.bsky.social
Full conversation --> www.wpri.com/behindthesto...
It's just like I remember when I was a kid, but now everyone's got a camera.
w/ @danmcgowan.bsky.social
Full conversation --> www.wpri.com/behindthesto...
September 18, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Really interesting talking with @ericrueb.bsky.social about the issue of parents getting angry at sporting events.
It's just like I remember when I was a kid, but now everyone's got a camera.
w/ @danmcgowan.bsky.social
Full conversation --> www.wpri.com/behindthesto...
It's just like I remember when I was a kid, but now everyone's got a camera.
w/ @danmcgowan.bsky.social
Full conversation --> www.wpri.com/behindthesto...
Behind the Story:
@alexagagosz.bsky.social joined @kimkalunian.bsky.social + me to discuss the Hasbro move to Boston.
It's not sitting well with some employees.
Full convo + shoutouts 👉 https://www.wpri.com/behindthestory/behind-the-story-9-10-25-alexa-gagosz-discusses-hasbro-move-to-boston/
@alexagagosz.bsky.social joined @kimkalunian.bsky.social + me to discuss the Hasbro move to Boston.
It's not sitting well with some employees.
Full convo + shoutouts 👉 https://www.wpri.com/behindthestory/behind-the-story-9-10-25-alexa-gagosz-discusses-hasbro-move-to-boston/
September 11, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Behind the Story:
@alexagagosz.bsky.social joined @kimkalunian.bsky.social + me to discuss the Hasbro move to Boston.
It's not sitting well with some employees.
Full convo + shoutouts 👉 https://www.wpri.com/behindthestory/behind-the-story-9-10-25-alexa-gagosz-discusses-hasbro-move-to-boston/
@alexagagosz.bsky.social joined @kimkalunian.bsky.social + me to discuss the Hasbro move to Boston.
It's not sitting well with some employees.
Full convo + shoutouts 👉 https://www.wpri.com/behindthestory/behind-the-story-9-10-25-alexa-gagosz-discusses-hasbro-move-to-boston/
Trump officials have cited national security concerns when stopping all work on Revolution Wind.
@aelennon.bsky.social has been working to get a clearer explanation.
Full discussion: https://www.wpri.com/behindthestory/behind-the-story-8-27-25-anastasia-e-lennon-talks-offshore-wind-disruption/
@aelennon.bsky.social has been working to get a clearer explanation.
Full discussion: https://www.wpri.com/behindthestory/behind-the-story-8-27-25-anastasia-e-lennon-talks-offshore-wind-disruption/
August 28, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Trump officials have cited national security concerns when stopping all work on Revolution Wind.
@aelennon.bsky.social has been working to get a clearer explanation.
Full discussion: https://www.wpri.com/behindthestory/behind-the-story-8-27-25-anastasia-e-lennon-talks-offshore-wind-disruption/
@aelennon.bsky.social has been working to get a clearer explanation.
Full discussion: https://www.wpri.com/behindthestory/behind-the-story-8-27-25-anastasia-e-lennon-talks-offshore-wind-disruption/
.@timwhiteri.bsky.social joined us on Behind the Story.
Take a listen to what he was hearing from sources after Nicholas Alahverdian faked his own death in 2020.
Full video --> https://www.wpri.com/behindthestory/behind-the-story-8-13-25-tim-white-discusses-the-saga-of-nicholas-alahverdian/
Take a listen to what he was hearing from sources after Nicholas Alahverdian faked his own death in 2020.
Full video --> https://www.wpri.com/behindthestory/behind-the-story-8-13-25-tim-white-discusses-the-saga-of-nicholas-alahverdian/
August 14, 2025 at 5:00 PM
.@timwhiteri.bsky.social joined us on Behind the Story.
Take a listen to what he was hearing from sources after Nicholas Alahverdian faked his own death in 2020.
Full video --> https://www.wpri.com/behindthestory/behind-the-story-8-13-25-tim-white-discusses-the-saga-of-nicholas-alahverdian/
Take a listen to what he was hearing from sources after Nicholas Alahverdian faked his own death in 2020.
Full video --> https://www.wpri.com/behindthestory/behind-the-story-8-13-25-tim-white-discusses-the-saga-of-nicholas-alahverdian/
Behind the Story
Ethan Shorey joins @danmcgowan.bsky.social + me to discuss all things Pawtucket.
His take on the new soccer stadium 👇
Full episode + shoutouts --> https://www.wpri.com/behindthestory/behind-the-story-7-23-25-ethan-shorey-talks-rifc-housing-and-politics-in-pawtucket/
Ethan Shorey joins @danmcgowan.bsky.social + me to discuss all things Pawtucket.
His take on the new soccer stadium 👇
Full episode + shoutouts --> https://www.wpri.com/behindthestory/behind-the-story-7-23-25-ethan-shorey-talks-rifc-housing-and-politics-in-pawtucket/
July 24, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Behind the Story
Ethan Shorey joins @danmcgowan.bsky.social + me to discuss all things Pawtucket.
His take on the new soccer stadium 👇
Full episode + shoutouts --> https://www.wpri.com/behindthestory/behind-the-story-7-23-25-ethan-shorey-talks-rifc-housing-and-politics-in-pawtucket/
Ethan Shorey joins @danmcgowan.bsky.social + me to discuss all things Pawtucket.
His take on the new soccer stadium 👇
Full episode + shoutouts --> https://www.wpri.com/behindthestory/behind-the-story-7-23-25-ethan-shorey-talks-rifc-housing-and-politics-in-pawtucket/
Examining the Providence pension system is always a stark reminder why the city has perpetual money problems.
More than a quarter of its entire tax levy went into the pension plan last year.
Still, it’s less than 30% funded.
See what pensions are costing your community 👇
More than a quarter of its entire tax levy went into the pension plan last year.
Still, it’s less than 30% funded.
See what pensions are costing your community 👇
July 18, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Examining the Providence pension system is always a stark reminder why the city has perpetual money problems.
More than a quarter of its entire tax levy went into the pension plan last year.
Still, it’s less than 30% funded.
See what pensions are costing your community 👇
More than a quarter of its entire tax levy went into the pension plan last year.
Still, it’s less than 30% funded.
See what pensions are costing your community 👇
Dan Medeiros really knows his stuff and his insight into how the Fall River fire is affecting the community is invaluable.
Recommend everyone watching the full conversation --> https://www.wpri.com/behindthestory/behind-the-story-7-16-25-dan-medeiros-breaks-down-the-deadly-fire-in-fall-river/
Recommend everyone watching the full conversation --> https://www.wpri.com/behindthestory/behind-the-story-7-16-25-dan-medeiros-breaks-down-the-deadly-fire-in-fall-river/
July 17, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Dan Medeiros really knows his stuff and his insight into how the Fall River fire is affecting the community is invaluable.
Recommend everyone watching the full conversation --> https://www.wpri.com/behindthestory/behind-the-story-7-16-25-dan-medeiros-breaks-down-the-deadly-fire-in-fall-river/
Recommend everyone watching the full conversation --> https://www.wpri.com/behindthestory/behind-the-story-7-16-25-dan-medeiros-breaks-down-the-deadly-fire-in-fall-river/
Behind the Story:
Tara Granahan of @997wpro.bsky.social joins @danmcgowan.bsky.social + me to talk politics, Washington Bridge and more.
Shoutouts: @stephmachado.bsky.social @danmedeiros.bsky.social @raybaccari.bsky.social @lynnarditi.bsky.social
Full episode here --> www.wpri.com/behindthesto...
Tara Granahan of @997wpro.bsky.social joins @danmcgowan.bsky.social + me to talk politics, Washington Bridge and more.
Shoutouts: @stephmachado.bsky.social @danmedeiros.bsky.social @raybaccari.bsky.social @lynnarditi.bsky.social
Full episode here --> www.wpri.com/behindthesto...
July 10, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Behind the Story:
Tara Granahan of @997wpro.bsky.social joins @danmcgowan.bsky.social + me to talk politics, Washington Bridge and more.
Shoutouts: @stephmachado.bsky.social @danmedeiros.bsky.social @raybaccari.bsky.social @lynnarditi.bsky.social
Full episode here --> www.wpri.com/behindthesto...
Tara Granahan of @997wpro.bsky.social joins @danmcgowan.bsky.social + me to talk politics, Washington Bridge and more.
Shoutouts: @stephmachado.bsky.social @danmedeiros.bsky.social @raybaccari.bsky.social @lynnarditi.bsky.social
Full episode here --> www.wpri.com/behindthesto...
Gov. Dan McKee earned a 25% approval rating in the latest Pell Center survey.
He's underwater with every subgroup, including Democrats.
@tednesi.bsky.social has a great breakdown of all the results + lots of charts from me --> www.wpri.com/news/electio...
He's underwater with every subgroup, including Democrats.
@tednesi.bsky.social has a great breakdown of all the results + lots of charts from me --> www.wpri.com/news/electio...
July 9, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Gov. Dan McKee earned a 25% approval rating in the latest Pell Center survey.
He's underwater with every subgroup, including Democrats.
@tednesi.bsky.social has a great breakdown of all the results + lots of charts from me --> www.wpri.com/news/electio...
He's underwater with every subgroup, including Democrats.
@tednesi.bsky.social has a great breakdown of all the results + lots of charts from me --> www.wpri.com/news/electio...
Behind the Story:
@jamiecoelho.bsky.social joins @kimkalunian.bsky.social + me to discuss her new book "Rhode Island Food Crawls."
Shoutouts: @gailciampa.bsky.social @sarahguernelli.bsky.social @newbedfordlight.bsky.social @thestoryshorey.bsky.social
Full episode --> www.wpri.com/behindthesto...
@jamiecoelho.bsky.social joins @kimkalunian.bsky.social + me to discuss her new book "Rhode Island Food Crawls."
Shoutouts: @gailciampa.bsky.social @sarahguernelli.bsky.social @newbedfordlight.bsky.social @thestoryshorey.bsky.social
Full episode --> www.wpri.com/behindthesto...
July 3, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Behind the Story:
@jamiecoelho.bsky.social joins @kimkalunian.bsky.social + me to discuss her new book "Rhode Island Food Crawls."
Shoutouts: @gailciampa.bsky.social @sarahguernelli.bsky.social @newbedfordlight.bsky.social @thestoryshorey.bsky.social
Full episode --> www.wpri.com/behindthesto...
@jamiecoelho.bsky.social joins @kimkalunian.bsky.social + me to discuss her new book "Rhode Island Food Crawls."
Shoutouts: @gailciampa.bsky.social @sarahguernelli.bsky.social @newbedfordlight.bsky.social @thestoryshorey.bsky.social
Full episode --> www.wpri.com/behindthesto...
Watch @antoniafarzan.bsky.social explain why Watch Hill has its own fire district, and how influential the special governing body is in Westerly.
w/ @danmcgowan.bsky.social.
Shout out to The Public's Radio.
Full episode --> www.wpri.com/behindthesto...
w/ @danmcgowan.bsky.social.
Shout out to The Public's Radio.
Full episode --> www.wpri.com/behindthesto...
June 26, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Watch @antoniafarzan.bsky.social explain why Watch Hill has its own fire district, and how influential the special governing body is in Westerly.
w/ @danmcgowan.bsky.social.
Shout out to The Public's Radio.
Full episode --> www.wpri.com/behindthesto...
w/ @danmcgowan.bsky.social.
Shout out to The Public's Radio.
Full episode --> www.wpri.com/behindthesto...
Behind the Story:
Warwick Beacon editor John Howell joins @kimkalunian.bsky.social and me to discuss the Butler Hospital strike + his career in news.
Kim and I also discussed some of the stories we admired this week:
h/t Sofia Barr, Jim Hummel, Dan Medeiros www.wpri.com/behindthesto...
Warwick Beacon editor John Howell joins @kimkalunian.bsky.social and me to discuss the Butler Hospital strike + his career in news.
Kim and I also discussed some of the stories we admired this week:
h/t Sofia Barr, Jim Hummel, Dan Medeiros www.wpri.com/behindthesto...
June 19, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Behind the Story:
Warwick Beacon editor John Howell joins @kimkalunian.bsky.social and me to discuss the Butler Hospital strike + his career in news.
Kim and I also discussed some of the stories we admired this week:
h/t Sofia Barr, Jim Hummel, Dan Medeiros www.wpri.com/behindthesto...
Warwick Beacon editor John Howell joins @kimkalunian.bsky.social and me to discuss the Butler Hospital strike + his career in news.
Kim and I also discussed some of the stories we admired this week:
h/t Sofia Barr, Jim Hummel, Dan Medeiros www.wpri.com/behindthesto...
So excited to launch a new project this week with @kimkalunian.bsky.social and @danmcgowan.bsky.social.
Stay tuned!
Stay tuned!
June 9, 2025 at 9:01 PM
So excited to launch a new project this week with @kimkalunian.bsky.social and @danmcgowan.bsky.social.
Stay tuned!
Stay tuned!
The $427 million to rebuild the Washington Bridge is only one part of overall price tag.
When demolition and emergency costs are added, taxpayers are on the hook for about $571 million.
That estimate has risen markedly since last summer.
Full story --> www.wpri.com/news/427m-to...
When demolition and emergency costs are added, taxpayers are on the hook for about $571 million.
That estimate has risen markedly since last summer.
Full story --> www.wpri.com/news/427m-to...
June 6, 2025 at 3:41 PM
The $427 million to rebuild the Washington Bridge is only one part of overall price tag.
When demolition and emergency costs are added, taxpayers are on the hook for about $571 million.
That estimate has risen markedly since last summer.
Full story --> www.wpri.com/news/427m-to...
When demolition and emergency costs are added, taxpayers are on the hook for about $571 million.
That estimate has risen markedly since last summer.
Full story --> www.wpri.com/news/427m-to...
This chart shows plainly the affordability crisis Rhode Islanders have faced in recent years.
Home and rental price increases have more than doubled wage growth since 2018
Home and rental price increases have more than doubled wage growth since 2018
April 23, 2025 at 7:41 PM
This chart shows plainly the affordability crisis Rhode Islanders have faced in recent years.
Home and rental price increases have more than doubled wage growth since 2018
Home and rental price increases have more than doubled wage growth since 2018