About this episode

Incumbent Brett Smiley and challenger David Morales face off ahead of the Sept. 9 primary.

People in this episode

Hosts: Tim White, Ted Nesi

Guests: Brett Smiley, David Morales

Topics covered

• politics
• elections
• debate
• local news
• mayoral race

Keywords

• Brett Smiley
• David Morales
• Providence
• mayor primary
• debate

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Organizations: 12 News

Places: Providence

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