Show overview
A Lively Experiment - Presented by Rhode Island PBS has been publishing since 2018, and across the 8 years since has built a catalogue of 348 episodes, alongside 32 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 160 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 29 min and 29 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language News show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 1 weeks ago, with 17 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2021, with 74 episodes published. Published by Ocean State Media.
From the publisher
A Lively Experiment is a weekly News & Politics program on Rhode Island PBS. Tune in each Friday at 7:00 pm for new episodes regarding the political climate in Rhode Island.
Latest Episodes
View all 348 episodesA Rhode Island town launches a new battle over affordable housing
It may be time to retire the theory that baby boomers decide an election.
In the voting booths, Rhode Islanders send the message that it's time for change
Will Rhode Island’s primary results match the polls, or are surprises coming?
On Lively: Primary elections approach, plus a debate over AI-generated campaign materials
How Rhode Island candidates are using social media to reshape campaigns.
On Lively: McKee’s Attorney General pick, plus Flock camera backlash
McKee and Foulkes clash in RI governor debate
Shekarchi gets a step closer to RI Supreme court
How Secure are Rhode Island Elections?
Providence Crime & the Mayoral Race
Trump Administration Denies Federal Aid After Disastrous Winter
Will Pawtucket’s Soccer Bet Pay Off?
Can Rhode Island Afford Another Health Insurance Premium Spike?
Can Rhode Island cash in on World Cup fever?
Is Rhode Island Overspending?
Can McKee Turn Around a 20 Point Gap With Helena Foulkes?
Ep 3753This week on Lively, the governor airs his concerns about the $14.3 billion dollar budget.
This week on A Lively Experiment, the governor stops short of a veto but airs his criticism of the $14.3 billion budget. Plus, pushback over RITBA's decision not to release a full inspection report on the Mt. Hope Bridge. Moderator Jim Hummel has the analysis from Patrick Anderson of the Providence Journal. Rhode Island Current's Nancy Lavin, and the Providence Journal's Antonia Noori Farzan.
Ep 3752On Lively, the gavel is almost down on the General Assembly session: what's in, what's out?
This week on A Lively Experiment: keeping up with the flurry of decisions at the State House as the gavel lowers on this year's General Assembly session. What's in, what's out - and what does it all mean? Moderator Jim Hummel breaks it down with former RI Attorney General Arlene Violet, political contributor Joe Paolino and attorney and former Governor Almond's Chief of Staff, Joe Larisa.
Ep 3751On Lively, winners and losers as the long-awaited state budge emerges from the House.
This week on A Lively Experiment, the state budget finally emerges from the House; we'll tell you about likely winners and losers. Plus, a date and a new price tag for the Washington Bridge. Moderator Jim Hummel hears outrages and kudos from Rhode Island GOP National Committeewoman Sue Cienki, former state representative Nick Gorham and Step Machado of the Boston Globe and RI PBS Weekly.