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Ep 3649This week on Lively, the local take on the Trump verdicts: what happens next?
This week on Lively, the local take on the Trump verdicts: what happens next? Weighing in this week are Republican Strategist Lisa Pelosi, Bill Bartholomew of The Bartholomewtown Podcast, and Harrison Tuggle of Black Lives Matter RI PAC. Plus, a late snag in the police reform bill over the release of body cam video evidence.
Ep 3648State lawmakers still have some major decisions to make before the gavel comes down
Former Cranston Mayor Allan Fung, Attorney Lou Pulner, and Paige Clausius-Parks from Rhode Island KIDS COUNT join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss big decisions looming for state lawmakers before the gavel comes down. The big decisions surround budget - but payday lending, public records law changes and gun legislation are all up in the air. And the Washington Bridge: costs could top $600 million.
Ep 3646This week on Lively, the projected price tag for the Washington Bridge replacement balloons
This week on Lively, the price tag for the Washington Bridge replacement skyrockets. The total, with some additions to the original estimate, could be pushing nearly half a billion. Also, more college protests in Providence...and an update on reforms to the Law Enforcement Officers Bill of Rights
Ep 3645Washington Bridge updates and the future of affordable housing in Rhode Island.
Boston Globe Reporter Steph Machado, The Providence Journal's Patrick Anderson and Nancy Lavin from Rhode Island Current join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss affordable housing in Rhode Island and the latest on the Washington Bridge.
Ep 3644Pro-Palestine protests land on Brown’s campus, plus effects of abortion restrictions.
National Committeewoman for the RI GOP Sue Cienki, Providence College Professor Adam Myers, and Political Contributor Pablo Rodriguez join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss Pro-Palestine protests reaches Brown, the Washington Bridge opens six lanes, proposed changes to how Rhode Islanders vote, plus effects of abortion restrictions around the country.
Ep 3643Engineers warned of structural problems with the Washington Bridge nearly a decade ago.
The Public’s Radio Ian Donnis, The Libertarian Party of RI Chairman Billy Hunt, and Economic Progress Institute Executive Director Weayonnoh Nelson-Davies join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss a report that engineers knew about structural problems with the Washington Bridge almost a decade ago, the CEO of RIPTA resigns, plus updates from the legislative session.
Ep 3641Removing bike lanes leads to protests, plus RIPTA CEO pleads not guilty in hit-and-run
The Providence Journal’s Antonia Noori Farzan RI GOP Chairman, and former Providence City Council President David Salvatore join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss removing bike lanes to alleviate Washington Bridge traffic leads to protests, RIPTA CEO pleads not guilty in hit-and-run, RI struggles with lack of housing, takeaways from the RI Presidential primary, plus should families be allowed to put cameras in nursing home rooms?
Ep 3640How one RI city is tackling cellphones in schools
Former State Reps Mike Marcello and Nick Gorham, and The Boston Globe’s Steph Machado join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss an Ethics complaint settled from the Philadelphia fiasco business trip last year, Steph’s report on Central Falls’ strategy for dealing with cellphones in schools, who will be held responsible for the Washington Bridge closure?
Ep 3639Pete Buttigieg visits Washington Bridge, plus proposed noise cameras in Providence
The Providence Journal’s Amy Russo, The Boston Globe’s Ed Fitzpatrick, and Political Contributor Scott MacKay join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss Pete Buttigieg’s visit to the Washington Bridge, noise cameras proposed in Providence, a bill related to the Access to Public Records Act, and walking back some changes to PVD Fest.
Ep 3638The Washington Bridge to be demolished, and what is the fate of TikTok in the U.S.?
The Boston Globe’s Dan McGowan, Political Strategist Rob Horowitz, and Republican Strategist Lisa Pelosi join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss the Washington Bridge’s impending demolition, RIPTA underfunding and new bus hub, McKee asks for salary raises for cabinet members, safe weapons storage bill advances to senate floor, plus political leaders in D.C. taking on TikTok.
Ep 3637Reacting to Biden’s State of the Union, plus bills targeting RI healthcare issues.
Former Cranston Mayor (R ) Allan Fung, Brown University Professor Wendy Schiller, and Former Chairman of the RI Democratic Party Bill Lynch join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss Biden’s State of the Union address, RI bills addressing healthcare, forgiving student loans, and the Washington Bridge debacle.
Ep 3636How Gen Z and Millennials are feeling about the next presidential election, plus (lack of) affordable housing in RI.
Bartholomewtown Podcast Host Bill Bartholomew, The Rhode Island Current’s Nancy Lavin, and Political Contributor Raymond Baccari join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss the lack of affordable housing across the state, the future of RIPTA, the fate of the Washington Bridge, plus voter enthusiasm among Millennials and Gen Z.
Ep 3635Rhode Islanders footing a big bill for Tidewater Landing with no say in the plan, plus a new tourism campaign.
The Providence Journal’s Antonia Noori Farzan, Author Ken Block, and BLM RI’s Harrison Tuttle join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss Tidewater Landing to cost taxpayers more than $100M, the RI tourism board released a new slogan and series of promotional videos, RI DOT announces a plan to squeeze six lanes onto the open side of the bridge, plus RIPTA proposes numerous route cuts.
Ep 3634Scathing reports across RI on St. Mary's Home for Children, maternal mortality stories, and the continued Washington Bridge debacle
The Boston Globe’s Amanda Milkovits, Retired Professor Pablo Rodriguez, and the Economic Progress Institute Executive Director Weayonnoh Nelson-Davies join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss how Gov. McKee and the DOT has handled the bridge debacle, shocking maternal mortality statistics in RI, a scathing report on St. Mary’s Home for Children, and legislative priorities for this session.
Ep 3633The Washington Bridge closure still affecting many Rhode Islanders; what the Federal Highway Administration has to say
The Public’s Radio Ian Donnis, National Committeewoman for the RI GOP Sue Cienki, and Legal Analyst Lou Pulner join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss the Federal Highway Administration visits the Washington Bridge, retirees in RI feeling squeezed by pension cuts, magistrates could hear more cases, and a report card released about the public’s ability to make comments in meetings.
Ep 3632Internal RIDOT emails from about Washington Bridge, and the Cranston mayoral race gets interesting.
The Boston Globe’s Steph Machado, Providence College’s Adam Myers, and Political Contributor Don Roach join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss internal emails released about the Washington Bridge closure, Fenton-Fung enters the race for Cranston mayor, an interview with Providence Police Chief Perez, and the future of public transportation in Rhode Island.
Ep 3631The fate of the Washington Bridge up in the air, plus what’s in (and out) the RI budget this year.
RI Republican National Committeeman Steve Frias, Former RI State Rep. (D) Mike Marcello, and Republican Strategist Lisa Pelosi join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss the fate of the Washington Bridge, McKee ethics investigation dismissed, what’s in (and out) of the budget this year, and will police reform finally pass this year?
Ep 3630The RI Governor’s State of the State Address, and the Minority Leader’s response.
URI Political Science Professor Emily Lynch, Libertarian Party of RI Chairman Billy Hunt, and Political Contributor Jim Vincent join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss Gov. McKee’s State of the State Address, affordable housing, the Minority Leader’s response and plan for an Inspector General, police reform, and same day voter registration.
Ep 3629The RI House and Senate Majority and Minority leaders discuss plans for this session.
Leaders in both the RI House and Senate join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss their goals for the 2024 legislative session, including the state budget, affordable housing, tax cuts, and under-the-radar bills.
Ep 3628What to expect from the 2024 RI legislative session.
The Rhode Island Current’s Nancy Lavin, The Providence Journal’s Patrick Anderson, and The Boston Globe’s Ed Fitzpatrick join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss what to expect from the upcoming legislative session, the state’s plan to build more housing, visiting the Independent Man, public records in RI, and the Washington Bridge debacle.
Ep 3626A look at what 2023 had in store for Rhode Island, and predictions for 2024.
Our special end-of-year program: Brown University Professor Wendy Schiller, The Public’s Radio Ian Donnis, and Former URI Professor Maureen Moakley join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss the top local and national stories of 2023, the biggest winners and losers of 2023, moments that could only happen in Rhode Island, and the panel makes their predictions for what 2024 has in store for Rhode Island and the U.S.
Ep 3625Impacts of the I-195 bridge closure felt around the state.
Brown University Professor Wendy Schiller, The Public’s Radio Ian Donnis, and Former URI Professor Maureen Moakley join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss the major disruptions caused by the I-195 bridge closure, more Brown students arrested during a sit-in, legislative priorities for the 2024 session, and AG Neronha in a public spat with Judge Procaccini.
Ep 3624Ethics Commission appointee accused of sexual harassment, plus a debate on guns in schools.
The Boston Globe’s Steph Machado, Former RI Representative (R) Nick Gorham, and Black Lives Matter RI PAC Exec. Dir. Harrison Tuttle join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss Ethics Commission appointee drops out after sexual harassment allegations, a debate over school resource officers, the state hopes relaxed zoning laws will lead to more housing, plus the first year of recreational marijuana sales.
Ep 3623Tensions continue at Brown, even after charges against protestors dropped.
The Boston Globe’s Dan McGowan, Political Contributor Bob Walsh, and RI GOP National Committeewoman Sue Cienki join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss Brown University finally asks for charges to be dropped against student protestors, Mayor Smiley wants Providence to take back control over the schools, plus a debate over wind turbines off the coast of RI.
Ep 3621Rhode Islanders protesting the Israel-Hamas war face arrests, firing.
The Providence Journal’s Amy Russo, Political Contributor Pablo Rodriguez, and Attorney Lou Pulner join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss RI Attorney General Neronha ordered to appear in court over social media posts, Brown not dropping charges against student protestors, a McKee staffer fired after calling for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war, plus a developer in hot water over tax breaks.
Ep 3620What the voters decided around Rhode Island on election day.
The Boston Globe’s Steph Machado, Political Strategist Rob Horowitz, and Chairman of the RI GOP Joe Powers join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss election day results, along with other news around the state. We interview Sen. Zurier on alternate voting options, and interview the Presidents of Rhode Island PBS and The Public’s Radio to discuss their newly planned merger.
Ep 3619Corruption, trust in government, and McKee’s approval rating - what Rhode Islanders care about in state politics.
Political Science Professors from Brown - Wendy Schiller, URI - Emily Lynch, and Providence College - Adam Myers, join Moderator Jim Hummel to dissect results from a URI poll on Rhode Islanders’ attitudes towards politics, as well as Attorney General Peter Neronha announcing a possible run for governor and reactions to the CD1 debate from this week. Then in an extra segment, they discuss the latest in national politics, including a new speaker of the house and a looming federal shutdown.
Ep 3618Where RI stands on school funding, CO2 emissions, and the upcoming congressional election
Libertarian Party of RI Chairman Billy Hunt, Political Contributor Jim Vincent, and Rhode Island Current’s Nancy Lavin join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss school funding bonds, CO2 emissions benchmarks, and a sleep CD1 race.
Ep 3617A panel of journalists give a peek behind the scenes of what they’ve been reporting on around the state.
The Providence Journal’s Patrick Anderson, The Public’s Radio Ian Donnis, and Anchor TV’s Raymond Baccari join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss RICAS scores and the state of education in RI, retirees seek help with cost of living, Gina Raimondo visits RI, plus the latest reporting from each panelist.
Ep 3616Out in the cold; RI unprepared to shelter unhoused this winter, even with funds.
The Boston Globe Report Ed Fitzpatrick, Former Mayor of Providence Angel Taveras, and National Committeewoman for the RI GOP Sue Cienki join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss RI unprepared to shelter the unhoused as another winter approaches, Steve Laffey leaves the GOP, chaos in the U.S. House, frustration from Gabe Amo’s lack of debate participation, and outrage over the Hamas attacks in Israel.
Ep 3615Should RI return the surplus to taxpayers? Plus Kevin McCarthy ousted as Speaker.
RI Republican National Committeeman Steve Frias, Republican Strategist Lisa Pelosi, and Political Contributor Bob Walsh join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss Gabe Amo turning down debates ahead of the CD1 general election, former Speaker of the House McCarthy ousted, how RI officials should give the surplus back to the taxpayers, plus the Providence city council approves Smiley’s PILOT program.
Ep 3614A handful of investigative reports on the RI government.
The Boston Globe’s Dan McGowan, Rhode Island PBS Weekly Contributor Steph Machado, and Former Chairman of the RI Democratic Party Bill Lynch join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss a report that shows hundreds of RI kids not receiving timely and critical care, the DHS struggles to fill roles, the state vehicle fleet behind goal of going electric, plus the future of Mayor Smiley’s PILOT program.
Ep 3613A debate on the benefits of special elections, plus shoreline access remains, for now.
Ep 3612Rhode Island shoreline access law hits federal court.
Political Contributor Don Roach, The Providence Journal Reporter Antonia Noori Farzan, and Providence College Political Science Professor Adam Myers join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss the RI Board of Elections chooses not to investigate the Matos signature scandal, next steps in the CD1 election, shoreline access lands in federal court, plus who should decide if Trump should be on the ballot?
Ep 3611How Gabe Amo won the CD1 democratic primary with a last-minute surge.
Allan Fung, Former Cranston Mayor, Bartholomewtown Podcast’s Bill Bartholomew, and Former URI Political Science Professor Maureen Moakley join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss Gabo Amo winning the CD1 democratic primary, a Pawtucket police officer is arrested on suspicion of DUI, plus the first giant stuffie is installed in Michigan.
Ep 3610The final push before the CD1 Primary, plus a front row seat to the debates.
The Boston Globe’s Steph Machado, The Providence Journal’s Patrick Anderson, and The Public’s Radio’s Ian Donnis join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss the final push for before the CD1 primary, a front row seat to the debate action, the impact of early voting after a candidate drops out, plus the future of the Cranston Street Armory hangs in the balance.
Ep 3609The CD1 race turns negative, and Trump is arraigned again.
Former State Representative Nick Gorham, Political Strategist Rob Horowitz, and The Boston Globe’s Amanda Milkovits join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss the CD1 race with less than two weeks until the primary, the importance of local journalism to civic participation, Donald Trump is arraigned again, plus the GOP candidates for president take the debate stage.
Ep 3608Trump faces more indictments, plus Sabina Matos pushes back.
National Committeewoman for the RI GOP Sue Cienki, Attorney and Legal Analyst Lou Pulner, and Political Contributor Jim Vincent join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss a congressman from NY comes to Sabina Matos’s defense, former President Trump faces more indictments, affirmative action struck down, plus an interview with Rhode Island PBS Scholarship Winner, Isabella Ba.
Ep 3607Private funding for Tidewater Landing secured, won’t release names of investors.
Libertarian Party of RI Chairman Billy Hunt, URI Political Science Professor Emily Lynch, and Chairman of the RI Republican Party Joe Powers join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss the RI Board of Elections looking into Matos campaign signatures, Tidewater Landing gets private funding, plus a new book on Rhode Island politics featuring multiple A Lively Experiment panelists.
Ep 3606How will CD1 candidates stand out in the crowd? Plus state funding for RIC tuition.
Former Providence Mayor Angel Taveras, Republican Strategist Lisa Pelosi, and Former Editor of The Anchor at RIC Raymond Baccari join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss upcoming CD1 debates, Providence wants to take over the Cranston Armory with funding from the state, plus state funded tuition for RIC juniors and seniors.
Ep 3605Should Lt. Gov. Matos be paid while campaigning? And more questions following the CD1 signature scandal.
Brown University Professor Wendy Schiller, Watchdog RI Chairman Ken Block, and Political Contributor Bob Walsh join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss the latest in the race for CD1, investigations into the Matos campaign, the fight continues for shoreline access, defending Gov. McKee and the future of the Cranston Street Armory.
Ep 3604A scandal emerges in the Matos campaign as officials investigate possible signature fraud.
WPRI-TV Investigative Reporter Tim White, The Boston Globe’s Steph Machado, and Bartholomewtown Podcast Founder Bill Bartholomew join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss investigations into possible signature fraud from the Matos congressional campaign, reactions to the shoreline access bill, and Sen. Miller pleads no contest to vandalism and obstruction charges.
Ep 3603Who will run for congress in RI? And a state senator is in even more hot water for car-keying incident.
Politics and Business Editor for WPRI TV Ted Nesi, Retired URI Political Science Professor Maureen Moakley, and RI Republican National Committeeman Steve Frias join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss a “sleepy” CD1 race, Josh Miller in more hot water for allegedly lying to police, and McKee makes a turn against mayors.
Ep 3601RI state senator arrested, plus an ethics probe into a now-infamous business trip.
Providence Journal Reporter Antonia Noori Farzan, Former State Representative Nick Gorham, and The Public’s Radio Ian Donnis join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss an ethics investigation into a now-infamous trip to Philadelphia, a State Senator caught on video keying a car, Johnston town officials want control over school department spending, plus how shoreline access could be enforced.
Ep 3552Mckee commits possible ethics violation after free lunch with a lobbyist, contractor.
Former Attorney General Arlene Violet, The Boston Globe’s Steph Machado, and The Providence Journal’s Patrick Anderson join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss Gov. McKee’s lunch with a lobbyist, construction slows at Tidewater Landing, a wrap-up of the 2023 General Assembly, Providence property tax increase, Providence teacher’s contract passes, plus the latest on the CD1 race.
Ep 3551The RI legislative session wraps up, what passed and what is left on the table?
Developer and Former Providence Mayor Joe Paolino, National Committeewoman for the RI GOP Sue Cienki, and Political Strategist Rob Horowitz join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss the RI legislative session wraps up, what legislation passed and what was left on the table? Plus, continued fallout from the alleged inappropriate behavior from a former state official.
Ep 3550Alleged misconduct from a top RI official, plus the ballooning budget.
Republican Strategist Lisa Pelosi, former RI State Representative (D) Mike Marcello, and Corporate Communications Consultant Dave Layman join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss alleged misconduct from a top state official, tension between the RI governor and attorney general, Rhode Island’s ballooning budget, former president Trump indicted on classified documents charges, plus a look into the mind of Trump voters.
Ep 3549Quality of life in Providence, plus a look into the rest of the RI legislative session.
The Boston Globe’s Ed Fitzpatrick, The Providence Journal’s Amy Russo, and The Anchor at RIC’s Raymond Baccari join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss quality of life issues in Providence, filling Maryellen Goodwin’s senate seat, a look into the bills that will and won’t pass this year, plus challenges with accessing public records.
Ep 3548Dan McKee is out of office this week as the state legislature introduces key legislation.
Rhode Island GOP Chairman Joe Powers, retired URI Political Science Professor Maureen Moakley, and Political Contributor Don Roach join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss reform of the policemen’s Bill of Rights, new state affordable housing proposals, plus prospective candidates for the 2024 election cycle and Congressional District 1.
Ep 3547Should Rhode Island pay for abortion coverage and school lunches?
Bartholomewtown Podcast Founder Bill Bartholomew, Attorney and Legal Analyst Lou Pulner, and Brown University Professor Wendy Schiller join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss legalizing abortion coverage for Medicaid recipients and state employees, bipartisan concerns over eminent domain for affordable housing, plus the debate over state-funded breakfast and lunch for all students.