A Lively Experiment - Presented by Rhode Island PBS
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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.
Ep 3546Pros and cons of same-day voter registration, plus phasing out gas-powered vehicles.
URI Political Science Professor Emily Lynch, Watchdog RI Chairman Ken Block, and The Public’s Radio Ian Donnis join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss Gov. McKee’s plan to phase out gas-powered vehicles, an interview with Sec. of State Gregg Amore on the voting laws in RI, plus the pros and cons of same-day voter registration.
Ep 3545Online gaming, marijuana sales, and social media regulation.
Former Chairman of the RI Democratic Party Bill Lynch, RI Republican National Committeeman Steve Frias, and Libertarian Party of RI Chairman Billy Hunt join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss Providence suing social media companies over youth mental health, legislation introduced to allow online gaming, plus RI marijuana business unable to grow under current laws.
Ep 3544Who should hold police officers accountable in Rhode Island?
Former Mayor of Providence Angel Taveras (D), Former State Representative Doreen Costa (R ), and Political Strategist Rob Horowitz join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss Biden running for re-election, the law enforcement officer bill of rights, plus the Providence city budget.
Ep 3543Will RI pass gun legislation? Plus giant stuffies coming to an airport near you.
Political Contributor Bob Walsh, National Committeewoman for the RI GOP Sue Cienki and Former State Representative Nick Gorham( R ) join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss a CD1 candidate under scrutiny, the gun control debate continues, Gov. McKee introduces his education plan, plus giant stuffies to be installed in four airports around the country.
Ep 3542Making police body camera footage and government emails more accessible in RI.
The Boston Globe’s Amanda Milkovits, Providence Journal Reporter Antonia Noori Farzan, and The Anchor at RIC’s Raymond Baccari join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss possible changes to the open records act in RI, the latest on CD1 candidates, a possible state funded scholarship at RIC, plus Amanda’s investigation into Skyline’s CEO.
Ep 3541Providence cracks down on ATVs, plus the future of the RI GOP
Political Contributor Don Roach, Republican Strategist Lisa Pelosi, and Political Contributor Jim Vincent join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss Providence Mayor Smiley’s plan to crack down on ATV use, former President Trump is arraigned in New York, plus an interview with the new leader of the RI GOP.
Ep 3540Former RI Attorney General Arlene Violet announces she’s considering a run for congress.
Former Attorney General Arlene Violet, Former RI State Representative (D) Mike Marcello, and Attorney and Legal Analyst Lou Pulner join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss possible candidates for CD1, former President Trump is indicted in New York, the future of the Tidewater Landing project, payday lending and more.
Ep 3539The future of the Pawtucket soccer stadium in limbo, plus a proposed 10 cent deposit on all beverage bottles.
The Providence Journal’s Patrick Anderson, Bartholomewtown Podcast Host Bill Bartholome, and URI Political Science Professor Emily Lynch join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss the pause in public funding for Tidewater Landing, more candidates enter the CD2 race, plus an interview with Jed Thorp of Clean Water Action about the proposed bottle bill.
Ep 3537Should governor candidates have to live in RI for 5 years?
Brown University Professor Wendy Schiller, Libertarian Party of RI Chairman Billy Hunt, and Corporate Communications Consultant Dave Layman join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss a proposed repeal to voter ID laws in RI, proposed residency requirements for gubernatorial candidates, possible frontrunners for Cicilline’s seat, and the debate over affordable housing solutions.
Ep 3536Possible Cicilline replacements, plus an interview with the new mayor of Providence.
Former State Representative ( R ) Doreen Costa, RI Republican National Committeeman Steve Frias, and Political Contributor Scott MacKay join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss possible replacements for Rep. Cicilline, an interview with Providence’s new mayor, plus the discussion around making RI legislators full-time employees.
Ep 3535Reacting to Rep. Cicilline’s surprising announcement that he’s leaving Congress.
Boston Globe Columnist Dan McGowan, The Public’s Radio Ian Donnis, and WPRI TV’s Steph Machado join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss Rep. Cicilline’s surprise resignation announcement, legislation submitted to make government more transparent, plus calls for change in RIPTA leadership.
Ep 3534Should CCRI and RIC have armed police officers on campus?
Watchdog RI Chairman Ken Block, RI Black Business Association CEO Lisa Ranglin, and Former RI Democratic Party Chairman Bill Lynch join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss a bill that would arm officers at CCRI and RIC, Ruggerio wants to legalize online gaming, firefighters lobby for benefits for hypertension and PTSD, plus a special message for our longtime Lively director.
Ep 3533An interview with the new Sec. of Housing, plus a look at the RI primary system.
The Boston Globe Reporter Ed Fitzpatrick, RI GOP Chairwoman Sue Cienki, and Political Contributor Bob Walsh join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss the former RI Housing Secretary Josh Saul is hired as a contractor after resigning, an interview with the new Housing Secretary Stefan Pryor, how RI should spend the budget surplus, and a close look at the RI primary system.
Ep 3532Proposed assault-style weapons ban in RI, plus possible police reform.
Former State Representative Nick Gorham, Political Contributor Jim Vincent, and URI Political Science Professor Emily Lynch join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss Gov. McKee’s proposed assault-style weapons ban that has overwhelming public support, plus talks of reforming or repealing the police officer’s bill of rights in the wake of Tyree Nichols’s death.
Ep 3531Proposed sales tax cut, plus free tuition for RIC students on the docket
The Anchor Editor in Chief Raymond Baccari, Political Strategist Rob Horowitz, and Republican Strategist Lisa Pelosi join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss Gov. McKee’s proposed sales tax cuts, affordable housing and other legislation on the docket, and the Rhode Island Hope Scholarship Act.
Ep 3530Reacting to Gov. McKee's State of the State address
Bartholomewtown Podcast Host Bill Bartholomew, Providence Journal Reporter Antonia Farzan and Political Contributor Don Roach join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss Gov. McKee’s State of the State address, the tepid response to a proposed decrease in sales tax, a new Housing Secretary appointment, staffing problems in the nursing home industry, plus a tribute to a former moderator.Support the show
Ep 3529RI legislative leaders discuss their goals for the 2023 session.
House Majority Leader Blazejewski, House Minority leader Chippendale, Senate Minority leader de la Cruz, and Health and Human Services Chairman Miller join moderator Jim Hummel to discuss how the legislators hope to spend the budget surplus, complex issues surrounding homelessness and affordable housing, education concerns, and more. Support the show
Ep 3528Gov. McKee, legislators’ goals for 2023 and beyond.
Boston Globe Columnist Dan McGowan, Brown University Professor Wendy Schiller, and Former RI State Representative (D) Mike Marcello join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss McKee’s goals for his first full term as Governor, what’s on the docket for the General Assembly and Providence City Council, remembering Lincoln Almond, and chaos in the House of Representatives. Support the show
Ep 3526The biggest stories of 2022, plus predictions for 2023
The Public’s Radio Ian Donnis, communications consultant Dave Layman, retired URI professor Maureen Moakley, and Brown professor Wendy Schiller join moderator Jim Hummel for the special end-of-year wrap up of all the biggest stories in Rhode Island and beyond. Topics include the biggest winners and losers of the year, things that can only happen in RI, plus the panelists’ predictions for 2023. Support the show
Ep 3525The upcoming RI legislative session, plus homelessness in RI.
The Public’s Radio Ian Donnis, corporate communications consultant Dave Layman, and retired URI political science professor Maureen Moakley join moderator Jim Hummel to discuss Speaker Shekarchi’s plans for the 2023 legislative session, reactions to Gov. McKee’s handling of the homelessness crisis, plus plans to close Providence schools leaked. Support the show
Ep 3524No simple solution to homelessness, plus gun control legislation takes effect.
Watchdog RI Chairman Ken Block, Former Mayor of Providence (D) Angel Taveras, and Former State Representative (R) Doreen Costa join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss issues surrounding homelessness, ban on guns with 10+ magazines take effect in RI, former Providence mayors offer the mayor-elect advice, plus the continued struggle in Providence schools. Support the show
Ep 3523RI ends the year with a giant surplus, plus recreational marijuana sales begin.
Libertarian Party of RI Chairman Billy Hunt, RI Black Business Association Lisa Ranglin, and Attorney and Legal Analyst Lou Pulner join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss the giant RI budget surplus, legalized recreational marijuana sales begin in RI, and where the panelists stand on same-day voter registration and early voting.Support the show
Ep 3521A panel from URI dissects the relationship between candidates and Gen Z voters.
URI Assistant Professor Emily Lynch, URI Graduate Teaching Assistant Mary Lind, and News Editor of The Good Five Cent Cigar Juliana Lepore join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss why the predicted red wave never manifested, Gen Z voter turnout, important issues to Gen Z and millennial voters including climate change and abortion, plus the possible fate of Twitter.Support the show
Ep 3520The panel breaks down the 2022 Rhode Island midterm election results.
Bartholomewtown Podcast’s Bill Bartholomew, Editor and Chief of The Anchor at RIC Raymond Baccari, and Political Contributor Bob Walsh join Moderator Jim Hummel to break down the midterm election results, including Congressional District 2, the RI governor’s race, and the RI general assembly races. Support the show
Ep 3519The race to the finish line with RI Election Day days away.
The Providence Journal’s Patrick Anderson, WPRI TV’s Steph Machado and The Public’s Radio Reporter Ian Donnis join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss the last push from candidates with Election Day days away, as well as down-ballot races and ballot measures.Support the show
Ep 3518A look into the CD2 and RI Gov. Races two weeks out from Election Day.
The Boston Globe Reporter Ed Fitzpatrick, Former RI Democratic Party Chairman Bill Lynch, and Republican Strategist Lisa Pelosi join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss the CD2 and RI Governor races, as well as national midterms, two weeks away from Election Day.Support the show
Ep 3517Fung vs. Magaziner, plus national midterm predictions.
RI Republican National Committeeman Steve Frias, Political Contributor Scott MacKay, and Brown University Professor Wendy Schiller join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss the debate between CD2 candidates Alan Fung and Seth Magaziner, the latest in the RI governor’s race, apartment pricing announced for Providence’s ‘Superman’ building, plus national news with midterm elections approaching.Support the show
Ep 3516RI Governor debates, plus Gov. McKee fights for truck tolls
Watchdog RI Chairman Ken Block, retired URI Political Science Professor Maureen Moakley and Former State Representative Nick Gorham join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss two gubernatorial debates, Gov. McKee is appealing the truck toll verdict, the latest in CD2, and more. Support the show
Ep 3515Latest polling in the races for RI Governor and CD2.
Corporate Communications Consultant Dave Layman, RI Black Business Association President and CEO Lisa Ranglin, and Attorney and Legal Analyst Lou Pulner join moderator Jim Hummel to discuss the latest polling in the RI Governor and CD2 races, RICAS test results unreleased, plus the Woonsocket Mayor removed by the city council.Support the show
Ep 3514RI governor’s race attacks get personal, truck tolls overturned.
The Boston Globe Reporter Amanda Milkovits, Providence branch NAACP President Jim Vincent, and Former State Representative Dan Reilly join moderator Jim Hummel to discuss attacks in the RI governor’s race getting personal, truck tolls overturned, plus investigations into inappropriate behavior from teachers. Support the show
Ep 3513College newspaper editors give their perspectives on recent events
On this special episode, college newspaper editors in chief Raymond Baccari from RIC and Jason Phillips from URI join moderator Jim Hummel to discuss the impact of Covid-19 on college newspapers, the push to digital news, issues facing college students today, and RI political news from the perspective of college students. Support the show
Ep 3512The panel analyzes the results from Rhode Island primary races
RI GOP Chairwoman Sue Cienki, Boston Globe Columnist Dan McGowan, and Political Strategist Rob Horowitz join Moderator Jim Hummel to analyze the results from the Rhode Island primary races. Support the show
Ep 3511The last push from candidates around RI in the days before the primary election
The Bartholomewtown Podcast’s Bill Bartholomew, former Attorney General Arlene Violet, and former Mayor of Providence Joe Paolino join moderator Jim Hummel for the last A Lively Experiment before the Rhode Island primary elections. They discuss the latest in the races for Governor, Providence Mayor, and Treasurer. Support the show
Ep 3509RI gov. attack ads begin, plus the 2022 Rhode Island PBS Foundation Scholarship Winner.
Republican Strategist Lisa Pelosi, Retired Professor Pablo Rodriguez, and RI Republican National Committeeman Steve Frias join moderator Jim Hummel to discuss the first attack ads from RI governor candidates, endorsements in the Providence mayoral race, President Biden announces controversial student loan relief, plus an interview with the 2022 Rhode Island PBS Foundation Scholarship Winner. Support the show
Ep 3508Unenthusiastic voters and quiet RI gov. candidates, plus Matos and Fung avoid debates.
Watchdog RI Founder Ken Block, retired URI Political Science Professor Maureen Moakley, and WPRI-TV Investigative Reporter Tim White join moderator Jim Hummel to discuss unenthusiastic RI primary voters and candidates playing it safe. Matos and Fung avoiding debates, opposition to Tidewater Landing, and RI businesses footing the bill for unemployment insurance fraud. Support the show
Ep 3507Latest on the CD2, governor, and Providence mayoral races; the FBI searches Mar A Lago.
Libertarian Party of RI Chairman Billy Hunt, Brown University Professor Wendy Schiller, and Political Contributor Sam Howard join moderator Jim Hummel to discuss Kevin McCarthy’s visit with Alan Fung. RI Governor candidates' quiet approach to running, the Providence mayoral primary, plus the FBI executes a search warrant at Mar A Lago and how that might affect midterm elections. Support the show
Ep 3506The latest financial reports on the candidates for governor with a little more than a month until primary day/Does the U.S. Supreme Court have a credibility problem?
Joining us with the analysis: Attorney and Legal Analyst Lou Pulner, Bill Lynch Former Chairman of the Rhode Island Democratic Party, and former Providence Mayor Angel TaverasSupport the show
Ep 3505The tidewater landing project in Pawtucket gets new life by the slimmest of margins/and Governor McKee picks up some big endorsements this week, how much will they matter?
Joining us on the panel: Bob Walsh, Executive Director of the National Education Association Rhode Island. Ian Donnis Political Reporter for the Public's Radio, and Republican Party Chairwoman Sue Cienki. Support the show