A Lively Experiment - Presented by Rhode Island PBS

Joining us with the analysis, Bill Lynch, Former Chairman of the Rhode Island Democratic Party, Former State Representative, Jon Brien and Republican Strategist, Lisa Pelosi Support the show

Joining us on the panel Bill Bartholomew founder and host of The Bartholomew Town Podcast, Brown Political Science Professor, Wendy Schiller and Attorney and Legal Analyst Lou PulnerSupport the show

Joining us with the analysis: Former Attorney General Arlene Violet, Boston Globe Reporter Ed Fitzpatrick And Former State Representative Nick Gorham Support the show

Joining us on the panel, Pablo Rodriguez Professor Emeritus at the Warren Alfred School of Medicine, LeeAnn Sennick, National Committee Woman for the Rhode Island Republican Party and Political Contributor, Scott McKaySupport the show

Joining us with there perspective, Political Strategist Rob Horowitz, Sue Cienkie, Chairwoman of the Rhode Island Republican Party and Political Contributor Don RoachSupport the show

Joining us with their perspective Billy Hunt, Chairman of the Libertarian party of Rhode Island, Jim Vincent President of the Providence branch of the NAACP and Bob Walsh Executive Director of the National Education Association Rhode IslandSupport the show

Joining us on the panel: Bill Lynch, Former Chairman of the Rhode Island Democratic Party. Attorney and Legal Analyst, Lou Pulner. And Former State Representative, Doreen Costa.Support the show

Joining us on the panel Marcela Betancur Executive Director of the Latino policy Institute at Roger Williams University, Ian Donis Political Reporter for the Public Radio and former State Representative Dan Reilly.Support the show

Joining us for this weeks reporters roundtable : Bill Bartholomew founder of the Bartholomewtown podcast, Providence Journal State House reporter : Patrick Anderson and WPRI target 12 investigative reporter : Steph Machado.Support the show

This week on a Lively Experiment. The easing of some COVID restrictions is on the horizon so what's next for Rhode Island? And a full dissection of the Governor's race and the candidates for Congressional District Two. Joining us on the panel: Wendy Schiller, Political Science Professor at Brown University, Former State Representative Jon Brien and WPRI Target 12 Investigator, Tim White.Support the show

This week on a Lively Experiment Governor McKee's emergency orders allowing for Covid restrictions expires next week... will he renew them? and another weeks goes by we'll tell you who's in and who's out of the major political races. Joining us on the panel Dr. Pablo Rodriguez, Retired Professor at the Warren Alpert School of Medical, Republican Strategist, Lisa Pelosi and Political Contributor, Sam Howard.Support the show

This week on a Lively Experiment whose in and whose out in the Governors Race and now a suddenly coveted open Congressional seat and should Rhode Island change the way they elect their candidates. Joining us on the pannel LeeAnn Sennick National Committee Women for the Rhode Island Publican Party, Attorney and former prosecutor Eva-Marie Mancuso and Boston Globe columnist Dan McGowan.Support the show

This week on a Lively Experiment, A political bombshell as a once in a generation Congressional seat opens up unexpectedly and a big week for Governor McKee who he delivers his State of the State Address and unveils his budget proposal for next year. Joining us for this analysis Former Providence Mayor Angel Taveras, Political Contributor Scott McKay and Former State Representative Nick Gorham.Support the show

This week on a Lively Experiment, What can we expect from this years general assembly session. It's our annual sit down with leaders in each chamber to get a road map on what to look for. Joining us with their perspective Senate Majority Leader Michael McCaffrey, Senate Minority Leader Dennis Algiere and House Majority Leader Chris Blazejewski.Support the show

This week on A Lively Experiment, another year in the books but, before we turn the page to 2022 it's our annual year in review of the good, the bad, and the ugly of Rhode Island.Support the show

This week on A Lively Experiment, two steps forward, one and a half steps back. As we head into the third calendar year of Covid. We'll tell you about new restrictions announced this week. And, a weeks long protest at the state house about the homelessness and affordable housing ends with the real work just beginning. Joining us this week, Bill Bartholomew, founder of the Bartholomew Town podcast. Marcela Betancur, executive director of the Latino Policy Institute at Roger Williams University. And, Boston Globe reporter, Ed Fitzpatrick.Support the show

This week on A Lively Experiment, increasing calls for the Governor to reimpose an indoor mask mandate, we'll tell you who's calling for it. And, Rhode Island moves one step closer to opening up the federal covid money bank account.Joining us this week, Boston Globe reporter, Amanda Milkovits. Political strategist, Rob Horowitz. And former State Representative, Dan Reilly.Support the show

This week on A Lively Experiment, members of the state's largest employee union are in line for a three thousand dollar vaccination bonus, but with it, political blow-back for Governor Mckee. And coming to a phone near you, vaccination passports, we'll tell you what the administration has in mind. Joining us this week Dave Layman, corporate communications consultant and former TV news anchor. Attorney and legal analyst, Lou Pulner. And, former Cranston mayor, Alan Fung.Support the show

This week on A Lively Experiment, Rhode Island is a wash in federal covid money, and while much of the focus is on how the state will use it's share, what about the cities and towns? And the state opens up booster shot eligibility for everyone, as infection numbers trend upward...again.Joining us this week, Jim Vincent, President of the Providence branch of the NAACP. Bill Lynch, former chairman of the Rhode Island Democratic Party. And, republican strategist, Lisa Pelosi.Support the show

This week on A Lively Experiment, how long will the state of Rhode Island be in a state of emergency? The governor has to make the decision to renew the order again. And it's official, the commissioner of education gets a three-year contract extension but she's not getting support everywhere.Joining us this week, Bob Walsh executive director for the National Education Association of Rhode Island. Lee Ann Sennick, national committeewoman of the RI GOP. And Boston Globe columnist, Dan Mcgowan, Support the show

This week on A Lively Experiment, Rhode Island's education commissioner gets a new contract, and with it, some new headaches to deal with. And, the latest campaign finance reports are in, we'll tell you who's leading in the money race for governor. Joining us this week, Ian Donnis, political reporter for the public's radio. WPRI Target 12 investigative reporter, Steph Machado. And Providence Journal state house reporter, Patrick Anderson.Support the show

This week on A Lively Experiment, the verdict is in on the latest standardized tests for Rhode Island school children, and it's not good news. And, who will the republicans put up for governor next year?Joining us this week, attorney and former prosecutor, Eva-Marie Mancuso. Dave Layman, corporate communication consultant and former television news anchor. And former state representative, Nick Gorham.Support the show

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This week on A Lively Experiment, dueling plans for a billions dollars in federal aid, who's proposal will win? And with vaccination coming to children ages five to eleven, should Rhode Island continue to require masking in schools?Joining us this week, Pablo Rodriguez, retired professor at the Warren Alpert School of Medicine. Former state representative, Doreen Costa. And former Woonsocket city councilman and former state representative, Jon Brien.Support the show

When 30 minutes just isn't enough, we will come to you with extended conversations of our weekly episodes.Support the show

This week on A Lively Experiment, and then there were six, we're here to tell you about the latest democrat to announce she's running for Governor. And what affect will the progressives have in this year's election cycle?Joining us this week, Sue Cienki, Chairwoman of the RI GOP. Billy Hunt, Chairman of the Libertarian party of RI. And former Providence mayor, Joe Paolino.Support the show

This week on A Lively Experiment, The Governor has plans to start spending some of the billion-plus dollars of federal covid money, but how long will it take to get the money out the door? And the legislature turns up the heat on a controversial multi-million dollar contact given out by the Mckee administration. Joining us this week, Bill Bartholomew, founder of the Bartholomew Town podcast. Retired URI political science professor, Maureen Moakley. And, former state representative, Dan Reilly.Support the show

This week on A Lively Experiment, a vaccination mandate for healthcare workers takes effect this weekend, how will it impact the industry? Plus, another candidate plans a run Governor we'll tell you who it is.Joining us this week, Target 12 investigative reporter, Tim White. Brown University political science professor, Wendy Schiller. And, former state representative, Joe Trillo.Support the show

When 30 minutes just isn't enough, we will come to you with extended conversations of our weekly episodes.Support the show

This week on A Lively Experiment, the field for governor got more crowded over the last couple of weeks. And the state is sitting on more than a billion dollars in federal stimulus money, what should we do with it?Joining us this week former Providence Mayor, Angel Tavares. Ken Block, Chairman of Watchdog RI. And Republican strategist, Lisa Pelosi.Support the show

This week on A Lively Experiment, it is the first time they have appeared together to answer questions and talk about the issues facing Rhode Island. Hear how the three top elected leaders in the state interact with each other, and what their priorities are for the coming year.Joining us this week, Governor Dan Mckee. House speaker Joe Shekarchi. And, senate president, Dominick Ruggerio.Support the show

This week on A Lively Experiment, The Governor is holding firm, despite a call from dozens of lawmakers to ease the mandatory vaccination deadline for healthcare workers. And, it's been twenty years since the day that changed America. Our panel reflects on 9/11.Joining us this week, Jim Vincent, President of the Providence branch of the NAACP. Political strategist Rob Horowitz. And former state representative, Doreen Costa.Support the show

This week on A Lively Experiment, Dan Mckee's Chief of Staff is out within days of the Governor expressing confidence in him, despite his role in a controversial land deal. Plus, an increase number of police officers are wearing body cameras on the beat. Attention now turns to when? and how of the video will be public?Joining us this week, Target 12 Investigative Reporter, Steph Machado. Retired columnist and political contributor, Scott MacKay. And Boston Globe reporter, Ed Fitzpatrick.Support the show

This week on A Lively Experiment, a top aide to Dan McKee finds himself the target of an ethics complaint, will there be back splash on the Governor? And more then 40,000 Rhode Islanders will lose unemployment benefits next month , we sit down with the director of Labor and training to talk about whats ahead.Support the show

This week on A Lively Experiment, The continued fallout from the US withdraw from Afghanistan, what our local delegation has to say. And, we'll introduce you to the winner of this years Rhode Island PBS scholarship.Joining us this week, Lee Ann Sennick, National Committeewoman of the Rhode Island Republican Party. Bill Lynch, Chairman of the Rhode Island Democratic Party. And, attorney and legal analyst Lou Pulner.Support the show

When 30 minutes just isn't enough, we will come to you with extended conversations of our weekly episodes.Support the show

This week on A Lively Experiment, the debate over masking for students this fall intensifies, why the Governor won't pull the trigger on a mandate. And, a candid conversation about policing and violence in Providence playing out over one long evening at city council.Joining us this week, Maureen Moakley, retired URI political science professor. Billy Hunt, Chairman of the libertarian party of RI. And Boston Globe reporter, Dan McGowan.Support the show

This week in a Lively Experiment, after a particularly bad stretch of violent crime, the mayor of providence is catching criticism from some of his colleagues in other communities. And as the Delta variant marches on the governor holds steady on restrictions for now.Support the show

This week on A Lively Experiment, mixed messaging from the CDC about masking indoors, how will it affect Rhode Island? And a bizarre encounter between two of the State's top elected officials, over the Providence teachers union contract.Joining us this week, Ian Donnis, Political Reporter for the Public's Radio. Pablo Rodriguez, retired professor from Brown Universities Warren Alpert Medical School. And former State Representative, Doreen Costa.Support the show

This week on A Lively Experiment, the long awaited settlement of the Providence teachers contract, but what's in it? And a COVID-surge nationally has some leaders rethinking masking policies.Joining us this week, Brown University political science professor, Wendy Schiller. Attorney and Former State Representative, Dan Reilly. And, political contributor, Scott MacKay.Support the show

This week on A Lively Experiment, a recap of what happened in the last days of the general assembly. And Rhode Island moves up on the national ranking business-friendly states, but don't pop the champagne corks just yet.Joining us this week, Sue Cienki, Chairwoman of the RI GOP. Ted Nesi, Politics and business editor for WPRI TV. And political strategist, Rob Horrowitz.Support the show

When 30 minutes just isn't enough, we will come to you with extended conversations of our weekly episodes.Support the show

This week on A Lively Experiment, The General Assembly calls it quits, for now. But this year's business isn't quite done yet. And the city and state step in to rescue WaterFire to allow an abbreviated season beginning later this summer.Joining us this week, Lee Ann Sennick, National Committeewoman for the RI GOP. Attorney and Legal Analyst, Lou Pulner. And Corporate Communications Consultant, Dave Layman.Support the show

When 30 minutes just isn't enough, we will come to you with extended conversations of our weekly episodes.Support the show

This week on A Lively Experiment, a push to the end of the legislative session, we'll tell you what's in, and what's out. And most college students in Rhode Island are facing a mandate to get vaccinated if they want to return to campuses this fall. So why not the faculty at the states public institutions? Joining us this week, Angel Tavares, former Mayor of Providence. attorney and former prosecutor, Eva-Marie Mancuso. And former state representative, Nick Gorham.Support the show

When 30 minutes just isn't enough, we will come to you with extended conversations of our weekly episodes.Support the show

This week on A Lively Experiment, The house finance committee unveils it's long awaited budget, we'll tell you what's in, and what's out. And Massachusetts is offering up big bucks for people who get vaccines, will Rhode Island follow?Joining us this week, Bill Lynch, former Chairman of the RI Democratic Party. Maureen Moakley retired URI Political Science Professor. And former State Representative, Joe Trillo.Support the show

When 30 minutes just isn't enough, we will come to you with extended conversations of our weekly episodes.Support the show

This week on A Lively Experiment, Governor McKee's first one hundred days in office, we'll break out the score card for how he's done. And, the home stretch to the general assembly begins this week, the second part of our interview with Joe Shekarchi.Joining us this week, Billy Hunt, Chairman Libertarian Party of RI. Lisa Pelosi, Republican Strategist. And Scott MacKay, Political Contributor.Support the show

This week on A Lively Experiment, The Rhode Island House of Representatives returns to it's chamber for the homestretch of this years session. We have an interview with speaker Shekarchi. And, the education commissioner remains under fire from the Providence Teachers Union.Joining us this week, Patrick Anderson, State house reporter for the Providence Journal. Target 12 Investigator Steph Machado, and Ed Fitzpatrick, reporter for The Boston Globe.Support the show