A Lively Experiment - Presented by Rhode Island PBS

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

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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

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

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

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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

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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

This week on A Lively Experiment, the first top-tier candidate for next years governors race makes it official with a different kind of announcement. And, as the great unmasking continues in Rhode Island, people in businesses are adjusting to the new normal.Joining us this week, Dan McGowan, columnist for The Boston Globe. Former Attorney General, Arlene Violet. And Bob Walsh, Executive director for the Nation Education Association - Rhode Island.Support the show

This week on A Lively Experiment, It's that day that many of us have waited for, but not everyone is embracing an easing of Covid restrictions. And, controversy surrounds the providence school system again, we'll have the latest.Joining us this week, Wendy Schiller, Chair of Brown Universities Political Science Department. Jim Vincent , President of the NAACP Providence Branch. And Former State Representative, Dan Reilly.Support the show

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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, changes are coming for Rhode Islanders receiving federal unemployment benefits. Will it be enough to save the summer tourist season? And, Government by Zoom, is it helping us or hurting us? One seasoned observer who has first-hand experience weighs in.Joining us this week, Pablo Rodriguez, retired professor at Brown University’s Warren Alpert Medical School. Former State Representative, Doreen Costa. And Political Strategist, Rob Horowitz.Support the show

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This week on A Lively Experiment, federal stimulus money is causing headaches for local small businesses; we'll tell you why. And, the push for more people to be vaccinated, with eye toward rolling back restrictions this summer.Joining us this week, Donna Perry, Columnist for the Sun-Chronicle. Keith Stokes, Vice President of the 1696 Heritage Group. And Corporate Communications Consultant, Dave Layman.Support the show

This week on a Lively Experiment, Rhode Island dodges a bullet, keeping both its Congressional seats, we’ll tell you how it happened. And more COVID restrictions are being rolled back, what will this summer look like?Joining us this week, Sue Cienki, chairwoman of the Rhode Island Republican Party. Attorney and legal analyst, Lou Pulner. And Ian Donnis, political and investigative reporter for The Public’s Radio.Support the show

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This week on A Lively Experiment, The supply of vaccine in Rhode Island is now meeting the demand, we’ll have some thoughts on why. And, is this the year changes to the policemen's bill of rights will make it through the General Assembly?Joining us this week, Former state representative, Nick Gorham, Bill Lynch, former chairman of the Rhode Island Democratic party. And Republican strategist, Lisa PelosiSupport the show

This week on a Lively Experiment: The events in Minnesota coincide with discussion here in Rhode Island about policing. And a pause on one vaccine. How will that play with the public’s confidence in the program? Joining us this week, Angel Taveras, former Mayor of Providence. Political contributor Scott MacKay. And former Rhode Island Attorney General, Arlene Violet.Support the show

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This week on A Lively Experiment, a wide ranging bill aimed at climate control passes the general assembly. We'll tell you what those for and against are saying about it. And, with COVID vaccinations soon to become universally available, will they become mandatory for school and travel.Joining us this week, Lee Ann Sennick, National Committeewoman for the Rhode Island Republican party. Billy Hunt, Secretary for the Libertarian party of Rhode Island. And Boston Globe reporter, Ed FitzpatrickSupport the show

This week on A Lively Experiment, there’s a new No. 2 to join the new No. 1 at the State House. And, the Providence teachers tell the state: we’d like our school system back.Joining us this week, Ted Nesi, politics and business editor for WPRI TV. Bob Walsh, executive director of the National Education Association Rhode Island. And Brown University Political Science Professor, Wendy Schiller.Support the show

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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 plate got a lot fuller this week as he has to address issues beyond COVID and the budget. And, will this be the year that line item veto legislation actually makes it through The General Assembly? Joining us this week, Ken Block, founder of Watchdog RI. Political Strategist, Rob Horowitz. And Sun Chronicle Columnist, Donna Perry.Support the show

This week on A Lively Experiment, the demand far exceeds the supply, how will it affect the state’s timetable for vaccinating everyone who wants a shot? And, the future hangs in the balance for dozens of patients at Zambarano Hospital. What will the state do? Joining us this week, Jim Vincent, president of the Providence Branch of the NAACP. Attorney and legal analyst, Lou Pulner. And Boston Globe Reporter, Amanda Milkovits.Support the show

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This week on A Lively Experiment, the McKee administration is in full gear. We'll tell you how his first full week has gone. And, you're going to be hearing a lot about plans for legalized marijuana over the next several months.Joining us this week, Providence Journal State House reporter, Patrick Anderson. WPRI Target 12 Investigator, Steph Machado. And Boston Globe reporter, Dan McGowan.Support the show

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This week on A Lively Experiment, out with the old, in with the new, as Dan McKee moves up one flight at the Rhode Island State House. And Rhode Island may be bailed out with a windfall of federal money, but how should we spent it? Joining us this week, Mark Smiley, former chairman of the Rhode Island Republic Party. Former United States Congressman, Bob Weygand. And, Republican Strategist, Lisa Pelosi.Support the show

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This week on a Lively Experiment, the end is in sight for The Raimondo Administration. What will her legacy be as governor? And, Rhode Islanders have a election next week, but no candidates. We talk to a local expert about the seven bond questions that will be on the ballot.Joining us this week, Corporate Communications Consultant and former TV news anchor, Dave Layman. Sue Cienki, chairwoman of the Rhode island Republican Party. And, WPRI Target 12 investigator, Tim White.Support the show

This week on A Lively Experiment, the Raimondo resignation watch continues as the Governors soon-to-be successor has some criticism for her. And more changes are coming to the state's troubled vaccine rollout plan.Joining us this week, Brown University Political Science Professor, Wendy Schiller. Former Cranston Mayor, Allan Fung. And Political Reporter for The Public's Radio, Ian Donnis.Support the show

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This week on A Lively Experiment, Governor Raimondo breaks her seven-week silence. And, the second impeachment of now former President Trump now gets underway. With congressman David Cicilline right in the thick of it.Joining us this week, former Attorney General Arlene Violet. Pablo Rodriguez, retired Professor at the Warren Alpert Medical School. And, former State Representative, Nick Gorham.Support the show

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This week on A Lively Experiment, Governor Raimondo gets a friendly welcome from the committee vetting her bid to become a cabinet secretary. And, the state's vaccine rollout continues to be plagued by distribution questions.Joining us this week, Boston Globe Reporter, Amanda Milkovits. Ted Nesi, Politics and Business Editor for WPRI Channel 12. And Providence Journal Statehouse Reporter, Patrick Anderson.Support the show

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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, Joe Biden fulfills a three-decade plus quest to become President. And, Governor Raimondo is facing calls to start taking questions publicly, or step aside.Joining us this week, Boston Globe Reporter, Ed Fitzpatrick. Keith Stokes, Vice President of The 1696 Heritage Group. And, Sun-Chronicle Columnist, Donna Perry.Support the show

This week on A Lively Experiment, a changing of the guard at the Rhode Island State House as Governor Raimondo is going to Washington. And, Donald Trump is impeached for a historic second time, with just days left in his presidency.Joining us this week, Attorney and Legal Analyst, Lou Pulner. Bill Lynch, Former Chairman of the Rhode Island Democratic Party. And, Republican Strategist, Lisa Pelosi.Support the show

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This week on A Lively Experiment, a historic week in Rhode Island and Washington. We'll have the details and analysis from our panel of reporters.Joining us this week, WPRI Target 12 Investigator, Steph Machado. Boston Globe Reporter, Dan McGowan. And Political Contributor, Scott MacKay.Support the show

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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 year like no other. Before we put 2020 in the rear-view mirror, a look back. Our all-star panel is here to look at what they predicted this year and to offer up some predictions for 2021.Joining us this week, as they do every year, Maureen Moakley, retired URI Political Science Professor. Corporate Communications Consultant, and Former TV News Anchor, Dave Layman. Ian Donnis, Political Reporter for The Public's Radio. And, Brown University Political Science Professor, Wendy Schiller.Support the show