A Lively Experiment - Presented by Rhode Island PBS

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

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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

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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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, 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

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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

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

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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

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

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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 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

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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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

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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 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

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

This week on A Lively Experiment, an epic week for Rhode Islands Judiciary as Governor Raimondo makes some history-making selections. And a spirited discussion about what to do about the increase in Covid rates here.Joining us this week, Historian and Columnist, Ed Achorn. Attorney and Former Prosecutor, Eva-Marie Mancuso. And Political Strategist, Rob Horowitz.Support the show

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This week on A Lively Experiment, Covid infections continue to spike in Rhode Island, one of the state's premiere infectious disease experts weighs in. And, President elect Joe Biden continues to put together his cabinet, will any of his choices hit close to home?Joining us this week, Columnist and Former Attorney General, Arlene Violet. Angel Taveras, Former Mayor of Providence. And the Former Chairman of the RI GOP, Brandon Bell.Support the show

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This week on A Lively Experiment, a panel of candidates for state and local office this year, what did they learn from the campaign trail? Plus, a growing call for lawmakers to come off the sidelines and get to work.Joining us this week, Political Contributor, Don Roach. Former State Representative and Co-Chair of the Rhode Island Trump 2020 campaign, Doreen Costa. And, Billy Hunt, Secretary for the Libertarian Party of Rhode Island.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, Rhode Island sees a dramatic spike in Covid-19 cases, what will this mean heading into the winter season? And President Trump refuses to throw in the towel, how will that affect the transition of power? Joining us this week, Pablo Rodriguez, Retired Professor from the Warren Alpert Medical School. Lee Ann Sennick, National Committeewoman for the Rhode Island GOP. And former State Representative, Nick Gorham.Support the show

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This week on A Lively Experiment, a Presidential race that was a lot closer than the polls projected...again. And, the main event in Rhode Island that turned out to be an unexpected blowout. Setting off a scramble for power at the statehouse.Joining us this week, Scott MacKay from the Public's Radio. Republican Strategist, Lisa Pelosi. And, former State Representative, Mike Marcello. Support the show

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This week on A Lively Experiment, The Governor says the second wave of covid is here, and potentially more restrictions. And, just a few more days until the Presidential election, when will we know the results here and nationally?Joining us this week, Bob Walsh, Executive Director for the National Education Association Rhode Island. Sun-Chronicle columnist, Donna Perry. And political reporter for the Public's Radio, Ian Donnis.Support the show