A Lively Experiment - Presented by Rhode Island PBS

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This week on A Lively Experiment, a group of Rhode Islanders says "Enough". Filing a federal lawsuit against Governor Raimondo, we'll tell you what it's all about. And the sprint to election day, the Presidential candidates crisscross the country with one last pitch. But are there any undecided voters left?Joining us this week, Wendy Schiller, Political Science Professor at Brown University. Joe Trillo, Former State Representative and Honorary Chairman of the Rhode Island Trump campaign in 2016. And former U.S. Congressman, Bob Weygand. Support the show

This week on A Lively Experiment, early voting is under way, how many will take advantage of it? And, how many will be taking out mail ballots? Plus, Senate hearings are under way for a Supreme Court nominee. We sit down with the Former Dean of the Roger Williams University Law School, for his take on the future of the court.Joining us this week, Attorney and Legal Analyst, Lou Pulner. Sue Cienki, Chairwoman for the Rhode Island Republican Party. And, Former Chairman of the State's Democratic party, Bill Lynch.Support the show

This week on A Lively Experiment, The Death of Supreme Court Justice, Ruth Bader Ginsburg sets off a political firestorm in Washington. And progressive Democrats made notice in this months Rhode Island primary, what should be look for in Novembers general election.Joining us this week, Former State Representative, Nick Gorham. Retired URI Political Science Professor, Maureen Moakley. And Joe Trillo, Former State Rep, and Honorary Chairman of the 2016 Trump campaign in Rhode Island.Support the show

This week on Lively Experiment, the chaos in Cleveland. We'll talk about the good, that bad, and a lot of the ugly at the first Presidential debate. And with election day just over a month away, the Governor is unmoved by calls to allow a few more days for mail ballots to be received.Joining us this week, Ted Nesi, Politics and Business editor or WPRI TV. Political and Educational Contributor, Sean Holley. And, Columnist and Former RI Attorney General, Arlene Violet.Support the show

This week on A Lively Experiment, another vacancy opens up on the Rhode Island supreme court giving Governor Raimondo some flexibility in her choices. And, the state is telling everyone to take it outside. We speak with the owners of one local restaurant adapting to running a business during the pandemic.Joining us this week, Attorney and Former Prosecutor Eva-Marie Mancuso. Keith Stokes, Vice President of the 1696 Heritage Group. And Former Representative Dan Reilly.Support the show

This week on A Lively Experiment, It’s back to school - with a few bumps along the way. We’ll tell you what they are, and what the governor has to say. And, how long will Governor Raimondo keep the state under a state of emergency?Joining us this week, WPRI Target 12 Investigator Steph Machado. Historian and Columnist, Ed Achorn. And, Boston Globe Reporter, Dan McGowan.Support the show

This week on A Lively Experiment, there’s a new playbook for voting during a pandemic. We’ll tell you how Rhode Island made out during this week’s primary. And the on again, off again relationship between Lifespan and Care New England appears to be back on again. But will they actually make it to the altar this time? Join us this week, Jim Vincent, President of Providence branch of the NAACP. Corporate Communications consultant, Dave Layman. And Sun-Chronicle columnist, Donna Perry.Support the show

This week on A Lively Experiment, a lot more questions than answers after Governor Raimondo clears the way for nearly every school district to welcome it's students back into the classroom. And, federal coronavirus money was supposed to help aid small businesses, but is it too little, too late in Rhode Island?Joining us this week, Lee Ann Sennick, National Committeewoman for the Rhode Island Republican Party. Retired Alpert Medical School Professor, Pablo Rodriguez. And, Political Strategist, Rob Horowitz.Support the show

This week on A Lively Experiment, as the Republican National Convention wraps up, the sprint to November begins. But what will the Presidential campaign look like this fall? And early voting has already begun for next months Rhode Island primary, the Secretart of State tells us what else to look out for.Joining us this week, Brandon Bell, former Chairman of the Rhode Island Republican Party. Brown University Political Science Professor, Wendy Schiller. And Political Analyst for The Public's Radio, Scott MacKaySupport the show

This week on a Lively Experiment, a Federal Judge makes voting by mail a little easier for Rhode Islanders. But is another court date challenge on the horizon? And Rhode Island takes two steps forward and one step back fighting the coronavirus, what it may mean for local businesses.Joining us this week, Retired URI Political Science Professor, Maureen Moakely. Ian Donnis, Political Reporter for the Public's Radio. And Former State Representative, Dan Reilly. Support the show

This week on A Lively Experiment, Governor Raimondo warns that Rhode Islanders are not observing limits on social gatherings, and rolls out a new tool for reporting it, but is it going too far? And the sands are shifting as school administrators try to figure out how the beginning of the school year will look for their students, we'll hear from the Executive Director of the States Association of School Committees. Joining us this week, Boston Globe reporter Ed Fitzpatrick. Keith Stokes, VP of the 1696 Heritage Group. And Republican Strategist, Lisa Pelosi.Support the show

This week on A Lively Experiment, the U.S. supreme court clears the way for Rhode Island voters casting a mail ballot. And the affect the pandemic is having on our mental health, a local clinical psychologist weighs in.Joining us this week, Former Providence Mayor, Angel Tavares. Attorney and Former Prosecutor, Eva-Marie Mancuso. And Legal Analyst Lou Pulner.Support the show

This week on A Lively Experiment, The Governor hits the pause button on the opening of public school across the state this fall. And the new state police hotline to report large social gatherings receives hundreds of calls, but few violations. What does the Governor say about it?Joining us this week, Patrick Anderson, Statehouse Reporter for The Providence Journal. Boston Globe reporter, Amanda Milkovits. And Target Twelve Investigator, Tim White.Support the show

This week on A Lively Experiment, how you vote this fall is going to look a lot different, but it's not exactly what the Secretary of State was hoping for. And local colleges and universities are figuring out how to get their students back on campus. We sit down with one President to hear about her institutions plans.Joining us this week, Sue Cienki Chair of the RI Republican Party. Political and Educational Contributor, Sean Holley. And former U.S. Congressman, Bob Weygand.Support the show

This week on a Lively Experiment, the longest name for the smallest state, will RI get a name change before the end of the year? And we speak with a local dreamer about last weeks supreme courts decision on the Presidents efforts to end DACA.Joining us this week, Attorney and Former Prosecutor Eva-Marie Mancuso. Pablo Rodriguez, Professor Warren Alpert Medical School. And Former Chairman of the Rhode Island Republican party, Brandon Bell.Support the show

This week on a Lively Experiment, Governor Raimondo says she plans to throw a lifeline to the states small businesses, but is it too little, too late? And RI wants its school children to return in the fall, what are the challenges local administrators are facing?Joining us this week, Ed Achorn, former Editorial Page Editor for the Providence Journal. NAACP Providence Branch President, Jim Vincent. And, former RI Attorney General, Arlene VioletSupport the show

This week on a Lively Experiment, the General Assembly came out of hibernation to tackle a daunting short-term budget crisis. But what will lawmakers do about next years budget? And small businesses are getting back to business under phase II restrictions. We talk with one salon owner about the challenges of operating in the Covid-19 era.Joining us this week, Attorney and Legal Analyst, Lou Pulner. Political Science Professor, Wendy Schiller. And Political Contributor, Don Roach.Support the show

This week on a virtual Lively Experiment, It's official, August 31st may be the most wonderful day of the year for thousands of parents, and most of the kids, across Rhode Island, we'll explain why. Plus, what can we learn from the protests here and around the country? A long-time community leader in providence has some thoughts.Joining us for a reporters round-table, Patrick Anderson, Statehouse reporter for the Providence Journal. Target Twelve Investigator, Steph Machado. And Ian Donnis, Political Reporter for the Publics Radio. Support the show

This week on a Lively Experiment peaceful protests over the weekend are followed by a night of destruction in downtown Providence. And as Rhode Islanders enter phase two, are we going too fast or too slowly? We'll hear from the head of the states hospitality association.Joining us this week, Bill Bartholomew, creator of The Bartholomew Town Podcast. Republican Strategist, Lisa Pelosi. And, Scott Mackay, political analyst for The Publics Radio.Support the show

This week on A Lively Experiment, the coronavirus shuts down everything from colleges and universities, to sporting events. And its down to Bernie versus Biden in the Democratic Presidential race. Joining us this week, corporate communications consultant, Dave Layman. Brown University Political Science Professor, Wendy Schiller. And Brandon Bell, Former Chairman of the Rhode Island Republican Party.Support the show

This week on A Lively Experiment, In a week dominated by news with the Coronavirus, Gov. Raimondo calls for caution. And, Joe Biden's bounce back from long shot to front runner in the Democratic Presidential race. Joining us this week, Boston Globe Reporter, Ed Fitzpatrick. Target Twelve Investigative Reporter, Steph Machado. And, Ian Donnis, Political Reporter for the Public's Radio.Support the show

This week on A Lively Experiment, Speaker Mattiello faces a challenger familiar to those in his house district. And, which Democrat will come out on top in this weekends South Carolina primary? Joining us this week, Former State Representative, Dan Reilly. Maureen Moakley, Political Science Professor at the University of Rhode Island. And Political strategist, Rob Horowitz.Support the show

This week on A Lively Experiment, Governor Raimondo is in the hot seat for her support of a Presidential candidate. And, is it game over for the release of the 38 studios court documents? Joining us this week, Boston Globe Reporter, Dan McGowan. Attorney and former prosecutor, Eva Mancuso. And Political Contributor, Don Roach. Support the show

This week on A Lively Experiment, takeaways from Providence Mayor, Jorge Elorza's State of the City speech. And, the parade of witnesses continues in the Grand Jury investigation surrounding the convention center audit. Joining us this week, Cyd McKenna, Executive Director of the Rhode Island Democratic Party. Sue Cienki, Chairwoman of the Rhode Island Republican Party. And, Pat Ford, Chairman of the Libertarian Party Rhode Island.Support the show

This week on a Lively Experiment, a grand jury investigation to actions by Speaker Mattiello begins to play out. And, Presidential Candidate, Michael Bloomberg receives Governor Raimondo's support. Joining us this week, Former State Representative, Nick Gorham. Communications Consultant, Donna Perry. And Pablo Rodriguez, Associate Professor at the Alpert Medical School.Support the show

This week on A Lively Experiment, more twists and turns with Speaker Mattiello and what has become a controversial audit. And Providence finally gets a new school superintendent. Joining us today, Target Twelve investigative reporter, Tim White. Lee Ann Sennick, National Committee Woman for the Rhode Island Republican party. And Bill Lynch, Former Chairman of the Rhode Island Democratic Party.Support the show

This week on A Lively Experiment, Speaker Mattiello under fire, accused of overstepping his authority. And, continued fallout from Governor Raimondo's proposed budget. Joining us this week, Former State Representative, Patricia Morgan. Bill Bartholomew, Producer of the Bartholomew Town Podcast. And, Bob Walsh, Executive Director of The National Education Association of Rhode Island.Support the show

This week on A Lively Experiment, the proposed state budget is out, join sharp reaction from state lawmakers. And, history is made again in Washington this week. Joining us this week, former State Representative, Mike Marcello. Republican strategist, Lisa Pelosi. And, Brandon Bell, Former Chairman of the Rhode Island Republican PartySupport the show

This week on A Lively Experiment, the general assembly is off and running. Budget, gun control, and marijuana are among the issues headlining this years agenda. Joining us this week, House Majority Leader, Joe Shekarchi. Blake Filippi, House Minority Leader. Michael McCaffrey, Senate Majority Leader. And, Dennis Algiere, Senate Minority Leader.Support the show

This week on A Lively Experiment, a new year brings new challenges to leaders in state and local government. What will be the major issues facing them in 2020? Joining us this week, Patrick Anderson, State House reporter for the Providence Journal. Target Twelve investigative reporter Steph Machado. And, Scott Mackay, Political Analyst for the Public's Radio.Support the show

This week on A Lively Experiment, as we turn the page to another year, and decade, a look back and a look ahead. Joining us this week, Ian Donnis political reporter for the Public's Radio. Brown University political science professor, Wendy Schiller. URI Political Science professor, Maureen Moakley. And, Dave Layman, corporate communications consultant and former television news anchor.Support the show

This week on A Lively Experiment, looming budgetary issues in the General Assembly have legislative leaders and the Governor at odds. And, the Rhode Island Veterans Home has some tough decisions to make. Joining us this week, Ian Donnis political reporter for the Public's Radio. Brown University political science professor, Wendy Schiller. URI Political Science professor, Maureen Moakley. And, Dave Layman, corporate communications consultant and former television news anchor.Support the show

This week on A Lively Experiment, healthcare in crisis in Rhode Island, what is the future? And digging into the details of Pawtucket's proposed big development plan. Joining us this week, Donna Perry, communications consultant. Jim Vincent, President of the NAACP Providence branch. And, Ed Achorn, Editorial page editor for the Providence Journal.Support the show

This week on A Lively Experiment, the city of Pawtucket refuses to go down without a fight as the Mayor announces big plans for his city. And, pot luck? protests over insider deals on medical marijuana licenses prompts leaders to take a step back. Joining us this week, Attorney and Legal analyst, Lou Pulner. Attorney and former prosecutor, Eva Mancuso. And Political Strategist, Rob Horowitz.Support the show

This week on a Lively Experiment, They are on the front lines of local government. What are the issues facing the mayors of three Rhode Island communities? Joining us this week, Cranston Mayor, Allan Fung. The Mayor of North Providence, Charles Lombardi. And, Johnston Mayor, Joe Polisena.Support the show

This week on A Lively Experiment, A female faction of the democratic party splits from the main committee, and the impeachment hearing concludes after a busy week, so what's next? Joining us on the panel, Political Strategist, Lisa Pelosi. Bill Bartholomew, host and producer of the Bartholomew Town Podcast. And former US Congressman, Bob Weygand. Support the show

This week on a Lively Experiment a coalition of nayers and managers sue the state and the General Assembly, we'll tell you why. The Board of Education announces a tuition increase for URI, RIC and CCRI.Joining us this week: Former Chairman of the Rhode Island Democratic Party Bill Lynch,Former State Representative Doreen Costa and Businessman/Treasurer for the Rhode Island Commerce Corp. Board of Directors Karl Wadensten.Support the show

This week on A Lively Experiment, a new twist in the IGT/Twin River controversy. And it's official, the impeachment inquiry moves forward. Joining us this week, Don Roach, Political Contributor. Wendy Schiller, Political Science Professor at Brown University. And, former State Representative, Dan Reilly. Support the show

This week on A Lively Experiment, what's next for Speaker Mattiello after his top campaign aid is indited. And, no charges filed in the Wyatt detention center protest case, we'll talk about why. Joining us this week, Jim Vincent President of the NAACP Providence Branch, Former Rhode Island Attorney General, Arlene Violet, and Former State Representative, Nick Gorham.Support the show

This week on A Lively Experiment, the state provides more details on it's takeover of the Providence school system, and one council-woman's comments about vandalism and civil disobedience raises eyebrows nationwide. Joining us this week, Boston Globe reporter Dan McGowan, Former State Representative, Patricia Morgan, and Scot MacKay, political analyst for the Public's Radio.Support the show

This week on A Lively Experiment, a Grand Jury takes a look a a nailer that boosted Speaker Mattiello's campaign in 2016. And, the House Minority Leader calls for an independent study in the IGT/Twin River lottery proposals. Joining us this week Political Strategist, Lisa Pelosi. Patrick Anderson, State House reporter for the Providence Journal, and Bob Walsh, executive director for the national education association of Rhode Island.Support the show

This week on A Lively Experiment, the IGT gaming technology contract continues to play out at the State House with another personal pitch from the Governor to lawmakers. And, the circus in Washington, impeachment inquiry, whose message is getting through and whose is falling on deaf ears? Joining us this week, Corporate Communication Consultant and former television news anchor, Dave Layman. Bill Lynch, former Chairman of the Rhode Island Democratic Party. And, Communications Consultant, Donna Perry.Support the show

This week on A Lively Experiment, what will a White House whistle blower and a transcript of a phone call mean for President Trump? And, Governor Raimondo bans the sale of E-flavored cigarettes. Joining us this week, Attorney and former prosecutor, Eva Marie Mancuso. Bob Weygand, former U.S. Congressman. And, State Representative, Joe Trillo. Support the show

This week on A Lively Experiment, the lottery controversy heats up as Twin River makes a bold move and the states economic development board looks to rein in the tax credit program. Joining us this week, Ed Achorn, editorial page editor for the Providence Journal. Sue Cienki, Chairwoman for the Rhode Island Republican Party. And, Democratic Strategist, Rob Horowitz.Support the show

This week on A Lively Experiment, trouble continues to follow a local mayor, but voters may have the final say. And, another speed bump for the Providence Schools. Joining us this week: Brown University Political Science Professor, Wendy Schiller. Bill Bartholomew, Podcast host for Bartholomewtown. And, former Chairman of the Republican Party, Brandon Bell.Support the show

This week on a Lively Experiment the state is ready to take over the Providence Schools but a new group wants a say. The Senate steps in to take a look at a no-bid contract. Joining us this week Political and Business Editor from WPRI Ted Nesi. Michelle Smith, Corospondant for the Associated Press and Ian Donnis Political Reporter from the Public's Radio. Support the show

This week on a lively experiment, promises are made to help the failing Providence school department and after 20 years on the Providence city council Louis Aponte resigns, pleading no contest to embezzlement charges. Joining Us this week Dave Layman Don Roach and Eva Maria.Support the show

This week on A Lively Experiment, a major shift in who controls the Providence school system, and the Governor faces some ethics complaints over a no bid contract. Joining us this week, Former State Representative, Doreen Costa. Pat Ford, Chairman of the Libertarian of Rhode Island. And Former Chairman of the Rhode Island Democratic Party, Bill Lynch.Support the show