A Lively Experiment - Presented by Rhode Island PBS

This week on a Lively Experiment, is a state takeover of the Providence school system imminent? All signs are pointing in that directing. And some good news for Rhode Island this week as the first major project on the 195 land debuts. Joining us on the panel, Maureen Moakely, Political Science Professor at the University of Rhode Island. Boston Globe Reporter Dan McGowan, and Ian Donnis Political Reporter for the Public's Radio.Support the show

This week on A Lively Experiment, not a good news week for Rhode Island, the poor condition of the Providence school system goes national, and CNBC says that the state has the worst business climate in the country. Joining us this week, Ken Block, founder of Watch Dog RI, Communications Consultant Donna Perry, and Former U.S. Congressman Bob Weygand.Support the show

This week on A Lively Experiment, an outside agency finds Providence schools in deplorable condition, where do we go from here? And it's the usual frantic home-stretch of the General Assembly. Joining us this week, Former House Majority Leader, Patricia Morgan, Former State Representative, Mike Marcello, and Ed Achorn, Editorial Page Editor for the Providence Journal.Support the show

This week on A Lively Experiment, after a big public backlash Speaker Mattiello holds funding for a controversial medical program, and one of Governor Raimondo's signature programs takes a big hit in the budget. Joining us this week, Brandon Bell, Former Chairman of the Rhode Island Republican Party, Brown Universities Political Science Professor, Wendy Schiller, and Dr. Pablo Rodriguez, Associate Professor at the Alpert Medical School. Support the show

This week on A Lively Experiment, the debate over abortion legislation takes another unexpected twist, will a bill make it through the General Assembly this session? And URI President David Dooley's proposal to create a separate Board of Trustees for the state's flagship institution runs into a buzz saw of criticism from some State Officials. Joining us this week's panel Patrick Anderson, State House reporter for the Providence Journal, Ted Nesi, Politics and Business editor for WPRI, and URI Political Science Professor Maureen Moakley.Support the show

This week on A Lively Experiment, Governor Raimondo inserts herself into hospital merger talk, and it was a tweet by Bishop Tobin heard around the world. Joining us this week, Legal Analyst Attorney, Lou Pulner, Republican Strategist Lisa Pelosi, and Bob Walsh, Executive Director of The National Education Association of Rhode Island.Support the show

This week on A Lively Experiment, A high-profile murder case from the past is the inspiration for legislation at the State House, and will TF Green Airport get a new name? Joining us this week, Former Rhode Island Attorney General, Arlene Violet, Boston Globe Reporter, Dan McGowan, and Political Strategist, Rob Horowitz.Support the show

This week on A Lively Experiment, the State Ethics Commission votes to take a deeper look into the actions of a General Assembly Member, and will we finally see meaningful change in the States education system? Joining us this week, Attorney and Former Prosecutor, Eva Marie Mancuso, Jim Vincent, President of the NAACP Providence Branch, and Former State Republican Party Chairman, Mark Smiley. Support the show

This week on A Lively Experiment, The Senate Judiciary Committee votes to reject a highly charged bill, and Governor Raimondo delivers two victories for Rhode Islands Public Sector Unions. Joining us this week, Wendy Schiller, Political Science Professor at Brown University, Political analyst for the Publics Radio, Scott MacKay, and Pat Ford Chairman of the Libertarian Party of Rhode Island.Support the show

This week on A Lively Experiment, a political round table discussion from a different perspective. Our panel of millennials will offer up some thoughts about the good, the bad, and the ugly, in Rhode Island. Joining us with their insights, Kalasia Richer, Billy Hunt, and Bill Bartholomew.Support the show

This week on A Lively Experiment, the Evergreen Bill heads to the Governors desk, but will she sign it? And the General Treasurer paints another bleak picture for locally run pensions. Joining us with their insight, Political Contributor, Don Roach. Lee Ann Sennick, National Committee Woman for the Rhode Island Republican Party. And, Former State Representative, Mike Marcello.Support the show

This week on A Lively Experiment, a big win for unions, but will Governor Raimondo veto evergreen legislation? And Speaker Mattiello proposes a "Threat Assessment Team" in Rhode Island Schools. Joining us on the panel, Lisa Pelosi, Republican Strategist. Former State Representative, Nick Gorham. And, Dave Layman, Corporate Communications Consultant and Former News Anchor. Support the show

This week on A Lively Experiment, a controversial, high-profile bill waits it's fate at the State House. And, the Rhode Island Attorney General finds hundreds of cases. Joining us this week, the new Chair of the Rhode Island Republican Party, Sue Cienki, Former U.S. Congressman, Bob Weygand, and Ian Donnis, Political Reporter for the Publics Radio. Support the show

This week on A Lively Experiment, a contentious bill for firefighters heads to the senate, and the Governor continues to push for an expansion of the Rhode Island promise program. Joining us on the panel this week, former Rhode Island Attorney General, Arlene Violet, Bill Bartholomew, host of The Bartholomew Town Podcast, And, Scott Mackay, Political Analyst for the Public Radio.Support the show

This week on A Lively Experiment, what needs to be done to revive the local Republican Party? The new leader of the State GOP has some ideas. And, a renewed focus on the States budget with declining revenues and a big hole to fill. Joining us with their insight, Communications Consultant, Donna Perry. Joe Trillo, former candidate for Governor, and former State Representative. And Pablo Rodriguez, Associate Professor at The Alpert Medical School. Support the show

This week on A Lively Experiment, Rhode Island's new Education Commissioner is ready to face the challenges ahead, and the State Elections Board sends out an S.O.S. to move the primary next year. Joining us with their insights, Jim Vincent, President of the Providence branch of the NAACP, Maureen Moakley, Political Science Professor of the University of Rhode Island, and WPRI's Target 12 Investigator, Tim White.Support the show

This week on A Lively Experiment, Governor Raimondo introduces Rhode Island's new Education Commissioner, will she be what the state needs? And the American Trucking Associations lawsuit gets tripped up in federal court. Joining us with their insights, Michelle Smith Associated Press Correspondent, Dan McGowan, Reporter for WPRI, and Former State Representative, Dan Reilly.Support the show

This week on A Lively Experiment, the General Assembly gives the green light to mobile sports betting, but it may not be a done deal yet. And the Governor continues to beat the drum for taxpayer funded college tuition. Joining us with their insight, Brandon Bell, Chairman of the Rhode Island Republican Party. Eva-Marie Mancuso, Attorney and former Prosecutor. And Political Contributor, Don Roach.Support the show

This week on A Lively Experiment, Rhode Island lawmakers take on the abortion issue during a lengthy floor debate, and mobile sports betting appears to be on the fast track, but will it face a court challenge? Joining us on the panel, Bill Lynch, former chairman of the Rhode Island Democratic Party. Republican strategist, Lisa Pelosi. And, Political Reporter for the Providence Journal, Patrick Anderson.Support the show

This week on A Lively Experiment, proposed changes to Rhode Islands drug laws raises some eyebrows, and beach fees continue to get a lot of attention at the State House. Joining us this week, Lee Ann Sennick, National Committee Woman for the Rhode Island Republican Party, Ed Achorn, editorial page editor for the Providence Journal, and former State Representative, Mike Marcello.Support the show

This week on A Lively Experiment, the price to go to state beaches might be on the rise, and a proposal to change the schedule for Rhode Island voting appears to be getting traction. Joining us the week, Dave Layman, corporate communications consultant, and former news anchor. Donna Perry, public affairs officer for the Rhode Islands CPA's society. And, democratic strategist, Rob Horowitz.Support the show

This week on A Lively Experiment, potential changes to Rhode Island's voting patterns are introduced at the State House. And, top leaders call for added gun restrictions. Joining us this week, Ian Donnis, political reporter for the Publics Radio, former State Representative, Doreen Costa, and Bill Bartholomew, producer and host of The Bartholomew Town Podcast.Support the show

This week on a Lively Experiment, Governor Raimondo's budget scoops come under fire at a Senate hearing, and reaction to President Trump's State of the Union Address. Joining us this week, Wendy Schiller, political science professor at Brown University, former U.S. Congressman, Bob Weygand, and WPRI's political reporter, Ted Nesi.Support the show

The week on a Lively Experiment, pro choice? or pro life? Hundreds turn out at the State House for the annual debate, but this year with a sense of urgency. And, a further parsing this week at the Governor's proposed 10 billion dollar budget. Joining us this week, Pat Ford, Chairman of the Rhode Island Libertarian Party. Dr. Pablo Rodriguez, host of Cirugia Politica. And, Maureen Moakley, Political Science Professor at the University of Rhode IslandSupport the show

This week on A Lively Experiment, more fallout from Governor Raimondo's proposed ten billion dollar budget for next year, and the other shoe drops for dissonant democrats in the house. Joining us this week, Eva Marie Mancuso, attorney and former prosecutor, Bob Walsh, executive director of the National Education Association of Rhode Island, and former chairman of the Rhode Island Republican Party, Mark Smiley.Support the show

This week on A Lively Experiment, Governor Raimondo has big ideas that come with a big price tag, and legalizing marijuana in Rhode Island, we sit down with Attorney General Peter Neronha.Support the show

Being a reporter in the era where the media is under attack. This week on A Lively Experiment a journalist round table and their thoughts on the upcoming legislation session. Joining us on the panel this week; Providence Journal reporter, Patrick Anderson, Michelle Smith, associated press correspondent, and WPRI political reporter Dan McGowan. Support the show

This week on a lively experiment, Rhode Island lawmakers have major issues to tackle in 2019, right at the top, a big budget whole, plus low test score for public school students and the question of whether to legalize marijuana, will Massachusetts influence what is done here?Joining this week: Senate Minority Leader Dennis Algiere, House Minority Whip, Mike Chippendale, Joe Shekarchi, House Majority Leader, and Senate Majority Leader Michael McCaffreySupport the show

This week on A Lively Experiment, 2018, the highs, the lows, the good and the bad. Our panels predictions for the coming year.Support the show

This week on A Lively Experiment, a looming 200 million dollar deficit has state lawmakers with some big decisions to make. And legalizing pot in Rhode Island, is 2019 the year?Support the show

This week on A Lively Experiment, will the Providence skyline get a new fixture? And will one of Rhode Island's high profile companies pull out of Pawtucket? What can, or should the Governor and others do to convince them to stay? Joining us this week; Editorial page editor for the Providence Journal, Ed Achorn, Donna Perry, public affairs officer for the Rhode Island Society of CPA’S, and democratic strategist, Rob Horowitz.Support the show