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...
Dec 11, 2020•29 min•Ep. 91
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...
Dec 11, 2020•29 min•Ep. 87
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Dec 11, 2020•9 min•Ep. 90
When 30 minutes just isn't enough, we will come to you with extended conversations of our weekly episodes. Support the show
Dec 11, 2020•7 min•Ep. 86
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Nov 14, 2020•9 min•Ep. 84
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...
Nov 14, 2020•29 min•Ep. 85
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Nov 07, 2020•7 min•Ep. 82
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
Nov 07, 2020•29 min•Ep. 83
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Oct 30, 2020•8 min•Ep. 80
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
Oct 30, 2020•29 min•Ep. 81
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Oct 29, 2020•32 sec•Ep. 82
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Oct 29, 2020•9 min•Ep. 79
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...
Oct 23, 2020•29 min•Ep. 78
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 p...
Oct 23, 2020•29 min•Ep. 77
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...
Oct 23, 2020•29 min•Ep. 76
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...
Oct 23, 2020•29 min•Ep. 3532
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 ...
Oct 23, 2020•29 min•Ep. 74
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
Sep 18, 2020•29 min•Ep. 73
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 ...
Sep 11, 2020•29 min•Ep. 72
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, R...
Sep 11, 2020•29 min•Ep. 71
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 Rad...
Aug 28, 2020•29 min•Ep. 70
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
Aug 28, 2020•29 min•Ep. 69
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...
Aug 28, 2020•29 min•Ep. 68
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 th...
Aug 28, 2020•29 min•Ep. 67
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...
Aug 28, 2020•29 min•Ep. 66
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...
Jul 30, 2020•29 min•Ep. 67
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 Violet Support the show...
Jul 30, 2020•29 min•Ep. 66
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...
Jul 30, 2020•29 min•Ep. 64
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 sh...
Jul 30, 2020•29 min•Ep. 63
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, Pol...
Jul 30, 2020•29 min•Ep. 62
