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A Lively Experiment - Presented by Rhode Island PBS

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A Lively Experiment is a weekly News & Politics program on Rhode Island PBS. Tune in each Friday at 7:00 pm for new episodes regarding the political climate in Rhode Island.

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Episodes

COVID restrictions/ Governor's race/ Candidates for Congressional District Two

This week on a Lively Experiment. The easing of some COVID restrictions is on the horizon so what's next for Rhode Island? And a full dissection of the Governor's race and the candidates for Congressional District Two. Joining us on the panel: Wendy Schiller, Political Science Professor at Brown University, Former State Representative Jon Brien and WPRI Target 12 Investigator, Tim White. Support the show

Feb 12, 202229 minEp. 3433

Governor McKee's emergency orders allowing for Covid restrictions expires next week/ Who's in and who's out of the major political races

This week on a Lively Experiment Governor McKee's emergency orders allowing for Covid restrictions expires next week... will he renew them? and another weeks goes by we'll tell you who's in and who's out of the major political races. Joining us on the panel Dr. Pablo Rodriguez, Retired Professor at the Warren Alpert School of Medical, Republican Strategist, Lisa Pelosi and Political Contributor, Sam Howard. Support the show

Feb 05, 202229 minEp. 3432

Governors Race/ Coveted open Congressional seat/ should Rhode Island change the way they elect their candidates

This week on a Lively Experiment whose in and whose out in the Governors Race and now a suddenly coveted open Congressional seat and should Rhode Island change the way they elect their candidates. Joining us on the pannel LeeAnn Sennick National Committee Women for the Rhode Island Publican Party, Attorney and former prosecutor Eva-Marie Mancuso and Boston Globe columnist Dan McGowan. Support the show

Jan 29, 202229 minEp. 3431

Political Bombshell Congressional seat opens up/ State of the State Address Budget proposal for 2023

This week on a Lively Experiment, A political bombshell as a once in a generation Congressional seat opens up unexpectedly and a big week for Governor McKee who he delivers his State of the State Address and unveils his budget proposal for next year. Joining us for this analysis Former Providence Mayor Angel Taveras, Political Contributor Scott McKay and Former State Representative Nick Gorham. Support the show

Jan 22, 202229 minEp. 3430

General Assembly Session

This week on a Lively Experiment, What can we expect from this years general assembly session. It's our annual sit down with leaders in each chamber to get a road map on what to look for. Joining us with their perspective Senate Majority Leader Michael McCaffrey, Senate Minority Leader Dennis Algiere and House Majority Leader Chris Blazejewski. Support the show

Jan 14, 202230 minEp. 29

Annual Predictions Show

This week on A Lively Experiment, another year in the books but, before we turn the page to 2022 it's our annual year in review of the good, the bad, and the ugly of Rhode Island. Support the show

Dec 25, 202129 minEp. 30

Covid Mandates/ Housing Protest

This week on A Lively Experiment, two steps forward, one and a half steps back. As we head into the third calendar year of Covid. We'll tell you about new restrictions announced this week. And, a weeks long protest at the state house about the homelessness and affordable housing ends with the real work just beginning. Joining us this week, Bill Bartholomew, founder of the Bartholomew Town podcast. Marcela Betancur, executive director of the Latino Policy Institute at Roger Williams University. A...

Dec 18, 202129 minEp. 29

Mask Mandates/ COVID Money

This week on A Lively Experiment, increasing calls for the Governor to reimpose an indoor mask mandate, we'll tell you who's calling for it. And, Rhode Island moves one step closer to opening up the federal covid money bank account. Joining us this week, Boston Globe reporter, Amanda Milkovits. Political strategist, Rob Horowitz. And former State Representative, Dan Reilly. Support the show

Dec 11, 202129 minEp. 28

$3,000 COVID Bonus/ Vaccine Passport

This week on A Lively Experiment, members of the state's largest employee union are in line for a three thousand dollar vaccination bonus, but with it, political blow-back for Governor Mckee. And coming to a phone near you, vaccination passports, we'll tell you what the administration has in mind. Joining us this week Dave Layman, corporate communications consultant and former TV news anchor. Attorney and legal analyst, Lou Pulner. And, former Cranston mayor, Alan Fung. Support the show...

Dec 04, 202129 minEp. 27

Covid Money/ Booster Shots

This week on A Lively Experiment, Rhode Island is a wash in federal covid money, and while much of the focus is on how the state will use it's share, what about the cities and towns? And the state opens up booster shot eligibility for everyone, as infection numbers trend upward...again. Joining us this week, Jim Vincent, President of the Providence branch of the NAACP. Bill Lynch, former chairman of the Rhode Island Democratic Party. And, republican strategist, Lisa Pelosi. Support the show...

Nov 20, 202129 minEp. 26

Rhode Island in Lockdown/ Education Commisioner

This week on A Lively Experiment, how long will the state of Rhode Island be in a state of emergency? The governor has to make the decision to renew the order again. And it's official, the commissioner of education gets a three-year contract extension but she's not getting support everywhere. Joining us this week, Bob Walsh executive director for the National Education Association of Rhode Island. Lee Ann Sennick, national committeewoman of the RI GOP. And Boston Globe columnist, Dan Mcgowan, Su...

Nov 13, 202129 minEp. 25

Education Commissioner/ Campaign Finance Budgets

This week on A Lively Experiment, Rhode Island's education commissioner gets a new contract, and with it, some new headaches to deal with. And, the latest campaign finance reports are in, we'll tell you who's leading in the money race for governor. Joining us this week, Ian Donnis, political reporter for the public's radio. WPRI Target 12 investigative reporter, Steph Machado. And Providence Journal state house reporter, Patrick Anderson. Support the show...

Nov 05, 202129 minEp. 24

Standardized Tests/ Republican Gov. Candidate

This week on A Lively Experiment, the verdict is in on the latest standardized tests for Rhode Island school children, and it's not good news. And, who will the republicans put up for governor next year? Joining us this week, attorney and former prosecutor, Eva-Marie Mancuso. Dave Layman, corporate communication consultant and former television news anchor. And former state representative, Nick Gorham. Support the show

Oct 29, 202129 minEp. 23

10.29.21 Lively EXTRA

When 30 minutes just isn't enough, we will come to you with extended conversations of our weekly episodes. Support the show

Oct 29, 202110 minEp. 22

Spending a Billions Dollars/ Unmasking Schools

This week on A Lively Experiment, dueling plans for a billions dollars in federal aid, who's proposal will win? And with vaccination coming to children ages five to eleven, should Rhode Island continue to require masking in schools? Joining us this week, Pablo Rodriguez, retired professor at the Warren Alpert School of Medicine. Former state representative, Doreen Costa. And former Woonsocket city councilman and former state representative, Jon Brien. Support the show...

Oct 22, 202129 minEp. 21

6 Democrats for Governor/ Progressives this Election

This week on A Lively Experiment, and then there were six, we're here to tell you about the latest democrat to announce she's running for Governor. And what affect will the progressives have in this year's election cycle? Joining us this week, Sue Cienki, Chairwoman of the RI GOP. Billy Hunt, Chairman of the Libertarian party of RI. And former Providence mayor, Joe Paolino. Support the show

Oct 15, 202129 minEp. 20

10.15.21 Lively EXTRA

When 30 minutes just isn't enough, we will come to you with extended conversations of our weekly episodes. Support the show

Oct 15, 202110 minEp. 19

Federal COVID-19 Money/ $5 Million Contract

This week on A Lively Experiment, The Governor has plans to start spending some of the billion-plus dollars of federal covid money, but how long will it take to get the money out the door? And the legislature turns up the heat on a controversial multi-million dollar contact given out by the Mckee administration. Joining us this week, Bill Bartholomew, founder of the Bartholomew Town podcast. Retired URI political science professor, Maureen Moakley. And, former state representative, Dan Reilly. S...

Oct 08, 202129 minEp. 18

Vaccine Mandate is Here/ RI Gov. Race

This week on A Lively Experiment, a vaccination mandate for healthcare workers takes effect this weekend, how will it impact the industry? Plus, another candidate plans a run Governor we'll tell you who it is. Joining us this week, Target 12 investigative reporter, Tim White. Brown University political science professor, Wendy Schiller. And, former state representative, Joe Trillo. Support the show

Oct 01, 202129 minEp. 17

10.01.21 Lively EXTRA

When 30 minutes just isn't enough, we will come to you with extended conversations of our weekly episodes. Support the show

Oct 01, 202110 minEp. 16

Governor's Race/ Federal Money

This week on A Lively Experiment, the field for governor got more crowded over the last couple of weeks. And the state is sitting on more than a billion dollars in federal stimulus money, what should we do with it? Joining us this week former Providence Mayor, Angel Tavares. Ken Block, Chairman of Watchdog RI. And Republican strategist, Lisa Pelosi. Support the show

Sep 24, 202129 minEp. 15
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