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.
Brown University Professor Wendy Schiller, Watchdog RI Chairman Ken Block, and Political Contributor Bob Walsh join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss the latest in the race for CD1, investigations into the Matos campaign, the fight continues for shoreline access, defending Gov. McKee and the future of the Cranston Street Armory.
WPRI-TV Investigative Reporter Tim White, The Boston Globe’s Steph Machado, and Bartholomewtown Podcast Founder Bill Bartholomew join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss investigations into possible signature fraud from the Matos congressional campaign, reactions to the shoreline access bill, and Sen. Miller pleads no contest to vandalism and obstruction charges.
Politics and Business Editor for WPRI TV Ted Nesi, Retired URI Political Science Professor Maureen Moakley, and RI Republican National Committeeman Steve Frias join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss a “sleepy” CD1 race, Josh Miller in more hot water for allegedly lying to police, and McKee makes a turn against mayors.
Providence Journal Reporter Antonia Noori Farzan, Former State Representative Nick Gorham, and The Public’s Radio Ian Donnis join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss an ethics investigation into a now-infamous trip to Philadelphia, a State Senator caught on video keying a car, Johnston town officials want control over school department spending, plus how shoreline access could be enforced.
Former Attorney General Arlene Violet, The Boston Globe’s Steph Machado, and The Providence Journal’s Patrick Anderson join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss Gov. McKee’s lunch with a lobbyist, construction slows at Tidewater Landing, a wrap-up of the 2023 General Assembly, Providence property tax increase, Providence teacher’s contract passes, plus the latest on the CD1 race.
Developer and Former Providence Mayor Joe Paolino, National Committeewoman for the RI GOP Sue Cienki, and Political Strategist Rob Horowitz join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss the RI legislative session wraps up, what legislation passed and what was left on the table? Plus, continued fallout from the alleged inappropriate behavior from a former state official.
Republican Strategist Lisa Pelosi, former RI State Representative (D) Mike Marcello, and Corporate Communications Consultant Dave Layman join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss alleged misconduct from a top state official, tension between the RI governor and attorney general, Rhode Island’s ballooning budget, former president Trump indicted on classified documents charges, plus a look into the mind of Trump voters.
The Boston Globe’s Ed Fitzpatrick, The Providence Journal’s Amy Russo, and The Anchor at RIC’s Raymond Baccari join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss quality of life issues in Providence, filling Maryellen Goodwin’s senate seat, a look into the bills that will and won’t pass this year, plus challenges with accessing public records.
Rhode Island GOP Chairman Joe Powers, retired URI Political Science Professor Maureen Moakley, and Political Contributor Don Roach join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss reform of the policemen’s Bill of Rights, new state affordable housing proposals, plus prospective candidates for the 2024 election cycle and Congressional District 1.
Bartholomewtown Podcast Founder Bill Bartholomew, Attorney and Legal Analyst Lou Pulner, and Brown University Professor Wendy Schiller join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss legalizing abortion coverage for Medicaid recipients and state employees, bipartisan concerns over eminent domain for affordable housing, plus the debate over state-funded breakfast and lunch for all students.
URI Political Science Professor Emily Lynch, Watchdog RI Chairman Ken Block, and The Public’s Radio Ian Donnis join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss Gov. McKee’s plan to phase out gas-powered vehicles, an interview with Sec. of State Gregg Amore on the voting laws in RI, plus the pros and cons of same-day voter registration.
Former Chairman of the RI Democratic Party Bill Lynch, RI Republican National Committeeman Steve Frias, and Libertarian Party of RI Chairman Billy Hunt join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss Providence suing social media companies over youth mental health, legislation introduced to allow online gaming, plus RI marijuana business unable to grow under current laws.
Former Mayor of Providence Angel Taveras (D), Former State Representative Doreen Costa (R ), and Political Strategist Rob Horowitz join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss Biden running for re-election, the law enforcement officer bill of rights, plus the Providence city budget.
Political Contributor Bob Walsh, National Committeewoman for the RI GOP Sue Cienki and Former State Representative Nick Gorham( R ) join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss a CD1 candidate under scrutiny, the gun control debate continues, Gov. McKee introduces his education plan, plus giant stuffies to be installed in four airports around the country.
The Boston Globe’s Amanda Milkovits, Providence Journal Reporter Antonia Noori Farzan, and The Anchor at RIC’s Raymond Baccari join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss possible changes to the open records act in RI, the latest on CD1 candidates, a possible state funded scholarship at RIC, plus Amanda’s investigation into Skyline’s CEO.
Political Contributor Don Roach, Republican Strategist Lisa Pelosi, and Political Contributor Jim Vincent join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss Providence Mayor Smiley’s plan to crack down on ATV use, former President Trump is arraigned in New York, plus an interview with the new leader of the RI GOP.
Former Attorney General Arlene Violet, Former RI State Representative (D) Mike Marcello, and Attorney and Legal Analyst Lou Pulner join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss possible candidates for CD1, former President Trump is indicted in New York, the future of the Tidewater Landing project, payday lending and more.
The Providence Journal’s Patrick Anderson, Bartholomewtown Podcast Host Bill Bartholome, and URI Political Science Professor Emily Lynch join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss the pause in public funding for Tidewater Landing, more candidates enter the CD2 race, plus an interview with Jed Thorp of Clean Water Action about the proposed bottle bill.
Brown University Professor Wendy Schiller, Libertarian Party of RI Chairman Billy Hunt, and Corporate Communications Consultant Dave Layman join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss a proposed repeal to voter ID laws in RI, proposed residency requirements for gubernatorial candidates, possible frontrunners for Cicilline’s seat, and the debate over affordable housing solutions.
Former State Representative ( R ) Doreen Costa, RI Republican National Committeeman Steve Frias, and Political Contributor Scott MacKay join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss possible replacements for Rep. Cicilline, an interview with Providence’s new mayor, plus the discussion around making RI legislators full-time employees.
Boston Globe Columnist Dan McGowan, The Public’s Radio Ian Donnis, and WPRI TV’s Steph Machado join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss Rep. Cicilline’s surprise resignation announcement, legislation submitted to make government more transparent, plus calls for change in RIPTA leadership.
Watchdog RI Chairman Ken Block, RI Black Business Association CEO Lisa Ranglin, and Former RI Democratic Party Chairman Bill Lynch join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss a bill that would arm officers at CCRI and RIC, Ruggerio wants to legalize online gaming, firefighters lobby for benefits for hypertension and PTSD, plus a special message for our longtime Lively director.
The Boston Globe Reporter Ed Fitzpatrick, RI GOP Chairwoman Sue Cienki, and Political Contributor Bob Walsh join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss the former RI Housing Secretary Josh Saul is hired as a contractor after resigning, an interview with the new Housing Secretary Stefan Pryor, how RI should spend the budget surplus, and a close look at the RI primary system.
Former State Representative Nick Gorham, Political Contributor Jim Vincent, and URI Political Science Professor Emily Lynch join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss Gov. McKee’s proposed assault-style weapons ban that has overwhelming public support, plus talks of reforming or repealing the police officer’s bill of rights in the wake of Tyree Nichols’s death.
The Anchor Editor in Chief Raymond Baccari, Political Strategist Rob Horowitz, and Republican Strategist Lisa Pelosi join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss Gov. McKee’s proposed sales tax cuts, affordable housing and other legislation on the docket, and the Rhode Island Hope Scholarship Act.
Bartholomewtown Podcast Host Bill Bartholomew, Providence Journal Reporter Antonia Farzan and Political Contributor Don Roach join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss Gov. McKee’s State of the State address, the tepid response to a proposed decrease in sales tax, a new Housing Secretary appointment, staffing problems in the nursing home industry, plus a tribute to a former moderator. Support the show
House Majority Leader Blazejewski, House Minority leader Chippendale, Senate Minority leader de la Cruz, and Health and Human Services Chairman Miller join moderator Jim Hummel to discuss how the legislators hope to spend the budget surplus, complex issues surrounding homelessness and affordable housing, education concerns, and more. Support the show
Boston Globe Columnist Dan McGowan, Brown University Professor Wendy Schiller, and Former RI State Representative (D) Mike Marcello join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss McKee’s goals for his first full term as Governor, what’s on the docket for the General Assembly and Providence City Council, remembering Lincoln Almond, and chaos in the House of Representatives. Support the show
The Public’s Radio Ian Donnis, communications consultant Dave Layman, retired URI professor Maureen Moakley, and Brown professor Wendy Schiller join moderator Jim Hummel for the special end-of-year wrap up of all the biggest stories in Rhode Island and beyond. Topics include the biggest winners and losers of the year, things that can only happen in RI, plus the panelists’ predictions for 2023. Support the show
The Public’s Radio Ian Donnis, corporate communications consultant Dave Layman, and retired URI political science professor Maureen Moakley join moderator Jim Hummel to discuss Speaker Shekarchi’s plans for the 2023 legislative session, reactions to Gov. McKee’s handling of the homelessness crisis, plus plans to close Providence schools leaked. Support the show
