Podcasts by A Lively Experiment - Presented by Rhode Island PBS

Stunning rejection by Rhode Island Attorney General of the proposed merger by the states two largest hospital groups/ Allan Fung makes it official he's running for Congress. from 2022-02-18T19:00

Joining us for this weeks reporters roundtable : Bill Bartholomew founder of the Bartholomewtown podcast, Providence Journal State House reporter : Patrick Anderson and WPRI target 12 investigat...

COVID restrictions/ Governor's race/ Candidates for Congressional District Two from 2022-02-11T19:00

 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 candida...

Governor McKee's emergency orders allowing for Covid restrictions expires next week/ Who's in and who's out of the major political races from 2022-02-04T19:00

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...

Governors Race/ Coveted open Congressional seat/ should Rhode Island change the way they elect their candidates from 2022-01-28T19:00

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 candidate...

Political Bombshell Congressional seat opens up/ State of the State Address Budget proposal for 2023 from 2022-01-21T19:00

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 Sta...

General Assembly Session from 2022-01-14T13:00

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. J...

Annual Predictions Show from 2021-12-24T19:00

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.

Covid Mandates/ Housing Protest from 2021-12-17T19:00

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. ...

Mask Mandates/ COVID Money from 2021-12-10T19:00

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 ...

$3,000 COVID Bonus/ Vaccine Passport from 2021-12-03T19:00

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 Mcke...

Covid Money/ Booster Shots from 2021-11-19T19:00

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? 
A...

Rhode Island in Lockdown/ Education Commisioner from 2021-11-12T19:00

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 ...

Education Commissioner/ Campaign Finance Budgets from 2021-11-05T19:00

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, ...

Standardized Tests/ Republican Gov. Candidate from 2021-10-29T19:00

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 gover...

10.29.21 Lively EXTRA from 2021-10-29T19:00

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Spending a Billions Dollars/ Unmasking Schools from 2021-10-22T19:00

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 Is...

6 Democrats for Governor/ Progressives this Election from 2021-10-15T19:00

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 progressive...

10.15.21 Lively EXTRA from 2021-10-15T19:00

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Federal COVID-19 Money/ $5 Million Contract from 2021-10-08T19:00

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 t...

Vaccine Mandate is Here/ RI Gov. Race from 2021-10-01T19:00

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...

10.01.21 Lively EXTRA from 2021-10-01T19:00

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Governor's Race/ Federal Money from 2021-09-24T19:00

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 s...

Elected Official Special from 2021-09-17T19:00

This week on A Lively Experiment, it is the first time they have appeared together to answer questions and talk about the issues facing Rhode Island. Hear how the three top elected leaders in th...

Vaccine mandate for Healthcare Workers/ Remembering 09.11.2001 from 2021-09-10T19:00

This week on A Lively Experiment, The Governor is holding firm, despite a call from dozens of lawmakers to ease the mandatory vaccination deadline for healthcare workers. And, it's been twe...

Dan Mckee's Chief of Staff/ Police Bodycams from 2021-09-03T19:00

This week on A Lively Experiment, Dan Mckee's Chief of Staff is out within days of the Governor expressing confidence in him, despite his role in a controversial land deal. Plus, an increas...

Dan Mckee Aide Scandel/ Uneployment ending Next Month from 2021-08-27T19:00

This week on A Lively Experiment, a top aide to Dan McKee finds himself the target of an ethics complaint, will there be back splash on the Governor? And  more then 40,000 Rhode Islanders will l...

Trouble in Afghanistan/ PBS Scholarship Winner from 2021-08-20T19:00

This week on A Lively Experiment, The continued fallout from the US withdraw from Afghanistan, what our local delegation  has to say. And, we'll introduce you to the winner of this years Rh...

School Mask Mandate/ Providence Crime from 2021-08-13T19:00

This week on A Lively Experiment, the debate over masking for students this fall intensifies, why the Governor won't pull the trigger on a mandate. And, a candid conversation about policing...

08.13.21 Lively EXTRA from 2021-08-13T19:00

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Elorza Criticisms/Raise in Delta Cases from 2021-08-06T19:00

This week in a Lively Experiment, after a particularly bad stretch of violent crime, the mayor of providence is catching criticism from some of his colleagues in other communities. And as the De...

The Return of Masks?/ Elorza Confrontation from 2021-07-30T19:00

This week on A Lively Experiment, mixed messaging from the CDC about masking indoors, how will it affect Rhode Island? And a bizarre encounter between two of the State's top elected officia...

Providence Terachers Contract/Return of Masks? from 2021-07-23T19:00

This week on A Lively Experiment, the long awaited settlement of the Providence teachers contract, but what's in it? And a COVID-surge nationally has some leaders rethinking masking policie...

RI General Assembly Recap/RI Business Climate from 2021-07-16T19:00

This week on A Lively Experiment, a recap of what happened in the last days of the general assembly. And Rhode Island moves up on the national ranking business-friendly states, but don't po...

07.16.21 Lively EXTRA from 2021-07-16T19:00

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General Assembly Calls it Quits/ WaterFire from 2021-07-02T19:00

This week on A Lively Experiment, The General Assembly calls it quits, for now. But this year's business isn't quite done yet. And the city and state step in to rescue WaterFire to all...

07.02.21 Lively EXTRA from 2021-07-02T19:00

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End of Legislative Session, Vaccine and College Students from 2021-06-25T19:00

This week on A Lively Experiment, a push to the end of the legislative session, we'll tell you what's in, and what's out. And most college students in Rhode Island are facing a ma...

06.18.21 Lively EXTRA from 2021-06-18T19:00

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New House Budget/ Reopening Massachusetts from 2021-06-18T19:00

This week on A Lively Experiment, The house finance committee unveils it's long awaited budget, we'll tell you what's in, and what's out. And Massachusetts is offering up big...

Rating Gov. McKee/ General Assembly from 2021-06-11T19:00

This week on A Lively Experiment, Governor McKee's first one hundred days in office, we'll break out the score card for how he's done. And, the home stretch to the general assembl...

06.11.21 from 2021-06-11T19:00

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RI House of Reps Returns/Providence Teachers Union from 2021-06-04T19:00

This week on A Lively Experiment, The Rhode Island House of Representatives returns to it's chamber for the homestretch of this years session. We have an interview with speaker Shekarchi. A...

New Gov. Candidate/ The Great Unmasking from 2021-05-28T19:00

This week on A Lively Experiment, the first top-tier candidate for next years governors race makes it official with a different kind of announcement. And, as the great unmasking continues in Rho...

Lifted Covid Restrictions/Providence Schools from 2021-05-21T19:00

This week on A Lively Experiment, It's that day that many of us have waited for, but not everyone is embracing an easing of Covid restrictions. And, controversy surrounds the providence sch...

05.21.21 Lively EXTRA from 2021-05-21T19:00

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Changes in Unemployment Benefits/ Government by Zoom from 2021-05-14T19:00

This week on A Lively Experiment, changes are coming for Rhode Islanders receiving federal unemployment benefits. Will it be enough to save the summer tourist season? And, Government by Zoom, is...

05.14.21 Lively EXTRA from 2021-05-14T19:00

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Small Business Struggle/ Reopening RI from 2021-05-07T19:00

This week on A Lively Experiment, federal stimulus money is causing headaches for local small businesses; we'll tell you why. And, the push for more people to be vaccinated, with eye toward...

RI Congressional Seats/COVID Restrictions Lifted from 2021-04-30T19:00

This week on a Lively Experiment, Rhode Island dodges a bullet, keeping both its Congressional seats, we’ll tell you how it happened. And more COVID restrictions are being rolled back, what will...

04.30.21 Lively EXTRA from 2021-04-30T19:00

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Vaccine Availability/ RI Police Bill of Rights from 2021-04-23T19:00

This week on A Lively Experiment, The supply of vaccine in Rhode Island is now meeting the demand, we’ll have some thoughts on why. And, is this the year changes to the policemen's bill of ...

Dante Wright and RI Policing/ J&J Vaccine Pause from 2021-04-16T19:00

 This week on a Lively Experiment:  The events in Minnesota coincide with discussion here in Rhode Island about policing.  And a pause on one vaccine. How will that play with the public’s confid...

Climate Control Bill/ Mandatory Vaccinations? from 2021-04-09T19:00

This week on A Lively Experiment, a wide ranging bill aimed at climate control passes the general assembly. We'll tell you what those for and against are saying about it. And, with COVID va...

Climate Control Bill/ Mandatory Vaccinations? from 2021-04-09T19:00

This week on A Lively Experiment, a wide ranging bill aimed at climate control passes the general assembly. We'll tell you what those for and against are saying about it. And, with COVID va...

Gov. McKee's New #2/ Prov. Teachers Fight Back from 2021-04-02T19:00

 This week on A Lively Experiment, there’s a new No. 2 to join the new No. 1 at the State House. And, the Providence teachers tell the state: we’d like our school system back.

Joining u...

04.02.21 Lively EXTRA from 2021-04-02T19:00

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McKee Beyond Covid/Line-item Veto from 2021-03-26T19:00

This week on A Lively Experiment, Governor McKee’s plate got a lot fuller this week as he has to address issues beyond COVID and the budget. And, will this be the year that line item veto legisl...

03.26.21 Lively EXTRA from 2021-03-26T19:00

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Covid-19 Vaccine Rollout/ Zambarano Hospital from 2021-03-19T19:00

This week on A Lively Experiment, the demand far exceeds the supply, how will it affect the state’s timetable for vaccinating everyone who wants a shot? And, the future hangs in the balance for ...

03.19.21 Lively EXTRA from 2021-03-19T19:00

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Governor McKee/ Legalizing Marijuana from 2021-03-12T19:00

This week on A Lively Experiment, the McKee administration is in full gear. We'll tell you how his first full week has gone. And, you're going to be hearing a lot about plans for legal...

Rhode Island's New Governor/ Federal Funds from 2021-03-05T19:00

This week on A Lively Experiment, out with the old, in with the new, as Dan McKee moves up one flight at the Rhode Island State House. And Rhode Island may be bailed out with a windfall of feder...

03.05.21 Lively EXTRA from 2021-03-05T19:00

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02.26.21 Lively EXTRA from 2021-02-26T19:00

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Transitioning Governors/RI Vaccine Rollout from 2021-02-19T19:00

This week on A Lively Experiment, the Raimondo resignation watch continues as the Governors soon-to-be successor has some criticism for her. And more changes are coming to the state's troub...

02.19.21 Lively EXTRA from 2021-02-19T19:00

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Gov. Raimondo Breaks Silence/ The Second Impeachment of Donald Trump from 2021-02-12T19:00

This week on A Lively Experiment, Governor Raimondo breaks her seven-week silence. And, the second impeachment of now former President Trump now gets underway. With congressman David Cicilline r...

02.12.21 Lively EXTRA from 2021-02-12T19:00

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Gov. Raimondo Cabinet Secretary/ Covid Vaccine Distribution from 2021-01-29T19:00

This week on A Lively Experiment, Governor Raimondo gets a friendly welcome from the committee vetting her bid to become a cabinet secretary. And, the state's vaccine rollout continues to b...

01.29.21 Lively EXTRA from 2021-01-29T19:00

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Joe Biden is President/ Gov. Raimondo Under Fire from 2021-01-22T19:00

This week on A Lively Experiment, Joe Biden fulfills a three-decade plus quest to become President. And, Governor Raimondo is facing calls to start taking questions publicly, or step aside.
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01.22.21 Lively EXTRA from 2021-01-22T19:00

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Gov. Raimondo off to Washington/ Trump Impeached Second Time from 2021-01-15T19:00

This week on A Lively Experiment, a changing of the guard at the Rhode Island State House as Governor Raimondo is going to Washington. And, Donald Trump is impeached for a historic second time, ...

01.15.21 Lively EXTRA from 2021-01-15T19:00

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Historic Week in RI/Washington from 2021-01-08T19:00

This week on A Lively Experiment, a historic week in Rhode Island and Washington. We'll have the details and analysis from our panel of reporters.

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2020 Predictions Show from 2021-01-08T14:00

This week on A Lively Experiment, a year like no other. Before we put 2020 in the rear-view mirror, a look back. Our all-star panel is here to look at what they predicted this year and to offer ...

12.23.20 Lively EXTRA from 2021-01-08T14:00

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RI Judiciary/Increase in Covid-19 from 2020-12-11T19:00

This week on A Lively Experiment, an epic week for Rhode Islands Judiciary as Governor Raimondo makes some history-making selections. And a spirited discussion about what to do about the increas...

12.11.20 Lively EXTRA from 2020-12-11T19:00

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Covid Spike/ President Elect Joe Biden Assembles Cabinet from 2020-12-11T13:00

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 contin...

Local Elections/Getting Lawmakers to Work from 2020-12-11T12:00

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 side...

12.04.20 Lively EXTRA from 2020-12-11T12:00

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11.20.20 Lively EXTRA from 2020-12-11T12:00

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Rise in Covid-19 Cases/Election from 2020-11-13T19:00

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, ho...

11.13.20 Lively EXTRA from 2020-11-13T19:00

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Presidential Race/Rhode Island Elections from 2020-11-06T19:00

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. Set...

11.06.2020 Lively EXTRA from 2020-11-06T19:00

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Second Wave of Corona/One Week Until Elections from 2020-10-30T19:00

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 k...

10.30.2020 Lively EXTRA from 2020-10-30T19:00

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Lawsuit against the Governor/ Sprint to Election Day from 2020-10-23T19:00

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 sp...

Early Voting/ Supreme Court Nominee from 2020-10-23T00:00

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...

RI Supreme Court Vacancy/Restaurants during Covid-19 from 2020-10-22T23:00

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 ...

First Presidential Debate/ Extended mail ballots from 2020-10-22T23:00

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 ...

Death of Justice Ginsburg/RI Primary from 2020-10-22T23:00

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...

First Week Back to School/Reopening the State from 2020-09-18T11:00

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 ...

Voting in a Pandemic/Lifespan-Care N.E. Merger from 2020-09-11T11:00

 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 relations...

Back to School/Small Business Aid from 2020-09-11T10:00

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....

RNC/ Early Voting from 2020-08-28T19:00

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...

RI Voting/Pandemic and Mental Health from 2020-08-27T21:00

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 clinica...

School Start Pushed/ State Police Hotline from 2020-08-27T21:00

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 gathering...

Social Gatherings Solution/School Admins Struggle from 2020-08-27T21:00

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? ...

Voting by Mail/Coronavirus from 2020-08-27T21:00

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 f...

Voting this Year/Colleges Preparing for Fall Semester from 2020-07-30T10:00

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 universiti...

Lifeline for Small Businesses/School this Fall from 2020-07-30T10:00

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 ...

RI Name Change/DACA from 2020-07-30T10:00

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...

Budget Crisis/Small Businesses in Phase II from 2020-07-30T10:00

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 busine...

August 31 Back to School/Protests from 2020-07-30T10:00

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'l...

Protests and Riots/Phase 2 from 2020-07-30T09:00

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 o...

Coronavirus/Bernie vs. Biden from 2020-03-13T10:00

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 rac...

RI COVID-19 Concerns/Biden's Super Tuesday Victory from 2020-03-06T11:00

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 Democ...

Mattiello/SC Democratic Primary from 2020-02-28T10:00

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? ...

Bloomberg and Gov. Raimondo/ 38 Studios from 2020-02-21T15:00

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? Joinin...

Mayor Elorza's State of the City Speech/ Convention Center Audit from 2020-02-14T10:00

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 s...

Speaker Mattiello/Bloomberg from 2020-02-07T10:00

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 ...

Speaker Mattiello/New Superintendent from 2020-01-31T08:00

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 toda...

Speaker Mattiello Under Fire/Fallout of Gov.'s Proposed Budget from 2020-01-24T10:00

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,...

State Budget/History is Made from 2020-01-17T10:00

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 St...

2020 General Assembly from 2020-01-10T11:00

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 Major...

Major issues of 2020 from 2020-01-06T22:00

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 Ande...

2019 Recap Show from 2019-12-27T11:00

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. ...

Budgetary Issues/ Veterans Home from 2019-12-20T11:00

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...

Healthcare Crisis/Pawtucket's Development from 2019-12-13T10:00

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, ...

Plans for Pawtucket/ Legal Marijuana from 2019-12-06T13:00

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 ma...

Mayor Show from 2019-11-29T11:00

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, ...

Female Activists Split/End of Impeachment Hearings from 2019-11-22T12:00

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 u...

Coalition sues the State /Tuition Increase from 2019-11-15T14:00

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, ...

IGT/Twin River Controversy/Trump's Impeachment Inquiry from 2019-11-01T10:00

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 Contrib...

Mattiello's campaign aid indited/Wyatt protest case from 2019-10-25T10:00

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 ...

State takeover of Providence Schools/ Local Vandalism from 2019-10-18T11:00

 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 disobedi...

Grand Jury Review/ IGT from 2019-10-18T10:00

 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 t...

IGT contract at the State House/Impeachment Inquiries from 2019-10-04T11:00

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 Washi...

White House Whistle Blower/ Vape Ban from 2019-09-27T10:00

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....

Lottery Controversy/ New Tax Credit Program from 2019-09-20T10:00

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 t...

Trouble for Local Mayor/Speed Bump for Providence Schools from 2019-09-13T11:00

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 Un...

Providence School/ Senate No-Bid Contract from 2019-09-06T11:00

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. 
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Providence Schools/Louis Aponte from 2019-08-02T12:00

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 t...

Providence Schools/Governor Faces Ethics Complaints from 2019-07-26T11:00

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 S...

Providence Schools/ New Building in 195 Land from 2019-07-19T10:00

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 fir...

Providence Schools/ RI Voted Worst Business Climate in US from 2019-07-12T18:00

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 cli...

Providence Schools/General Assembly from 2019-06-28T10:00

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 Assem...

Controversial Medical Program/Gov. Raimondo's Signature Program Takes a Hit from 2019-06-21T12:00

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 ...

Abortion Legislation/ URI Board of Trustees from 2019-06-14T10:00

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 Dool...

Hospital Merger/Bishop Tobin Tweet from 2019-06-07T10:00

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 Atto...

High-profile Murder Case/New Name for TF Green? from 2019-05-31T19:00

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, ...

Ethics Commission Vote/State's Education system from 2019-05-24T17:00

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 e...

Judiciary Committee/Victories for RI Unions from 2019-05-17T11:00

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. Joini...

Special Millennial Edition from 2019-05-10T09:00

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 ...

Evergreen Bill/Local Pensions from 2019-05-03T19:00

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 u...

Big Win For Unions/School Threat Assessment Team from 2019-04-26T10:00

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...

High Profile Bill/Attorney Generals Discovery from 2019-04-19T14:00

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...

New Bill for Firefighters/Governor Raimondo Pushes the"Promise Program" from 2019-04-12T00:00

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 ...

Reviving the Local Republican Party/Renewed Focus on State Budget from 2019-04-05T00:00

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 decli...

Rhode Island's New Education Commisioner/Moving the State's Primary Election Date from 2019-03-29T00:00

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...

Rhode Island's New Education Commissioner/American Trucking Associations Lawsuit from 2019-03-22T00:00

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 ge...

Mobile Sports Betting/Taxpayer Funded College Tuition from 2019-03-15T00:00

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...

Abortion Floor Debate/ Mobile Sports Betting from 2019-03-08T00:00

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 c...

Proposed Changes to Rhode Islands Drug Laws/Increase in Beach fees from 2019-03-01T00:00

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, Le...

Increase in State Beach Prices/Proposal to Change RI Voting Schedule from 2019-02-22T00:00

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 ...

Early Voting Proposal/New Gun Restrictions from 2019-02-15T00:00

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 we...

Senate Hearing on Gov. Raimondos Budget/President Trumps State of the Union Address from 2019-02-08T00:00

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 w...

Pro Choice or Pro Life Debate/Gov. Raimondo's $10 Biliion Budget from 2019-02-01T00:00

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 t...

Gov. Raimondo's $10 Billion Budget/Dissonant Democrats in the House from 2019-01-25T00:00

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. Join...

Governor Raimondo's New Budget/Legalizing Marijuana in Rhode Island from 2019-01-18T00:00

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.

Media Under Attack/Upcoming Legislation Session from 2019-01-10T00:00

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 p...

New Budget/Low Test Scores/Legalizing Marijuana in Rhode Island from 2019-01-04T12:00

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 questio...

2018/2019 Predictions Show from 2018-12-28T09:00

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

$200 Million Deficit/Legalizing Marijuana in RI from 2018-12-21T12:00

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?

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Providence Rhode Island Skyline/Pawtucket High Profile Companies from 2018-12-17T18:00

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 Governo...

Providence Rhode Island Skyline/Pawtucket High Profile Companies from 2018-12-17T13:00

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 Governo...

Providence Rhode Island Skyline/Pawtucket High Profile Companies from 2018-12-17T13:00

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 Governo...