A Lively Experiment

For 35 years, “A Lively Experiment” has provided insight and analysis of the week’s local and national political events. Asking the hard questions and shaking out the answers in spirited, fast-paced debate, a rotating panel of journalists and opinion leaders, economists and political scientists, elected officials and pundits dig deep into the local issues that affect Rhode Islanders.

A Lively Experiment airs Friday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at noon. You can also stream every episode in our archive.

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Latest Episode
The Rhode Island House unveils its version of the state budget—who stands to gain, and who might lose out? Plus, new details emerge on the Washington Bridge project, including a timeline and updated cost estimate. Moderator Jim Hummel is joined by Rhode Island GOP National Committeewoman Sue Cienki, former state representative Nick Gorham, and Steph Machado of The Boston Globe and RI PBS Weekly for this week’s outrages and kudos.