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.

Latest Episode
Moderator Jim Hummel is joined by the Providence Journal’s Patrick Anderson, Nancy Lavin of the Rhode Island Current, and the Boston Globe’s Ed Fitzpatrick. The panel discusses key issues facing state lawmakers as they return to work next week. Plus, another federal judge from RI takes on the Trump administration, demanding the release of frozen funds.