A Lively Experiment Podcast

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.