A Lively Experiment Podcast

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.