A Lively Experiment Podcast

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 tell you who it is.

Joining us this week, Target 12 investigative reporter, Tim White. Brown University political science professor, Wendy Schiller. And, former state representative, Joe Trillo.

When 30 minutes just isn’t enough, we will come to you with extended conversations of our weekly episodes.

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 should we do with it?

Joining us this week former Providence Mayor, Angel Tavares. Ken Block, Chairman of Watchdog RI. And Republican strategist, Lisa Pelosi.

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 the state interact with each other, and what their priorities are for the coming year.

Joining us this week, Governor Dan Mckee. House speaker Joe Shekarchi. And, senate president, Dominick Ruggerio.

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 twenty years since the day that changed America. Our panel reflects on 9/11.

Joining us this week, Jim Vincent, President of the Providence branch of the NAACP. Political strategist Rob Horowitz. And former state representative, Doreen Costa.

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 increase number of police officers are wearing body cameras on the beat. Attention now turns to when? and how of the video will be public?

Joining us this week, Target 12 Investigative Reporter, Steph Machado. Retired columnist and political contributor, Scott MacKay. And Boston Globe reporter, Ed Fitzpatrick.

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 lose unemployment benefits next month , we sit down with the director of Labor and training to talk about whats ahead.

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 Rhode Island PBS scholarship.

Joining us this week, Lee Ann Sennick, National Committeewoman of the Rhode Island Republican Party. Bill Lynch, Chairman of the Rhode Island Democratic Party. And, attorney and legal analyst Lou Pulner.

When 30 minutes just isn’t enough, we will come to you with extended conversations of our weekly episodes.

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 and violence in Providence playing out over one long evening at city council.

Joining us this week, Maureen Moakley, retired URI political science professor. Billy Hunt, Chairman of the libertarian party of RI. And Boston Globe reporter, Dan McGowan.