A Lively Experiment Podcast

This week on a Lively Experiment: The events in Minnesota coincide with discussion here in Rhode Island about policing. And a pause on one vaccine. How will that play with the public’s confidence in the program?

Joining us this week, Angel Taveras, former Mayor of Providence. Political contributor Scott MacKay. And former Rhode Island Attorney General, Arlene Violet.

This week on A Lively Experiment, a wide ranging bill aimed at climate control passes the general assembly. We’ll tell you what those for and against are saying about it. And, with COVID vaccinations soon to become universally available, will they become mandatory for school and travel.

Joining us this week, Lee Ann Sennick, National Committeewoman for the Rhode Island Republican party. Billy Hunt, Secretary for the Libertarian party of Rhode Island. And Boston Globe reporter, Ed Fitzpatrick

This week on A Lively Experiment, there’s a new No. 2 to join the new No. 1 at the State House. And, the Providence teachers tell the state: we’d like our school system back.

Joining us this week, Ted Nesi, politics and business editor for WPRI TV. Bob Walsh, executive director of the National Education Association Rhode Island. And Brown University Political Science Professor, Wendy Schiller.

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

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, Governor McKee’s plate got a lot fuller this week as he has to address issues beyond COVID and the budget. And, will this be the year that line item veto legislation actually makes it through The General Assembly?

Joining us this week, Ken Block, founder of Watchdog RI. Political Strategist, Rob Horowitz. And Sun Chronicle Columnist, Donna Perry.

This week on A Lively Experiment, the demand far exceeds the supply, how will it affect the state’s timetable for vaccinating everyone who wants a shot? And, the future hangs in the balance for dozens of patients at Zambarano Hospital. What will the state do?

Joining us this week, Jim Vincent, president of the Providence Branch of the NAACP. Attorney and legal analyst, Lou Pulner. And Boston Globe Reporter, Amanda Milkovits.

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 McKee administration is in full gear. We’ll tell you how his first full week has gone. And, you’re going to be hearing a lot about plans for legalized marijuana over the next several months.

Joining us this week, Providence Journal State House reporter, Patrick Anderson. WPRI Target 12 Investigator, Steph Machado. And Boston Globe reporter, Dan McGowan.

This week on A Lively Experiment, out with the old, in with the new, as Dan McKee moves up one flight at the Rhode Island State House. And Rhode Island may be bailed out with a windfall of federal money, but how should we spent it?

Joining us this week, Mark Smiley, former chairman of the Rhode Island Republic Party. Former United States Congressman, Bob Weygand. And, Republican Strategist, Lisa Pelosi.