A Lively Experiment Podcast

A Lively Experiment is a weekly News & Politics program on Rhode Island PBS. Tune in each Friday at 7:00 pm for new episodes regarding the political climate in Rhode Island.

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This week on A Lively Experiment, an epic week for Rhode Islands Judiciary as Governor Raimondo makes some history-making selections. And a spirited discussion about what to do about the increase in Covid rates here.

Joining us this week, Historian and Columnist, Ed Achorn. Attorney and Former Prosecutor, Eva-Marie Mancuso. And Political Strategist, Rob Horowitz.

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This week on A Lively Experiment, Covid infections continue to spike in Rhode Island, one of the state’s premiere infectious disease experts weighs in. And, President elect Joe Biden continues to put together his cabinet, will any of his choices hit close to home?

Joining us this week, Columnist and Former Attorney General, Arlene Violet. Angel Taveras, Former Mayor of Providence. And the Former Chairman of the RI GOP, Brandon Bell.

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

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This week on A Lively Experiment, a panel of candidates for state and local office this year, what did they learn from the campaign trail? Plus, a growing call for lawmakers to come off the sidelines and get to work.

Joining us this week, Political Contributor, Don Roach. Former State Representative and Co-Chair of the Rhode Island Trump 2020 campaign, Doreen Costa. And, Billy Hunt, Secretary for the Libertarian Party of Rhode Island.

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This week on A Lively Experiment, Rhode Island sees a dramatic spike in Covid-19 cases, what will this mean heading into the winter season? And President Trump refuses to throw in the towel, how will that affect the transition of power?

Joining us this week, Pablo Rodriguez, Retired Professor from the Warren Alpert Medical School. Lee Ann Sennick, National Committeewoman for the Rhode Island GOP. And former State Representative, Nick Gorham.

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This week on A Lively Experiment, a Presidential race that was a lot closer than the polls projected...again. And, the main event in Rhode Island that turned out to be an unexpected blowout. Setting off a scramble for power at the statehouse.

Joining us this week, Scott MacKay from the Public’s Radio. Republican Strategist, Lisa Pelosi. And, former State Representative, Mike Marcello.

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