A Lively Experiment Podcast

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.

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 Governor says the second wave of covid is here, and potentially more restrictions. And, just a few more days until the Presidential election, when will we know the results here and nationally?

Joining us this week, Bob Walsh, Executive Director for the National Education Association Rhode Island. Sun-Chronicle columnist, Donna Perry. And political reporter for the Public’s Radio, Ian Donnis.

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

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Welcome to A Lively Experiment EXTRA. 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, a group of Rhode Islanders says “Enough”. Filing a federal lawsuit against Governor Raimondo, we’ll tell you what it’s all about. And the sprint to election day, the Presidential candidates crisscross the country with one last pitch. But are there any undecided voters left?

Joining us this week, Wendy Schiller, Political Science Professor at Brown University. Joe Trillo, Former State Representative and Honorary Chairman of the Rhode Island Trump campaign in 2016. And former U.S. Congressman, Bob Weygand.

This week on A Lively Experiment, early voting is under way, how many will take advantage of it? And, how many will be taking out mail ballots? Plus, Senate hearings are under way for a Supreme Court nominee. We sit down with the Former Dean of the Roger Williams University Law School, for his take on the future of the court.

Joining us this week, Attorney and Legal Analyst, Lou Pulner. Sue Cienki, Chairwoman for the Rhode Island Republican Party. And, Former Chairman of the State’s Democratic party, Bill Lynch.

This week on A Lively Experiment, another vacancy opens up on the Rhode Island supreme court giving Governor Raimondo some flexibility in her choices. And, the state is telling everyone to take it outside. We speak with the owners of one local restaurant adapting to running a business during the pandemic.

Joining us this week, Attorney and Former Prosecutor Eva-Marie Mancuso. Keith Stokes, Vice President of the 1696 Heritage Group. And Former Representative Dan Reilly.

This week on A Lively Experiment, The Death of Supreme Court Justice, Ruth Bader Ginsburg sets off a political firestorm in Washington. And progressive Democrats made notice in this months Rhode Island primary, what should be look for in Novembers general election.

Joining us this week, Former State Representative, Nick Gorham. Retired URI Political Science Professor, Maureen Moakley. And Joe Trillo, Former State Rep, and Honorary Chairman of the 2016 Trump campaign in Rhode Island.