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, Rhode Island’s education commissioner gets a new contract, and with it, some new headaches to deal with. And, the latest campaign finance reports are in, we’ll tell you who’s leading in the money race for governor.

Joining us this week, Ian Donnis, political reporter for the public’s radio. WPRI Target 12 investigative reporter, Steph Machado. And Providence Journal state house reporter, Patrick Anderson.

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This week on A Lively Experiment, the verdict is in on the latest standardized tests for Rhode Island school children, and it’s not good news. And, who will the republicans put up for governor next year?

Joining us this week, attorney and former prosecutor, Eva-Marie Mancuso. Dave Layman, corporate communication consultant and former television news anchor. And former state representative, Nick Gorham.

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This week on A Lively Experiment, dueling plans for a billions dollars in federal aid, who’s proposal will win? And with vaccination coming to children ages five to eleven, should Rhode Island continue to require masking in schools?

Joining us this week, Pablo Rodriguez, retired professor at the Warren Alpert School of Medicine. Former state representative, Doreen Costa. And former Woonsocket city councilman and former state representative, Jon Brien.

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This week on A Lively Experiment, and then there were six, we’re here to tell you about the latest democrat to announce she’s running for Governor. And what affect will the progressives have in this year’s election cycle?

Joining us this week, Sue Cienki, Chairwoman of the RI GOP. Billy Hunt, Chairman of the Libertarian party of RI. And former Providence mayor, Joe Paolino.

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This week on A Lively Experiment, The Governor has plans to start spending some of the billion-plus dollars of federal covid money, but how long will it take to get the money out the door? And the legislature turns up the heat on a controversial multi-million dollar contact given out by the Mckee administration.

Joining us this week, Bill Bartholomew, founder of the Bartholomew Town podcast. Retired URI political science professor, Maureen Moakley. And, former state representative, Dan Reilly.

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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.

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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.

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