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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.Support the show

Hello Everyone, if you're looking for A Lively Experiment on YouTube, we've moved. But don't worry, you can still catch every episode online, plus, video extras when thirty minutes just isn't enough. You can also keep catching us wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.All you have to do is visit our station website "ripbs.org/lively" and you can find it all in one convenient place.Support the show

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.Support the show

This week on A Lively Experiment, as the Republican National Convention wraps up, the sprint to November begins. But what will the Presidential campaign look like this fall? And early voting has already begun for next months Rhode Island primary, the Secretart of State tells us what else to look out for.Joining us this week, Brandon Bell, former Chairman of the Rhode Island Republican Party. Brown University Political Science Professor, Wendy Schiller. And Political Analyst for The Public's Radio, Scott MacKaySupport the show

This week on A Lively Experiment, The Governor hits the pause button on the opening of public school across the state this fall. And the new state police hotline to report large social gatherings receives hundreds of calls, but few violations. What does the Governor say about it?Joining us this week, Patrick Anderson, Statehouse Reporter for The Providence Journal. Boston Globe reporter, Amanda Milkovits. And Target Twelve Investigator, Tim White.Support the show

This week on a virtual Lively Experiment, It's official, August 31st may be the most wonderful day of the year for thousands of parents, and most of the kids, across Rhode Island, we'll explain why. Plus, what can we learn from the protests here and around the country? A long-time community leader in providence has some thoughts.Joining us for a reporters round-table, Patrick Anderson, Statehouse reporter for the Providence Journal. Target Twelve Investigator, Steph Machado. And Ian Donnis, Political Reporter for the Publics Radio. Support the show

“We are a species of curiosity and survival; I’m convinced that exploration is embedded in our human DNA.” Chris Rainier is the son of an explorer and an artist who started his career as Ansel Adams’ assistant, going on to become one of this generation’s most well-respected documentary photographers and filmmakers, and a National Geographic Society Explorer. He is fundamentally positive and believes deeply in the need to involve the entire human voice, all 6000 languages and our knowledge bases to move into the future. Episode 8, Season 5. www.chrisrainier.org ABOUT THE SERIES: Future of XYZ is a bi-weekly interview series that explores big questions about where we are as a world and where we’re going. Presented in collaboration with Rhode Island PBS. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Follow @futureofxyz on Instagram, and visit www.future-of.XYZ or www.ripbs.org/XYZ for show links and more.

This week, we hear from a woman who has spent her illustrious career in the world of money, capital, and investing. As an inaugural member of U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s Advisory Committee on Racial Equity and founder of the first Native American-owned investment bank– we gain a powerful perspective on what it means to create equitable access to growth capital and how to affect positive change for ALL our communities. Don’t miss Episode 3 of Season 5. It’s quite an education.

This American Thanksgiving, we’re speaking with two children’s book authors about the value of stories, imagination, creativity, and exposure. From physical books to audio theater – both our guests reflect on having a unique voice that children respond to, whether that be via poetry, rhyming, entertainment, illustrations, and/or interactivity. Don’t miss Episode 23, Season 4. ABOUT THE SERIES: Future of XYZ is a bi-weekly interview series that explores big questions about where we are as a world and where we’re going. Presented in collaboration with Rhode Island PBS. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Follow @futureofxyz on Instagram, and visit www.future-of.XYZ or www.ripbs.org/XYZ for show links and more.

As NY Fashion Week kicks off, we speak with one of the industry's top casting directors. She’s worked with Prada, Vuitton and all the biggest brands and influencers and talks with us about the importance of building brand identity and what it takes to be successful as a model today. She also shares why fashion is ripe for disruption and why she thinks the “supermodel” is dead. Episode 18, Season 4. ABOUT THE SERIES: Future of XYZ is a bi-weekly interview series that explores big questions about where we are as a world and where we’re going. Presented in collaboration with Rhode Island PBS. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Follow @futureofxyz on Instagram, and visit www.future-of.XYZ or www.ripbs.org/XYZ for show links and more.