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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.Support the show

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

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

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

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

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

Today we are talking about how to age better in all areas of our lives through prevention so that we can be Fit at 50, Sexy at 70 and Nimble at 90. My guest is Richard W. Besdine, MD, a physician, geriatrician and scientist. He has devoted his career to the well-being of older adults, working in universities and the Federal Government. He is currently a Professor of Medicine and Professor of Health Services Policy and Practice at Brown University, devoting his time to teaching, research and mentoring.

Today we are talking about hearing loss in our older adult years and the use of cochlear implants to restore hearing. My guest is Dr. Brian E. Duff, an ENT-otolaryngologist in Providence, Rhode Island who is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Miriam Hospital and Rhode Island Hospital. Dr. Duff will be interviewed with a patient and cochlear implant recipient.

Today we are talking about beneficial effects of exercise on metabolism and the brain, and how exercise can combat cognitive impairment in aging or neurodegenerative diseases. My guest is Dr. Christiane Wrann, DVM, PHD, an assistant professor in Medicine at the Cardiovascular Research Center at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and the Harvard Medical School in Boston.