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This week on A Lively Experiment, Dan Mckee's Chief of Staff is out within days of the Governor expressing confidence in him, despite his role in a controversial land deal. Plus, an increase number of police officers are wearing body cameras on the beat. Attention now turns to when? and how of the video will be public?Joining us this week, Target 12 Investigative Reporter, Steph Machado. Retired columnist and political contributor, Scott MacKay. And Boston Globe reporter, Ed Fitzpatrick.Support the show

This week in a Lively Experiment, after a particularly bad stretch of violent crime, the mayor of providence is catching criticism from some of his colleagues in other communities. And as the Delta variant marches on the governor holds steady on restrictions for now.Support the show

This week on A Lively Experiment, The General Assembly calls it quits, for now. But this year's business isn't quite done yet. And the city and state step in to rescue WaterFire to allow an abbreviated season beginning later this summer.Joining us this week, Lee Ann Sennick, National Committeewoman for the RI GOP. Attorney and Legal Analyst, Lou Pulner. And Corporate Communications Consultant, Dave Layman.Support the show

This week on A Lively Experiment, Governor McKee's first one hundred days in office, we'll break out the score card for how he's done. And, the home stretch to the general assembly begins this week, the second part of our interview with Joe Shekarchi.Joining us this week, Billy Hunt, Chairman Libertarian Party of RI. Lisa Pelosi, Republican Strategist. And Scott MacKay, Political Contributor.Support the show

This week on A Lively Experiment, It's that day that many of us have waited for, but not everyone is embracing an easing of Covid restrictions. And, controversy surrounds the providence school system again, we'll have the latest.Joining us this week, Wendy Schiller, Chair of Brown Universities Political Science Department. Jim Vincent , President of the NAACP Providence Branch. And Former State Representative, Dan Reilly.Support the show

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This week on A Lively Experiment, a wide ranging bill aimed at climate control passes the general assembly. We'll tell you what those for and against are saying about it. And, with COVID vaccinations soon to become universally available, will they become mandatory for school and travel.Joining us this week, Lee Ann Sennick, National Committeewoman for the Rhode Island Republican party. Billy Hunt, Secretary for the Libertarian party of Rhode Island. And Boston Globe reporter, Ed FitzpatrickSupport the show

This week on A Lively Experiment, the demand far exceeds the supply, how will it affect the state’s timetable for vaccinating everyone who wants a shot? And, the future hangs in the balance for dozens of patients at Zambarano Hospital. What will the state do? Joining us this week, Jim Vincent, president of the Providence Branch of the NAACP. Attorney and legal analyst, Lou Pulner. And Boston Globe Reporter, Amanda Milkovits.Support the show

This week on a Lively Experiment, the end is in sight for The Raimondo Administration. What will her legacy be as governor? And, Rhode Islanders have a election next week, but no candidates. We talk to a local expert about the seven bond questions that will be on the ballot.Joining us this week, Corporate Communications Consultant and former TV news anchor, Dave Layman. Sue Cienki, chairwoman of the Rhode island Republican Party. And, WPRI Target 12 investigator, Tim White.Support the show

This week on A Lively Experiment, Governor Raimondo breaks her seven-week silence. And, the second impeachment of now former President Trump now gets underway. With congressman David Cicilline right in the thick of it.Joining us this week, former Attorney General Arlene Violet. Pablo Rodriguez, retired Professor at the Warren Alpert Medical School. And, former State Representative, Nick Gorham.Support the show