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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. Support the show

This week on A Lively Experiment, a push to the end of the legislative session, we'll tell you what's in, and what's out. And most college students in Rhode Island are facing a mandate to get vaccinated if they want to return to campuses this fall. So why not the faculty at the states public institutions? Joining us this week, Angel Tavares, former Mayor of Providence. attorney and former prosecutor, Eva-Marie Mancuso. And former state representative, Nick Gorham.Support the show

This week on Lively Experiment, the chaos in Cleveland. We'll talk about the good, that bad, and a lot of the ugly at the first Presidential debate. And with election day just over a month away, the Governor is unmoved by calls to allow a few more days for mail ballots to be received.Joining us this week, Ted Nesi, Politics and Business editor or WPRI TV. Political and Educational Contributor, Sean Holley. And, Columnist and Former RI Attorney General, Arlene Violet.Support the show

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This week on a Lively Experiment, Governor Raimondo says she plans to throw a lifeline to the states small businesses, but is it too little, too late? And RI wants its school children to return in the fall, what are the challenges local administrators are facing?Joining us this week, Ed Achorn, former Editorial Page Editor for the Providence Journal. NAACP Providence Branch President, Jim Vincent. And, former RI Attorney General, Arlene VioletSupport the show

Imagine a hiring process where all you have to do is put your name on a list. Where you can earn a living wage regardless of your education, disability, race, prison time, homelessness, or other traditional barriers to employment. It’s called ‘open hiring’ and Greyston Bakery- provider of brownies to Ben & Jerry’s ice cream- has been implementing it for 42 years. A positive catalyst for lifting traditionally marginalized employees and their communities out of poverty, it also offers significantly positive returns for implementing businesses. The model may sound radical, but it’s anything but. Learn more at https://www.greyston.org/ and in Episode 8, Season 5. 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 on A Lively Experiment, Governor Raimondo gets a friendly welcome from the committee vetting her bid to become a cabinet secretary. And, the state's vaccine rollout continues to be plagued by distribution questions.Joining us this week, Boston Globe Reporter, Amanda Milkovits. Ted Nesi, Politics and Business Editor for WPRI Channel 12. And Providence Journal Statehouse Reporter, Patrick Anderson.Support the show

Back in 2006, world-renowned beatboxer, Doug E. Fresh teamed up with Dr. Olajide Williams, a neurologist at Columbia University to change health outcomes for New York City’s marginalized communities. Using the revolutionary force of hip hop music and culture (which celebrates 50 years this History Month), the organization they founded supports community-focused programs that improve health literacy and bridge inequities in public health and social justice. Episode 22, 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.

Social Impact is a term bandied about across nonprofit, corporate, government, and philanthropic communities– but what is it really and how is it evolving in a fast-moving world? In this episode, we speak with a seasoned impact veteran about the importance of taking time to listen and reflect, to co-create programs with the communities they’re intended to serve, to influence policy, and advance the voices of a new generation of changemakers. Episode 17, 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.

Found in the country’s top restaurants and revered by food critics and amateur eaters alike, Island Creek Oysters are among the very best. How better to kick off Summer than with a conversation about these tasty bivalves- what it takes to grow them, the value of aquaculture as an industry, and how to keep up with growing demand. Episode 12, Season 4 is delicious. 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.