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This week on A Lively Experiment, early voting is under way, how many will take advantage of it? And, how many will be taking out mail ballots? Plus, Senate hearings are under way for a Supreme Court nominee. We sit down with the Former Dean of the Roger Williams University Law School, for his take on the future of the court.Joining us this week, Attorney and Legal Analyst, Lou Pulner. Sue Cienki, Chairwoman for the Rhode Island Republican Party. And, Former Chairman of the State's Democratic party, Bill Lynch.Support the show

This week on A Lively Experiment, there’s a new playbook for voting during a pandemic. We’ll tell you how Rhode Island made out during this week’s primary. And the on again, off again relationship between Lifespan and Care New England appears to be back on again. But will they actually make it to the altar this time? Join us this week, Jim Vincent, President of Providence branch of the NAACP. Corporate Communications consultant, Dave Layman. And Sun-Chronicle columnist, Donna Perry.Support the show

EPISODE 35, SEASON 3: If you’re not a marketer or corporate data geek, you may not know about consumer analytics. If you are or aren’t – definitely tune in this week to learn how companies make decisions about supply chain, innovation, promotions, and so much more – and why it matters for you and me as consumers.ABOUT THE SERIES: Future of XYZ is a weekly interview series dedicated to fostering forward-thinking discussions about where we are as a world and where we want to go.FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit future-of.xyz and follow on social media... LinkedIn: @lisagralnek, @lvg-co-strategy | Twitter: @lgralnek | IG: @futureofxyz

EPISODE 30, SEASON 3: From recruiting to retention, respect to recognition- we explore the evolving workplace, the new power of employees, measuring performance success, and what employers need to do to create a supportive culture in a volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous post-pandemic workplace. ABOUT THE SERIES: Future of XYZ is a weekly interview series dedicated to fostering forward-thinking discussions about where we are as a world and where we want to go. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit future-of.xyz and follow on social media... LinkedIn: @lisagralnek, @lvg-co-strategy | Twitter: @lgralnek | IG: @futureofxyz

EPISODE 25, SEASON 3: At a time of measurable declining democracy around the world, our guest this week speaks about how the choice of voting method in democratic elections impacts societal outcomes. It is a must-listen wherever you live with clear calls to action to get involved. ABOUT THE SERIES: Future of XYZ is a weekly interview series dedicated to fostering forward-thinking discussions about where we are as a world and where we want to go.FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit future-of.xyz and follow on social media... LinkedIn: @lisagralnek, @lvg-co-strategy | Twitter: @lgralnek | IG: @futureofxyz

EPISODE 20, SEASON 3: From offense (i.e. ransomware and spearfishing), to defense (i.e. anti-virus and multifactor authentication)- our guest this week covers the realities of cybersecurity today. In this sobering conversation, the CEO of Cyvatar.ai shares deep technical knowledge and practical advice for individuals and organizations large and small.ABOUT THE SERIES: Future of XYZ is a weekly interview series dedicated to fostering forward-thinking discussions about where we are as a world and where we want to go. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit future-of.xyz and follow on social media... LinkedIn: @lisagralnek, @lvg-co-strategy | Twitter: @lgralnek | IG: @futureofxyz

From ADHD and Autism Spectrum to Cerebral Palsy, Down’s and Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, ‘developmental disabilities’ is a large umbrella that includes conditions that typically show up in childhood and last a person’s lifetime. While health professionals today can offer far better interventions, there is still much improvement underway in terms of specific policies, actions and technologies that will deliver wellbeing for these individuals and their families. Episode 20, 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.

A first-time co-production with The Boston Globe's Rhode Island Report, this is an in-person conversation with the CEO of North America’s largest offshore wind company, the Danish firm Ørsted. From production to pricing, floating turbines to fisherman’s rights- this is a fascinating conversation from the country’s smallest state which also happens to be home to its first, second and largest offshore wind projects to-date. Tune in to Episode 15, 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.

Welcome to Episode 100!! This week, long-time tech journalist, David Kirkpatrick joins us to talk about all that’s happened since Intel introduced the world’s first microprocessor in November 1971, the changes now so quickly coming our way related to generative AI and more, and where the internet is leading humanity for good or bad... Episode 10, 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 Women’s History Month 2023 comes to a close, we want to shed light on the important subject of Women at Work. Our guest says “the gender pay gap is increasing, and so are women’s levels of burnout. Our system is broken and our old playbook is outdated”. Her best-selling book is the foundation for helping us understand. Episode 6, 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.