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  • Gov. McKee, legislators’ goals for 2023 and beyond.
    Boston Globe Columnist Dan McGowan, Brown University Professor Wendy Schiller, and Former RI State Representative (D) Mike Marcello join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss McKee’s goals for his first full term as Governor, what’s on the docket for the General Assembly and Providence City Council, remembering Lincoln Almond, and chaos in the House of Representatives. Support the show
  • The Washington Bridge closure still affecting many Rhode Islanders; what the Federal Highway Administration has to say
    The Public’s Radio Ian Donnis, National Committeewoman for the RI GOP Sue Cienki, and Legal Analyst Lou Pulner join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss the Federal Highway Administration visits the Washington Bridge, retirees in RI feeling squeezed by pension cuts, magistrates could hear more cases, and a report card released about the public’s ability to make comments in meetings.
  • RI Governor debates, plus Gov. McKee fights for truck tolls
    Watchdog RI Chairman Ken Block, retired URI Political Science Professor Maureen Moakley and Former State Representative Nick Gorham join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss two gubernatorial debates, Gov. McKee is appealing the truck toll verdict, the latest in CD2, and more. Support the show
  • The last push from candidates around RI in the days before the primary election
    The Bartholomewtown Podcast’s Bill Bartholomew, former Attorney General Arlene Violet, and former Mayor of Providence Joe Paolino join moderator Jim Hummel for the last A Lively Experiment before the Rhode Island primary elections. They discuss the latest in the races for Governor, Providence Mayor, and Treasurer. Support the show
  • Out in the cold; RI unprepared to shelter unhoused this winter, even with funds.
    The Boston Globe Report Ed Fitzpatrick, Former Mayor of Providence Angel Taveras, and National Committeewoman for the RI GOP Sue Cienki join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss RI unprepared to shelter the unhoused as another winter approaches, Steve Laffey leaves the GOP, chaos in the U.S. House, frustration from Gabe Amo’s lack of debate participation, and outrage over the Hamas attacks in Israel.
  • How Gabe Amo won the CD1 democratic primary with a last-minute surge.
    Allan Fung, Former Cranston Mayor, Bartholomewtown Podcast’s Bill Bartholomew, and Former URI Political Science Professor Maureen Moakley join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss Gabo Amo winning the CD1 democratic primary, a Pawtucket police officer is arrested on suspicion of DUI, plus the first giant stuffie is installed in Michigan.
  • How will CD1 candidates stand out in the crowd? Plus state funding for RIC tuition.
    Former Providence Mayor Angel Taveras, Republican Strategist Lisa Pelosi, and Former Editor of The Anchor at RIC Raymond Baccari join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss upcoming CD1 debates, Providence wants to take over the Cranston Armory with funding from the state, plus state funded tuition for RIC juniors and seniors.
  • Mckee commits possible ethics violation after free lunch with a lobbyist, contractor.
    Former Attorney General Arlene Violet, The Boston Globe’s Steph Machado, and The Providence Journal’s Patrick Anderson join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss Gov. McKee’s lunch with a lobbyist, construction slows at Tidewater Landing, a wrap-up of the 2023 General Assembly, Providence property tax increase, Providence teacher’s contract passes, plus the latest on the CD1 race.
  • Should Rhode Island pay for abortion coverage and school lunches?
    Bartholomewtown Podcast Founder Bill Bartholomew, Attorney and Legal Analyst Lou Pulner, and Brown University Professor Wendy Schiller join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss legalizing abortion coverage for Medicaid recipients and state employees, bipartisan concerns over eminent domain for affordable housing, plus the debate over state-funded breakfast and lunch for all students.
  • Dan McKee says he wants another four years as Governor/ Rejection of a proposed merger between Lifespan and Care New England
    Joining us on the panel Marcela Betancur Executive Director of the Latino policy Institute at Roger Williams University, Ian Donis Political Reporter for the Public Radio and former State Representative Dan Reilly.Support the show
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