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Can Rhode Island Afford Another Health Insurance Premium Spike?

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0000

Call the doctor: many Rhode Islanders are about to face sticker shock - again. Health insurers are looking for double-digit premium hikes, just one year after a steep increase. Is there any relief in sight? Lively host Jim Hummel discusses the balancing act between insurers and skyrocketing medical costs with Rhode Island Current reporter Nancy Lavin and Patrick Anderson of the Providence Journal.

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Can Rhode Island cash in on World Cup fever?

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:20:49 +0000

As a designated FIFA fan zone, Providence is a major hub for the World Cup tournament. Rhode Island is spending a total of $750,000 to support operations, hoping to lure fans to stay, eat, party, and watch games here.Will the investment pay off? It's all things soccer on Lively this week, as host Jim Hummel sits down with RI filmmaker Dante Bellini Jr. and Paige Parks from Rhode Island KIDS COUNT.

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Is Rhode Island Overspending?

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 20:04:01 +0000

The House Finance Committee adds $300 million to Governor McKee's budget for a $15.2 billion spending plan that includes a compromise on the millionaire tax. But a bigger question looms: will this growth in the budget be sustainable? Lively host Jim Hummel is joined this week by attorney and former prosecutor Eva-Marie Mancuso and political contributor Don Roach.

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Can McKee Turn Around a 20 Point Gap With Helena Foulkes?

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:58:00 +0000

With three months until early voting begins, a new poll shows Governor McKee has a lot of ground to gain if he hopes to win the Democratic primary. This week on Lively, can voters look beyond the Washington Bridge fallout for Dan McKee - or get past Helena Foulkes' likability factor? Moderator Jim Hummel is joined by political contributor Bob Walsh and RI GOP National Committeewoman Sue Cienki.

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This week on Lively, the governor airs his concerns about the $14.3 billion dollar budget.

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 23:00:00 +0000

This week on A Lively Experiment, the governor stops short of a veto but airs his criticism of the $14.3 billion budget. Plus, pushback over RITBA's decision not to release a full inspection report on the Mt. Hope Bridge. Moderator Jim Hummel has the analysis from Patrick Anderson of the Providence Journal. Rhode Island Current's Nancy Lavin, and the Providence Journal's Antonia Noori Farzan.

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On Lively, the gavel is almost down on the General Assembly session: what's in, what's out?

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 23:00:00 +0000

This week on A Lively Experiment: keeping up with the flurry of decisions at the State House as the gavel lowers on this year's General Assembly session. What's in, what's out - and what does it all mean? Moderator Jim Hummel breaks it down with former RI Attorney General Arlene Violet, political contributor Joe Paolino and attorney and former Governor Almond's Chief of Staff, Joe Larisa.

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On Lively, winners and losers as the long-awaited state budge emerges from the House.

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 23:00:00 +0000

This week on A Lively Experiment, the state budget finally emerges from the House; we'll tell you about likely winners and losers. Plus, a date and a new price tag for the Washington Bridge. Moderator Jim Hummel hears outrages and kudos from Rhode Island GOP National Committeewoman Sue Cienki, former state representative Nick Gorham and Step Machado of the Boston Globe and RI PBS Weekly.

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On Lively: The AG steps up with suggestions for the healthcare crisis on our doorstep.

Fri, 30 May 2025 23:00:00 +0000

This week on A Lively Experiment: the AG says the healthcare crisis is on Rhode Island's doorstep and has suggestions. Plus, who's in the running for governor on the Democratic side? And it's the homestretch for the General Assembly. Moderator Jim Hummel gets analysis from veteran reporter and political contributor Scott MacKay, GOP strategist Lisa Pelosi and political contributor Don Roach.

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This week on Lively, a surprising twist in the Barletta contamination case settlement.

Fri, 23 May 2025 23:00:00 +0000

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On Lively, Senate response to the House's attempt to block proposed Cabinet pay raises.

Fri, 16 May 2025 23:00:00 +0000

This week on A Lively Experiment, the Senate says not so fast to a House move to block Cabinet pay raises. Plus, we hear from those hit hardest by Trump cuts to local medical research. Moderator Jim Hummel gets analysis from former State Representative Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung, Billy Hunt of the Libertarian Party of Rhode Island and Boston Globe Reporter/RI PBS Weekly Contributor Steph Machado.

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On Lively, the first American chosen a Pope and pro soccer finally comes to Pawtucket.

Fri, 09 May 2025 23:00:00 +0000

This week on A Lively Experiment, what we can expect from the first American picked as Pope. Plus, cheers as pro soccer finally arrives in Pawtucket, but what are the odds of financial success? And is Rhode Island ready for the Real Housewives? Moderator Jim Hummel talks with former RI Attorney General Arlene Violet, Dan McGowan of the Boston Globe, and Rhode Island KIDS COUNT's Paige Parks.

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This week on Lively, new leadership at the RI State Senate. Plus, Gina for President?

Fri, 02 May 2025 23:00:00 +0000

This week on a Lively Experiment, with a new leadership team at the state Senate, what we can expect. Plus, Gina for President? Raimondo says she's considering it but there is much work to be done at the party level. Moderator Jim Hummel talks with former candidate for Lieutenant Governor, Aaron Guckian, URI Political Science Professor Emily Lynch and Democratic strategist, Rob Horowitz.

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On Lively, who will succeed Senate President Ruggerio & a plan to boost housing stock.

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 23:00:00 +0000

This week on A Lively Experiment, the legacy of Senate President Dominick Ruggerio and questions left in the wake of his passing. Plus, an ambitious plan to hike Rhode Island's housing stock. Moderator Jim Hummel is joined by Bill Bartholomew of the Bartholomewtown Podcast, former Cranston Mayor Allan Fung & Mary Barden, the Executive Director of the National Education Association Rhode Island.

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On Lively, breaking down key issues facing RI lawmakers as they get back to work

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 23:00:00 +0000

This week on A Lively Experiment: key issues facing state lawmakers as they return to work next week. Three reporters in the thick of it join moderator Jim Hummel: the Providence Journal's Patrick Anderson, Nancy Lavin of the Rhode Island Current, and the Boston Globe's Ed Fitzpatrick. Plus, another federal judge from RI takes on the Trump administration, demanding the release of frozen funds.

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On Lively: left without a PCP in a provider shortage, as Anchor Medical prepares to close

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 23:00:00 +0000

This week on A Lively Experiment: thousands of Rhode Islanders face the daunting task of finding a PCP during a doctor shortage as Anchor Medical prepares to shut down. Can patients push back? Joining moderator Jim Hummel are Joe Larisa , attorney & former Gov. Almond’s Chief of Staff plus attorney & former prosecutor Eva Mancuso & Bill Lynch, former Chairman of the Rhode Island Democratic party.

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On Lively, reaction to a new video showing a lot of bridge concrete in the Seekonk River.

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 23:00:00 +0000

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On Lively, big pushback on proposed raises for the governor's cabinet heads.

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 23:00:00 +0000

This week on A Lively Experiment, the outcry over proposed raises for the governor's department heads. Plus, what's next for the Washington Bridge after the Trump administration's release of $221 million for the rebuild. Moderator Jim Hummel is joined by former State Representative Mike Marcello, RI GOP Chairman Joe Powers, and Brown University Political Science Professor Wendy Schiller.

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On LIvely, the real cost of pallet shelters and the bigger picture of affordable housing

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 23:00:00 +0000

This week on A Lively Experiment, the frustrating search for transparency about the cost of the Providence pallet shelters. Plus, can a familiar sea of asphalt be transformed into affordable housing? Moderator Jim Hummel is joined by Providence Journal reporter Antonia Noori Farzan, Providence College Political Science Professor Adam Myers, and Republican Strategist Jesus Solorio.

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On Lively, what are state officials doing about Rhode Island's looming healthcare crisis?

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 23:00:00 +0000

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On Lively Governor McKee is in for the reelection campaign plus the Washington whirlwind.

Sat, 08 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000

This week on A Lively Experiment, Governor McKee makes it official: he's in for the re-election campaign despite a mixed report card. Plus, from tariffs to DOGE: keeping up with the latest out of Washington and the impacts in Rhode Island. Moderator Jim Hummel is joined by the founder of Watchdog RI Ken Block, Republican Strategist Lisa Pelosi and Harrison Tuttle of Black Lives Matter RI PAC.

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This week on Lively, what can be done about Rhode Island's skyrocketing electric bills?

Sat, 01 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000

This week on A Lively Experiment, the ripple effect of federal cuts in Rhode Island. Plus, what can be done to reduce your skyrocketing electric bill? One legislator proposes cuts to clean energy initiatives. Moderator Jim Hummel is joined by Weayonnoh Nelson-Davies of The Economic Progress Institute, former State Representative Nick Gorham and WPRI-TV Digital Content Producer, Raymond Baccari.

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On Lively: cheers & jeers for a federal judge in RI in a legal brawl over funding cuts.

Sat, 22 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000

This week on A Lively Experiment, at what point do government cuts spark public opposition? A federal judge in Rhode Island is at the center of the fight. Plus, find out how the Ocean State would be affected by federal education cuts. Host Ian Donnis is joined by former RI GOP National Committeeman Steve Frias, reporter Nancy Lavin of Rhode Island Current and political contributor Robert Walsh.

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This week on Lively, protests over presidential actions in Rhode Island and nationwide.

Sat, 08 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000

This week on a Lively Experiment: breaking down this week's head-spinning directives from President Trump. Plus, a video raises the question: was it planned demolition or collapse at the Washington Bridge? Moderator Jim Hummel is joined by Boston Globe reporter and RI PBS Weekly contributor, Steph Machado plus political contributor Don Roach and Billy Hunt of the Libertarian Party of RI.

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This week on Lively, funds for the bridge up in the air as part of a larger federal pause.

Sat, 01 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000

This week on A Lively Experiment, confusion reigns during Trump's first week in office. Are funds to fix the Washington Bridge in jeopardy as a result of a larger federal pause? Plus, news on Johnston's affordable housing fight. Moderator Jim Hummel is joined by RI GOP National Committeewoman Sue Cienki, Bill Bartholomew of the Bartholomewtown Podcast, and Democratic strategist Rob Horowitz.

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This week on Lively, the end is in sight for completion of the Providence pallet shelters.

Sat, 25 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000

This week on A Lively Experiment: at long last, the Providence pallet shelters are slated to open. Can a new bill speed up the temporary housing process? Plus, the local take on President Trump's busy and controversial first week. Moderator Jim Hummel is joined by former Cranston Mayor Allan Fung, Paige Parks of Rhode Island KIDS COUNT and former State Representative Mike Marcello.

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This week on Lively, examining Governor McKee's State of the State plus budget details.

Sat, 18 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000

This week on Lively, moderator Jim Hummel is joined by attorney and former prosecutor Eva-Marie Mancuso, political contributor Pablo Rodriguez and Joe Larisa, an attorney & former governor Almond's Chief of Staff. They break down the governor's State of the State and next year's budget. The big question: how to bridge a $300 million deficit? Plus, predicting President Trump's early days in office.

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This week on Lively, what will be the key issues facing the General Assembly in 2025?

Sat, 11 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000

This week on A Lively Experiment, House and Senate leaders break down the key issues Rhode Island faces in 2025. Moderator JIm Hummel is joined by House Minority Leader Mike Chippendale, Senate Majority Leader Val Lawson, Senate Minority Leader Jessica de la Cruz and House Majority Leader Chris Blazejerski. Topics include the budget deficit, cyberattack, truck tolls, and the Washington Bridge.

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This week on Lively: the state response to the cyber hack plus a 2025 legislative preview.

Sat, 04 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000

This week on a Lively Experiment, how state officials will mitigate the fallout of the cyberattack that may impact 650,000 Rhode Islanders, as information from the hack makes its way to The Dark Web. Plus: new year, new session, new challenges for the General Assembly. Moderator Jim Hummel is joined by Providence Journal State House reporter Patrick Anderson and Dan McGowan of the Boston Globe.

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This week on Lively, the highs and lows of 2024 plus our predictions for the year ahead.

Sat, 28 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

This week on a Lively Experiment, moderator Jim Hummel is joined by Ian Donnis of The Public's Radio, Boston Globe Reporter and RI PBS Weekly Contributor Steph Machado, and Brown University Political Science professor Wendy Schiller. It's nearly a wrap on 2024! Join us for a look back on the highs and lows of the past 12 months plus some predictions for the year ahead in Rhode Island.

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This week on Lively: the response to a breach of RI's public benefits computer system.

Sat, 21 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

This week on a Lively Experiment: scrutiny of state response to the cyberattack worrying thousands of Rhode Islanders. There were warnings ahead of the breach of the public benefits computer system. Moderator Jim Hummel is joined by Ian Donnis of The Public's Radio, Boston Globe Reporter and RI PBS Weekly Contributor Steph Machado, and Brown University Political Science professor Wendy Schiller.

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This week on Lively, tolling trucks gets a green light but a federal court says slow down.

Sat, 14 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

This week on a Lively Experiment, moderator Jim Hummel is joined by political contributor Scott MacKay, URI Political Science professor Emily Lynch and former Providence Mayor Angel Taveras. Up for discussion: should Rhode Island resume tolling trucks? Plus, examining the logic behind the latest delay in opening the three-million-dollar pallet shelters off Route 146 in Providence.

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This week on Lively: one year after the Washington Bridge closure, what's the outlook?

Sat, 07 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

This week on a Lively Experiment, moderator Jim Hummel is joined by David Salvatore of The Providence Foundation,

The Providence Journal's Antonia Noori Farzan, and former state representative Nick Gorham. It's an anniversary nobody's celebrating: 1 year after the Washington Bridge failure, what's the outlook? Plus, how to get a better bang for the buck on the $120 million Affordable Housing bond.

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This week on Lively, how much will Providence have to cough up to fund its schools?

Sat, 23 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000

This week on A Lively Experiment, Providence residents are in for some financial pain as the city tries to find additional money to fund its schools. Plus, how the governor's race is shaping up. Moderator Jim Hummel is joined by former Rhode Island GOP National Committeeman Steve Frias, The Boston Globe's Edward Fitzpatrick, and Weayonnoh Nelson-Davies of The Economic Progress Institute.

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This week Lively, who's to blame for the huge Providence schools budget deficit?

Sat, 16 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000

This week on A Lively Experiment, Providence schools face a financial crisis with no easy answers. Plus, President-elect Trump moves quickly to fill cabinet positions and raises eyebrows along the way. Moderator Jim Hummel is joined by National Committeewoman of the RI GOP Sue Cienki, Harrison Tuttle of Black Lives Matter RI PAC, and Providence College Political Science Professor, Adam Myers.

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On Lively, Trump gets a second term in a not-so-close race & how Rhode Islanders voted.

Sat, 09 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000

This week on A Lively Experiment: what a second Trump Administration looks like; Rhode Island's Senate leader keeps his seat; and a lead attorney quits the Washington Bridge case. Moderator Jim Hummel is joined by attorney and former Chief of Staff to Governor Almond, Joe Larisa; Brown University Political Science Professor, Wendy Schiller; and Bill Bartholomew of The Bartholomewtown Podcast.

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On Lively, controversy even after the governor is cleared of charges in the ILO case

Fri, 01 Nov 2024 23:00:00 +0000

This week on a Lively Experiment: no fire but plenty of smoke even after Governor McKee is cleared of charges in the ILO investigation. The controversy continues in a war of words. Plus, an even longer timeline for the Washington Bridge? Moderator Jim Hummel is joined by former Rhode Island Attorney General Arlene Violet, Ken Block of Watchdog Rhode Island, and Boston Globe Columnist Dan McGowan.

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This week on Lively, a change order spikes the cost of the Washington Bridge demolition.

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 23:00:00 +0000

This week on a Lively Experiment, a change order more than doubles the cost of the Washington Bridge replacement. Plus, a look at local political races. And is using AI in school cheating? Moderator Jim Hummel is joined by Republican Strategist Lisa Pelosi, Providence Journal State House reporter Patrick Anderson, and Boston Glober Reporter and Rhode Island Weekly contributor Steph Machado.

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This week on Lively, officials answer the public's questions about the Washington Bridge.

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 23:00:00 +0000

his week on a Lively Experiment, state officials answer the public's questions about the Washington Bridge and outline a pushed-back timetable. Plus, rising friction between Providence and the state over school funding. Moderator Jim Hummel is joined by former Cranston mayor Allan Fung, Rhode Island Current reporter Nancy Lavin and former chair of the Rhode Island Democratic Party Bill Lynch.

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This week on Lively, a new poll shows how the public feels about local elected officials

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 23:00:00 +0000

This week on A Lively Experiment, a new poll reveals where local election officials stand with Rhode Islanders. Plus, the state Board of Election responds to election process concerns. We'll also hear the local take on the Vice-Presidential debate. Moderator Jim Hummel is joined by Political Contributor Scott MacKay, URI Political Science Professor Emily Lynch, and GOP Strategist Jesus Solorio.

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This week on Lively, a computer hack in the Providence school system. What happens now?

Fri, 27 Sep 2024 23:00:00 +0000

This week on A Lively Experiment, the response to a computer hack in the Providence School system. Plus, when can we really expect the Washington Bridge to be fixed? And in North Kingstown, the fight to retain a controversial seawall. Moderator Jim Hummel is joined by Providence Journal reporter Antonia Noori Farzan, Rhode Island GOP Chairman Joe Powers, and political contributor Pablo Rodriguez.

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This week on Lively: demolition crews, told to stop work on the Washington Bridge. Why?

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 23:00:00 +0000

This week on A Lively Experiment, the Washington Bridge saga takes a turn when crews are told to stop working to preserve evidence. What does that mean for commuters? Plus, local analysis of the presidential race. Moderator Jim Hummel is joined by Boston Globe reporter Steph Machado, Democratic Strategist Rob Horowitz, and attorney and former Governor Almond's Chief of Staff, Rob Horowitz.

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This week on Lively, primary election results and the latest on the Washington Bridge.

Fri, 13 Sep 2024 23:00:00 +0000

This week on A Lively Experiment, the local take on the Presidential Debate, low voter turnout in Rhode Island's primary races, and news on a few fronts about the troubled Washington Bridge. Joining moderator Jim Hummel for Outrages and Kudos are political contributor Don Roach, Rhode Island GOP National Committeewoman Sue Cienki, and Political Contributor Bob Walsh.

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This week on Lively, the state extends its takeover of Providence schools.

Fri, 30 Aug 2024 23:00:00 +0000

This week on A Lively Experiment, the state extends its takeover of Providence schools by 3 years. Plus, the local take on Kamala Harris' first extended interview since becoming the presidential nominee. Joining Moderator Jim Hummel are Brown University Political Science Professor Wendy Schiller, Former State Representative Nick Gorham, and Paige Clausius-Parks of Rhode Island KIDS COUNT.

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This week on Lively, the state seeks accountability in the Washington Bridge failure

Fri, 23 Aug 2024 11:00:00 +0000

This week on A Lively Experiment, the state sues firms that worked on the Washington Bridge and what this might mean for Governor McKee. Plus, can Kamala Harris keep up the momentum after the convention? Joining Jim Hummel are Bill Bartholomew of The Bartholomewtown Podcast, Providence College Political Science Professor Adam Myers, and Weayonnoh Nelson-Davies of The Economic Progress Institute.

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This week on Lively, Washington Bridge litigation and shoreline access news.

Fri, 16 Aug 2024 23:00:00 +0000

This week on A Lively Experiment, why the AG says the Washington Bridge lawsuit needs his approval, plus the timeline for replacement. Also, is shoreline access about to change for Rhode Island beachgoers? Joining Moderator Jim Hummel are Former Rhode Island Attorney General Arlene Violet, Harrison Tuttle of Black Lives Matter RI PAC, and Former National Committeeman of the RI GOP, Steve Frias.

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This week on Lively, local views on the VP pick and the latest on the Washington Bridge.

Fri, 09 Aug 2024 23:00:00 +0000

This week on A Lively Experiment, what's new with the Washington Bridge? Plus, Dominick Ruggierio answers his challenger's call to follow Biden's lead and drop out of the state Senate race, and we'll get the local take on Harris' VP pick. Joining Moderator Jim Hummel are WPRI Investigative Reporter Ted Nesi, Retired URI Political Professor, Maureen Moakly, and Founder of Watchdog RI, Ken Block.

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This week on Lively, what a sharp rise in uncontested Assembly races means for voters.

Fri, 02 Aug 2024 23:00:00 +0000

This week on A Lively Experiment, proponents of Con Con get their turn to testify. Plus, examining the consequences of a sharp rise in uncontested General Assembly seats. And the AG puts agencies withholding public records on notice. Moderator Jim Hummel is joined by political contributor Ray Rickman, Republican strategist Lisa Pelosi, and Billy Hunt of the Libertarian Party of Rhode Island.

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This week on Lively, opposition to a constitutional convention and budget storm clouds

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 23:00:00 +0000

This week on a Lively Experiment, rising opposition to a constitutional convention. Plus, the General Assembly pushes the governor's proposed budget to $14 billion, and why 500 Providence kids are in urgent need of dental care. Joining Moderator Jim Hummel are former Lieutenant Governor candidate Aaron Guckian, Rhode Island Current Reporter Nancy Lavin, and Political Commentator Pablo Rodriguez.

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This week on Lively,debate over beachfront access and the latest on the Washington Bridge.

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 11:00:00 +0000

This week on A Lively Experiment: renewed debate over beachfront access, looking for answers about the troubled Washington Bridge, and local analysis of the presidential race after the Trump assassination attempt. Joining Moderator Jim Hummel are Tim White of WPRI Target 12, Antonia Noori Farzan of the Providence Journal, and Ian Donnis from The Public's Radio.

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This week on Lively, no bids on the bridge: who will rebuild it and how much will it cost?

Fri, 12 Jul 2024 23:00:00 +0000

This week on A Lively Experiment, an update on the Washington Bridge, yet we still don’t know when it will be built, who will rebuild it, and how much it will cost. How did we get here? Joining Jim Hummel are Steph Machado of the Boston Globe and a RI PBS Weekly Contributor, Former Providence City Council President David Salvatore, and Political Contributor, Rob Horowitz.

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This week on Lively, local analysis of the presidential debate and a new poll of RI voters.

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 23:00:00 +0000

This week on Lively: digging deep with local analysis of the Presidential Debate. Meantime, a new poll shows the Presidential race is tight in the Ocean State and Governor McKee has a lot of work to do to boost his ratings among voters. Joining Jim Hummel are Former State Representative Nick Gorham, Brown University Political Professor Wendy Schiller, and The Boston Globe’s Edward Fitzpatrick.

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This week on Lively, highlights of what the General Assembly did and did not do.

Fri, 21 Jun 2024 23:00:00 +0000

This week on Lively: with the legislative session in the rearview mirror, we'll look at what lawmakers accomplished since January. Plus, Rhode Island voters get another shot at greenlighting a Constitutional Convention. Joining me are Former State Representative Mike Marcello, Weayonnoh Nelson-Davies of the Economic Progress Institute, and Providence Journal State House Reporter Patrick Anderson.

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This week on Lively: the gavel comes down for the General Assembly. What's in, what's out?

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 23:00:00 +0000

This week on Lively, it’s all things General Assembly: what made it and what didn't. Plus, Providence schools get more money, but will it be enough? We'll also analyze the debate over an Inspector’s General office and the Constitutional Convention question. Panelists are Boston Globe Columnist Dan McGowan, Rhode Island GOP National Committeewoman Sue Cienki, and Political Contributor Bob Walsh.

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This week on Lively: what’s in, what’s out for next year’s budget? Plus, a few surprises.

Fri, 07 Jun 2024 23:00:00 +0000

This week on Lively, what’s in and what’s out for next year’s budget, with a few surprises along the way. Plus, should Rhode Island hold a Constitutional Convention? It’s been 40 years since the last one - and the topic is again sparking controversy. And the debate over lawmakers’ proposed changes to the State Pension System.

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This week on Lively, the local take on the Trump verdicts: what happens next?

Fri, 31 May 2024 23:00:00 +0000

This week on Lively, the local take on the Trump verdicts: what happens next? Weighing in this week are Republican Strategist Lisa Pelosi, Bill Bartholomew of The Bartholomewtown Podcast, and Harrison Tuggle of Black Lives Matter RI PAC. Plus, a late snag in the police reform bill over the release of body cam video evidence.

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State lawmakers still have some major decisions to make before the gavel comes down

Fri, 24 May 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Former Cranston Mayor Allan Fung, Attorney Lou Pulner, and Paige Clausius-Parks from Rhode Island KIDS COUNT join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss big decisions looming for state lawmakers before the gavel comes down. The big decisions surround budget - but payday lending, public records law changes and gun legislation are all up in the air. And the Washington Bridge: costs could top $600 million.

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This week on Lively, the projected price tag for the Washington Bridge replacement balloons

Fri, 10 May 2024 23:00:00 +0000

This week on Lively, the price tag for the Washington Bridge replacement skyrockets. The total, with some additions to the original estimate, could be pushing nearly half a billion. Also, more college protests in Providence...and an update on reforms to the Law Enforcement Officers Bill of Rights

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Washington Bridge updates and the future of affordable housing in Rhode Island.

Fri, 03 May 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Boston Globe Reporter Steph Machado, The Providence Journal's Patrick Anderson and Nancy Lavin from Rhode Island Current join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss affordable housing in Rhode Island and the latest on the Washington Bridge.

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Pro-Palestine protests land on Brown’s campus, plus effects of abortion restrictions.

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 23:00:00 +0000

National Committeewoman for the RI GOP Sue Cienki, Providence College Professor Adam Myers, and Political Contributor Pablo Rodriguez join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss Pro-Palestine protests reaches Brown, the Washington Bridge opens six lanes, proposed changes to how Rhode Islanders vote, plus effects of abortion restrictions around the country.

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Engineers warned of structural problems with the Washington Bridge nearly a decade ago.

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 23:00:00 +0000

The Public’s Radio Ian Donnis, The Libertarian Party of RI Chairman Billy Hunt, and Economic Progress Institute Executive Director Weayonnoh Nelson-Davies join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss a report that engineers knew about structural problems with the Washington Bridge almost a decade ago, the CEO of RIPTA resigns, plus updates from the legislative session.

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Removing bike lanes leads to protests, plus RIPTA CEO pleads not guilty in hit-and-run

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 23:00:00 +0000

The Providence Journal’s Antonia Noori Farzan RI GOP Chairman, and former Providence City Council President David Salvatore join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss removing bike lanes to alleviate Washington Bridge traffic leads to protests, RIPTA CEO pleads not guilty in hit-and-run, RI struggles with lack of housing, takeaways from the RI Presidential primary, plus should families be allowed to put cameras in nursing home rooms?

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How one RI city is tackling cellphones in schools

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Former State Reps Mike Marcello and Nick Gorham, and The Boston Globe’s Steph Machado join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss an Ethics complaint settled from the Philadelphia fiasco business trip last year, Steph’s report on Central Falls’ strategy for dealing with cellphones in schools, who will be held responsible for the Washington Bridge closure?

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Pete Buttigieg visits Washington Bridge, plus proposed noise cameras in Providence

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 23:00:00 +0000

The Providence Journal’s Amy Russo, The Boston Globe’s Ed Fitzpatrick, and Political Contributor Scott MacKay join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss Pete Buttigieg’s visit to the Washington Bridge, noise cameras proposed in Providence, a bill related to the Access to Public Records Act, and walking back some changes to PVD Fest.

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The Washington Bridge to be demolished, and what is the fate of TikTok in the U.S.?

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 23:00:00 +0000

The Boston Globe’s Dan McGowan, Political Strategist Rob Horowitz, and Republican Strategist Lisa Pelosi join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss the Washington Bridge’s impending demolition, RIPTA underfunding and new bus hub, McKee asks for salary raises for cabinet members, safe weapons storage bill advances to senate floor, plus political leaders in D.C. taking on TikTok.

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Reacting to Biden’s State of the Union, plus bills targeting RI healthcare issues.

Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Former Cranston Mayor (R ) Allan Fung, Brown University Professor Wendy Schiller, and Former Chairman of the RI Democratic Party Bill Lynch join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss Biden’s State of the Union address, RI bills addressing healthcare, forgiving student loans, and the Washington Bridge debacle.

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How Gen Z and Millennials are feeling about the next presidential election, plus (lack of) affordable housing in RI.

Sat, 02 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Bartholomewtown Podcast Host Bill Bartholomew, The Rhode Island Current’s Nancy Lavin, and Political Contributor Raymond Baccari join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss the lack of affordable housing across the state, the future of RIPTA, the fate of the Washington Bridge, plus voter enthusiasm among Millennials and Gen Z.

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Rhode Islanders footing a big bill for Tidewater Landing with no say in the plan, plus a new tourism campaign.

Sat, 24 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The Providence Journal’s Antonia Noori Farzan, Author Ken Block, and BLM RI’s Harrison Tuttle join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss Tidewater Landing to cost taxpayers more than $100M, the RI tourism board released a new slogan and series of promotional videos, RI DOT announces a plan to squeeze six lanes onto the open side of the bridge, plus RIPTA proposes numerous route cuts.

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Scathing reports across RI on St. Mary's Home for Children, maternal mortality stories, and the continued Washington Bridge debacle

Sat, 17 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The Boston Globe’s Amanda Milkovits, Retired Professor Pablo Rodriguez, and the Economic Progress Institute Executive Director Weayonnoh Nelson-Davies join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss how Gov. McKee and the DOT has handled the bridge debacle, shocking maternal mortality statistics in RI, a scathing report on St. Mary’s Home for Children, and legislative priorities for this session.

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The Washington Bridge closure still affecting many Rhode Islanders; what the Federal Highway Administration has to say

Sat, 10 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

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.

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Internal RIDOT emails from about Washington Bridge, and the Cranston mayoral race gets interesting.

Sat, 03 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The Boston Globe’s Steph Machado, Providence College’s Adam Myers, and Political Contributor Don Roach join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss internal emails released about the Washington Bridge closure, Fenton-Fung enters the race for Cranston mayor, an interview with Providence Police Chief Perez, and the future of public transportation in Rhode Island.

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The fate of the Washington Bridge up in the air, plus what’s in (and out) the RI budget this year.

Sat, 27 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

RI Republican National Committeeman Steve Frias, Former RI State Rep. (D) Mike Marcello, and Republican Strategist Lisa Pelosi join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss the fate of the Washington Bridge, McKee ethics investigation dismissed, what’s in (and out) of the budget this year, and will police reform finally pass this year?

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The RI Governor’s State of the State Address, and the Minority Leader’s response.

Sat, 20 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

URI Political Science Professor Emily Lynch, Libertarian Party of RI Chairman Billy Hunt, and Political Contributor Jim Vincent join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss Gov. McKee’s State of the State Address, affordable housing, the Minority Leader’s response and plan for an Inspector General, police reform, and same day voter registration.

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The RI House and Senate Majority and Minority leaders discuss plans for this session.

Sat, 13 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Leaders in both the RI House and Senate join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss their goals for the 2024 legislative session, including the state budget, affordable housing, tax cuts, and under-the-radar bills.

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What to expect from the 2024 RI legislative session.

Sat, 06 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The Rhode Island Current’s Nancy Lavin, The Providence Journal’s Patrick Anderson, and The Boston Globe’s Ed Fitzpatrick join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss what to expect from the upcoming legislative session, the state’s plan to build more housing, visiting the Independent Man, public records in RI, and the Washington Bridge debacle.

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A look at what 2023 had in store for Rhode Island, and predictions for 2024.

Sat, 23 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Our special end-of-year program: Brown University Professor Wendy Schiller, The Public’s Radio Ian Donnis, and Former URI Professor Maureen Moakley join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss the top local and national stories of 2023, the biggest winners and losers of 2023, moments that could only happen in Rhode Island, and the panel makes their predictions for what 2024 has in store for Rhode Island and the U.S.

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Impacts of the I-195 bridge closure felt around the state.

Sat, 16 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Brown University Professor Wendy Schiller, The Public’s Radio Ian Donnis, and Former URI Professor Maureen Moakley join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss the major disruptions caused by the I-195 bridge closure, more Brown students arrested during a sit-in, legislative priorities for the 2024 session, and AG Neronha in a public spat with Judge Procaccini.

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Ethics Commission appointee accused of sexual harassment, plus a debate on guns in schools.

Sat, 09 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000

The Boston Globe’s Steph Machado, Former RI Representative (R) Nick Gorham, and Black Lives Matter RI PAC Exec. Dir. Harrison Tuttle join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss Ethics Commission appointee drops out after sexual harassment allegations, a debate over school resource officers, the state hopes relaxed zoning laws will lead to more housing, plus the first year of recreational marijuana sales.

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Tensions continue at Brown, even after charges against protestors dropped.

Sat, 02 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000

The Boston Globe’s Dan McGowan, Political Contributor Bob Walsh, and RI GOP National Committeewoman Sue Cienki join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss Brown University finally asks for charges to be dropped against student protestors, Mayor Smiley wants Providence to take back control over the schools, plus a debate over wind turbines off the coast of RI.

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Rhode Islanders protesting the Israel-Hamas war face arrests, firing.

Sat, 18 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

The Providence Journal’s Amy Russo, Political Contributor Pablo Rodriguez, and Attorney Lou Pulner join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss RI Attorney General Neronha ordered to appear in court over social media posts, Brown not dropping charges against student protestors, a McKee staffer fired after calling for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war, plus a developer in hot water over tax breaks.

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What the voters decided around Rhode Island on election day.

Sat, 11 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

The Boston Globe’s Steph Machado, Political Strategist Rob Horowitz, and Chairman of the RI GOP Joe Powers join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss election day results, along with other news around the state. We interview Sen. Zurier on alternate voting options, and interview the Presidents of Rhode Island PBS and The Public’s Radio to discuss their newly planned merger.

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Corruption, trust in government, and McKee’s approval rating - what Rhode Islanders care about in state politics.

Fri, 03 Nov 2023 23:00:00 +0000

Political Science Professors from Brown - Wendy Schiller, URI - Emily Lynch, and Providence College - Adam Myers, join Moderator Jim Hummel to dissect results from a URI poll on Rhode Islanders’ attitudes towards politics, as well as Attorney General Peter Neronha announcing a possible run for governor and reactions to the CD1 debate from this week. Then in an extra segment, they discuss the latest in national politics, including a new speaker of the house and a looming federal shutdown.

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Where RI stands on school funding, CO2 emissions, and the upcoming congressional election

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 23:00:00 +0000

Libertarian Party of RI Chairman Billy Hunt, Political Contributor Jim Vincent, and Rhode Island Current’s Nancy Lavin join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss school funding bonds, CO2 emissions benchmarks, and a sleep CD1 race.

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A panel of journalists give a peek behind the scenes of what they’ve been reporting on around the state.

Fri, 20 Oct 2023 23:00:00 +0000

The Providence Journal’s Patrick Anderson, The Public’s Radio Ian Donnis, and Anchor TV’s Raymond Baccari join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss RICAS scores and the state of education in RI, retirees seek help with cost of living, Gina Raimondo visits RI, plus the latest reporting from each panelist.

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Out in the cold; RI unprepared to shelter unhoused this winter, even with funds.

Fri, 13 Oct 2023 23:00:00 +0000

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.

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Should RI return the surplus to taxpayers? Plus Kevin McCarthy ousted as Speaker.

Fri, 06 Oct 2023 23:00:00 +0000

RI Republican National Committeeman Steve Frias, Republican Strategist Lisa Pelosi, and Political Contributor Bob Walsh join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss Gabe Amo turning down debates ahead of the CD1 general election, former Speaker of the House McCarthy ousted, how RI officials should give the surplus back to the taxpayers, plus the Providence city council approves Smiley’s PILOT program.

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A handful of investigative reports on the RI government.

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 23:00:00 +0000

The Boston Globe’s Dan McGowan, Rhode Island PBS Weekly Contributor Steph Machado, and Former Chairman of the RI Democratic Party Bill Lynch join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss a report that shows hundreds of RI kids not receiving timely and critical care, the DHS struggles to fill roles, the state vehicle fleet behind goal of going electric, plus the future of Mayor Smiley’s PILOT program.

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A debate on the benefits of special elections, plus shoreline access remains, for now.

Fri, 22 Sep 2023 23:00:00 +0000

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Rhode Island shoreline access law hits federal court.

Fri, 15 Sep 2023 23:00:00 +0000

Political Contributor Don Roach, The Providence Journal Reporter Antonia Noori Farzan, and Providence College Political Science Professor Adam Myers join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss the RI Board of Elections chooses not to investigate the Matos signature scandal, next steps in the CD1 election, shoreline access lands in federal court, plus who should decide if Trump should be on the ballot?

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How Gabe Amo won the CD1 democratic primary with a last-minute surge.

Fri, 08 Sep 2023 23:00:00 +0000

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.

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The final push before the CD1 Primary, plus a front row seat to the debates.

Fri, 01 Sep 2023 23:00:00 +0000

The Boston Globe’s Steph Machado, The Providence Journal’s Patrick Anderson, and The Public’s Radio’s Ian Donnis join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss the final push for before the CD1 primary, a front row seat to the debate action, the impact of early voting after a candidate drops out, plus the future of the Cranston Street Armory hangs in the balance.

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The CD1 race turns negative, and Trump is arraigned again.

Fri, 25 Aug 2023 23:00:00 +0000

Former State Representative Nick Gorham, Political Strategist Rob Horowitz, and The Boston Globe’s Amanda Milkovits join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss the CD1 race with less than two weeks until the primary, the importance of local journalism to civic participation, Donald Trump is arraigned again, plus the GOP candidates for president take the debate stage.

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Trump faces more indictments, plus Sabina Matos pushes back.

Fri, 18 Aug 2023 23:00:00 +0000

National Committeewoman for the RI GOP Sue Cienki, Attorney and Legal Analyst Lou Pulner, and Political Contributor Jim Vincent join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss a congressman from NY comes to Sabina Matos’s defense, former President Trump faces more indictments, affirmative action struck down, plus an interview with Rhode Island PBS Scholarship Winner, Isabella Ba.

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Private funding for Tidewater Landing secured, won’t release names of investors.

Fri, 11 Aug 2023 23:00:00 +0000

Libertarian Party of RI Chairman Billy Hunt, URI Political Science Professor Emily Lynch, and Chairman of the RI Republican Party Joe Powers join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss the RI Board of Elections looking into Matos campaign signatures, Tidewater Landing gets private funding, plus a new book on Rhode Island politics featuring multiple A Lively Experiment panelists.

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How will CD1 candidates stand out in the crowd? Plus state funding for RIC tuition.

Fri, 04 Aug 2023 23:00:00 +0000

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.

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Should Lt. Gov. Matos be paid while campaigning? And more questions following the CD1 signature scandal.

Fri, 28 Jul 2023 23:00:00 +0000

Brown University Professor Wendy Schiller, Watchdog RI Chairman Ken Block, and Political Contributor Bob Walsh join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss the latest in the race for CD1, investigations into the Matos campaign, the fight continues for shoreline access, defending Gov. McKee and the future of the Cranston Street Armory.

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A scandal emerges in the Matos campaign as officials investigate possible signature fraud.

Fri, 21 Jul 2023 23:00:00 +0000

WPRI-TV Investigative Reporter Tim White, The Boston Globe’s Steph Machado, and Bartholomewtown Podcast Founder Bill Bartholomew join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss investigations into possible signature fraud from the Matos congressional campaign, reactions to the shoreline access bill, and Sen. Miller pleads no contest to vandalism and obstruction charges.

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Who will run for congress in RI? And a state senator is in even more hot water for car-keying incident.

Fri, 14 Jul 2023 23:00:00 +0000

Politics and Business Editor for WPRI TV Ted Nesi, Retired URI Political Science Professor Maureen Moakley, and RI Republican National Committeeman Steve Frias join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss a “sleepy” CD1 race, Josh Miller in more hot water for allegedly lying to police, and McKee makes a turn against mayors.

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RI state senator arrested, plus an ethics probe into a now-infamous business trip.

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 23:00:00 +0000

Providence Journal Reporter Antonia Noori Farzan, Former State Representative Nick Gorham, and The Public’s Radio Ian Donnis join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss an ethics investigation into a now-infamous trip to Philadelphia, a State Senator caught on video keying a car, Johnston town officials want control over school department spending, plus how shoreline access could be enforced.

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Mckee commits possible ethics violation after free lunch with a lobbyist, contractor.

Fri, 23 Jun 2023 23:00:00 +0000

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.

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The RI legislative session wraps up, what passed and what is left on the table?

Fri, 16 Jun 2023 23:00:00 +0000

Developer and Former Providence Mayor Joe Paolino, National Committeewoman for the RI GOP Sue Cienki, and Political Strategist Rob Horowitz join Moderator Jim Hummel to discuss the RI legislative session wraps up, what legislation passed and what was left on the table? Plus, continued fallout from the alleged inappropriate behavior from a former state official.

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