This week on a Lively Experiment. The easing of some COVID restrictions is on the horizon so what's next for Rhode Island? And a full dissection of the Governor's race and the candidates for Congressional District Two.  Joining us on the panel: Wendy Schiller, Political Science Professor at Brown University, Former State Representative Jon Brien and WPRI Target 12 Investigator, Tim White.

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This week on a Lively Experiment Governor McKee's emergency orders allowing for Covid restrictions expires next week... will he renew them? and another weeks goes by we'll tell you who's in and who's out of the major political races. Joining us on the panel Dr. Pablo Rodriguez, Retired Professor at the Warren Alpert School of Medical, Republican Strategist, Lisa Pelosi and Political Contributor, Sam Howard.

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This week on a Lively Experiment whose in and whose out in the Governors Race and now a suddenly coveted open Congressional seat and should Rhode Island change the way they elect their candidates. Joining us on the pannel LeeAnn Sennick National Committee Women for the Rhode Island Publican Party, Attorney and former prosecutor Eva-Marie Mancuso and Boston Globe columnist Dan McGowan.

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This week on a Lively Experiment,  A political bombshell as a once in a generation Congressional seat opens up unexpectedly and a big week for Governor McKee who he delivers his State of the State Address and unveils his budget proposal for next year.  Joining us for this analysis Former Providence Mayor Angel Taveras, Political Contributor Scott McKay and Former State Representative Nick Gorham.

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This week on a Lively Experiment, What can we expect from this years general assembly session. It's our annual sit down with leaders in each chamber to get a road map on what to look for. Joining us with their perspective Senate Majority Leader Michael McCaffrey, Senate Minority Leader Dennis Algiere and House Majority Leader Chris Blazejewski.

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This week on A Lively Experiment, another year in the books but, before we turn the page to 2022 it's our annual year in review of the good, the bad, and the ugly of Rhode Island.

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This week on A Lively Experiment, two steps forward, one and a half steps back. As we head into the third calendar year of Covid. We'll tell you about new restrictions announced this week. And, a weeks long protest at the state house about the homelessness and affordable housing ends with the real work just beginning. 

Joining us this week, Bill Bartholomew, founder of the Bartholomew Town podcast. Marcela Betancur, executive director of the Latino Policy Institute at Roger Williams University. And, Boston Globe reporter, Ed Fitzpatrick.

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This week on A Lively Experiment, increasing calls for the Governor to reimpose an indoor mask mandate, we'll tell you who's calling for it. And, Rhode Island moves one step closer to opening up the federal covid money bank account.

Joining us this week, Boston Globe reporter, Amanda Milkovits. Political strategist, Rob Horowitz. And former State Representative, Dan Reilly.

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This week on A Lively Experiment, members of the state's largest employee union are in line for a three thousand dollar vaccination bonus, but with it, political blow-back for Governor Mckee. And coming to a phone near you, vaccination passports, we'll tell you what the administration has in mind. 

Joining us this week Dave Layman, corporate communications consultant and former TV news anchor. Attorney and legal analyst, Lou Pulner. And, former Cranston mayor, Alan Fung.

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This week on A Lively Experiment, Rhode Island is a wash in federal covid money, and while much of the focus is on how the state will use it's share, what about the cities and towns? 
And the state opens up booster shot eligibility for everyone, as infection numbers trend upward...again.

Joining us this week, Jim Vincent, President of the Providence branch of the NAACP. Bill Lynch, former chairman of the Rhode Island Democratic Party. And, republican strategist, Lisa Pelosi.

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