This week on A Lively Experiment, dueling plans for a billions dollars in federal aid, who's proposal will win? And with vaccination coming to children  ages five to eleven, should Rhode Island continue to require masking in schools?

Joining us this week, Pablo Rodriguez, retired professor at the Warren Alpert School of Medicine. Former state representative, Doreen Costa. And former Woonsocket city councilman and former state representative, Jon Brien.

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This week on A Lively Experiment, and then there were six, we're here to tell you about the latest democrat to announce she's running for Governor. And what affect will the progressives have in this year's election cycle?

Joining us this week, Sue Cienki, Chairwoman of the RI GOP. Billy Hunt, Chairman of the Libertarian party of RI. And former Providence mayor, Joe Paolino.

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This week on A Lively Experiment, The Governor has plans to start spending some of the billion-plus dollars of federal covid money, but how long will it take to get the money out the door? And the legislature turns up the heat on a controversial multi-million dollar contact given out by the Mckee administration. 

Joining us this week, Bill Bartholomew, founder of the Bartholomew Town podcast. Retired URI political science professor, Maureen Moakley. And, former state representative, Dan Reilly.

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This week on A Lively Experiment, a vaccination mandate for healthcare workers takes effect this weekend, how will it impact the industry? Plus, another candidate plans a run Governor we'll tell you who it is.

Joining us this week, Target 12 investigative reporter, Tim White. Brown University political science professor, Wendy Schiller. And, former state representative, Joe Trillo.

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This week on A Lively Experiment, the field for governor got more crowded over the last couple of weeks. And the state is sitting on more than a billion dollars in federal stimulus money, what should we do with it?

Joining us this week former Providence Mayor, Angel Tavares. Ken Block, Chairman of Watchdog RI. And Republican strategist, Lisa Pelosi.

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This week on A Lively Experiment, it is the first time they have appeared together to answer questions and talk about the issues facing Rhode Island. Hear how the three top elected leaders in the state interact with each other, and what their priorities are for the coming year.

Joining us this week, Governor Dan Mckee. House speaker Joe Shekarchi. And, senate president, Dominick Ruggerio.

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This week on A Lively Experiment, The Governor is holding firm, despite a call from dozens of lawmakers to ease the mandatory vaccination deadline for healthcare workers. And, it's been twenty years since the day that changed America. Our panel reflects on 9/11.

Joining us this week, Jim Vincent, President of the Providence branch of the NAACP. Political strategist Rob Horowitz. And former state representative, Doreen Costa.

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This week on A Lively Experiment, Dan Mckee's Chief of Staff is out within days of the Governor expressing confidence in him, despite his role in a controversial land deal. Plus, an increase number of police officers are wearing body cameras on the beat. Attention now turns to when? and how of the video will be public?

Joining us this week, Target 12 Investigative Reporter, Steph Machado. Retired columnist and political contributor, Scott MacKay. And Boston Globe reporter, Ed Fitzpatrick.

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