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Welcome to A Lively Experiment EXTRA. When 30 minutes just isn't enough, we will come to you with extended conversations of our weekly episodes.

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This week on A Lively Experiment, a group of Rhode Islanders says "Enough". Filing a federal lawsuit against Governor Raimondo, we'll tell you what it's all about. And the sprint to election day, the Presidential candidates crisscross the country with one last pitch. But are there any undecided voters left?

Joining us this week, Wendy Schiller, Political Science Professor at Brown University. Joe Trillo, Former State Representative and Honorary Chairman of the Rhode Island Trump campaign in 2016. And former U.S. Congressman, Bob Weygand.

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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.

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This week on A Lively Experiment, another vacancy opens up on the Rhode Island supreme court giving Governor Raimondo some flexibility in her choices. And, the state is telling everyone to take it outside. We speak with the owners of one local restaurant adapting to running a business during the pandemic.

Joining us this week, Attorney and Former Prosecutor Eva-Marie Mancuso. Keith Stokes, Vice President of the 1696 Heritage Group. And Former Representative Dan Reilly.

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This week on A Lively Experiment, The Death of Supreme Court Justice, Ruth Bader Ginsburg sets off a political firestorm in Washington. And progressive Democrats made notice in this months Rhode Island primary, what should be look for in Novembers general election.

Joining us this week, Former State Representative, Nick Gorham. Retired URI Political Science Professor, Maureen Moakley.  And Joe Trillo, Former State Rep, and Honorary Chairman of the 2016 Trump campaign in Rhode Island.

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This week on Lively Experiment, the chaos in Cleveland. We'll talk about the good, that bad, and a lot of the ugly at the first Presidential debate. And with election day just over a month away, the Governor is unmoved by calls to allow a few more days for mail ballots to be received.

Joining us this week, Ted Nesi, Politics and Business editor or WPRI TV. Political and Educational Contributor, Sean Holley. And, Columnist and Former RI Attorney General, Arlene Violet.

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This week on A Lively Experiment, It’s back to school - with a few bumps along the way. We’ll tell you what they are, and what the governor has to say. And, how long will Governor Raimondo keep the state under a state of emergency?

Joining us this week, WPRI Target 12 Investigator Steph Machado. Historian and Columnist, Ed Achorn. And, Boston Globe Reporter, Dan McGowan.

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 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.

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This week on A Lively Experiment, a lot more questions than answers after Governor Raimondo clears the way for nearly every school district to welcome it's students back into the classroom. And, federal coronavirus money was supposed to help aid small businesses, but is it too little, too late in Rhode Island?

Joining us this week, Lee Ann Sennick, National Committeewoman for the Rhode Island Republican Party. Retired Alpert Medical School Professor, Pablo Rodriguez. And, Political Strategist, Rob Horowitz.

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