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- Tensions continue at Brown, even after charges against protestors dropped.
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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29 min - Rhode Islanders protesting the Israel-Hamas war face arrests, firing.
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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29 min - What the voters decided around Rhode Island on election day.
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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29 min - Corruption, trust in government, and McKee’s approval rating - what Rhode Islanders care about in state politics.
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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38 min - Where RI stands on school funding, CO2 emissions, and the upcoming congressional election
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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29 min - A panel of journalists give a peek behind the scenes of what they’ve been reporting on around the state.
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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29 min - 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.
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29 min - Should RI return the surplus to taxpayers? Plus Kevin McCarthy ousted as Speaker.
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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29 min - A handful of investigative reports on the RI government.
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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29 min - A debate on the benefits of special elections, plus shoreline access remains, for now.
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About Lively - presented by Ocean State Media
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Lively is where Rhode Islanders come together to talk about what’s really going on in our state. Each week, community leaders, local journalists, professors, and past and present local legislators…
join veteran journalist Jim Hummel for a smart, energetic roundtable discussion that dives into the big issues—and the everyday ones, too.