Lively - presented by Ocean State Media

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

This week on A Lively Experiment, changes are coming for Rhode Islanders receiving federal unemployment benefits. Will it be enough to save the summer tourist season? And, Government by Zoom, is it helping us or hurting us? One seasoned observer who has first-hand experience weighs in.

Joining us this week, Pablo Rodriguez, retired professor at Brown University’s Warren Alpert Medical School. Former State Representative, Doreen Costa. And Political Strategist, Rob Horowitz.

This week on A Lively Experiment, federal stimulus money is causing headaches for local small businesses; we'll tell you why. And, the push for more people to be vaccinated, with eye toward rolling back restrictions this summer.

Joining us this week, Donna Perry, Columnist for the Sun-Chronicle. Keith Stokes, Vice President of the 1696 Heritage Group. And Corporate Communications Consultant, Dave Layman.

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

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

This week on a Lively Experiment, Rhode Island dodges a bullet, keeping both its Congressional seats, we’ll tell you how it happened. And more COVID restrictions are being rolled back, what will this summer look like?

Joining us this week, Sue Cienki, chairwoman of the Rhode Island Republican Party. Attorney and legal analyst, Lou Pulner. And Ian Donnis, political and investigative reporter for The Public’s Radio.

This week on A Lively Experiment, The supply of vaccine in Rhode Island is now meeting the demand, we’ll have some thoughts on why. And, is this the year changes to the policemen's bill of rights will make it through the General Assembly?

Joining us this week, Former state representative, Nick Gorham, Bill Lynch, former chairman of the Rhode Island Democratic party. And Republican strategist, Lisa Pelosi

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

 This week on a Lively Experiment:  The events in Minnesota coincide with discussion here in Rhode Island about policing.  And a pause on one vaccine. How will that play with the public’s confidence in the program? 

Joining us this week, Angel Taveras, former Mayor of Providence. Political contributor Scott MacKay. And former Rhode Island Attorney General, Arlene Violet.

This week on A Lively Experiment, a wide ranging bill aimed at climate control passes the general assembly. We'll tell you what those for and against are saying about it. And, with COVID vaccinations soon to become universally available, will they become mandatory for school and travel.

Joining us this week, Lee Ann Sennick, National Committeewoman for the Rhode Island Republican party.  Billy Hunt,  Secretary for the Libertarian party of Rhode Island. And Boston Globe reporter, Ed Fitzpatrick