Lively - presented by Ocean State Media

This week on A Lively Experiment, a panel of candidates for state and local office this year, what did they learn from the campaign trail? Plus, a growing call for lawmakers to come off the sidelines and get to work.

Joining us this week, Political Contributor, Don Roach. Former State Representative and  Co-Chair of the Rhode Island Trump 2020 campaign, Doreen  Costa. And, Billy Hunt, Secretary for the Libertarian Party of Rhode Island.

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This week on A Lively Experiment,  Rhode Island sees a dramatic spike in Covid-19 cases, what will this mean heading into the winter season? And President Trump refuses to throw in the towel, how will that affect the transition of power? 

Joining us this week, Pablo Rodriguez, Retired Professor from the Warren Alpert Medical School. Lee Ann Sennick, National Committeewoman for the Rhode Island GOP. And former State Representative, Nick Gorham.

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, a Presidential race that was a lot closer than the polls projected...again. And, the main event in Rhode Island that turned out to be an unexpected blowout. Setting off a scramble for power at the statehouse.

Joining us this week, Scott MacKay from the Public's Radio. Republican Strategist, Lisa Pelosi. And, former State Representative, Mike Marcello. 

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 Governor says the second wave of covid is here, and potentially more restrictions. And, just a few more days until the Presidential election, when will we know the results here and nationally?

Joining us this week, Bob Walsh, Executive Director for the National Education Association Rhode Island. Sun-Chronicle columnist, Donna Perry. And political reporter for the Public's Radio, Ian Donnis.

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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.

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.