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This week on A Lively Experiment, the U.S. supreme court clears the way for Rhode Island voters casting a mail ballot. And the affect the pandemic is having on our mental health, a local clinical psychologist weighs in.

Joining us this week, Former Providence Mayor, Angel Tavares. Attorney and Former Prosecutor, Eva-Marie Mancuso. And Legal Analyst Lou Pulner.

This week on A Lively Experiment, The Governor hits the pause button on the opening of public school across the state this fall. And the new state police hotline to report large social gatherings receives hundreds of calls, but few violations. What does the Governor say about it?

Joining us this week, Patrick Anderson, Statehouse Reporter for The Providence Journal. Boston Globe reporter, Amanda Milkovits. And Target Twelve Investigator, Tim White.

This week on a virtual Lively Experiment, It's official, August 31st may be the most wonderful day of the year for thousands of parents, and most of the kids, across Rhode Island, we'll explain why. Plus, what can we learn from the protests here and around the country? A long-time community leader in providence has some thoughts.

Joining us for a reporters round-table, Patrick Anderson, Statehouse reporter for the Providence Journal. Target Twelve Investigator, Steph Machado. And Ian Donnis, Political Reporter for the Publics Radio. 

This week on a Lively Experiment, the General Assembly came out of hibernation to tackle a daunting short-term budget crisis. But what will lawmakers do about next years budget? And small businesses are getting back to business under phase II restrictions. We talk with one salon owner about the challenges of operating in the Covid-19 era.

Joining us this week, Attorney and Legal Analyst, Lou Pulner. Political Science Professor, Wendy Schiller. And Political Contributor, Don Roach.

This week on a Lively Experiment, the longest name for the smallest state, will RI get a name change before the end of the year? And we speak with a local dreamer about last weeks supreme courts decision on the Presidents efforts to end DACA.

Joining us this week, Attorney and Former Prosecutor Eva-Marie Mancuso. Pablo Rodriguez, Professor Warren Alpert Medical School. And Former Chairman of the Rhode Island Republican party, Brandon Bell.

This week on A Lively Experiment, how you vote this fall is going to look a lot different, but it's not exactly what the Secretary of State was hoping for. And local colleges and universities are figuring out how to get their students back on campus. We sit down with one President to hear about her institutions plans.

Joining us this week, Sue Cienki Chair of the RI Republican Party. Political and Educational Contributor, Sean Holley. And former U.S. Congressman, Bob Weygand.

This week on a Lively Experiment, Governor Raimondo says she plans to throw a lifeline to the states small businesses, but is it too little, too late? And RI wants its school children to return in the fall, what are the challenges local administrators are facing?

Joining us this week, Ed Achorn, former Editorial Page Editor for the Providence Journal. NAACP Providence Branch President, Jim Vincent. And, former RI Attorney General, Arlene Violet

This week on a Lively Experiment peaceful protests over the weekend are followed by a night of destruction in downtown Providence. And as Rhode Islanders enter phase two, are we going too fast or too slowly? We'll hear from the head of the states hospitality association.

Joining us this week, Bill Bartholomew, creator of The Bartholomew Town Podcast. Republican Strategist, Lisa Pelosi. And, Scott Mackay, political analyst for The Publics Radio.

This week on A Lively Experiment, the coronavirus shuts down everything from colleges and universities, to sporting events. And its down to Bernie versus Biden in the Democratic Presidential race. Joining us this week, corporate communications consultant, Dave Layman. Brown University Political Science Professor, Wendy Schiller. And Brandon Bell, Former Chairman of the Rhode Island Republican Party.

This week on A Lively Experiment, In a week dominated by news with the Coronavirus, Gov. Raimondo calls for caution. And, Joe Biden's bounce back from long shot to front runner in the Democratic Presidential race. Joining us this week, Boston Globe Reporter, Ed Fitzpatrick. Target Twelve Investigative Reporter, Steph Machado. And, Ian Donnis, Political Reporter for the Public's Radio.