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This week on A Lively Experiment, Speaker Mattiello faces a challenger familiar to those in his house district. And, which Democrat will come out on top in this weekends South Carolina primary? Joining us this week, Former State Representative, Dan Reilly. Maureen Moakley, Political Science Professor at the University of Rhode Island. And Political strategist, Rob Horowitz.

This week on A Lively Experiment, Governor Raimondo is in the hot seat for her support of a Presidential candidate. And, is it game over for the release of the 38 studios court documents? Joining us this week, Boston Globe Reporter, Dan McGowan. Attorney and former prosecutor, Eva Mancuso. And Political Contributor, Don Roach. 

This week on A Lively Experiment, takeaways from Providence Mayor, Jorge Elorza's State of the City speech. And, the parade of witnesses continues in the Grand Jury investigation surrounding the convention center audit. Joining us this week, Cyd McKenna, Executive Director of the Rhode Island Democratic Party. Sue Cienki, Chairwoman of the Rhode Island Republican Party. And, Pat Ford, Chairman of the Libertarian Party Rhode Island.

This week on a Lively Experiment, a grand jury investigation to actions by Speaker Mattiello begins to play out. And, Presidential Candidate, Michael Bloomberg receives Governor Raimondo's support. Joining us this week, Former State Representative, Nick Gorham. Communications Consultant, Donna Perry. And Pablo Rodriguez, Associate Professor at the Alpert Medical School.

This week on A Lively Experiment, more twists and turns with Speaker Mattiello and what has become a controversial audit. And Providence finally gets a new school superintendent. Joining us today, Target Twelve investigative reporter, Tim White. Lee Ann Sennick, National Committee Woman for the Rhode Island Republican party. And Bill Lynch, Former Chairman of the Rhode Island Democratic Party.

This week on A Lively Experiment, Speaker Mattiello under fire, accused of overstepping his authority. And, continued fallout from Governor Raimondo's proposed budget. Joining us this week, Former State Representative, Patricia Morgan. Bill Bartholomew, Producer of the Bartholomew Town Podcast. And, Bob Walsh, Executive Director of The National Education Association of Rhode Island.

This week on A Lively Experiment, the proposed state budget is out, join sharp reaction  from state lawmakers. And, history is made again in Washington this week. Joining us this week, former State Representative, Mike Marcello. Republican strategist, Lisa Pelosi. And, Brandon Bell, Former Chairman of the Rhode Island Republican Party

This week on A Lively Experiment, the general assembly is off and running. Budget, gun control, and marijuana are among the issues headlining this years agenda. Joining us this week, House Majority Leader, Joe Shekarchi. Blake Filippi, House Minority Leader. Michael McCaffrey, Senate Majority Leader. And, Dennis Algiere, Senate Minority Leader.

This week on A Lively Experiment, a new year brings new challenges to leaders in state and local government. What will be the major issues facing them in 2020? Joining us this week, Patrick Anderson, State House reporter for the Providence Journal. Target Twelve investigative reporter Steph Machado. And, Scott Mackay, Political Analyst for the Public's Radio.

This week on A Lively Experiment, as we turn the page to another year, and decade, a look back and a look ahead. Joining us this week, Ian Donnis political reporter for the Public's Radio. Brown University political science professor, Wendy Schiller. URI Political Science professor, Maureen Moakley. And, Dave Layman, corporate communications consultant and former television news anchor.