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This week on A Lively Experiment, looming budgetary issues in the General Assembly have legislative leaders and the Governor at odds. And, the Rhode Island Veterans Home has some tough decisions to make. 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.

This week on A Lively Experiment, healthcare in crisis in Rhode Island, what is the future? And digging into the details of Pawtucket's proposed big development plan. Joining us this week, Donna Perry, communications consultant. Jim Vincent, President of the NAACP Providence branch. And, Ed Achorn, Editorial page editor for the Providence Journal.

This week on A Lively Experiment, the city of Pawtucket refuses to go down without a fight as the Mayor announces big plans for his city. And, pot luck? protests over insider deals on medical marijuana licenses prompts leaders to take a step back. Joining us this week, Attorney and Legal analyst, Lou Pulner. Attorney and former prosecutor, Eva Mancuso. And Political Strategist, Rob Horowitz.

This week on a Lively Experiment, They are on the front lines of local government. What are the issues facing the mayors of three Rhode Island communities? Joining us this week, Cranston Mayor, Allan Fung. The Mayor of North Providence, Charles Lombardi. And, Johnston Mayor, Joe Polisena.

This week on A Lively Experiment, A female faction of the democratic party splits from the main committee, and the impeachment hearing concludes after a busy week, so what's next? Joining us on the panel, Political Strategist, Lisa Pelosi. Bill Bartholomew, host and producer of the Bartholomew Town Podcast. And former US Congressman, Bob Weygand.  

This week on a Lively Experiment a coalition of nayers and managers sue the state and the General Assembly, we'll tell you why. The Board of Education announces a tuition increase for URI, RIC and CCRI.
Joining us this week: Former Chairman of the Rhode Island Democratic Party Bill Lynch,
Former State Representative Doreen Costa and Businessman/Treasurer for the Rhode Island Commerce Corp. Board of Directors Karl Wadensten.

This week on A Lively Experiment, a new twist in the IGT/Twin River controversy. And it's official, the impeachment inquiry moves forward. Joining us this week, Don Roach, Political Contributor. Wendy Schiller, Political Science Professor at Brown University. And, former State Representative, Dan Reilly.  

This week on A Lively Experiment, what's next for Speaker Mattiello after his top campaign aid is indited. And, no charges filed in the Wyatt detention center protest case, we'll talk about why. Joining us this week, Jim Vincent President of the NAACP Providence Branch, Former Rhode Island Attorney General, Arlene Violet, and Former State Representative, Nick Gorham.

 This week on A Lively Experiment, the state provides more details on it's takeover of the Providence school system, and one council-woman's comments about vandalism and civil disobedience raises eyebrows nationwide. Joining us this week, Boston Globe reporter Dan McGowan, Former State Representative, Patricia Morgan, and Scot MacKay, political analyst for the Public's Radio.

 This week on A Lively Experiment, a Grand Jury takes a look a a nailer that boosted Speaker Mattiello's campaign in 2016. And, the House Minority Leader calls for an independent study in the IGT/Twin River lottery proposals. Joining us this week Political Strategist, Lisa Pelosi. Patrick Anderson, State House reporter for the Providence Journal, and Bob Walsh, executive director for the national education association of Rhode Island.