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This week on A Lively Experiment, the IGT gaming technology contract continues to play out at the State House with another personal pitch from the Governor to lawmakers. And, the circus in Washington, impeachment inquiry, whose message is getting through and whose is falling on deaf ears? Joining us this week, Corporate Communication Consultant and former television news anchor, Dave Layman. Bill Lynch, former Chairman of the Rhode Island Democratic Party. And, Communications Consultant, Donna Perry.

This week on A Lively Experiment, what will a White House whistle blower and a transcript of a phone call mean for President Trump? And, Governor Raimondo bans the sale of E-flavored cigarettes. Joining us this week, Attorney and former prosecutor, Eva Marie Mancuso. Bob Weygand, former U.S. Congressman. And, State Representative, Joe Trillo. 

This week on A Lively Experiment, the lottery controversy heats up as Twin River makes a bold move and the states economic development board looks to rein in the tax credit program. Joining us this week, Ed Achorn, editorial page editor for the Providence Journal. Sue Cienki, Chairwoman for the Rhode Island Republican Party. And, Democratic Strategist, Rob Horowitz.

This week on A Lively Experiment, trouble continues to follow a local mayor, but voters may have the final say. And, another speed bump for the Providence Schools. Joining us this week: Brown University Political Science Professor, Wendy Schiller. Bill Bartholomew, Podcast host for Bartholomewtown. And, former Chairman of the Republican Party, Brandon Bell.

This week on a Lively Experiment the state is ready to take over the Providence Schools but a new group wants a say. The Senate steps in to take a look at a no-bid contract. 
Joining us this week Political and Business Editor from WPRI Ted Nesi. 
Michelle Smith, Corospondant for the Associated Press and Ian Donnis Political Reporter from the Public's Radio. 

This week on a lively experiment, promises are made to help the failing Providence school department and after 20 years on the Providence city council Louis Aponte resigns, pleading no contest to embezzlement charges. Joining Us this week Dave Layman Don Roach and Eva Maria.

This week on A Lively Experiment, a major shift in who controls the Providence school system, and the Governor faces some ethics complaints over a no bid contract. Joining us this week, Former State Representative, Doreen Costa. Pat Ford, Chairman of the Libertarian of Rhode Island. And Former Chairman of the Rhode Island Democratic Party, Bill Lynch.

This week on a Lively Experiment, is a state takeover of the Providence school system imminent? All signs are pointing in that directing. And some good news for Rhode Island this week as the first major project on the 195 land debuts. Joining us on the panel, Maureen Moakely, Political Science Professor at the University of Rhode Island. Boston Globe Reporter Dan McGowan, and Ian Donnis Political Reporter for the Public's Radio.

This week on A Lively Experiment, not a good news week for Rhode Island, the poor condition of the Providence school system goes national, and CNBC says that the state has the worst business climate in the country. Joining us this week, Ken Block, founder of Watch Dog RI, Communications Consultant Donna Perry, and Former U.S. Congressman Bob Weygand.

This week on A Lively Experiment,  an outside agency finds Providence schools in deplorable condition, where do we go from here? And it's the usual frantic home-stretch of the General Assembly. Joining us this week, Former House Majority Leader, Patricia Morgan, Former State Representative, Mike Marcello, and Ed Achorn, Editorial Page Editor for the Providence Journal.