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This week on A Lively Experiment, a contentious bill for firefighters heads to the senate, and the Governor continues to push for an expansion of the Rhode Island promise program. Joining us on the panel this week, former Rhode Island Attorney General, Arlene Violet, Bill Bartholomew, host of The Bartholomew Town Podcast, And, Scott Mackay, Political Analyst for the Public Radio.

This week on A Lively Experiment, what needs to be done to revive the local Republican Party? The new leader of the State GOP has some ideas. And, a renewed focus on the States budget with declining revenues and a big hole to fill. Joining us with their insight, Communications Consultant, Donna Perry. Joe Trillo, former candidate for Governor, and former State Representative. And Pablo Rodriguez, Associate Professor at The Alpert Medical School.  

This week on A Lively Experiment, Rhode Island's new Education Commissioner is ready to face the challenges ahead, and the State Elections Board sends out an S.O.S. to move the primary next year. Joining us with their insights, Jim Vincent, President of the Providence branch of the NAACP, Maureen Moakley, Political Science Professor of the University of Rhode Island, and WPRI's Target 12 Investigator, Tim White.

This week on A Lively Experiment, Governor Raimondo introduces Rhode Island's new Education Commissioner, will she be what the state needs? And the American Trucking Associations lawsuit gets tripped up in federal court. Joining us with their insights, Michelle Smith Associated Press Correspondent, Dan McGowan, Reporter for WPRI, and Former State Representative, Dan Reilly.

This week on A Lively Experiment, the General Assembly gives the green light to mobile sports betting, but it may not be a done deal yet. And the Governor continues to beat the drum for taxpayer funded college tuition. Joining us with their insight, Brandon Bell, Chairman of the Rhode Island Republican Party. Eva-Marie Mancuso, Attorney and former Prosecutor. And Political Contributor, Don Roach.

This week on A Lively Experiment, Rhode Island lawmakers take on the abortion issue during a lengthy floor debate, and mobile sports betting appears to be on the fast track, but will it face a court challenge? Joining us on the panel, Bill Lynch, former chairman of the Rhode Island Democratic Party.  Republican strategist, Lisa Pelosi. And, Political Reporter for the Providence Journal, Patrick Anderson.

This week on A Lively Experiment, proposed changes to Rhode Islands drug laws raises some eyebrows, and beach fees continue to get a lot of attention at the State House. Joining us this week, Lee Ann Sennick, National Committee Woman for the Rhode Island Republican Party, Ed Achorn, editorial page editor for the Providence Journal, and former State Representative, Mike Marcello.

This week on A Lively Experiment, the price to go to state beaches might be on the rise, and a proposal to change the schedule for Rhode Island voting appears to be getting traction. Joining us the week, Dave Layman, corporate communications consultant, and former news anchor. Donna Perry, public affairs officer for the Rhode Islands CPA's society. And, democratic strategist, Rob Horowitz.

This week on A Lively Experiment, potential changes to Rhode Island's voting patterns are introduced at the State House. And, top leaders call for added gun restrictions. Joining us this week, Ian Donnis, political reporter for the Publics Radio, former State Representative, Doreen Costa, and Bill Bartholomew, producer and host of The Bartholomew Town Podcast.

This week on a Lively Experiment, Governor Raimondo's budget scoops come under fire at a Senate hearing, and reaction to President Trump's State of the Union Address. Joining us this week, Wendy Schiller, political science professor at Brown University, former U.S. Congressman, Bob Weygand, and WPRI's political reporter, Ted Nesi.