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Lively is where Rhode Islanders come together to talk about what’s really going on in our state. Each week, community leaders, local journalists, professors, and past and present local legislators join veteran journalist Jim Hummel for a smart, energetic roundtable discussion that dives into the big issues—and the everyday ones, too.

  1. 3d ago

    Can Rhode Island cash in on World Cup fever?

    As a designated FIFA fan zone, Providence is a major hub for the World Cup tournament. Rhode Island is spending a total of $750,000 to support operations, hoping to lure fans to stay, eat, party, and watch games here.Will the investment pay off? It's all things soccer on Lively this week, as host Jim Hummel sits down with RI filmmaker Dante Bellini Jr. and Paige Parks from Rhode Island KIDS COUNT. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    28 min

  2. Jun 5

    Is Rhode Island Overspending?

    The House Finance Committee adds $300 million to Governor McKee's budget for a $15.2 billion spending plan that includes a compromise on the millionaire tax. But a bigger question looms: will this growth in the budget be sustainable? Lively host Jim Hummel is joined this week by attorney and former prosecutor Eva-Marie Mancuso and political contributor Don Roach. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    28 min

  3. Jun 1

    Can McKee Turn Around a 20 Point Gap With Helena Foulkes?

    With three months until early voting begins, a new poll shows Governor McKee has a lot of ground to gain if he hopes to win the Democratic primary. This week on Lively, can voters look beyond the Washington Bridge fallout for Dan McKee - or get past Helena Foulkes' likability factor? Moderator Jim Hummel is joined by political contributor Bob Walsh and RI GOP National Committeewoman Sue Cienki. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    28 min
  4. This week on Lively, the governor airs his concerns about the $14.3 billion dollar budget.

    06/27/2025

    This week on Lively, the governor airs his concerns about the $14.3 billion dollar budget.

    This week on A Lively Experiment, the governor stops short of a veto but airs his criticism of the $14.3 billion budget. Plus, pushback over RITBA's decision not to release a full inspection report on the Mt. Hope Bridge. Moderator Jim Hummel has the analysis from Patrick Anderson of the Providence Journal. Rhode Island Current's Nancy Lavin, and the Providence Journal's Antonia Noori Farzan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    29 min
  5. On Lively, the gavel is almost down on the General Assembly session: what's in, what's out?

    06/20/2025

    On Lively, the gavel is almost down on the General Assembly session: what's in, what's out?

    This week on A Lively Experiment: keeping up with the flurry of decisions at the State House as the gavel lowers on this year's General Assembly session. What's in, what's out - and what does it all mean? Moderator Jim Hummel breaks it down with former RI Attorney General Arlene Violet, political contributor Joe Paolino and attorney and former Governor Almond's Chief of Staff, Joe Larisa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    29 min
  6. On Lively, winners and losers as the long-awaited state budge emerges from the House.

    06/13/2025

    On Lively, winners and losers as the long-awaited state budge emerges from the House.

    This week on A Lively Experiment, the state budget finally emerges from the House; we'll tell you about likely winners and losers. Plus, a date and a new price tag for the Washington Bridge. Moderator Jim Hummel hears outrages and kudos from Rhode Island GOP National Committeewoman Sue Cienki, former state representative Nick Gorham and Step Machado of the Boston Globe and RI PBS Weekly.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    29 min
  7. On Lively: The AG steps up with suggestions for the healthcare crisis on our doorstep.

    05/30/2025

    On Lively: The AG steps up with suggestions for the healthcare crisis on our doorstep.

    This week on A Lively Experiment: the AG says the healthcare crisis is on Rhode Island's doorstep and has suggestions. Plus, who's in the running for governor on the Democratic side? And it's the homestretch for the General Assembly. Moderator Jim Hummel gets analysis from veteran reporter and political contributor Scott MacKay, GOP strategist Lisa Pelosi and political contributor Don Roach. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    29 min
  8. This week on Lively, a surprising twist in the Barletta contamination case settlement. 

    05/23/2025

    This week on Lively, a surprising twist in the Barletta contamination case settlement. 

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    29 min
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Lively is where Rhode Islanders come together to talk about what’s really going on in our state. Each week, community leaders, local journalists, professors, and past and present local legislators join veteran journalist Jim Hummel for a smart, energetic roundtable discussion that dives into the big issues—and the everyday ones, too.

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