A Lively Experiment

For more than 30 years, “A Lively Experiment” has provided insight and analysis of the week’s local and national political events. Asking the hard questions and shaking out the answers in spirited, fast-paced debate, a rotating panel of journalists and opinion leaders, economists and political scientists, elected officials and pundits dig deep into the local issues that affect Rhode Islanders.

A Lively Experiment airs Fridays at 7 p.m. You can also stream every episode in our archive.

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This week on A Lively Experiment, a new poll reveals where local election officials stand with Rhode Islanders. Plus, the state Board of Election responds to election process concerns. We’ll also hear the local take on the vice-presidential debate. Moderator Jim Hummel is joined by political contributor Scott MacKay, URI Political Science professor Emily Lynch, and GOP strategist Jesus Solorio.