
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.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 331 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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Call the doctor: many Rhode Islanders are about to face sticker shock - again. Health insurers are looking for double-digit premium hikes, just one year after a steep increase. Is there any relief in sight? Lively host Jim Hummel discusses the balanc... more
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... more
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 ... more
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 ... more
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Light and informative.
Informative, light and fun. Great guests, great host.
If you’re looking for the quickest way to found out what’s going on in Rhode Island, this is the show for you. Jim Hummel is fantastic at guiding the listener through the ins and outs of all the issues that are happening in our state as well as having representation on all sides of the political spectrum.
I do have one request of the show: can we please go back to uploading the episodes once a week? Not sure when we stopped doing this but it would be greatly appreciated. Keep up the great work... more
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Lively centers Rhode Island's current events through roundtable discussions that bring together journalists, lawyers, policymakers, and local leaders to dissect budget debates, governance, education, public safety, and community impacts. Episodes frequently explore state politics, budgetary trade-offs, and local issues like housing, transportation, and culture, with a strong emphasis on balanced, multi-perspective dialogue. The show is notable for its rotating panel of informed guests, direct moderation, and a focus on how statewide decisions affect everyday Rhode Islanders. This format is likely attractive to listeners who want clear explanations of complex policy topics and who value diverse viewpoints from public-interest-minded experts ... more
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Recent guests on Lively include:
1. Paige Parks
2. Dante Bellini
3. Don Roach
4. Eva-Marie Mancuso
5. Sue Cienki
6. Patrick Anderson
7. Nancy Lavin
8. Antonia Noori Farzan
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