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Rhode Island
Budget
Rhode Island Budget
Health Insurance Premiums
Tax Policy
Providence
Rhode Island PBS
Donald Trump
World Cup
Rhode Island Kids Count
Housing Policy
Gubernatorial Election
Assault Weapons Ban
Casino Smoking Ban
RIPTA
Education Policy
Inspector General
Foxborough

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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After a fatal stabbing on the popular pedestrian bridge - the second homicide in two weeks - crime is top of mind for Providence residents weighing the leadership of the capital City. The mayoral primary is around the corner, and it's heating up with... more

The Blizzard of '26 cost Rhode Island millions in damages, yet the Trump administration has denied federal aid. State officials are crying foul, calling the rejection petty partisanship. The governor is vowing to appeal. On Lively, Jim Hummel looks a... more

Pawtucket moves to the next phase of its waterfront development plan, securing $30 million in funding for Tidewater Landing. The vision for the project that started with the soccer stadium includes housing and retail. When will it happen and will the... more

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

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Recent Guests

Paige Parks
Executive Director of Rhode Island Kids Count
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Dante Bellini
Rhode Island filmmaker
Independent filmmaker
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Don Roach
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Episode: Is Rhode Island Overspending?
Eva-Marie Mancuso
Attorney and former prosecutor
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Episode: Is Rhode Island Overspending?
Sue Cienki
National Committee Woman for the Rhode Island GOP
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Episode: Can McKee Turn Around a 20 Point Gap With Helena Foulkes?
Patrick Anderson
Providence Journal State House Reporter
Providence Journal
Episode: This week on Lively, the governor airs his concerns about the $14.3 billion dollar budget.
Nancy Lavin
Senior Reporter for the Rhode Island Current
Rhode Island Current
Episode: This week on Lively, the governor airs his concerns about the $14.3 billion dollar budget.
Antonia Noori Farzan
Watchdog Reporter for the Providence Journal
Providence Journal
Episode: This week on Lively, the governor airs his concerns about the $14.3 billion dollar budget.
Arlene Violet
Former Rhode Island Attorney General
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Episode: On Lively, the gavel is almost down on the General Assembly session: what's in, what's out?

Host

Jim Hummel
Veteran journalist and moderator guiding a roundtable format with a focus on Rhode Island politics and governance.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 10 ratings
  • Light. Informative.

    Light and informative.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MBzil
    United States3 years ago
  • This show gallops

    Informative, light and fun. Great guests, great host.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Daymon's house
    United States4 years ago
  • 5 stars with a request

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rhode Island transplant
    United States6 years ago

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Discussion stays focused on state issues with actionable takeaways.
Listeners appreciate the depth and topical relevance, though cadence requests show a desire for consistency.
Host keeps conversations balanced and accessible for a broad audience.
Guests are high-caliber and bring diverse viewpoints.

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What is Lively about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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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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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