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 an attack ad some call surprising. Host Jim Hummel examines all things Providence with WPRI's Tim White and Boston Globe reporter Steph Machado.

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Gov. Dan McKee chooses Luis Matos for RI Supreme Court, snubbing former House Speaker Joe Shekarchi. RI communities increasingly oppose Flock cameras. Host Jim Hummel discusses the latest with Bill Lynch, former chair of the RI Democratic Party, and Arlene Violet, former RI Attorney General.

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What does a candidate need to do to win a race in 2026? Some
Rhode Island candidates are increasingly turning to social media
to reach voters and build momentum. Yet many campaigns still
target voters with a barrage of television ads. This week on Lively,
moderator Jim Hummel discusses the evolving campaign
playbook with former Providence mayor Angel Taveras and
Rhode Island filmmaker Dante Bellini Jr.

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New polls shed light on the governor’s race ahead of Primary Day. RI political campaigns use AI-generated video and images. Plus, a new subsidy for Providence’s Superman Building. Host Jim Hummel discusses the latest with Providence Journal Reporter Antonia Noori Farzan and WPRI Politics & Business Editor Ted Nesi.

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We are in the final stretch: Primary Day is just around the bend for RI voters. Will election results mirror the polls or are we in for surprises? Lively moderator Jim Hummel breaks down the races to watch - and why - with Ocean State Media political reporter Ian Donnis and Ed Fitzpatrick of The Boston Globe. Plus, Peter Neronha reflects on proud moments and regrets as Attorney General.

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Former RI House Speaker Joe Shekarchi got the green light to be considered for state Supreme Court after a committee weighed whether the nomination would violate revolving door rules. Shekarchi denies that he traded dropping out of the governor’s race for a court seat. Lively host Jim Hummel discusses the latest with political contributor Harrison Tuttle and former prosecutor Eva-Marie Mancuso.

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This week, Governor Dan McKee and Helena Foulkes squared off in a gubernatorial debate. How did the candidates do? And will it be enough to move the needle? Lively host Jim Hummel discusses the latest with Boston Globe columnist Dan McGowan and RI GOP National Committeewoman Sue Cienki.

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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.

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