According to a new poll, independent gubernatorial hopeful Ken Block is narrowing the gap against Democrat Helena Foulkes - and the Lieutenant Governor race is a dead heat. "Lively" host Jim Hummel explores whether Lt. Gov. candidate John Loughlin can finally snap the GOP's long losing streak in Rhode Island with Boston Globe columnist Dan McGowan and Providence Journal reporter Patrick Anderson.. Watch the show here.

A battle is shaping up as the Town of Portsmouth sues the state, arguing that recent legislation unconstitutionally overrides local control and hands too much power to developers. Will this spark a wave of similar lawsuits from other towns? On this episode of "Lively," host Jim Hummel dives into the legal dispute with political contributors Pablo Rodriguez and Don Roach. Watch the show here.

Generation X, millenial and Gen Z voters firmly took the wheel in the Rhode Island primary, resulting in historic upsets. On this episode of Lively, host Jim Hummel examines what happened and what's ahead for the winners with political contributor Bob Walsh and reporter Nancy Lavin of the Rhode Island Current. Plus, North Kingstown's fight for public information about the Quonset sludge plant. Watch the show here.

Voters signal it is time for change during a rough night for RI incumbents. Helena Foulkes unseats Dan McKee in the Democratic primary for governor, but it is the Providence mayor’s race making national headlines. Jim Hummel breaks down election results with Bill Bartholomew of the Bartholomewtown Podcast and former State Representative Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung. Plus, looking ahead to the midterms. Watch the show here.

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. Watch the show here.

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. Many campaigns still target voters with a barrage of TV 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. Watch the show here.

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. Watch the show here.

This week, Governor Dan McKee and Helena Foulkes squared off in a gubernatorial debate. Then, in another debate, Providence Mayor Brett Smiley and challenger David Morales clashed over rent control. How did the candidates do? And will their messages move the needle? Lively host Jim Hummel discusses the latest with Boston Globe columnist Dan McGowan and RI GOP National Committeewoman Sue Cienki. Watch the show here.

While President Trump casts new doubt on election integrity, Rhode Island Secretary of State Gregg Amore says voting has never been safer. Lively host Jim Hummel examines election security with attorney & former Gov. Almond’s Chief of Staff Joe Larisa and Weayonnoh Nelson-Davies of the Economic Progress Institute. Plus, RI lawmakers order an audit to investigate how the DOT spends its money. Watch the show here.

After a fatal stabbing on the pedestrian bridge, crime is top of mind for Providence residents weighing new leadership of the capital city. Plus, a sigh of relief after the Mt. Hope Bridge inspection report is released, but many Rhode Islanders want to know more. Just how safe are the rest of the state's bridges? Host Jim Hummel is with WPRI's Tim White and Boston Globe reporter Steph Machado. Watch the show here.

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 at next steps with political contributor Pablo Rodriguez and former State Representative Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung. Watch the show here.

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 stadium ultimately be profitable? Lively's Jim Hummel is with Bill Bartholomew of the Bartholomewtown Podcast and political contributor Billy Hunt. Watch the show here.

As a designated FIFA fan zone, Providence is a major hub for the World Cup tournament. The impacts range from costs to safety concerns, and Rhode Islanders wonder: will the investment to lure fans pay off? Plus, the state's first-ever child tax credit and movement on the Millionaires Tax. Lively host Jim Hummel is with RI filmmaker Dante Bellini Jr. and Paige Parks from Rhode Island KIDS COUNT. Watch the show here.

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. Watch the show here.

With three months until early voting begins, a new poll shows Governor McKee has much ground to gain if he hopes to win the Democratic primary. That's this week on Lively. Plus, does an unexpected budget surplus make a Millionaire Tax moot? And the state gives up control of Providence schools. Host Jim Hummel is with political contributor Bob Walsh and RI GOP National Committeewoman Sue Cienki. Watch the show here.

Is it a conflict for former House Speaker Joe Shekarchi to apply for a position on the RI Supreme Court? This week on Lively, host Jim Hummel examines the questions and impacts surrounding Shekarchi’s court bid with Former RI Attorney General Arlene Violet and WPRI Politics & Business Editor Ted Nesi. Plus, a pleasant surprise for state budget crunchers only intensifies the Millionaires Tax debate. Watch the show here.

Democrats' stranglehold on the state House and Senate could change this year, as one business group plans a 40-PAC strategy to take on the incumbents. On Lively, Jim Hummel is joined by the League of RI Businesses founder Dave Levesque and Bill Bartholomew of the Bartholomewtown Podcast. Plus, leapfrogging or logical? House Speaker Joe Shekarchi reaches for the robe in a bid for a high court seat. Watch the show here.

What are the consequences after the collapse of a highway ramp onto train tracks in Cranston? It's yet another reminder of years of neglect by the state. Plus, Quonset Point vs. The Neighbors. A cordial coexistence turns into a sludge fight when trust breaks down. Host Jim Hummel is with political contributor Billy Hunt & former RI state representative Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung. Watch the show here.

Despite an ambitious plan to end homelessness, the problem has grown worse in Rhode Island. There are questions about what happened to the millions allocated to help and what the roadmap looks like going forward. Plus, the trouble with truck tolls. Jim Hummel breaks it down with Ocean State Media's Ian Donnis, political contributor Harrison Tuttle & Eric Hirsch of the RI Homeless Advocacy Project. Watch the show here.

There's new momentum in the push to revitalize the Cranston Street Armory. Can neighbors and preservationists keep the dream alive, and how might The People's Castle be used? Plus: the Real Housewives create a real buzz over the Rhode Island accent, but is our signature sound fading? Moderator Jim Hummel is with Ed Fitzpatrick of The Boston Globe and the Providence Journal's Antonia Noori Farzan. Watch the show here.