How Rhode Island candidates are using social media to reshape campaigns.
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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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