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Send us Fan Mail In the aftermath of the killing of two American citizens in Minneapolis and amid heightened resistance to federal immigration enforcement actions, many organizations are facing pressure to respond — publicly, internally, or both. Mike Raia, founder and president of Half Street Group , joins the show to offer guidance on how organizations can navigate moments of crisis and politica...

Send us Fan Mail onight at Providence City Hall, members of the City Council will formally introduce a rent stabilization ordinance aimed at limiting annual rent increases in the city. Supporters argue the proposal is a necessary response to rapidly rising rents, housing insecurity, and displacement in one of the tightest rental markets in the country. Critics warn rent stabilization could discour...

Send us Fan Mail Rhode Island House Speaker Joe Shekarchi joins the podcast for a wide-ranging conversation on the state’s political moment. Shekarchi reacts to Governor Dan McKee’s proposed budget, outlining where the House is aligned, where concerns remain, and what he sees as the legislature’s priorities in the months ahead. The Speaker also speaks candidly about his own political future, addre...

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew offers additional analysis of Governor McKee’s State of the State address and is joined by veteran reporter Steve Klamkin to put the speech — and reaction from other political figures — into perspective. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew provides on-location analysis from the Rhode Island State House following Governor McKee's delivery of the 2026 State of the State address.  Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Send us Fan Mail Boston Globe columnist and author of RhodeMap Dan McGowan joins Bill Bartholomew to discuss the biggest Rhode Island stories of 2025. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Send us Fan Mail Mike Raia, Fonder and President, Half Street Group , joins Bill Bartholomew to discuss the best books, shows to binge and the best and worst Rhode Island stories of 2025. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

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Send us Fan Mail Ian Donnis (Ocean State Media (NPR/PBS)) and Ted Nesi (WPRI TV) join Bill Bartholomew for a look ahead to 2026, a year that is anticipated to be a very interesting political season in Rhode Island. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Send us Fan Mail Brashani Reece is the Executive Director of "Drop LWOP" and joins Bill Bartholomew to discuss her work to end extreme prison sentences. "I am dedicated to restoring hope for individuals serving extreme prison sentences. Through education, community outreach, and advocacy, we aim to bring awareness to the issue of "death by incarceration" (DBI)" Suppor...

Send us Fan Mail Retired WPRO reporter Steve Klamkin joins Bill Bartholomew to reflect on his legendary career in radio and photography, the state of the journalism industry and the biggest stories of 2025. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes GOP RI gubernatorial candidate Aaron Guckian. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew reflects on recent hazing incidents in Rhode Island high school sports. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Send us Fan Mail Citizen's Keith Kelly and Garden City Center's Joe Koechel join Bill Bartholomew to discuss 2026 holiday programming including the  Citizens Holiday Village – An artistic installation designed by world-renowned card stacker and Guinness World Record-holder Bryan Berg, featuring a nostalgic miniature town made entirely of Citizens credit cards!   Support the show Follow B...

Send us Fan Mail Providence Council President Rachel Miller joins Bill Bartholomew to discuss the impact of Providence's noise ordinance on venues that host live and ambient music. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew podcasts live from an outdoor igloo at acclaimed Narragansett restaurant The Coast Guard House with Bob Leonard (Co-Owner, Manager) and Elisa Wybraniec (Wine Director) Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes Tim Draper, Senior Vice President, Navigant Credit Union Charitable Foundation to discuss their Season of Giving initiative. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes Rhode Island Secretary of State Gregg Amore for a conversation on election integrity, Rhode Island's "250" celebrations, his political future, youth sports and much more.  Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes Sarah Goodyear and Doug Gordon of the hit podcast "The War on Cars" for a conversation on multimodal transit, building better communities and their upcoming Providence Streets Coalition-sponsored live podcast taping on December 2nd at The Uptown Theatre in Providence. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes acclaimed director Ivy Meeropol for a conversation about her film "Ask E. Jean", which screens at Avon Providence Thursday 11.13, presented by newportFILM . ASK E. JEAN is the thrilling story of E. Jean Carroll’s life, from her early days as Miss Cheerleader USA to her rise as a trailblazing journalist, author, and beloved advice columnist. Carr...

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew reacts to a big week for Democrats and how those wins may inform Rhode Island's upcoming elections. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes Dr. John Kiang for a discussion on R hode Island Mission of Mercy . Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes URI's Dr. Brennan Phillips . Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes director Kim A. Synder of the film The Librarians which screens Thursday Oct 30th at newportFILM The Librarians is a 2025 American documentary film, directed and produced by Kim A. Snyder . It follows librarians in Texas, Florida, and other states, as they unite to combat book banning in the United States . Sarah Jessica Parker serves as an executive prod...

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes Half Street Group founder and president Mike Raia for their monthly series Inside Communications.  Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube