Bill Bartholomew
Bartholomewtown
Bartholomewtown is an independent news and interview podcast exploring Rhode Island through conversations with the people driving politics, culture, business, and public life. Hosted by journalist Bill Bartholomew, the show delivers insightful interviews, original reporting, and clear-eyed analysis from New England's smallest state—with stories that often resonate far beyond it.
Be sure to visit the podcast's website and support the creator: www.RIpodcast.com
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Episodes
States of State Remarks Show Differing Priorities Between Administration and Advocates 15.01.2025 48:05
Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew reacts to the 2025 Rhode Island State of the State and the "People's State of the State", an event that was held in the hour prior to the governor's address. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube
Senator Sheldon Whitehouse 10.01.2025 45:07
Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse for a conversation on how Democrats can balance serving as oversight to a GOP Washington while also maintaining a productive and constituent-serving role. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube
How Can Providence's Pop-Up Homeless Shelters Inform Officialdom? 09.01.2025 42:15
Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew discusses the pop-up homeless shelters at Providence City Hall and The DaVinci Center, which were organized by Councilors Miguel Sanchez and Justin Roias. The centers drew the ire of Providence mayor Brett Smiley, however, given an apparent need for additional shelter space, particularly acute during the current extreme cold, the defiant nature of the shelters r...
Rhode Island Atheists Talk 2025 Legislative Priorities 08.01.2025 21:22
Send us Fan Mail Rhode Island Atheists Brian Cardoza and John Mertus discuss their legislative priorities for the 2025 legislative session. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube
2024 In Review: Antonia Noori Farzan (ProJo) and Dan McGowan (Boston Globe) 18.12.2024 44:50
Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew is joined by Providence Journal reporter Antonia Noori Farzan and Boston Globe Rhode Island columnist Dan McGowan for a look back at the biggest Rhode Island stories of 2024 Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube
Congressman Seth Magaziner 16.12.2024 20:40
Send us Fan Mail Congressman Seth Magaziner talks Rhode Island cyberattack, drones, Democrats oversight role during Trump 2.0, Washington Bridge federal funding and more with Bill Bartholomew Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube
BREAKING: RI Cyberattack 14.12.2024 32:15
Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew reports on breaking news of a serious cyberattack that impacts "RI Bridges", Rhode Island's social service system. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube
The Year In Communications and Pop Culture with Half Street Group's Mike Raia 13.12.2024 46:46
Send us Fan Mail Half Street Group Founder and President Mike Raia joins Bill Bartholomew for a conversation on the biggest stories of 2025 in communications and pop culture. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube
RIPTA CEO Christopher Durand 12.12.2024 33:01
Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes relatively new CEO of Rhode Island Public Transit Authority Christopher Durand for a conversation on the state's transit system, moving towards multi-modality, innovating transit options, connecting Rhode Island with the rest of the megapolis and changing the perception of what it means to ride the bus in the state. Support the show Follow Bill on In...
Wreck Room Made Its Debut at as220. Rafay Rashid and Don Worth, PhD 10.12.2024 23:51
Send us Fan Mail Musician Rafay Rashid and Don Worth, PhD join Bill Bartholomew for a discussion on the debut of Wreck Room, a new initiative spearheaded by Rashid that combines recovery, community and music. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube
Congressman Gabe Amo Talks Preparing for Trump 05.12.2024 28:12
Send us Fan Mail Rhode Island congressman Gabe Amo joins Bill Bartholomew for a discussion on how he is preparing for Trump 2.0 Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube
Rep Brandon Potter 03.12.2024 38:47
Send us Fan Mail Rhode Island State Representative Brandon Potter joins Bill Bartholomew to offer his take on the state of the Democratic Party and major issues facing the state. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube
How The Womxn Project is Preparing for Trump 2.0 27.11.2024 47:44
Send us Fan Mail The Womxn Project's Executive Director Jocelyn Foye joins Bill Bartholomew to discuss her organization's focus the heels of the second Trump presidency. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube
R.J. Heim 26.11.2024 43:16
Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes R.J. Heim back to the podcast. The meteorologist, reporter, media personality and the founder of the internet radio station Music Through The Tunnel of Time shares what he has been up to in the past few years. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube
Inside Communications Presented by Half Street Group: The Emergence of BlueSky and AI 22.11.2024 40:01
Send us Fan Mail Inside Communications Presented by Half Street Group: The Emergence of BlueSky and AI. Bill Bartholomew welcomes Half Street Group Founder and President Mike Raia for an in-depth conversation. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube
Sojourner House CEO and President Vanessa Volz 21.11.2024 15:18
Send us Fan Mail Sojourner House CEO and President Vanessa Volz joins Bill Bartholomew to talk about the organization's work and upcoming Masquerade Ball Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube
How "National Security" May Be Used as a Means To Strip First Amendment Rights: ACLU RI's Steven Brown 21.11.2024 15:17
Send us Fan Mail ACLU of Rhode Island Executive Director Steven Brown joins Bill Bartholomew for a discussion on how first amendment rights may be threatened under the pretense of national security. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube
Representative Enrique Sanchez 20.11.2024 34:14
Send us Fan Mail Rhode Island state Representative Enrique Sanchez joins Bill Bartholomew. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube
With Venues Closing, The State of Indie Music w/ Deer Tick's Ian O'neil 15.11.2024 44:07
Send us Fan Mail Ian O'neil, guitarist, singer and songwriter from the Providence-based band Deer Tick joins Bill Bartholomew to offer thoughts on the state of the indie music industry. The conversation comes on the heels of multiple Rhode Island venues closing their doors. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube
Engineer Warns of Concerns About the Open, Eastbound Span of Washington Bridge - Casey Jones Joins Bartholomew 14.11.2024 21:28
Send us Fan Mail Engineer Casey Jones lays out a series of concerns about the health and longevity of the open, eastbound span of the Washington Bridge. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube
Now What? Alex Ebert (Edward Sharpe + The Magnetic Zeros) and Bill Bartholomew 12.11.2024 57:55
Send us Fan Mail Alex Ebert, singer for the band Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, and a thought leader in politics and community organizing, joins Bill Bartholomew to offer his thoughts in the wake of the 2024 presidential election. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube
Bill Reacts To Election Results 06.11.2024 50:23
Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew reacts to the results of the 204 presidential and local elections Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube
Dr. Bill Leeman, Presidential History Scholar, Salve 04.11.2024 24:26
Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes Salve Regina University history professor and presidential scholar Dr. Bill Leeman for a conversation that contextualizes this presidential election. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube
Dr. Christian Davenport, University of Michigan 01.11.2024 41:25
Send us Fan Mail Dr. Christian Davenport, the Mary Ann and Charles R. Walgreen, Jr., Professor for the Study of Human Understanding, Professor of Political Science at University of Michigan, Professor of Political Science & Public Policy, University of Michigan, Research Professor, Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO),Fellow, American Academy of Arts & Sciences (AAAS) joins Bill Bartholome...
Financial Well-Being presented by Navigant Credit Union: Cybersecurty 31.10.2024 21:00
Send us Fan Mail Financial Well-Being Presented by Navigant Credit Union, featuring Navigant Credit Union FVP Annette Niemczyk. On this episode we discuss a major issue facing the consumer banking sector and most industries: cybersecurity. http://www.navigantcu.org Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube
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