Bill Bartholomew

Bartholomewtown

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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

Author

Bill Bartholomew

Category

News

Podcast website

www.RIpodcast.com

Latest episode

Oct 20, 2026

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Episodes

TRUMP ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT: ABC's Brian Clark 15.07.2024

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew speaks with ABC News correspondent Brian Clark about the latest developments in the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Providence Parking Free-For-All, Scrap Metal Fire, Washington Bridge Developments 11.07.2024

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew reports on Providence businesses that have commandeered public parking spaces, plus yesterday's fire at a controversial Providence scrap metal facility and the latest Washington Bridge developments. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

The Workforce Recovery Program 09.07.2024

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes Jeff Wolfsberg for a discussion on the innovative and essential Workforce Recovery Program via BHDDH. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Congressman Gabe Amo 03.07.2024

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes Congressman Gabe Amo for an in-studio discussion. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

RI Casino Workers Blasted with Poisonous Cigarette Smoke 02.07.2024

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes Vanesa Baker, founder of CEASE RI and an employee of Bally's Twin River casino.  She is leading a charge to strip Bally's of their exemption from the indoor smoking ban, which she says has led to negative health outcomes for her and her fellow casino employees. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Debate Reaction 28.06.2024

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew reacts to the first 2024 Presidential debate while guest hosting The Dan Yorke Show on WPRO radio. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

newportFILM 2024 Season Is Underway 28.06.2024

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes newportFILM Executive Director Cathleen Carr for a conversation about the organization's 2024 summer programming.  Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Speaker Joe Shekarchi 26.06.2024

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes Rhode Island Speaker of the House Joe Shekarchi for a wide-ranging conversation.  Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Education Roundtable: Former NEARI Executive Director Bob Walsh and Blackstone Valley Prep CEO/Supt Sarah Anderson 25.06.2024

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew moderates a roundtable about the state of education in Rhode Island featuring Bob Walsh, former Executive Director of NEARI and Sarah Anderson, CEO and Superintendent of Blackstone Valley Prep.  The discussion features a major voice from both the public and charter school arenas. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

June Rose is Rhode Island's Uncommitted Delegate at Democratic National Convention 20.06.2024

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes June Rose, who will be voting "uncommitted" at the Democratic National Convention, representing the 14.5% of Rhode Island Democratic primary voters who voted "uncommitted". Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

A Compromise on South Water Street Bike Lane 19.06.2024

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes Providence Streets Coalition's Liza Burkin and Providence Councilman John Goncalves for reaction to a compromise hat was reached on the planned removal of the South Water Street bike lane as part of a Washington Bridge "traffic mitigation" effort. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Offshore Wind: Orsted's David Ortiz 18.06.2024

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes Orsted head of government affairs David Ortiz for an in-depth conversation about major developments in southern New England's offshore wind industry. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Inside Communications presented by Half Street Group 14.06.2024

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes Half Street Group Founder and President Mike Raia for another edition of the monthly series Inside Communications. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

The Ocean Tech Hub 13.06.2024

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes Lisa Carnevale for a discussion on the Ocean Tech Hub. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

"Home Ownership Month" and and Upcoming Housing Resource Fair 12.06.2024

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes HUD's Peter Asen and Housing Network RI's Melina Lodge for a discussion on Home Ownership Month and a June 15 “HOUSE PARTY” housing resource fair being held in Pawtucket to promote homeownership and other housing resources. HUD is a co host of this along with partners including PCF Development, the Housing Network of RI, the City of Pawtucket an...

A New Providence-based Startup: Light Frame, Ltd 10.06.2024

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes Schuyler Weiss, founder of Light Frame is a Swiss-American Financial Technology company headquartered in the Cambridge Innovation Center in Providence, R.I., USA Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Its Time To Fund Rhode Island's Arts Institutions 06.06.2024

Send us Fan Mail RI Philharmonic Executive Director David Beauchesne joins Bill Bartholomew to discuss an initiative aimed at allocating funds for RI arts institutions in the state budget. SUPPORT THE CAUSE:  http://www. RI4ARTS.ORG Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Dan McGowan Talks a Very Happy 5th Birthday to Boston Globe Rhode Map! 04.06.2024

Send us Fan Mail Boston Globe columnist and author of Rhode Map joins Bill Bartholomew for a conversation on the 5th anniversary of the daily newsletter and the impact that GlobeRI has had on the regional media ecosystem. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Rhode Island Joins DOJ, 29 Other States to Sue Live Nation 03.06.2024

Send us Fan Mail Assistant Attorney General Stephen Provazza joins Bill Bartholomew to discuss antitrust legal action that his office is undertaking against event promoter Live Nation. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

"Lives Less Ordinary" Celebrating RI Historic Cemetery Month Part 8: The Vampire Capitol of America 31.05.2024

Send us Fan Mail Each week during April and May, Bartholomewtown profiles a Rhode Island historic cemetery and one interesting person that is buried there.  "Live Less Ordinary": celebrating Rhode Island Historic Cemetery Months with Deb Suggs and Bill Bartholomew Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Special Olympics Summer Games are This Weekend at University of RI 30.05.2024

Send us Fan Mail Ed Pacheco, President and CEO of Special Olympics Rhode Island, previews this weekend's Summer Games. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

The Wildlife Clinic of RI Executive Director Dr William Morrissette 30.05.2024

Send us Fan Mail The Wildlife Clinic of RI Executive Director Dr William Morrissette joins Bill Bartholomew for a discussion on the clinic's work rescuing and rehabbing wildlife. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

The Z-Boys 29.05.2024

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes Rhode Island band The Z -Boys for an in-studio conversation about their new record "Keep On Rocking In The World", upcoming release show and how the contemporary music landscape. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

"Lives Less Ordinary" Celebrating RI Historic Cemetery Month Part 7: The Old Burying Ground in the Commons- RI Historical Cemeteries- LC012 24.05.2024

Send us Fan Mail Each week during April and May, Bartholomewtown profiles a Rhode Island historic cemetery and one interesting person that is buried there.  "Live Less Ordinary": celebrating Rhode Island Historic Cemetery Months with Deb Suggs and Bill Bartholomew Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Brown University's Wendy Schiller Talks Presidential Election 22.05.2024

Send us Fan Mail Brown University political science professor Wendy Schiller joins Bill Bartholomew for a discussion on the 2024 Presidential election. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

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