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.

Author

Bill Bartholomew

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News

Podcast website

www.RIpodcast.com

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Speaker Joe Shekarchi on New Housing Legislation 13.03.2024

Send us Fan Mail Rhode Island Speaker of the House Joe Shekarchi joins Bill Bartholomew to discuss a trove of new housing legislation that he is supporting. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Trump Campaign Hired Him to Prove Widespread Voter Fraud in 2020. He Proved Trump Rightfully Lost 12.03.2024

Send us Fan Mail Rhode Islander Ken Block, who twice ran for Governor and is a data specialist, was hired by the Trump campaign to prove instances of widespread voter fraud in the 2020 election.  However, though Block found some instances of voter improprieties and offers insight into how state's can improve their voter rolls, he found no allegations of widespread fraud to be true, and that T...

BLM RI PAC Executive Director Harrison Tuttle 11.03.2024

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes Harrison Tuttle, Executive Director of the Black Lives Matter Rhode Island Political Action Committee for a discussion on Law Enforcement Officers Bill of Rights reform. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

One Step Closer to the Inevitable Rebuild of Washington Bridge 07.03.2024

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew reacts to RIDOT Director Peter Alviti's remarks on WPRO this morning discussing "a rebuild" of The Washington Bridge Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

URI Grad Working for Dept of Homeland Security Talks Human Trafficking Awareness 05.03.2024

Send us Fan Mail URI graduate Michael Camal works for The Department of Homeland Security, and is raising awareness about human trafficking. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

What Are The Biggest RI Stories Right Now? Plus, Whales and Narragansett Seawall Parking 04.03.2024

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew reacts to a Bartholomewtown poll asking what are the biggest Rhode Island stories of the moment?  Plus, Bill reacts to the whales washing ashore in RI waters and a push to implement parking regulations on the Narragansett seawall.  Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Steve Maciel, 1 of 52 Hunger Networks, Calls For RI To Be Food Secure State 29.02.2024

Send us Fan Mail 1 of 52 Hunger Network's Steve Maciel joins Bill Bartholomew for a discussion on food insecurity in Rhode Island and his organization's efforts to make Rhode Island a food secure state. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Annette Maggiacomo, President, Duffy & Shanley 27.02.2024

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes Annette Maggiacomo, who was recently elevated to President of Rhode Island-based integrated marketing communications agency, for a wide-ranging conversation on PR, being a major player in politics and business and operating a major firm in The Ocean State. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

The Quencher Will Bring Italian Food, Drinks and Live Original Music To Newport 26.02.2024

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes restaurant entrepreneur Scott Kirmil and Chef Joey Piotti for a discussion about their new Newport-based venture The Quencher. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Inside Communications presented by Half Street Group: Major Local News and Targeting Different Kinds of Audiences 23.02.2024

Send us Fan Mail Half Street Group Founder/President Mike Raia joins Bill Bartholomew to offer insight and analysis on the recently-rolled out "All That" tourism campaign, The Washington Bridge response moving forward, and how to target different types of audiences. http://www.halfstreetgroup.com  Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Providence Urbanist Network 23.02.2024

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes Ian Saxine and Daria Brashear of Providence Urbanist Network for a discussion on housing, transit and intersection thereof in the City of Providence. https://providenceurbanist.net Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Congressman Gabe Amo 22.02.2024

Send us Fan Mail Congressman Gabe Amo joins Bill Bartholomew for a discussion on key issues. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

ABC6 Staff Moves Towards Unionization 21.02.2024

Send us Fan Mail The staff of New Bedford-Providence station TV WLNE ABC6 have recently decided to move forward with an effort to unionize.  ABC6's Gino de Angelis, Kelly Bates, Kyle Dacey and NABET-CWA National Organizing Coordinator Bera Dunau join Bill Bartholomew to discuss. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

The Saga of The Narragansett Library 20.02.2024

Send us Fan Mail After a 14 year battle to build a new library in Narragansett, RI, the town council now faces the challenge of determining the name of the new facility.  It's a story of municipal government proxy wars and small town drama with practical implications.  Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Journalist/Author Philip Eil Talks His Upcoming, Debut Book Prescription for Pain: How A Once Promising Doctor Became the “Pill Mill Killer" 16.02.2024

Send us Fan Mail Providence, RI-based journalist/author Philip Eil discusses his upcoming, debut book Prescription for Pain: How A Once Promising Doctor Became the “Pill Mill Killer", plus his journey as a creator, Rhode Island news and The Washington Bridge. https://www.philipeil.com Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

How Child and Family Provides Stability and What Our Health and Human Service System Can Learn From Them 15.02.2024

Send us Fan Mail Child and Family CEO Martin Sinnott and client AJ James join Bill Bartholomew for a discussion on how Child and Family provides a holistic, stabilizing space for families, foster children and young adults.  Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Coastal Access for Marginalized Communities with URI's Melva Treviño 14.02.2024

Send us Fan Mail URI Assistant Professor Melva Treviño is a human geographer who has studied the impact of coastal access for marginalized communities in Rhode Island. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Four Hour Bridge Oversight Hearing Leaves Most Questions Unanswered 13.02.2024

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew reacts to yesterday's Joint Legislative Oversight Committee hearing about the Washing Bridge saga. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

State Senator Sam Bell 08.02.2024

Send us Fan Mail Rhode Island state senator Sam Bell joins Bill Bartholomew to discuss the state's budget, Washington Bridge saga and beyond. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Financial Well-Being presented by Navigant Credit Union: Lisa Dandeneau Senior Vice President/Chief Administration & Strategy Officer 08.02.2024

Send us Fan Mail Lisa Dandeneau, Navigant Credit Union's Senior Vice President/Chief Administration & Strategy Officer, joins Bill Bartholomew to discuss recent success stories that Navigant has enjoyed. Financial Well-Being on Bartholomewtown is presented by Navigant Credit Union.  Visit navigantcu.org to learn more Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Federal Highway Administrator in Town, Alviti Muzzled? 06.02.2024

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew reacts to the latest developments on The Washington Bridge saga. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

A New, Statewide Nonprofit Alliance 06.02.2024

Send us Fan Mail Alliance for Nonprofit Impact Nancy Wolanski and United Way of Rhode Island President and CEO Cortney Nicolato join Bill Bartholomew to discuss the Alliance's mission and the state of nonprofits in 2024. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Structural Inspector Rob Cote on Washington Bridge 02.02.2024

Send us Fan Mail Structural Inspector Rob Cote joins the Bill Bartholomew to offer insight in the Washington Bridge crisis. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

RI Atheists Discuss Their 2024 Priorities 01.02.2024

Send us Fan Mail Rhode Island Atheists Brian Cardoza and John Mertus return to the show to discuss their priorities for 2024. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Senator Tiara Mack 31.01.2024

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes Rhode Island State Senator Tiara Mack for a consveraation about the proposed budget and her priorities for 2024. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

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