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 22, 2026

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Episodes

"Lives Less Ordinary" Celebrating RI Historic Cemetery Month Part 1: SK 100 Joshua Tefft Lot 12.04.2024

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

"Newport: In This Together" Chronicles The City's Experience During The Height of Covid 11.04.2024

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew speaks with award-winning filmmaker Susan Sipprelle about her new documentary "Newport: In This Together", which chronicles the city's experience during the pandemic and 2020 social movement. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Matos Signature Fiasco Charges, Neronha In The News 09.04.2024

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew offers some news and notes on Rhode Island politics. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

South Water Street Bike Lane Is Being Removed 03.04.2024

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew reacts to the news that the South Water Street Bike Lane is being removed as part of traffic mitigation efforts related to the Washington Bridge fiasco. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Jamie Antignano Talks Angelos 100th Anniversary 02.04.2024

Send us Fan Mail Angelos Civita Farnese owner Jamie Anignano joins Bill Bartholomew to talk about the Federal Hill restaurant's 100th anniversary. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Providence Is Getting A Vegan Deli 01.04.2024

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes Rich Gaccione, proprietor of Born From Pain, a forthcoming vegan deli in Providence.  The two discuss the project and choosing a vegan lifestyle.    Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Inside Communications presented by Half Street Group: Mike Raia and Marie Aberger join Bill Bartholomew 29.03.2024

Send us Fan Mail In the wake of the Baltimore bridge catastrophe, the communications fiasco surrounding Princess Kate Middleton, Half Street Group's Mike Raia and Strategic Communications Consultant Marie Aberger join Bill Bartholomew to assess the respective responses, plus, a discussion on how to tell clients hard truths. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Melissa Bouchard, Co-Founder and CEO of Fusion3 Consulting 29.03.2024

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes Melissa Bouchard, Co-Founder and CEO of Fusion3 Consulting for a discussion building a business in Rhode Island Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

A Shoreline Access Update with Rep Terri Cortvriend 28.03.2024

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew catches up with Rhode Island Representative Terri Cortvriend for a discussion on new shoreline access legislation.  Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Roger Williams University's Real Estate Programs, Symposium 28.03.2024

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes Roger Williams University Provost Margaret Everett and alumna Heather Boujoulian for a discussion on the university's real estate masters, certificate and undergrad programs and upcoming symposium. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Congressman Seth Magaziner 27.03.2024

Send us Fan Mail Congressman Seth Magaziner joins Bill Bartholomew for a discussion on "ProtectingOur Democracy", plus his thoughts on the Washington Bridge saga and legislation his is sponsoring to ensure aid time off for American workers. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Housing Secretary Stefan Pryor 26.03.2024

Send us Fan Mail With a major bond initiative, a package of new housing legislation and an ongoing housing crisis, Bill Bartholomew welcomes Housing Secretary Stefan Pryor for a robust conversation. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Its Spring Bird Season in Rhode Island! Audubon Society's Lauren Parmelee Joins Bill 21.03.2024

Send us Fan Mail Lauren Parmelee, Audubon Senior Director of Education joins Bill Bartholomew to discuss spring birding season and programs to enjoy. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg Visits Washington Bridge 19.03.2024

Send us Fan Mail Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg was in town for a tour of the Washington Bridge.  Hear Bill Bartholomew's reaction and questions he asked the Secretary. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Financial Well-Being presented by Navigant Credit Union: Combating Financial Exploitation With New ‘Senior Safeguard Seminar’ Series 15.03.2024

Send us Fan Mail Stephen Ormerod, Navigant Credit Union's Senior Vice President / Director of Security joins Bill Bartholomew to discuss a new initiative aimed at combating financial exploitation perpetrated against seniors.  Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

RI Reconnect Helps Older RI'ers Change Careers Learn a New Trade or Gain New Certifications 14.03.2024

Send us Fan Mail Rhode Island Commissioner of Post-Secondary Education Shannon Gilkey joins Bill Bartholomew to discuss the Rhode Island Reconnect initiative. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

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

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