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.

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WPRO: Bill Moderates a Housing Forum with Housing Secretary Stefan Pryor and United Way's Courtney Nicolato 20.02.2023 49:28

Send us Fan Mail RI Housing Secretary Stefan Pryor and United Way Executive Director Courtney Nicolato join Bill Bartholomew as he hosts Dan Yorke Show on WPRO for an interactive discussion on addressing RI's housing crisis. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Gina Russo, Station Fire Survivor and President, Station Fire Memorial Foundation 16.02.2023 47:13

Send us Fan Mail Ahead of the 20th anniversary of The Station nightclub fire, which killed 100 people and injured hundreds, survivor Gina Russo joins Bill Bartholomew for an emotional conversation about the tragedy, ensuing years, regulatory changes in the wake of the event, alternative narratives pursued by journalists and much more. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Duffy & Shanley Celebrate 50 Years, with Jon Duffy and Annette Maggiacomo 13.02.2023 37:49

Send us Fan Mail Rhode Island agency Duffy & Shanley celebrates 50 years, and partners Jon Duffy and Annette Maggiacomo join Bill Bartholomew to discuss how they got here, where public relations and communications is headed, and what they've learned about Rhode Island. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Steve Laffey is Running for President 09.02.2023 38:13

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes Steve Laffey, former mayor of Cranston, Rhode Island, who is expected to declare his candidacy for the Republican nomination for President. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

What to Watch for in Tonight's State of the Union, with URI's Emily Lynch 07.02.2023 24:01

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes Emily Lynch, Assistant Professor of Political Science at The University of Rhode Island, for a conversation about what to expect from tonight's State of the Union address. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

BIPOC Entrepreneurship Through Aquisition 01.02.2023 17:09

Send us Fan Mail New Majority Capital CEO Darryl Lindie joins Bill Bartholomew for a discussion on the BETA initiative, which seeks to empower BIPOC entrepreneurs by assisting them in acquiring existing businesses. https://beta.nmcfound.org/about/register Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Inside RI Music: Vudu Sister's Keith McCurdy 31.01.2023 30:25

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes Providence-based singer/songwriter/musician Keith McCurdy of Vudu Sister to the pod for a discussion on his work, Providence and why he decided to remaster and reissue his first record. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Governor Dan McKee 27.01.2023 35:13

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes Governor Dan McKee back to the pod for an in-depth discussion on his priorities. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Special Report: RI's Housing Crisis Part 5 - Addressing The Crisis of The Unhoused, with Caitlyn Frumerie, Executive Director, RI Coalition to End Homelessness 25.01.2023 37:32

Send us Fan Mail Special Report: RI's Housing Crisis Part 5 - RI Coalition To End Homelessness Executive Director Caitlyn Frumerie joins Bill Bartholomew to discuss the critical needs facing the unhoused community and what really needs to happen to attack the issue in a meaningful way. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Special Report: RI's Housing Crisis Part 4 - Journalist Steve Ahlquist 24.01.2023 33:02

Send us Fan Mail Special Report: RI's Housing Crisis part 4. Bill Bartholomew welcomes journalist Steve Ahlquist of UpriseRI for an emotional discussion on the reporting he has done on RI's housing crisis. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Special Report: RI's Housing Crisis Part 3 - Removing Barriers to Building Housing with Kris Brown, United Way of RI / Land Commission 24.01.2023 34:26

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes Kris Brown (United Way, Land Commission) for a discussion on the key role that municipal zoning plays in addressing the housing crisis. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Special Report: RI's Housing Crisis Part 2 - Perspective From A Realtor 23.01.2023 23:37

Send us Fan Mail Special Report: RI's Housing Crisis part 3. Bill Bartholomew speaks with realtor Jess Powers about the cost of purchasing and renting a home in Rhode Island. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Special Report: RI's Housing Crisis Part 1 - Advocate Roundtable 23.01.2023 21:14

Send us Fan Mail Special Report: Rhode Island's Housing Crisis part 1. Bill moderates a roundtable of housing experts and advocates featuring Karen Santilli (CEO, Crossroads RI) and Jennifer Hawkins (President/Executive Director, One Neighborhood Builders). Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

RI Speaker of the House Joe Shekarchi 20.01.2023 23:59

Send us Fan Mail Bill welcomes Rhode Island Speaker of the House Joe Shekarchi back to the pod for a discussion on his priorities for 2023. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Kasim Yarn, RI Director of Veterans Affairs 19.01.2023 34:58

Send us Fan Mail Bill welcomes back RI Director of Veterans Affairs Kasim Yarn to the pod. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Instant Reaction to Governor McKee's State of the State Address 18.01.2023 30:35

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew offers instant reaction to Governor McKee's 2023 State of the State address. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

What Is Really Happening in Brazil? with Dr. Ashlea Rundlett (University of Rhode Island) 17.01.2023 23:28

Send us Fan Mail University of Rhode Island Assistant Professor of Political Science Ashlea Rundlett, joins Bill Bartholomew for a discussion on what is happening in Brazilian politics in the wake of supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro storming governmental buildings ala January 6th. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Housing Secretary Josh Saal Is Stepping Down, with Alexa Gagosz (Boston Globe) 13.01.2023 18:57

Send us Fan Mail Boston Globe reporter Alexa Gagosz joins the pod to discuss her reporting on Josh Saal, the Rhode Island Secretary of Housing who announced his resignation earlier this week. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Dan McGowan (Boston Globe) 09.01.2023 40:16

Send us Fan Mail Boston Globe Rhode Island Columnist Dan McGowan kicks off season 6 with a look at what 2023 could bring in Rhode Island politics. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

An Exit Interview with Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea 21.12.2022 18:10

Send us Fan Mail Outgoing Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea reflects on her career in public service and where she sees herself going next. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

The Year in Review with Antonia Farzan (ProJo), Jim Hummel (The Hummel Report) and Steve Klamkin (WPRO) 12.12.2022 1:00:04

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes a reporter's roundtable featuring Antonia Farzan (ProJo), Jim Hummel (The Hummel Report) and Steve Klamkin (WPRO) for a discussion on the biggest Rhode Island stories of 2022. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Narragansett Tribal Elders Bella and Randy Noka Talk The Latest on South County Hospital's Efforts To Build Parking Lot On Aboriginal Archeological Site 09.12.2022 35:02

Send us Fan Mail Narragansett tribal elders Bella and Randy Noka share the latest on a proposal by South County Hospital to build a parking lot over an aboriginal graveyard. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Chris Carr Talks Building a Life in Art in Brooklyn, Black Land Ownership 08.12.2022 1:12:02

Send us Fan Mail Multimedia artist, performer, promoter and entrepreneur Chris Carr joins Bill Bartholomew to discuss Black Land Ownership and his work as an indie artist in Brooklyn, NY. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza (Recorded At His City Hall Office) 06.12.2022 34:33

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew sits down with outgoing Providence mayor Jorge Elorza in the mayor's office for a discussion on his legacy and key challenges facing the city. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Talking First Days of Recreational Cannabis in RI w/ URI's Stephanie Forschner-Dancause 02.12.2022 22:43

Send us Fan Mail Bill welcomes Stephanie Forschner-Dancause, an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Rhode Island for a discussion on the first few days of recreational cannabis in Rhode Island and how it impacts the surrounding industry and research. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube