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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Bill Bartholomew

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www.RIpodcast.com

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Students From The Greene School Discuss Social Issues Impacting Their Generation, Share Podcasts That They Created 02.12.2022

Send us Fan Mail This week, Bill Bartholomew visited New England Tech, where several dozen high school students from The Greene School shared and discussed issues surrounding a major project that they were assigned: creating podcasts that examined social justice and current affairs issues impacting their generation and the population as a whole.  Bill interviewed several students on topics ranging...

Everything You Need To Know About Recreational Cannabis in RI with DBR's Matt Santacroce 22.11.2022

Send us Fan Mail Interim Deputy Director of Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation Matt Santacroce outlines key information and timelines for adult use recreational cannabis coming online in the state. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Xay Khamsyvoravong, Incoming Newport Mayor 18.11.2022

Send us Fan Mail Incoming Newport Mayor Xay Khamsyvoravong joins Bill Bartholomew for his first extended sit down since he was selected by the city council to become Mayor. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Michael Parkurst, Co-Founder, Rhode Island FC 17.11.2022

Send us Fan Mail Michael Parkhurt is a former professional soccer player and Olympian, Cranston native and c0-founder of Rhode Island FC, the soccer team that will play home games at the forthcoming Tidewater Landing stadium. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Myles Dumas, Who Designed Rhode Island FC's Crest, Talks Team Name and Branding 17.11.2022

Send us Fan Mail Myles Dumas, Design Director at NAIL, designed the crest for Rhode Island FC, the soccer team that will play home games at the forthcoming Tidewater Landing stadium.  He joins Bill for a discussion on the project, team name and the legacy of creating a branding asset that is likely to transcend the sport. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Democrat Megan Cotter Is Poised To Defeat Incumbent GOP Rep Justin Price in Rural Rhode Island 16.11.2022

Send us Fan Mail Megan Cotter, who pending a recount, is poised to defeat incumbent Republican Representative Justin Price in rural Washington County, Rhode Island.  Can her campaign serve as a road map to victory for progressive-leaning Democrats in typically Republican areas?  Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Bill Moderates a Live Panel on Digital Equity 10.11.2022

Send us Fan Mail Bill moderates a live panel on digital equity.  This was recorded on Friday November 4th at CIC Providence.  Panelists include: Jennifer Hawkins, One Neighborhood Builders Mayor Maria Rivera, City of Central Falls Brian Thorn, Director of Broadband Strategy, Rhode Island Commerce Tommy Sheehan, Resident Commissioner, Newport Housing Authority Bill Bartholomew Support the show Foll...

Rhode Island Democrats Hold All State Offices, Congressional Seats 09.11.2022

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew breaks down yesterday's election results, which produced wins for all RI Democrats in state office and Congressional races. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Election Eve in Rhode Island - Will RI Mirror National Trends or Serve as an Outlier? 08.11.2022

Send us Fan Mail Bill offers a final preview of the midterm and Rhode Island elections. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Assessing the Final Governor Debate, Plus Your Emails 04.11.2022

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew offers thoughts on the final debate in the race for Governor of Rhode Island, plus reads and answers your emails. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Inside Public Health presented by CCA Health Rhode Island: Kevin McKay, VP at CCA 03.11.2022

Send us Fan Mail Inside Public Health presented by CCA Health Rhode Island: Kevin McKay, Vice President at CCA, talks Medicare open enrollment and how CCA is helping Rhode Islanders connect with a plan best suited for their specific needs. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Will The Two Major Races Come Down to Policy or Personality? 02.11.2022

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew offers his take on what will shape the two major races in Rhode Island - Congress District 2 and Governor. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Young Media Members Talk Election 2022, with Raymond Baccari and Ryan Lukowicz 02.11.2022

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes Raymond Baccari, Editor-In-Chief of Rhode Island College's student newspaper, The Anchor, and podcaster Ryan Lukowicz for a discussion on election 2022 from their perspective as youth media members. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

URI President Marc Parlange Talks RI Question 1, The "URI Bay Campus" Bond 31.10.2022

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes Marc Parlange, President of The University of Rhode Island, to discuss RI Question 1, which would provide substantial funding for upgrades at the University's Bay Campus Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Talking Election 2022 with Brown University's Dr. Wendy Schiller 27.10.2022

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew and Brown University's Dr. Wendy Schiller talk 2022 elections. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Talking RI Question 3, "Green Bond" with Roger Williams' Stacey Johnson and Save The Bay's Topher Hamblett 26.10.2022

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes Roger Williams' Stacey Johnson and Save The Bay's Topher Hamblett for a discussion on RI Question 3, the "Green Bond". Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Elijah Gizzarelli, Libertarian Candidate for Governor of RI 25.10.2022

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew speaks with Elijah Gizzarelli, Libertarian Candidate for Governor of RI Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Lets Be Honest About The Superman Building Project 18.10.2022

Send us Fan Mail In the wake of the first look into the project's projected rental prices, Bill Bartholomew offers analysis of The Superman Building project  Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Bill Bartholomew Talks His New Record, "beij" 14.10.2022

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew talks the writing, recording and release of his new record, "beij".  He wrote each song, performed all of the instruments and recorded the album himself at The Loft. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Reaction From The First Governor Debate Of General Election 12.10.2022

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew reacts to the first governor debate of the 2022 general election. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

DEBATE: RI House District 48 (Brian Newberry and Paul Jones) 07.10.2022

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew moderates a debate in RI House District 48 between GOP incumbent Brian Newberry and Democratic challenger Paul Jones Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Patrick Crowley (Secretary-Treasurer, RI AFL-CIO) 06.10.2022

Send us Fan Mail Patrick Crowley (Secretary-Treasurer, RI AFL-CIO), one of Rhode Island's most influential labor leaders, joins Bill Bartholomew on the pod. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

RI Secretary of Housing Josh Saal Talks Developments in Shelter for Unhoused, Market Rate Housing and Beyond 30.09.2022

Send us Fan Mail RI Secretary of Housing Josh Saal talks developments in shelters going into the colder season, plus addressing underlying issues creating the unhoused crisis.   Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Talking Startup Week with Annette Tonti (RI HUB) and Contance Ferber (Social Enterprise Greenhouse) 29.09.2022

Send us Fan Mail Talking Startup Week with Annette Tonti and Contance Ferber.  Visit RIstartupweek.com for more info! Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Setting The Table For RI's November 8th General Election 27.09.2022

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew offers a 36,000 foot view at Rhode Island's general election, set for November 8th. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

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