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

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Bill Bartholomew

Episodes

Developing Affordable Housing, with LISC's Jay O'Grady 29.03.2023 42:59

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes LISC's Jay O'Grady for a discussion on developing affordable housing. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Inside RI Music: A Special Project At The Trudeau Center with Donald Torres, Ian Campopiano and Kathleen Layton 28.03.2023 31:15

Send us Fan Mail Inside RI Music presented by Elmwood Songwriters Club welcomes Donald Torres and Ian Campopiano who collaborated on a new record and are welcoming "the Rhode Island music and disability community to attend the party on March 31 from 6-9 p.m. at Trudeau’s 3445 Post Road Warwick location’s recreation building". Listen to "The Man, The Myth, The Legend" right here...

Courageous RI, An Initiative To Foster Critical Assessment of Journalist and News Media 24.03.2023 32:33

Send us Fan Mail Renee Hobbs, Communications Professor at The University of Rhode Island, joins Bill Bartholomew to discuss Courageous RI, an initiative that she is championing that seeks to help Rhode Islanders' improve their media consumption habits and critical thinking. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Amanda Milkovits (Boston Globe) Talks Her Blockbuster Investigation into Mike Mota 23.03.2023 19:14

Send us Fan Mail Amanda Milkovits (Boston Globe) joins Bill Bartholomew to discuss her blockbuster investigation to Rhode Island businessman Mike Mota. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Mark Blyth (Brown University) Assesses The Banking Sector and Economic Big Picture 21.03.2023 25:03

Send us Fan Mail Mark Blyth, Director of the William R. Rhodes Center for International Economics and Finance, The William R. Rhodes ’57 Professor of International Economics and Professor of International and Public Affairs joins Bill Bartholomew for an overview of the health of the banking sector in the wake of Silicon Valley Bank and First Republic, talks the future of the sector and the truth b...

Shekarchi Not Running For Congress 17.03.2023 28:45

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew discusses the implications of Speaker Shekarchi not running for Congress. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

CCA Health RI Presents: A Public Health Roundtable with Dr. Amy Nunn, Carrie Bridges Feliz and Corey McCarty 15.03.2023 34:11

Send us Fan Mail CCA Health RI presents a public health roundtable featuring: Corey McCarty, General Manager, CCA Health Rhode Island Dr. Amy Nunn, Executive Director, Rhode Island Public Health Institute Carrie Bridges Feliz, Vice President of Community Health & Equity, Lifespan Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Everything You Need To Know For March Madness with WPRO's Brett Ferruccio 13.03.2023 31:00

Send us Fan Mail Whether you are preparing to enter an office pool, wager big money at a casino or just follow along, WPRO sports producer/host Brett Ferruccio joins the podcast to break down everything you need to know about the NCAA division 1 men's basketball tournament. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Rabia Chaudry (Podcaster, Author, Attorney, Serial/Undisclosed) and Robin Kall (Book Influencer) 10.03.2023 23:59

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew sat down with podcaster, author and attorney Rabia Chaudry, well-known for her work on the podcasts Serial and Undisclosed for innocence work involving Adnan Syed , along with book influencer Robin Kall. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

G. Wayne Miller Talks The Launch of Ocean State Stories 08.03.2023 31:29

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes former Providence Journal reporter, author and PBS/Sirius XM host G. Wayne Miller for a conversation on the launch of Ocean State Stories, a new storytelling and reporting outlet in Rhode Island that is an initiative of The Pell Center at Salve Regina University. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

John Houle, Author, The King-Makers of Providence 07.03.2023 29:37

Send us Fan Mail Author John Houle joins Bill Bartholomew for a discussion on his latest novel, The King-Makers of Providence, the political atmosphere that inspired the book, and the future of content consumption. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Secretary of State Gregg Amore 02.03.2023 33:51

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes Rhode Island Secretary of State Gregg Amore for a wide-ranging conversation from his temporary office at the State House. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Local Action Opposing U.S. Support for War in Yemen 01.03.2023 16:54

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes activist Mira Mehta for a discussion on organizing action outside of RI Senator Jack Reed's office, calling on the senator and Chair of the Armed Services Committee to cease support for Saudi efforts in the devastating conflict in Yemen. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Inside RI Music: Roz Raskin (Nova One) 24.02.2023 1:17:30

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew and singer, songwriter, band leader and curator Roz Raskin (Nova One) explore ideas about creativity, music scenes, touring, ageism in music, health and wellness and writing songs in this wide-ranging conversation. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Providence Mayor Brett Smiley 22.02.2023 32:29

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew sits down with Providence mayor Brett Smiley at City Hall. https://www.providenceri.gov/ Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Bill Reacts to David Cicilline Stepping Away from Congress 21.02.2023 22:08

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew reacts to the news that Congressman David Cicilline will be leaving Congress on June 1st to lead the Rhode Island Foundation. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

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