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

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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

Students From The Greene School Discuss Social Issues Impacting Their Generation, Share Podcasts That They Created 02.12.2022 40:06

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 34:59

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 47:11

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 20:11

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 29:25

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 35:58

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 45:44

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 40:29

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 29:01

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