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

Developments in Shoreline Access with Advocates Conrad Ferla and Michael Woods 07.06.2022

Send us Fan Mail With recent legislation passed, but with significant issues remaining, Bill Bartholomew welcomes two key shoreline access advocates, Conrad Ferla and Michael Woods, to the podcast for an in-depth discussion. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

A Look At Efforts in RI to Address Gun Violence 03.06.2022

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew assess the latest RI legislation intended to address gun violence, plus reflects on a challenging few weeks for all of us. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Charcuterie Artisans Blends AI and Skilled Workers As RI's Eighth Largest Manufacturer 31.05.2022

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew sits down with Chris Bowler, CEO of Charcuterie Artisans, for a conversation about the manufacturer's business practices, their blending of AI and skilled workers and serving as an ambassador for Rhode Island on the national stage. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Assessing The Second Gubernatorial Candidate Forum 27.05.2022

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew assesses the second Rhode Island gubernatorial candidate forum Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Talking Mental Health Awareness Month with Kevin Kearns, Coach/Author 26.05.2022

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes Kevin Kearns, a personal coach and author, for a discussion on critical issues surround mental health.  May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Brad VanDerStad, Running For City Council, Talks Developments in Providence 24.05.2022

Send us Fan Mail Bill welcomes back Brad VanDerStad, this time as a candidate for City Council, for a discussion on some of the latest developments in Providence. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

RI Small Business Owner Patti Watson (Taste Design) on Impact of Inflation on Small Businesses 20.05.2022

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes Patti Watson of Taste Design, a Rhode Island small business, for a discussion on the impact of inflation on small business, both in general, and specific to Rhode Island. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Episode 400 20.05.2022

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew offers short thoughts on 400 episodes of The Bartholomewtown Podcast Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Inside Cannabis Presented by PureVita Labs: The History of Cannabis as Medicine 19.05.2022

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes back Dr. Jason Iannuccilli and Dr. Jonathan Martin for a discussion on the history of cannabis as medicine.   For more, visit purevitalabs.com Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

The Womxn Project's Jocelyn Foye 18.05.2022

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes The Womxn Project's Jocelyn Foye for a discussion on national news about potential SCOTUS overturn of Roe v Wade, and local reaction - and action - in Rhode Island. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Assessing The First Election 2022 Polling Data 18.05.2022

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew discusses the just-released RI election polling data, conducted by Fleming & Associates and released by WPRI and Roger Williams University Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos 17.05.2022

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos back to the podcast for a discussion on her election campaign and major issues she is engaged with. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Essential Caregiver Movement's Charlie Galligan 12.05.2022

Send us Fan Mail Charlie Galligan is a Rhode Islander working with Essential Caregiver Movement in a citizen watchdog-like role, advocating for nursing home workers and residents.  He shares his experiences during the pandemic, and beyond, with Bill Bartholomew. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Discussing NFTs with Artist Eric Palmieri 10.05.2022

Send us Fan Mail Eric Palmieri has made a name for himself on the national stage as a "pizza artist", as profiled on PBS by Bill Bartholomew.  He is also emerging as an artist in the NFT space, and joins Bill on the pod to discuss what NFTs are and where he believes they are headed. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

RIPEC Gubernatorial Forum Recap and Analysis 06.05.2022

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew reflects on Thursday's RIPEC gubernatorial forum, the first major event of the political season featuring the major Democrat and Republican Rhode Island gubernatorial candidates. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Gonzalo Cuervo Is Running For Mayor of Providence 05.05.2022

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes Providence mayoral candidate Gonzalo Cuervo Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Dr. Jim McDonald, Interim Director, RI Dept of Health - Inside RI Public Health Presented By Commonwealth Care Alliance Rhode Island 03.05.2022

Send us Fan Mail Inside RI Public Health Presented By Commonwealth Care Alliance Rhode Island: Bill Bartholomew welcomes Rhode Island Department of Health Interim Director Dr. Jim McDonald  Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Joy Fox Is Running For Congress 02.05.2022

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes congressional candidate Joy Fox Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Setting The Table For Election 2022 28.04.2022

Send us Fan Mail Bill sets the table for the "shift" to election 2022 focus Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Talking Superman Building and an Equitable/Generative Downtown with Cliff Wood (Providence Foundation) 26.04.2022

Send us Fan Mail Providence Foundation Executive Director Cliff Wood joins Bill to discuss recent news surrounding the planned public-private rehab of the Superman Building, what it means for downtown Providence, and how to achieve both a generative and equitable city. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Rep Marcia Ranglin-Vassell Talks Trauma Informed Schools Act 21.04.2022

Send us Fan Mail Bill welcomes back Representative Marcia Ranglin-Vassell to talk her Trauma Informed Schools Act. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Talking Cybersecurity with CLA's David Sun 19.04.2022

Send us Fan Mail Cybersecurity is increasingly emerging as a vulnerability for governments, businesses and individuals.  CLA's David Sun offers insight into best practices. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Ricky McKinnie of Blind Boys of Alabama (Who Play The Vets April 27th) 15.04.2022

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes Ricky McKinnie of legendary, multi-Grammy award winning gospel group Blind Boys of Alabama to the pod ahead of their April 27th performance at The Vets, Bamako to Birmingham: Amadou & Mariam and Blind Boys of Alabama presented by FIrstWorks. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Inside RI Cannabis: Why THC Potency In Legal Marijuana is Overvalued, presented by PureVita Labs 14.04.2022

Send us Fan Mail In episode 3 of our ongoing series "Inside RI Cannabis, presented by PureVita Labs, Drs. Jason Iannuccilli (MD), Jonathan Martin (MD) and Stuart Procter (PhD) discuss why the cannabis industry has a THC problem - in that THC potency in legal marijuana is over-valued and leading the industry astray. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Deb Ruggiero is Running for Lt Governor 12.04.2022

Send us Fan Mail Bill welcomes RI Rep Deb Ruggiero to the podcast following her announcement that she is running for RI Lt. Governor. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

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