Bartholomewtown

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes back award winning investigative reporter and author Peter Lance for a third conversation on his blockbuster book "Homicide At Rough Point", which details the story of Doris Duke's murder of her longtime consultant Eduardo Tirella. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes Providence Cultural Equity Initiative Founder and CEO Raymond Two Hawks Watson back to BTOWN for his analysis of the Rise of the Moors, the group that was involved in a standoff with Massachusetts State Police this past weekend.  Mr. Watson has specific experience with the group and provides keen insight - including that he previously warned law enforceme...

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes Michael Beauregard of System Change Strategies for a discussion on how progressive candidates have reshaped the scope and nature of Rhode Island elections. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes Craig Kurtzweil, Vice President, UnitedHealthcare Center for Advanced Analytics to discuss their recent white paper “Finding the uncommon: Revealing disparities in care and prescribing for common condition.”  The pair discuss a number of findings from the project, and what employers can do to better address these disparities.  Support the show Follow Bill...

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes Artist Republik founder Nick Cianfaglione for a discussion on his innovative platform for independent music artists, how Rhode Island has served as fertile ground for his project and how embracing tech startups as a pillar of economic development can move the state forward.  Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew breaks down three different things happening inside the Rhode Island legislature that you may not be aware of: Child Care Investments in the State Budget w/ Leanne Barrett, Rhode Island KIDS COUNT Rachel Flum, Economic Progress Institute Autobody Bills and RI Drivers Paying Some of Highest Insurance Premiums in U.S. w/ Frank O'Brien, American Property Casualt...

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes The Public's Radio's Political/Investigative Reporter Ian Donnis for a discussion on his in-depth reporting on Prospect Medical Holdings and other healthcare industry related matters that impact the state. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Send us Fan Mail Following BTOWN's episode with Dr. Amy Nunn, who is pushing for the RI General Assembly to pass legislation that would impose a statewide tax on sugary beverages, a group of Rhode Island businesses expressed interest in offering their perspective on why the tax is onerous and will negatively impact their businesses.  Bill Bartholomew also caught up with RI Governor Dan McKee,...

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes back BTOWN regular, RI Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea for a discussion on her recent announcement that she is running for Governor in the 2022 election.  Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes CliftonLarsonAllen LLP's Managing Principal for New England Joe Kask for a discussion the his former firm blumshapiro's merger with CLA, how small, medium and micro businesses can benefit from services such as those offered by CLA, and navigating Covid19 relief grant forgiveness for small businesses in Rhode Island. Support the show Follow Bill...

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes Rhode Island's Congressman for the 2nd District Jim Langevin back to BTOWN for a discussion on local, national and global issues. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes HopeHealth 's Deanna Upchurch for a discussion on the importance of managing Covid grief - and the mental health impact thereof - in unique, situational ways. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes Marcela Betancur, Director of The Latino Policy Institute at Roger Williams University for a robust discussion on her work, immigration, equity and undoing stereotypes.  Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes journalist and author Brian Alexander to the pod for a discussion on the business of the American healthcare system, his latest book The Hospital, how this translates to societal disparities, and locally in southern New England, how to analyze the Lifespan/Care New England/Brown University hospital merger. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and You...

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes former RI Dept of Administration head, Raimondo Chief of Staff and likely 2022 Providence mayoral candidate Brett Smiley for a discussion on his time at the Statehouse and his vision for Providence.  What are the key areas that Providence and Rhode Island need to focus on to move the state forward in an equitable and fiscally sound manner? Support the sho...

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes Sarah Blusiewicz, Assistant Director of Workforce Development for Rhode Island's Department of Labor and Training for a discussion on the DLT's new Virtual Career Center initiative, which seeks to connect jobseekers with work opportunities in Rhode Island. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Send us Fan Mail BB reflects on the world of Bartholomewtown for the 300th episode of the podcast.  What began as a creative passion project has evolved into a credentialed media outlet in Rhode Island with a dedicated listenership. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes Dr. Amy Nunn of Open Door Health for a discussion on the proposed Rhode Island tax on sugary beverages.  Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes NYC-based fashion attorney, professor, podcaster and columnist Doug Hand of Hand Baldachin & Associates for a discussion on the modern professional wardrobe for public figures.  This follows a recent incident in which Rhode Island Senate President Dominick Ruggerio proposed a senate dress code, which state Senator Jonathan Acosta decried as a "wh...

Send us Fan Mail Shortly after then-Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo used the phrase "knock it off" to encourage people who weren't taking the pandemic seriously to do so, Frog & Toad proprietor Asher Schofield created a tee shirt utilizing the phrase, and launched a memorable campaign behind it (complete with Schofield delivering shirts via bike, using a megaphone).  Documen...

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes Commonwealth Care Alliance's President and CEO Chris Palmieri for a discussion about the "integrated care system's" expansion in Rhode Island, addressing the most in-need members of our community, innovations in coverage during Covid19 and much more. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes Cullen Hoback, filmmaker and producer of the acclaimed and wildly popular documentary HBO series Q: Into The Storm, for a discussion the series' findings, creation and what comes next. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes Rhode Island Senator Melissa Murray (District 24 Woonsocket, North Smithfield) for a conversation about the Revenue For Rhode Island platform for which she is advocating.  The initiative seeks to alter Rhode Island's tax code such that wealthier individuals would contribute additional money to the state's taxbase. Support the show Follow Bill on...

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes Bradly J. VanDerStad, leader of the Downtown Hospitality Group for a discussion on ideas for on how to generate business, cultural and community activity in downtown Providence. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes cannabis legalization advocate Maggie Kain of Yes We Cannabis for a conversation about Rhode Island's likely movement to legalize recreational cannabis sales and use.  The pair break down some of Rhode Island's existing laws, issues with compassion centers, expungement of previous cannabis-related convictions and offering BIPOC communities oppor...