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Send us Fan Mail Providence State Representative David Morales joins Bartholomewtown to discuss his primary challenge against Mayor Brett Smiley. Morales is positioning his campaign as a grassroots, progressive alternative to the current administration — and recently released a detailed snow removal plan following widespread frustration with the city’s response to the last major winter storm. We t...

Send us Fan Mail Rhode Island’s political landscape shifted this week when House Speaker Joe Shekarchi announced he will not run for governor — clearing the way for a likely head-to-head Democratic primary between Governor Dan McKee and Helena Foulkes. In the opening segment, Bill reacts to what Shekarchi’s decision means for the governor’s race, the balance of power inside the Democratic Party, a...

Send us Fan Mail Last week, a man died in the cold on the streets of Providence — a tragic reminder of the stakes in Rhode Island’s ongoing unhoused crisis. On this episode, we’re joined by Harrison Tuttle , a Rhode Island–based organizer and housing justice advocate, to talk about what’s driving homelessness in the state, why existing systems continue to fail people in crisis, and what his organi...

Send us Fan Mail Helena Buonanno Foulkes, Democratic candidate for governor of Rhode Island, joins the podcast for an in-person conversation about her renewed run for the state’s top job. Foulkes previously mounted a competitive primary challenge against Governor Dan McKee in 2022, reshaping the Democratic field and signaling voter appetite for change. In this interview, Foulkes reflects on the le...

Send us Fan Mail In the aftermath of the killing of two American citizens in Minneapolis and amid heightened resistance to federal immigration enforcement actions, many organizations are facing pressure to respond — publicly, internally, or both. Mike Raia, founder and president of Half Street Group , joins the show to offer guidance on how organizations can navigate moments of crisis and politica...

Send us Fan Mail onight at Providence City Hall, members of the City Council will formally introduce a rent stabilization ordinance aimed at limiting annual rent increases in the city. Supporters argue the proposal is a necessary response to rapidly rising rents, housing insecurity, and displacement in one of the tightest rental markets in the country. Critics warn rent stabilization could discour...

Send us Fan Mail Rhode Island House Speaker Joe Shekarchi joins the podcast for a wide-ranging conversation on the state’s political moment. Shekarchi reacts to Governor Dan McKee’s proposed budget, outlining where the House is aligned, where concerns remain, and what he sees as the legislature’s priorities in the months ahead. The Speaker also speaks candidly about his own political future, addre...

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew offers additional analysis of Governor McKee’s State of the State address and is joined by veteran reporter Steve Klamkin to put the speech — and reaction from other political figures — into perspective. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew provides on-location analysis from the Rhode Island State House following Governor McKee's delivery of the 2026 State of the State address.  Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Send us Fan Mail Boston Globe columnist and author of RhodeMap Dan McGowan joins Bill Bartholomew to discuss the biggest Rhode Island stories of 2025. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Send us Fan Mail Mike Raia, Fonder and President, Half Street Group , joins Bill Bartholomew to discuss the best books, shows to binge and the best and worst Rhode Island stories of 2025. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

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Send us Fan Mail Ian Donnis (Ocean State Media (NPR/PBS)) and Ted Nesi (WPRI TV) join Bill Bartholomew for a look ahead to 2026, a year that is anticipated to be a very interesting political season in Rhode Island. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Send us Fan Mail Brashani Reece is the Executive Director of "Drop LWOP" and joins Bill Bartholomew to discuss her work to end extreme prison sentences. "I am dedicated to restoring hope for individuals serving extreme prison sentences. Through education, community outreach, and advocacy, we aim to bring awareness to the issue of "death by incarceration" (DBI)" Suppor...

Send us Fan Mail Retired WPRO reporter Steve Klamkin joins Bill Bartholomew to reflect on his legendary career in radio and photography, the state of the journalism industry and the biggest stories of 2025. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes GOP RI gubernatorial candidate Aaron Guckian. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew reflects on recent hazing incidents in Rhode Island high school sports. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Send us Fan Mail Citizen's Keith Kelly and Garden City Center's Joe Koechel join Bill Bartholomew to discuss 2026 holiday programming including the  Citizens Holiday Village – An artistic installation designed by world-renowned card stacker and Guinness World Record-holder Bryan Berg, featuring a nostalgic miniature town made entirely of Citizens credit cards!   Support the show Follow B...

Send us Fan Mail Providence Council President Rachel Miller joins Bill Bartholomew to discuss the impact of Providence's noise ordinance on venues that host live and ambient music. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew podcasts live from an outdoor igloo at acclaimed Narragansett restaurant The Coast Guard House with Bob Leonard (Co-Owner, Manager) and Elisa Wybraniec (Wine Director) Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes Tim Draper, Senior Vice President, Navigant Credit Union Charitable Foundation to discuss their Season of Giving initiative. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes Rhode Island Secretary of State Gregg Amore for a conversation on election integrity, Rhode Island's "250" celebrations, his political future, youth sports and much more.  Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes Sarah Goodyear and Doug Gordon of the hit podcast "The War on Cars" for a conversation on multimodal transit, building better communities and their upcoming Providence Streets Coalition-sponsored live podcast taping on December 2nd at The Uptown Theatre in Providence. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes acclaimed director Ivy Meeropol for a conversation about her film "Ask E. Jean", which screens at Avon Providence Thursday 11.13, presented by newportFILM . ASK E. JEAN is the thrilling story of E. Jean Carroll’s life, from her early days as Miss Cheerleader USA to her rise as a trailblazing journalist, author, and beloved advice columnist. Carr...

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew reacts to a big week for Democrats and how those wins may inform Rhode Island's upcoming elections. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube