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.

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C19 in RI: Local Mobility Advocates Respond to PVD Park Closures, with Safe Streets' Liza Berkin & Safe on the Road's Kailtlyn Goodman 10.04.2020 30:52

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C19 in RI: Distance Learning + Beyond, Part 2 - Providence Teacher's Union President Maribeth Calabro 09.04.2020 22:59

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C19 in RI: Distance Learning + Beyond, Part 1 - Blackstone Valley Prep's Dave Jose 07.04.2020 22:46

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BTOWN CLASSICS: R.J. Heim 03.04.2020 1:02:30

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C19 in RI: Dr. Pablo Rodriguez 02.04.2020 16:39

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C19 in RI: RI Nurse + State Senatorial Candidate Lenny Cioe 01.04.2020 49:49

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C19 in RI: Challenges Facing RI's Homeless Community, with Crossroads RI President + CEO Karen Santilli 01.04.2020 18:37

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C19 in RI: How C19 Is Impacting RI's Disabled Community, with RAMP President/Founder/CEO Tina Guenette Pedersen 01.04.2020 16:16

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C19 in RI: State Senator Sam Bell 31.03.2020 37:56

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C19 in RI: Newport Folk + Jazz Festivals Executive Producer Jay Sweet 31.03.2020 39:45

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C19 in RI: Bus Drivers Union President Thomas Cutes 30.03.2020 13:35

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C19 in RI: Dr. Luis-Daniel Munoz, M.D. 27.03.2020 33:37

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C19 in RI: Breaking Down The Stimulus, with blumshapiro's Joseph Feehan 27.03.2020 22:59

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C19 in RI: Lt. Governor McKee on Small Businesses, Independent Contractor Relief; Preparing to Step in for Governor Raimondo If Needed 27.03.2020 20:08

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C19 in RI: Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea on Elections, Census and Beyond 26.03.2020 18:26

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C19 in RI special report: Seven Stars Bakery owners Tracy and Bill Daugherty talk impact on small business, their mitigation efforts 24.03.2020 21:52

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew discusses how COVID-19 is impacting a prominent small business in Rhode Island, Seven Stars Bakery Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

M. Charles Bakst (retired ProJo Columnist) 17.03.2020 39:12

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew speaks with longtime Providence Journal columnist M. Charles Bakst for a discussion about Mr. Bakst's career, changes in media, misbehavior in Rhode Island politics and much more. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung 13.03.2020 39:14

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew sits down with Rhode Island House District 15 Republican candidate Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung for a conversation on why she is entering the General Assembly race in hopes to oppose current HD15 Rep (and Speaker of the House) Nicholas Mattiello in the general election this autumn. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Special: Newport mayor Jamie Bova w/ Latest on Newport St. Patrick's Day Parade 11.03.2020 10:15

Send us Fan Mail Newport mayor Jamie Bova offers her latest position on Newport's St. Patrick's Day parade in midst of coronavirus concerns. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Mayor Elorza Discusses "The New Providence" 10.03.2020 19:53

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew sits down with Providence, RI mayor Jorge Elorza for his second appearance on the pod. From his City Hall office, the pair discuss the core tenant of Elorza's recent State of the City address, his concept of "The New Providence" Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Chris Myers (FOX Sports) 06.03.2020 23:21

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew speaks with legendary sportscaster Chris Myers, who has become a fixture of sports media in decades of work at ESPN and FOX Sports. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Lenny Cioè (challenging RI Senate President Ruggerio in Democrat primary) 03.03.2020 41:00

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew sits down with Rhode Island Political Cooperative candidate Lenny Cioe , who will primary Rhode Island Senate President Dominick Ruggerio . Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Debate Forum: Providence City Council Ward 1 Special Election 28.02.2020 50:26

Send us Fan Mail On this special edition of The Bartholomewtown Podcast (RIpodcast.com) , Bill Bartholomew welcomes Providence City Council Ward 1special election candidates Anthony Santurri and Nick Cicchitelli for a conversation about Providence's future. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

What is the Blue Economy? With David Hirschman, Host of The Blue Economy Podcast 25.02.2020 22:01

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of The Bartholomewtown Podcast (RIpodcast.com) , Bill Bartholomew sits down with David Hirschman, Host of The Blue Economy Podcast for a discussion on what the blue economy is, what it means for Rhode Island, and what his new podcast series will explore. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

RI Roundtable: Travis Escobar, Patricia Morgan and Tom Quinlan 21.02.2020 1:05:06

Send us Fan Mail On this new recurring series on The Bartholomewtown Podcast (RIpodcast.com) Bill Bartholomew will welcome a variety of Rhode Island politicos, media members, artists and other influencers for freeform discussion and debate. On this edition, Bill welcomes former House Minority Leader Patricia Morgan, Providence School Board/United Way's Travis Escobar and WPRO producer Tom Qu...