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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Bill Bartholomew

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News

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www.RIpodcast.com

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Assessing Rhode Island's challenges via design, with SMMA's Nick Koulbanis 18.02.2020

Send us Fan Mail SMMA is a local architectural design firm with ties to some well-known Rhode Island projects.  On this episode of The Bartholomewtown Podcast , Bill Bartholomew is joined by SMMA's Nick Koulbanis for an interesting assessment of some of critical issues facing The Ocean State from a design perspective.  Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

After Iowa and New Hampshire, with Brown University's Dr. Wendy Schiller 14.02.2020

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew is once again joined by Brown University Watson Institute Chair Dr. Wendy Schiller for an in-depth look at the current state of affairs and key points to watch for in the 2020 Presidential election.  2020pod on The Bartholomewtown Podcast is a recurring series focused on the election. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Thomas Giordano (Executive Director, Partnership for Rhode Island) 11.02.2020

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of  The Bartholomewtown Podcast , Bill Bartholomew sits down with Thomas Giordano, Executive Director of The Partnership For Rhode Island to discuss how the legion of top RI-based CEO's impacts the state. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

RI Roundtable: Solar Farm Sites and Community Challenges, with Rep Mike Chippendale, EcoRI's Tim Faulkner and Burrillville Land Trust's Paul Roselli 07.02.2020

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew sits down with RI Rep Mike Chippendale, Eco RI environmental reporter Tim Faulkner and Burillville Land Trust's Paul Roselli for a discussion on the challenges and lack of regulatory procedures surround solar farm installation in the state. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Lynzi Deluccia (Multimedia Journalist, WJAR NBC10) 04.02.2020

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew sits down with Lynzi Deluccia (who recently joined the roster at NBC10) for a conversation about her journey in broadcasting, impressions of Rhode Island, having a similar name to another reporter in market (twice!), future of traditional media, her role as a cycle bar instructor and much more! Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Brian Amaral (Providence Journal) 30.01.2020

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew is joined by Providence Journal reporter Brian Amaral for a discussion on RI politics, future of traditional media, water taxis and much more! Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Treasurer Seth Magaziner Talks Divesting RI Pension Funds from Assault Weapons + Private Prisons from RI Pension Funds 28.01.2020

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew sits down with Rhode Island General Treasurer Seth Magaziner at The Rhode Island State House for a conversation following the Treasurer's announcement that RI will stop investing in manufacturers of assault weapons and operators of private prisons for the state's pension fund. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Bob Walsh (Executive Director, National Education Association Rhode Island) 24.01.2020

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew sits down with NEARI Executive Director Bob Walsh  for an in-depth conversation on education policy, 2020 Presidential election, Rhode Island politics, Rhode Island progressive alliance "Rhode Island Political Coop" and much more! Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Mario Hilario (NBC10 WJAR) 21.01.2020

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew and longtime southern New England news personality, entertainer and Rhode Island community leader Mario Hilario talk about his journey in broadcasting, creativity, charity, managing celebrity and much more. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

The Top 19 Episodes of 2019 Part 2! 03.01.2020

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew is joined by Gabriela Rassi , the voice of the pod's station ID, for part 2 of the countdown of the top 19 episodes of The Bartholomewtown Podcast (RIpodcast.com) in 2019! Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

The Top 19 Episodes of 2019 Part 1! 31.12.2019

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew is joined by Gabriela Rassi , the voice of the pod's station ID, for part 1 of the countdown of the top 19 episodes of The Bartholomewtown Podcast (RIpodcast.com) in 2019! Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

RI Senate President Dominick Ruggerio 27.12.2019

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew   sits down with Rhode Island Senate President Dominick Ruggerio for a n end-of -year conversation at The Rhode Island State House, discussing priorities heading into 2020 and recent economic development projects that mat shape key elements of the next decade for the state. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

The Bartholomewtown Podcast Holiday Special 24.12.2019

Send us Fan Mail The Bartholomewtown Podcast Holiday Special featuring RI Governor Gina Raimondo, RI Lt. Gov Dan McKee, Chef Frank Terranova, Trinity Rep's Michelle Cruz, NAACP Providence President Jim Vincent, The Public's Radio's Scott MacKay, WPRO's Steve Klamkin, Cat Country/studio 10's Ben DeCastro and singer/songwriter/artist Dan Blakeslee! Support the show Follow Bi...

The Top Rhode Island News Stories of 2019 with ProJo's Linda Borg + WPRO's Paul Zangari 20.12.2019

Send us Fan Mail In this episode The Bartholomewtown Podcast , Bill Bartholomew welcomes The Providence Journal reporter Linda Borg and WPRO News Anchor / Reporter Paul Zangari for a roundtable discussion on some of the top Rhode Island news stories of 2019! Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

2020pod with Dr. Wendy Schiller & Bill Bartholomew | Assessing The 2020 Presidential Election As 2019 Comes to A Close 17.12.2019

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Bartholomewtown Podcast , Bill Bartholomew is joined by Brown University Political Science Department Chair Dr. Wendy Schiller for the inaugural installment of the recurring BTOWN series "2020pod", in which the pair will offer perspective and analysis at key moments throughout the 2020 election cycle. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and Y...

Sunrise Movement Providence's Emma Bouton and Michael Kearney 13.12.2019

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of  The Bartholomewtown Podcast (RIpodcast.com)  Bill Bartholomew sits down with Emma Bouton and Michael Kearney of Sunrise Providence  about their recent climate change-driven action in Rhode Island, including the recent Climate Strike. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Discussing Housing Insecurity in Rhode Island with Jeanne Cola, Executive Director, LISC 10.12.2019

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of The Bartholomewtown Podcast ( RIpodcast.com ) , Bill Bartholomew sits down with Local Initiatives Support Corporation's Executive Director Jeanne Cola for a discussion about Rhode Island housing challenges and ongoing work to combat them. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Assessing RI's Business Climate via Gotham Greens' Co-Founder and CEO Viraj Puri 06.12.2019

Send us Fan Mail On this bonus episode of The Bartholomewtown Podcast (RIpodcast.com) Bill Bartholomew sits down with Gotham Greens Co-Founder Viraj Puri at The Rhode Island Infrastructure Summit for a look at how the company, which launched their Providence, RI location yesterday, navigated multiple RI agencies and  business climate stigma while embracing key positive Rhode Island elements and as...

Talking Public Transit in RI, with Daily RIPTA Rider Tom Sgoras 06.12.2019

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of  The Bartholomewtown Podcast (RIpodcast.com) , Bill Bartholomew sits down with  Tom Sgoras , who commutes daily to and from South County for his job at Brown University via RIPTA bus.  Mr. Sgoras offers an insightful and hands-on perspective on the challenges, needs and possibilities for a robust public transit infrastructure to be implemented on a state-wide ba...

Sage Francis (indie hip hop artist / label owner) 03.12.2019

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Bartholomewtown Podcast , Bill Bartholomew sits down with indie hip hop artist and label owner Sage Francis about his work, distributing content as an independent producer, building local scenes (without becoming a "local artist"), making money without selling out, Rhode Island versus Connecticut and much more!  Follow the pod on IG @bartholomewtow...

Brian Crandall (Reporter, NBC10 WJAR) 26.11.2019

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of  The Bartholomewtown Podcast ,  Bill Bartholomew   sits down with veteran television reporter  Brian Crandall   for a fun discussion about his journey in broadcasting, Rhode Island roots, today's media and news industry and much more. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Jeremy Duffy (Co-Founder, Managing Partner: The Guild) 22.11.2019

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Bartholomewtown Podcast (RIpodcast.com) , Bill Bartholomew sits down with Jeremy Duffy , Co-Founder and Managing Partner of The Guild , a "brewing campus" that is helping to define Rhode Island as an epicenter in the craft brewery industry.  Mr. Duffy describes his experience operating The Guild in Pawtucket, RI, as well as his thoughts on Rhode Is...

RI Community Nonprofits Making an Impact In Broad Educational and Societal Goals, with Brandford Davis (John Hope Settlement House) and Joel Gilbert (Community Cafe) 19.11.2019

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of The Bartholomewtown Podcast (RIpodcast.com), Bill Bartholomew sits down with leaders from two Rhode Island community nonprofits that are making an impact in the state's youth and broad communities: Brandford Davis , Executive Director, John Hope Settlement House and Joel Gilbert of Community Cafe . Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Circling Back with Ted Nesi (Editor, Reporter, WPRI) 12.11.2019

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Bartholomewtown Podcast , Bill Bartholomew sits down with WPRI Editor and Reporter Ted Nesi for an uptempo chat about Rhode Island media and politics.  The pair look to the 2020 and 2022 elections in the southern New England market, and talk changes in the landscape of the media in the region. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Kevin Andrade (Providence Journal Immigration Reporter) 08.11.2019

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of  The Bartholomewtown Podcast,   Bill Bartholomew sits down with  Providence Journal immigration reporter  Kevin Andrade  for a discussion about some specific immigration-related issues ongoing in Rhode Island, including recent uptick in Cambodian deportation by ICE.  We discuss Mr. Andrade's backstory and origins in journalism, and how his multilingualism o...

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