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

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Bill Bartholomew

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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...

Assessing Rhode Island's challenges via design, with SMMA's Nick Koulbanis 18.02.2020 33:24

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 30:59

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 32:44

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 36:47

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 35:59

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 36:07

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 22:26

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 33:22

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