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Send us Fan Mail In this special report, Bill Bartholomew speaks with Rhode Island Compassion Party gubernatorial candidate Anne Armstrong following her and Compassion Party Attorney General candidate Alan Gordon's arrest yesterday on cannabis cultivation charges. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Bill Bartholomew welcomes Rhode Island-based journalist and educator Alex Nunes, who keeps the website Nunes Weekly. Focusing on the role the military industrial complex plays in Rhode Island politics and economics, Mr. Nunes presents his findings and offers his take on what he describes as a bloated defense budget. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and Yo...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Bill Bartholomew welcomes organizer, activist and Providence City Council Ward 1 Democratic primary candidate Justice Gaines to the loft for an in-depth conversation on the relationship between Providence's public institutions and its communities, rethinking citywide investment approaches, and her vision for the city's future. Support the show Follow Bil...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Bill Bartholomew welcomes United States Congressman David Cicilline to the loft for an extensive conversation about his vocal opposition to Donald Trump. the expanding chorus of voices within the Democratic party, and his own experiences in Washington.  Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Bill Bartholomew welcomes Rhode Island gubernatorial candidate Spencer Dickinson to the loft, just days ahead of his Democratic primary contest against Governor Gina Raimondo and former Rhode Island Secretary of State Matt Brown. Mr. Dickinson offers a deep-dive into his position that Rhode Island government is massively corrupted by Dark Money Politics, and that...

Send us Fan Mail In this special report, Bill Bartholomew attends the one and only Rhode Island Republican Gubernatorial debate held on August 31st at WNRI radio in Woonsocket, RI. Bartholomew speaks one on one with Giovanni Feroce and Patricia Morgan immediately following the debate, and ask Mayor Fung if he believes he was able to highlight his vision for Rhode Island's future during the 60...

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes Providence Mayoral candidate Robert DeRobbio to the loft for an in-depth conversation about his vision for Providence's future, the key differences between himself and fellow Democratic opponents Mayor Jorge Elorza and Kobi Dennis, as well as his take on Rhode Island's fractured Democratic Party. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and You...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, BB welcomes Rhode Island House Minority Leader and Republican gubernatorial candidate Patricia Morgan to the loft to discuss her 'Blueprint For Rhode Island', issues w/ scheduling debates w/ opponent, Cranston Mayor Allan Fung, and what she when she says she will make Rhode Island great again. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes Providence Ward 5 City Council candidate Aaron Jaehnig to the loft for a wide-ranging conversation ahead of the September 12th Democratic primary contest. The small business owner, arts community leader and Sierra Club Executive Committee member describes a variety of issues facing Rhode Island's capital city, and presents possible solutions to retur...

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes multi-award winning WPRI Investigative Reporter Tim White to the loft for a wide-ranging conversation on media, Rhode Island politics, the legacy of The Mafia in Rhode Island, and building his own brand of reporting as the son of legendary journalist Jack White Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew sits down with Rhode Island General Treasurer Seth Magaziner at the Rhode Island State House in Providence, RI for a conversation about The Treasurer's economic growth initiatives, the focus of his work on a day-to-day basis, and his experiences running as a first time candidate for political office in 2014. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTu...

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes legendary talk radio host, nun and Attorney General of Rhode Island, Arlene Violet. From global affairs to Rhode Island's gubernatorial election, Violet offers keen insight into an array of issues, while also discussing her lifetime of work defending victims' rights and ethics. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew sits down with fmr RI Supreme Court Justice and Republican candidate for U.S. Senate Bob Flanders. The discussion hits on several specific issues, including reproductive rights, guns, Supreme Court appointees and international policy, as well as Judge Flanders' call for bi-partisanship at the Federal and State levels Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Bill Bartholomew sits down with educator and anti-war activist Patricia Fontes, who is challenging Senator Sheldon Whitehouse in a Rhode Island Democratic primary. From her life story to specific policy and moral positions, the 81 year old Fontes delivers an interesting perspective.  Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew interviews Valerie Larkin, who is a first-time candidate running to represent Ward 2 on the Newport, RI City Council Topics include recent development projects in Newport and preserving the character of the City By The Sea. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, BB speaks one-on-one with Rhode Island Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea from her office at The Rhode Island State House. Secretary Gorbea describes the many initiatives her office is undertaking to raise voter awareness and participation in Rhode Island, as well as her own experiences working within state government to advance those causes.  Support the show Follo...

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes new Rhode Island Public Transit Authority CEO and former longtime Mayor of Warwick, RI Scott Avedisian to the loft for an enthusiastic conversation about the future of public transportation in Rhode Island and the northeast corridor. An interesting look at the role public transit can play as a driver of economic development. Support the show Follow Bill o...

Send us Fan Mail Bill welcomes the innovators behind Hand Made Prosthetics, Braden Leonard and Micah Reyes, for a conversation about Braden's journey since losing his right hand as the result of a mountain bike accident, their efforts to create an innovative prosthetic system, the documentary following their project and working in design and tech in Rhode Island. http://www.handmadeprosthetic...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Bill Bartholomew sits down with WPRI Providence political reporter Dan McGowan. As one of, if not the only beat reporter specifically covering Providence City Hall, McGowan has built indispensable relationships with sources and viewers during his relatively fresh career.  Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Send us Fan Mail In this episode. Bill Bartholomew welcomes former U.S. Attorney and current candidate for Attorney General of Rhode Island Peter Neronha to the loft for an in-depth conversation. Mr. Neronha presents a detailed platform that draws from his experiences as a native Rhode Islander, private sector attorney, and in the United States Attorney's office,. Support the show Follow Bill...

Send us Fan Mail In this extensive conversation, BB and popular Providence-based musician Roz Raskin (NOVA ONE, Roz + The Rice Cakes) chat about Roz's new record, the indie rock band life, Providence, RI's music and cultural scenes, and much more! Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Send us Fan Mail In this extensive interview, Bill Bartholomew welcomes RI Progressive Democratic Gubernatorial hopeful Paul Roselli to the loft. Mr. Roselli, who is a native Rhode Islander, documentary filmmaker and activist, outlines his vision for a just and sustainable Rhode Island, as well as the key differences between his campaign's platform and that of fellow Progressive Democratic Gu...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Bill Bartholomew sits down with PVD Live founder Chrissy Stewart. From serving as Production Manager for Lucinda Williams, to curating and promting events and artists in Providence, to her own songwriting and performing, Chrissy has become a key member of the creative and broader communities in Rhode Island. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew sits down with popular reporter Ted Nesi (WPRI), who has built an identity as a top television, print and social media political and business journalist as well as a frequent radio guest throughout southern New England. Ted discusses his journey as a reporter, Rhode Island politics and media, and his advise for young content producers in this fun conversation. Sup...

Send us Fan Mail BB travels to Ken Block's offices for a conversation about Mr. Blocks business and political experience, including founding the RI Moderate Party and a 2014 Gubernatorial bid, his work as a government watchdog and media personality, and his thoughts on the best way to move Rhode Island into the future. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube