Bill Bartholomew
Bartholomewtown
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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Episodes
Ruth Leitman, Director "No One Asked You" 06.10.2025 23:05
Send us Fan Mail * Free screening Weds Oct 8th at RISD, 6:30pm* Bill Bartholomew welcomes Ruth Leitman, Director "No One Asked You" Comedian Lizz Winstead and her team of activists crisscross the U.S. to break stigma and support abortion clinic staff. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube
Bryant Hosts Global Trade Summit 02.10.2025 19:41
Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew reports from Bryant University's Global Trade Summit and sits down with former 7/11 and Blockbuster CEO Jim Keyes. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube
Dr. Amy Nunn Talks Trump Admin Tylenol-Autism Claims 30.09.2025 22:36
Send us Fan Mail Dr. Amy Nunn (Rhode Island Public Health Institute / Open Door Health) joins Bill Bartholomew to react to the Trump administration's claims that Tylenol use during pregnancy can be linked to autism in children. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube
RI League of Charter Public Schools 25.09.2025 24:39
Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes Rhode Island League of Charter Public Schools Executive Director Chiara Deltito-Sharrott and Stop The Wait founder Janie Segui Rodriguez for a wide-ranging conversation. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube
David Morales is Running for Mayor of Providence 23.09.2025 34:13
Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes state representative David Morales, who last week announced his campaign to primary incumbent Democrat mayor Brett Smiley. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube
Cliff Wood Talks From Here to Where at Wilbury 18.09.2025 22:26
Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes musician and former Providence director of Arts Culture and Tourism for a discussion on "From Here to Where", premiering at Wilbury Theater Group September 18th. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube
Ted Dintersmith is Reimagining Education 17.09.2025 23:54
Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes Rhode Islander Ted Dintersmith to discuss his efforts on reimagining education: "Through his books, films, and nonprofit What School Could Be, Ted highlights innovative education models while calling out the shortcomings of the status quo. Multiple Choice spotlights a school offering dual-curriculum of traditional academia and career and tech to prep...
Providence Mayoral Race Heats Up: Dan McGowan (Boston Globe) Joins Bartholomew 16.09.2025 36:20
Send us Fan Mail Boston Globe columnist Dan McGowan joins Bill Bartholomew to discuss the Providence mayoral race. Earlier this week, state representative David Morales, a leftist Democrat, announced his campaign to primary moderate Democrat incumbent Brett Smiley. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube
New RI Governor Poll 15.09.2025 1:00:17
Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew breaks down the latest RI gubernatorial race polling data. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube
Connor Burbridge is Challenging Jack Reed in a Democrat Primary 12.09.2025 29:07
Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes Connor Burbridge who is challenging Senator Jack Reed in a Democrat primary. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube
On Assassination of Charlie Kirk 11.09.2025 36:42
Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew reacts to the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube
Inside Communications presented by Half Street Group: Remembering PR is an Extension of Brand 09.09.2025 36:08
Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes Mike Raia, founder and President of Half Street Group, for a conversation on why leaders need to remember that PR is an extension of their brand. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube
Cranston Police Gun Range: Police Chief Michael J. Winquist 04.09.2025 13:23
Send us Fan Mail Cranston Police Chief Michael J. Winquist joins Bill Bartholomew to offer his position on the saga involving the police department's firing range, which is proximate to two schools and has drawn concern from community members. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube
URI Honors Colloquium: Education Behind the Curtains 04.09.2025 37:17
Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes Dan Kelly and Lazaro Camacho, Jr, coordinators of the URI Honors Colloquium "Education Behind the Curtains". Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube
Cranston Police Gun Range, Proximate to Schools, Continues to Draw Community Concern 02.09.2025 25:31
Send us Fan Mail Cranston residents Patricia Schoeninger and Martha DiMeo join Bill Bartholomew to discuss a controversial police gun range that is proximate to schools and residents. DiMeo describes it as living in a "war zone". Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube
Trump Shuts Down RI Wind Farm: Sen Whitehouse, Congressman Amo 28.08.2025 39:34
Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew offers analysis of the Trump administration's "stop work order" for the Revolution Wind offshore wind farm, a project adjacent to Rhode Island waters that is some 80% complete and is propelled by a Rhode Island workforce. He welcomes Senator Sheldon Whitehouse and, separately, Congressman Gabe Amo for their takes. Support the show Follow Bill on Ins...
Johnson's Pond Saga: Environmental Stewardship and Private v Public Resource Management 26.08.2025 22:36
Send us Fan Mail Coventry town solicitor Stephen Angell joins Bill Bartholomew to offer the town's perspective on the ongoing legal battle surrounding Johnson's Pond, a body of water that has been a source of frustration, litigious action and a case study in the privatization of waterways. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube
Global Trade Summit at Bryant University: Jason Kelly, executive director, John H. Chafee Center for International Business at Bryant University 21.08.2025 22:05
Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes Jason Kelly, executive director, John H. Chafee Center for International at Business at Bryant University for a discussion on the upcoming Global Trade Summit, set to take place September 25-26. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube
STARMAN Screens at newportFILM; Director Robert Stone 20.08.2025 20:12
Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes Robert Stone, director of Starman, which screens at newportFILM this Thursday Aug 21. ABOUT THE FILM: Are we alone in the universe? For over half a century, legendary NASA engineer and best-selling science fiction author, Gentry Lee, has explored every aspect of this question in the realms of space science, robotic exploration and the human imagination. A...
Dr. Jason Iannuccilli, Founder & CEO of PowerLeaf 19.08.2025 34:51
Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes Dr. Jason Iannuccilli, Founder &CEO of PowerLeaf. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube
"Andre is an Idiot" Screening at newportFILM: Director Tony Benna 13.08.2025 18:28
Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes Tony Benna, Director of "Andre is an Idiot", which screens at newportFILM Thurs Aug. 14, at 8:10 p.m. on O'Hare Lawn at Salve Regina. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube
Plant City Owner Kim Anderson 12.08.2025 33:39
Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes Kim Anderson, owner of plant-based food hall and market Plant City. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube
Financial Well-Being presented by Navigant Credit Union: A New Partnership Between Navigant and Bryant University 07.08.2025 14:21
Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes Navigant Credit Union President and CEO Kathleen Orovitz for a discussion on the institution's new partnership with Bryant University. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube
Providence School Board's Ty'Relle Stephens and Corey Jones 05.08.2025 44:26
Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes Providence School Board President Ty'Relle Stephens and elected member Corey Jones. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube
“Jaws” Documentarians Take Us Inside The Making of the Film 31.07.2025 24:30
Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes John Campopiano and Jim Beller to discuss the forthcoming Jaws documentary "The Farmer and The Shark" John Campopiano is an award winning New England documentary filmmaker, archivist, writer, and producer. For the last decade he has worked as the Archives & Rights Manager for the Emmy & Academy Award- winning PBS documentary film series...
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