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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RI's Heath Care Crisis "Over the Cliff" Says Physician 15.04.2025 23:30

Send us Fan Mail The recent announcement that Anchor Medical Associates will be closing its practice this summer has exacerbated an already strained health care system in Rhode Island. Bill Bartholomew speaks with Blackstone Valley Community Health Care CEO and family physician Dr. Christy Pacheco and COO Mark Glovasky for insights on the extent of the issue. Support the show Follow Bill on Insta...

Dan McGowan (Boston Globe) Talks Return of Providence Schools to City Control 11.04.2025 23:39

Send us Fan Mail Boston Globe Rhode Island columnist Dan McGowan joins Bill Bartholomew for a discussion on the latest efforts by Providence mayor Brett Smiley to for the city to regain control of the Providence Public School District. The district was taken over by the State of Rhode Island in 2019. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Rand Bradbury Brings Original Music to Newport 10.04.2025 23:13

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes New England Music Organization and North End Entertainment's Rand Bradbury for a discussion on his work promoting and producing original music in Newport, RI. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Checkpoint Zoo Director Joshua Zeman 09.04.2025 19:04

Send us Fan Mail newportFILM, Rhode Island's premier presenter of the latest, critically-acclaimed documentary films, will be screening: CHECKPOINT ZOO at Newport Classica's Recital Hall on Thursday, April 10th at 7pm. Tickets are available at newportfilm.com Learn more about the film at www.checkpointzoo.com Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

How Can Rhode Island React to Trump Economic Madness? 07.04.2025 35:49

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew offers insight into how Rhode Island can react to the economic chaos that President Trump's policies are creating. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Assessing Rhode Island's Behavioral Health Crisis: Tom Rodrigues, Mobile Crisis Clinician 31.03.2025 22:08

Send us Fan Mail Tom Rodrigues, Mobile Crisis Clinician joins Bill Bartholomew for a discussion on the behavioral health crisis that Rhode Island is facing. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

How "Fire Districts" Restrict Shoreline Access and Operate Extra-Constitutionally: Activist Melissa Jenkins 27.03.2025 29:22

Send us Fan Mail Activist Melissa Jenkins discusses how fire districts, particularly in Bonnet Shores, operate outside of the normal confines of democracy. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Financial Well-Being presented by Navigant Credit Union: Financial Literacy 26.03.2025 13:27

Send us Fan Mail Navigant Credit Union AVP of Financial Education Amanda LaRose joins Bill Bartholomew for a discussion on financial literacy, and ways that http://www.navigantcu.org work to inform and empower the community in the space. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

He Organized the Protest at Providence Tesla Facility: Patrick Crowley, President AFL-CIO 25.03.2025 29:32

Send us Fan Mail Patrick Crowley, President AFL-CIO joins Bill Bartholomew for a discussion on how organized labor is reacting the the Musk-Trump agenda. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

A Case Study in Anti-Trans Efforts in Public Schools: Chariho. The Womxn Project's Jocelyn Foye 19.03.2025 21:35

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes The Womxn Project Executive Director Jocelyn Foye for a discussion on anti-trans efforts in the Chariho School District, and the public/district's response. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Journalist Zane Wolfang and Bill Bartholomew Discuss Trump Admin Immigrant Detentions 18.03.2025 30:20

Send us Fan Mail Journalist Zane Wolfang joins Bill Bartholomew to discuss the latest on the Trump administration's immigration detentions. Mr. Wolfang recently returned from travel in the middle east where he conducted reporting on the issue's impact. Read more of Zane's work at http://www.zanewolfang.substack.com Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Senator Jack Reed 17.03.2025 33:54

Send us Fan Mail United States senator Jack Reed join Bill Bartholomew for a wide-ranging conversation. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

"Champions of the Golden Valley", Screening by newportFILM. Producer Katie Stjernholm 17.03.2025 19:38

Send us Fan Mail newportFILM, Rhode Island's premier presenter of the latest, critically-acclaimed documentary films, will be screening: CHAMPIONS OF THE GOLDEN VALLEY at the Roger Williams Botanical Center on Thursday, March 20th at 7pm. Seating is limited, please RSVP at newportfilm.com Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Coalition for a Multilingual RI/Bilingual Dual Language and World Language Teacher Investment Act 14.03.2025 30:40

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes Coalition for a Multilingual RI Erin Papa and Alicia Pratt along with Representative David Morales, who is sponsoring the Bilingual Dual Language and World Language Teacher Investment Act. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Inside Communications Presented by Half Street Group: "Newsjacking", RI Gov Race Underway, Pivoting to Digital-First 13.03.2025 35:04

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes Half Street Group founder and president Mike Raia for Inside Communications. In this month's episode, Raia offers expertise on the now-underway 2026 Rhode Island gubernatorial race, examines the concept of "newsjacking" and discusses how sports are a leading indicator of a trend towards digital-first content distribution. Support the show...

Lets Prepare For The Unhoused Crisis, Right Now: Laura Jaworski, House of Hope 12.03.2025 38:50

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes Laura Jaworski, Executive Director, House of Hope, for a conversation about the state of homelessness in Rhode Island and preparing for the next cold season starting now. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Politicizing Public Education: What Abolishing The Department of Education Would Mean For Rhode Island 11.03.2025 23:22

Send us Fan Mail Chiara Deltito-Sharrott, Executive Director, Rhode Island League of Charter Schools joins Bill Bartholomew for a discussion on how a proposed dissolution of the Department of Education would impact the state. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Ashley Kalus 10.03.2025 53:44

Send us Fan Mail Business woman and former Republican Rhode Island gubernatorial candidate Ashley Kalus joins Bill Bartholomew in-studio for a wide-ranging conversation on state and national politics and her own future political ambitions. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Former Brown Police Officer Says Police Department Is A "Queen's Army", Ignores Protocol 05.03.2025 1:02:14

Send us Fan Mail Former Brown University Police Officer Michael Greco shares his experience working for the department, including his concerns that the department functions outside of the parameters of typical police oversight. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Financial Well-Being presented by Navigant Credit Union: Preparing For Home Ownership 28.02.2025 13:41

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes David DeCubellis, Navigant’s Chief Lending Officer for a discussion on first-time homebuyers. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Speaker Joe Shekarchi 26.02.2025 23:01

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes Rhode Island Speaker of the House Joe Shekarchi for a conversation on how Rhode Island is positioned in the wake of Trump agenda and his legislative priorities for 2024. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Anti-Censorship Legislation: The RI Freedom to Read Act 25.02.2025 29:39

Send us Fan Mail The Freedom to Read Act would make RI a safe harbor for books, students, librarians, teachers, and book creators. Author Cathy G. Johnson and North Kingstown School Committee member Jennifer Lima join Bill Bartholomew to discuss. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Audubon Society of RI Aims for Net Zero By 2030 21.02.2025 25:11

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes Audubon Executive Director Jeff Hall for a discussion on the organization's efforts to go net-zero by 2030. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

RI Housing Secretary Deborah J. Goddard 19.02.2025 22:45

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes new RI Housing Secretary Deborah J. Goddard for a conversation of addressing the housing crisis. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

RI Attorney General Peter Neronha is a National Leader in Court Challenges to Trump Doctrine 18.02.2025 32:08

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha for a conversation about his efforts to litigate against the Trump administration on several executive orders. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube