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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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

What It Means To Localize Action 13.02.2025 43:39

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew responds to the latest turns in Trump 2.0 American politics and asks the question: what does it truly mean to localize action and reaction to the moment? Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

When Will Providence Schools Return To Local Control? Boston Globe's Dan McGowan 11.02.2025 30:21

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes Boston Globe Rhode Island columnist Dan McGowan to discuss the latest on the state takeover of Providence schools. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Mayor Brett Smiley on Providence's Nighttime Economy 07.02.2025 23:20

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew speaks with Providence mayor Brett Smiley about the economic impact of the city's nightlife and steps to elevate the supersector. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Blue at RWU: Dr. Brian Wysor and Dr. Koty Sharp 06.02.2025 19:33

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew speaks with Roger Williams University's Dr. Brian Wysor, Interim Dean, School of Social and Natural Sciences, Professor of Biology and Dr. Koty Sharp, Director , Center for Economic & Environmental Development, Associate Professor, Biology, Marine Biology, & Environmental Science about "Blue at RWU", an event showcasing marine research and...

ICE In Newport. What We Know 30.01.2025 43:17

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew with the latest on an ICE operation in Newport, RI. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Town of Johnston Goes "Next Level" In Thwarting Housing Production 28.01.2025 31:43

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew reacts to the news that Johnston mayor Joe Polisena, Jr. is asking the town to grant him permission to declare eminent domain on a parcel of land that was slated for an affordable housing complex, instead moving to construct a new municipal on the site. The affordable housing project was the subject of controversial comments made by a member of the town's pl...

These Providence City Councilors Created a Pop-Up Shelter at City Hall 27.01.2025 24:00

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes Providence City Councilors Miguel Sanchez and Justin Roias for a conversation about their efforts to open a pop-up shelter for unhoused folks at Providence City Hall. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Inside Communications Presented by Half Street Group: Thought Leadership 23.01.2025 37:33

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes Half Street Group Founder and President Mike Raia for his monthly segment "Inside Communications" with a focus this month on thought leadership. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

BLM RI PAC's Harrison Tuttle 21.01.2025 45:01

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes Harrison Tuttle, Executive Director of the Black Lives Matter Rhode Island Political Action Committee, for a discussion on major local issues, including the crisis of the unhoused, and refocusing on community in the era of Trump 2.0. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Steve Ahlquist 16.01.2025 56:35

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes journalist Steve Ahlquist back to the podcast for a discussion on his work, including his transition to Substack, the Rhode Island crisis of the unhoused and much more. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube