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.

Author

Bill Bartholomew

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News

Podcast website

www.RIpodcast.com

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Sojourner House CEO and President Vanessa Volz 21.11.2024

Send us Fan Mail Sojourner House CEO and President Vanessa Volz joins Bill Bartholomew to talk about the organization's work and upcoming Masquerade Ball  Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

How "National Security" May Be Used as a Means To Strip First Amendment Rights: ACLU RI's Steven Brown 21.11.2024

Send us Fan Mail ACLU of Rhode Island Executive Director Steven Brown joins Bill Bartholomew for a discussion on how first amendment rights may be threatened under the pretense of national security. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Representative Enrique Sanchez 20.11.2024

Send us Fan Mail Rhode Island state Representative Enrique Sanchez joins Bill Bartholomew. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

With Venues Closing, The State of Indie Music w/ Deer Tick's Ian O'neil 15.11.2024

Send us Fan Mail Ian O'neil, guitarist, singer and songwriter from the Providence-based band Deer Tick joins Bill Bartholomew to offer thoughts on the state of the indie music industry.  The conversation comes on the heels of multiple Rhode Island venues closing their doors. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Engineer Warns of Concerns About the Open, Eastbound Span of Washington Bridge - Casey Jones Joins Bartholomew 14.11.2024

Send us Fan Mail Engineer Casey Jones lays out a series of concerns about the health and longevity of the open, eastbound span of the Washington Bridge. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Now What? Alex Ebert (Edward Sharpe + The Magnetic Zeros) and Bill Bartholomew 12.11.2024

Send us Fan Mail Alex Ebert, singer for the band Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, and a thought leader in politics and community organizing, joins Bill Bartholomew to offer his thoughts in the wake of the 2024 presidential election. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Bill Reacts To Election Results 06.11.2024

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew reacts to the results of the 204 presidential and local elections Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Dr. Bill Leeman, Presidential History Scholar, Salve 04.11.2024

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes Salve Regina University history professor and presidential scholar Dr. Bill Leeman for a conversation that contextualizes this presidential election. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Dr. Christian Davenport, University of Michigan 01.11.2024

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Christian Davenport, the Mary Ann and Charles R. Walgreen, Jr., Professor for the Study of Human Understanding, Professor of Political Science at University of Michigan, Professor of Political Science & Public Policy, University of Michigan, Research Professor, Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO),Fellow, American Academy of Arts & Sciences (AAAS) joins Bill Bartholome...

Financial Well-Being presented by Navigant Credit Union: Cybersecurty 31.10.2024

Send us Fan Mail Financial Well-Being Presented by Navigant Credit Union, featuring Navigant Credit Union FVP Annette Niemczyk.  On this episode we discuss a major issue facing the consumer banking sector and most industries: cybersecurity. http://www.navigantcu.org Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Patricia Morgan 30.10.2024

Send us Fan Mail RI Representative Patricia Morgan joins Bill Bartholomew to discuss her run for United States Senate Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Rep Megan Cotter 29.10.2024

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew sits down with Rhode Island state Representative Megan Cotter to discuss her rematch with Republican Justin Price, her legislative accomplishments and vision. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Panel Discussion: Assessing Youth Mental Health 24.10.2024

Send us Fan Mail A panel discussion moderated by Bill Bartholomew featuring Sidney DeMello, Director of School Support for RI League of Charter Schools; Sarah Galvan, Executive Director, Boys Town New England, and; Laura Scussel, LICSW, Program Manager of Youth and Family Services, Thrive Behavior Health. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Ted Nesi 22.10.2024

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew and WPRI Politics and Business Editor and Investigative Reporter Ted Nesi talk Rhode Island and national politics. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Assessing RI Question 3 on Housing with United Way's Cortney Nicolato 21.10.2024

Send us Fan Mail United Way of Rhode Island President and CEO Cortney Nicolato joins Bill Bartholomew to make the case for RI ballot question 3, "Housing Acquisition, Development and Infrastructure Bond". Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Inside Communications Presented by Half Street Group: Pairing Legacy and Nontraditional Media 18.10.2024

Send us Fan Mail Half Street Group Founder and President Mike Raia joins Bill Bartholomew to discuss how the current presidential election cycle has proven the essential nature of blending legacy media and new media - such as podcasts - into a robust and effective communications strategy. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Robb Moss, Filmmaker and Harvard Film Professor Talks Work, NewportFILM Cinematography Lab 16.10.2024

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes acclaimed filmmaker and Harvard professor Robb Moss for a conversation about documentary film, his works, his role as an educator and his mentorship role with NewportFILM's Cinematography Lab. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Friends of Adrian Hall Say A Downtown Skatepark is Threatened By the Expansion of Trinity Rep 15.10.2024

Send us Fan Mail Friends of Adrian Hall's Will Cornwall joins Bill Bartholomew to discuss his concerns about how a potential expansion of Trinity Rep could impact a downtown skatepark and public space. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Governor Dan McKee 11.10.2024

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew sits down with Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee at the State House. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Secretary of State Greg Amore 10.10.2024

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes Rhode Island Secretary of State Greg Amore for an in-depth conversation. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Arts Orgs Make Their Pitch for "Yes on 5" 08.10.2024

Send us Fan Mail Rhode Island State Council on the Arts Executive Director Todd Trebour and Tomaquag Museum Executive Director Loren Spears make their case for why Rhode Islanders should vote "yes" on question 5 of the upcoming election, which would issue $10 million of bonds to support arts organizations and historic preservation. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

DEBATE: MAYOR OF CRANSTON 03.10.2024

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew moderates a debate in the race for mayor of Cranston with mayor Ken Hopkins (R) and councilman Robert Ferri (D). Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Attorney General Peter Neronha 30.09.2024

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew sits down with Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha for a wide-ranging conversation. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Offshore Wind Latest Developments: Journalist Zane Wolfang 26.09.2024

Send us Fan Mail Journalist Zane Wolfang joins Bill Bartholomew to discuss the latest offshore wind news. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

URI Honors Colloquium: "Democracy in Peril" w/ Professor Ric McIntyre 17.09.2024

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes University of Rhode Island economics professor Ric McIntyre for a discussion on the university's 2024 Honors Colloquium "Democracy in Peril" Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

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