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Bartholomewtown

Bill Bartholomew

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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1,037 episodes

  1. A New, Blue Day in Rhode Island 1:06:04
  2. Dan McGowan (Boston Globe) joins Bill Bartholomew 46:23
  3. Who Bears the Cost? Brown's Expansion on Brook Street 21:02
  4. Rhode Island governor and lieutenant governor races, final weekend preview 23:25
  5. Ted Nesi Talks Election Season 33:05
  6. Chariho Superintendent On School Committee Bullying and Sharing a Unified Vision 32:46
  7. Inside Communications: Closing Messages, Debate Strategy, and the Rhode Island Election Home Stretch 32:58
  8. The Rhode Island Connection Problem No One Talks About - Jason Dodier, FountainHead RI 34:26
  9. DEBATE: Lt Governor - Matos/Loughlin 51:15
  10. DEBATE: Governor of Rhode Island - Foulkes, Guckian & Block 1:03:17
  11. Rhode Island’s ALICE Report, the Nonprofit Safety Net, and What Comes Next 22:49
  12. Aaron Guckian on staying in the Rhode Island governor’s race ahead of the first debate 25:11
  13. Rhode Island's Nonprofit Crisis - Singer, Chief Strategy & Audience Officer, Ocean State Media 27:53
  14. The People Behind David Morales' Videos, Logo and Messaging 38:39
  15. Why Are Chariho School Committee Members Participating in Online Bullying? 20:10
  16. Internal Poll Shows Ken Block Wins Hypothetical Two-Way Race... GOP Guckian DEF not Exiting 26:48
  17. PVD Artist Pamela Fernandez Talks WaterFire Group Exhibition "Lost & Found" 18:05
  18. A National Trauma-Informed Policing Model- Developed in Rhode Island 15:48
  19. How Do The Gov Candidates Stack Up on Transit? Grow Smart RI's Scott Wolf 22:14
  20. Project Insulin and Rhode Island’s Early-Stage Startup Advantage 19:41
  21. Bryant University to Host Global Trade Summit 24:25
  22. Unbowed: Omar Bah, refugee advocacy, and the Rhode Island story - Screening via newportFILM in PVD 17:13
  23. Incoming Pawtucket Mayor Adam Greenman 20:24
  24. How Morales Can Widen The Movement 24:52
  25. A Referendum on Affordability: RI Primary Election Recap 44:50
  26. What To Watch For On RI Primary Day 39:01
  27. RI Primary Closing Messages: Mike Raia Joins The Show For Inside Communications presented by Half Street Group 34:41
  28. New URI Survey Initiative Offers Insights Into Local Healthcare 20:41
  29. RI Election Preview: Boston Globe's Dan McGowan 31:10
  30. RI Election Preview: Hummel Joins Bartholomew 22:10
  31. PVD COUNCIL: Ward 13 Candidate Annajane Yolken 24:34
  32. PVD COUNCIL: Ward 13 Candidate Connor Blier 31:07
  33. Promoting Peace and Nonviolence at URI: Insights from Thubten Tendar 19:51
  34. New Poll Shows Foulkes with 20-Point Lead Over McKee. Salve's Katie Sonder Breaks It Down 23:46
  35. Checking in with U.S. Senate Candidate Connor Burbridge 27:25
  36. A Big Blue Economy Win for RI 26:30
  37. The RI Small Business Village 21:53
  38. Episode 1,000! Checking In with Congressman Gabe Amo 14:26
  39. DEBATE: Mayor of Providence - Mayor Smiley + David Morales 1:12:01
  40. DEBATE: Governor McKee + Helena Foulkes - Democratic Primary for Governor of Rhode Island 1:04:56
  41. Exploring Legacy, Art, and Community Through Film and Music: The newportFILM Premiere of "John Shearer: American Moments" 17:15
  42. Newport Folk 2026 25:05
  43. FORUM: RI Attorney General Democratic Primary Candidates 1:03:27
  44. FORUM: RI Lt. Governor Democratic Primary Candidates 1:03:53
  45. Eat Well, Be Well Program Expands Healthy Food For Rhode Islanders 21:35
  46. Dr. Nelly Burdette Could Flip a Rural-Suburban Senate District in Rhode Island 29:12
  47. How Rhode Island's New Legislation Balances Wildlife Safety and Pest Control Needs 21:42
  48. RI's Revolutionary History: Secretary of State Gregg Amore 18:28
  49. How RI Startup "Transgender Zone" Builds Community, Resilience Amidst Anti-Trans Laws 18:44
  50. How Newport Heights Exemplifies Successful Affordable Housing Redevelopment - Secretary Deborah Goddard, Rhode Island Executive Office of Housing + Eva Erlich, Vice President of Development at Trinity Financial 18:19