
Journalist Bill Bartholomew brings Rhode Islanders closer to their world through analysis, interviews and reporting.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 958 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsNewsDaily News | |||

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Half Street Group’s Mike Raia joins the show to break down how independent gubernatorial candidate Ken Block entering the race could disrupt the strategies of Governor Dan McKee and challenger Helena Foulkes.
We dig into whether Bl... more
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Bill Bartholomew sits down with Christopher Gavin of the The Boston Globe to unpack the controversy surrounding a Ukrainian solidarity mural in Providence—and how a local story can quickly become part of a much larger national narra... more
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Following a newportFILM presented screening of The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist at The Jane Pickens Theater Bill Bartholomew moderates an expert panel on AI's growth and impact on Rhode Island.
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Dr. Amy Nunn — CEO of the Rhode Island Public Health Institute and Open Door Health — joins Bill Bartholomew for a wide-ranging conversation on the current state of public health in Rhode Island.
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Informed, honest, curious and open; Bartholomewtown is a necessary part of my news diet. Bill offers great insight and he lets people have their say if they’re willing to step up to the mic.
-Cold Soup
Bill’s podcast is a great way to stay informed of local RI news. He has great guests and asks questions the listener wants answers to. He also covers national news well. I always get exactly the information I am looking for in just the right amount of time.
My favorite local news podcast!
Great show
This is a great way to stay in tune with RI news. Episodes are short but focused; the questions to guests are great. A must-subscribe-to got informed Rhode Islanders.
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This podcast provides a rich examination of Rhode Island's political scene along with its local news and issues affecting residents. Conversations often feature insightful analyses of pressing topics such as housing challenges, gun violence, and local governance, woven into discussions with notable figures ranging from politicians to activists. The show emphasizes a blend of storytelling and journalism, aiming to inform and engage Rhode Islanders about their community's dynamics while generating thoughtful discourse around public affairs.
Unique for its deep dive into local politics and social issues, episodes prominently feature election coverage, community responses to current events, and critical conversations surrounding public safety ... more
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Recent guests on Bartholomewtown include:
1. Dr. Amy Nunn
2. Nicholas Gvozdev
3. C. Morgan Grefe
4. John Mertus
5. Brian Cardoza
6. Kate Sayles
7. Jeff Hall
8. Peter Neronha
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