The Bartholomewtown Podcast

http://www.bartholomewtown.com Bill Bartholomew

In-depth conversations with Rhode Island influencers, with your host, Bill Bartholomew. Politicians, media members, artists, musicians, and beyond! Listen on Apple Podcasts or bartholomewtown.com

December 11, 2018
Bill Bartholomew / Hilary Levey Friedman

Hilary Levey Friedman (President, RI NOW)

Hilary Levey Friedman teaches courses in Brown University’s Department of Education, and is also an author and the President of The RI chapter of The National Organization for W...
December 04, 2018
Bill Bartholomew / Kim Kalunian

Kim Kalunian (Televison Personality, WPRI)

Kim Kalunian is an anchor and reporter for WPRI channel 12 television in Providence, RI, where she has emerged as a signature talent on the station’s roster.Ahead of pursuing a ...
November 30, 2018
Bill Bartholomew / Blake Filippi

Blake Filippi (Rhode Island House Minority Leader)

Republican Blake Filippi is the recently elected Rhode Island House Minority Leader, leading a caucus that has less than 15% of House membership in an overwhelming Democraticall...
November 28, 2018
Bill Bartholomew / Parker Gavigan

Parker Gavigan (NBC WJAR I-Team Reporter)

Parker Gavigan is an investigative reporter for NBC 10 WJAR, where he is a member of the I-Team, channel 10’s longstanding investigative unit which rose to prominence through th...
November 20, 2018
Bill Bartholomew / Joseph Molina Flynn

Joseph Molina Flynn (President, Rhode Island Latino Political Action Committee)

In this episode of The Bartholomewtown Podcast, Bill Bartholomew sits down with Rhode Island Latino Political Action Committee President Joseph Molina Flynn. Flynn highlights w...
November 16, 2018
Bill Bartholomew / Matt Allen

Matt Allen (Talk Radio Host, WPRO)

In this episode of The Bartholomewtown Podcast, Bill sits down with WPRO AM midday host Matt Allen. The pair discuss Allen's broadcasting career, including his time working wit...
November 06, 2018
Bill Bartholomew / Ben DeCastro / Kobi Dennis / Peter Neronha / Giovanni Feroce

Election Day In Rhode Island - Ben Decastro, Kobi Dennis plus Peter Neronha and Giovanni Feroce

Special episode! Election Day In Rhode Island, roundtable panel with Ben DeCastro and Kobi Dennis, plus checking in with Attorney General candidate Peter Neronha and former Rep...
November 02, 2018
Bill Bartholomew / Dan McGowan

RI election preview with Dan McGowan (WPRI.com)

In this episode of The Bartholomewtown Podcast, Bill Bartholomew welcomes back Rhode Island-favorite, WPRI.com reporter Dan McGowan. The pair preview the upcoming Providence Ma...
November 01, 2018
Bill Bartholomew / Rob Horowitz

Rob Horowitz (Democratic strategist)

In this episode of The Bartholomewtown Podcast, Bill Bartholomew discusses the upcoming Rhode Island election with Democratic strategist and media personality Rob Horowitz. The...
October 30, 2018
Bill Bartholomew / Jamie Bova

Jamie Bova (Newport City Councilwoman)

In this episode of The Bartholomewtown Podcast, Bill Bartholomew goes deep with At-large Newport City Councilwoman, Jamie Bova. From discussing her reelection campaign, to Newp...
October 26, 2018
Bill Bartholomew / Allan Fung

Allan Fung (RI Republican gubernatorial nominee, Mayor of Cranston, RI)

In this episode of The Bartholomewtown Podcast, Bill Bartholomew sits down with Cranston Mayor and Rhode Island Republican gubernatorial nominee Allan Fung. This wide-ranging c...
October 26, 2018
Bill Bartholomew / Dee Dee Witman

Dee Dee Witman (independent Providence Mayoral candidate)

In this episode of The Bartholomewtown Podcast, Bill Bartholomew sits down with independent candidate for Mayor of Providence, RI, Dianne "Dee Dee" Witman. The conversation, ta...
October 25, 2018
Bill Bartholomew / Kat Kerwin

Kat Kerwin (Providence City Council candidate)

In this episode of The Bartholomewtown Podcast, Bill Bartholomew sits down with 21 year old Providence City Council candidate Kat Kerwin, who will likely join the first majority...
October 23, 2018
Bill Bartholomew / Patrick Anderson

Patrick Anderson (Providence Journal State House reporter)

In this episode of The Bartholomewtown Podcast, Bill Bartholomew goes one-on-one with Providence Journal State House reporter, Patrick Anderson. The two talk Rhode Island polit...
October 19, 2018
Bill Bartholomew / Nika Lomazza

Nika Lomazzo (Providence activist, performer)

In this episode of The Bartholomewtown Podcast, Bill Bartholomew talks Rhode Island and Providence politics. arts and more with activist, performer and commentator Nika Lomazzo.
October 18, 2018
Bill Bartholomew / Dr. June Speakman

Dr. June Speakman (Roger Williams University political science professor)

In this episode of The Bartholomewtown Podcast, Bill Bartholomew sits down with Roger Williams University political science professor and Warren, RI Town Council candidate Dr. J...
October 17, 2018
Bill Bartholomew / R.J. Heim

R.J. Heim (NBC10)

In this episode of The Bartholomewtown Podcast, Bill Bartholomew welcomes Rhode Island favorite R.J. Heim, who has been a weatherman and reporter for NBC 10 WJAR for 25 years.In...
October 16, 2018
Bill Bartholomew / Edward Fitzpatrick

Edward Fitzpatrick (former Providence Journal columnist)

In this episode of The Bartholomewtown Podcast, Bill Bartholomew welcomes celebrated, veteran journalist Edward Fitzpatrick to the loft for a conversation about Rhode Island and...
October 15, 2018
Bill Bartholomew / Bill Gilbert

Bill Gilbert (RI Moderate Party gubernatorial candidate)

Ahead of his first statewide gubernatorial debate appearance, Moderate Party candidate and chair Bill Gilbert joins Bill Bartholomew at the loft for an in-depth conversation abo...
October 12, 2018
Bill Bartholomew Dr. Maureen Moakley

Dr. Maureen Moakley (former URI Political Science Department Chair)

In this episode of The Bartholomewtown Podcast, Bill Bartholomew returns to his academic roots, sitting down with University of Rhode Island political science Professor Emeritus...
October 09, 2018
Bill Bartholomew / Lynn Ceglie

Lynn Ceglie (Newport Rhode Island City Councilwoman)

In this episode, Bill Bartholomew welcomes Newport City Council Vice Chair and Ward 2 Councilor Lynn Ceglie to the loft for an in-depth conversation about changes in Newport's d...
October 08, 2018
Bill Bartholomew / Joe Fleming

Joe Fleming (Pollster, Fleming & Associates)

Bill Bartholomew welcomes Rhode Island pollster Joe Fleming to the loft for a conversation about his most recent RI gubernatorial and U.S. Senate polls. Mr. Fleming also respon...
October 05, 2018
Bill Bartholomew / Anne Armstrong

Anne Armstrong (RI Compassion Party gubernatorial candidate responds to her arrest on cannabis charges)

In this special report, Bill Bartholomew speaks with Rhode Island Compassion Party gubernatorial candidate Anne Armstrong following her and Compassion Party Attorney General can...
September 12, 2018
Bill Bartholomew / Alex Nunes

Alex Nunes (Independent journalist)

In this episode, Bill Bartholomew welcomes Rhode Island-based journalist and educator Alex Nunes, who keeps the website Nunes Weekly. Focusing on the role the military industria...
September 11, 2018
Bill Bartholomew / Justice Gaines

Justice Gaines (Providence City Council candidate, Ward 1)

In this episode, Bill Bartholomew welcomes organizer, activist and Providence City Council Ward 1 Democratic primary candidate Justice Gaines to the loft for an in-depth convers...
September 10, 2018
Bill Bartholomew / David Cicilline

David Cicilline (U.S. Congressman D, RI)

In this episode, Bill Bartholomew welcomes United States Congressman David Cicilline to the loft for an extensive conversation about his vocal opposition to Donald Trump. the ex...
September 06, 2018
Bill Bartholomew / Spencer Dickinson

Spencer Dickinson (RI Democratic gubernatorial candidate)

In this episode, Bill Bartholomew welcomes Rhode Island gubernatorial candidate Spencer Dickinson to the loft, just days ahead of his Democratic primary contest against Governor...
September 04, 2018
Bill Bartholomew / Allan Fung / Giovanni Feroce / Patricia Morgan

Special Report: RI GOP Gubernatorial Candidates Speak Following Only Primary Debate

In this special report, Bill Bartholomew attends the one and only Rhode Island Republican Gubernatorial debate held on August 31st at WNRI radio in Woonsocket, RI. Bartholomew ...
August 27, 2018
Bill Bartholomew / Robert DeRobbio

Robert DeRobbio (Providence mayoral candidate)

Bill Bartholomew welcomes Providence Mayoral candidate Robert DeRobbio to the loft for an in-depth conversation about his vision for Providence's future, the key differences bet...
August 23, 2018
Bill Bartholomew / Patricia Morgan

Patricia Morgan (RI GOP Gubernatorial candidate, House Minority Leader)

In this episode, BB welcomes Rhode Island House Minority Leader and Republican gubernatorial candidate Patricia Morgan to the loft to discuss her 'Blueprint For Rhode Island', i...
August 16, 2018
Bill Bartholomew / Aaron Jaehnig

Aaron Jaehnig (Providence City Council candidate, Ward 5)

Bill Bartholomew welcomes Providence Ward 5 City Council candidate Aaron Jaehnig to the loft for a wide-ranging conversation ahead of the September 12th Democratic primary conte...
August 09, 2018
Bill Bartholomew / Tim White

Tim White (WPRI Television Investigative Reporter)

Bill Bartholomew welcomes multi-award winning WPRI Investigative Reporter Tim White to the loft for a wide-ranging conversation on media, Rhode Island politics, the legacy of Th...
July 25, 2018
Bill Bartholomew / Seth Magaziner

Seth Magaziner (Rhode Island General Treasurer)

Bill Bartholomew sits down with Rhode Island General Treasurer Seth Magaziner at the Rhode Island State House in Providence, RI for a conversation about The Treasurer's economic...
July 20, 2018
Bill Bartholomew / Arlene Violet

Arlene Violet (Former RI Attorney General + media personality)

Bill Bartholomew welcomes legendary talk radio host, nun and Attorney General of Rhode Island, Arlene Violet. From global affairs to Rhode Island's gubernatorial election, Viole...
July 13, 2018
Bill Bartholomew / Bob Flanders

Judge Bob Flanders (Republican U.S. Senate Candidate)

Bill Bartholomew sits down with fmr RI Supreme Court Justice and Republican candidate for U.S. Senate Bob Flanders. The discussion hits on several specific issues, including rep...
July 12, 2018
Bill Bartholomew / Pat Fontes

Patricia Fontes (Democrat U.S. Senate candidate)

In this episode, Bill Bartholomew sits down with educator and anti-war activist Patricia Fontes, who is challenging Senator Sheldon Whitehouse in a Rhode Island Democratic prima...
July 10, 2018
Bill Bartholomew / Valerie Larkin

Valerie Larkin (Newport, RI City Council candidate)

Bill Bartholomew interviews Valerie Larkin, who is a first-time candidate running to represent Ward 2 on the Newport, RI City Council Topics include recent development projects ...
June 28, 2018
Bill Bartholomew / RI Secretary of State Nelli Gorbea

Nellie Gorbea (Rhode Island Secretary of State)

In this episode, BB speaks one-on-one with Rhode Island Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea from her office at The Rhode Island State House. Secretary Gorbea describes the many ini...
June 25, 2018
Bill Bartholomew / Scott Avedisian

Scott Avedisian (RIPTA CEO + former Warwick, RI Mayor)

Bill Bartholomew welcomes new Rhode Island Public Transit Authority CEO and former longtime Mayor of Warwick, RI Scott Avedisian to the loft for an enthusiastic conversation abo...
June 19, 2018
Bill Bartholomew / Braden Leonard / Micah Reyes

Braden Leonard and Micah Reyes (Hand Made Prosthetics)

Bill welcomes the innovators behind Hand Made Prosthetics, Braden Leonard and Micah Reyes, for a conversation about Braden's journey since losing his right hand as the result of...
June 12, 2018
Bill Bartholomew / Dan McGowan

Dan McGowan (Reporter, WPRI)

In this episode, Bill Bartholomew sits down with WPRI Providence political reporter Dan McGowan. As one of, if not the only beat reporter specifically covering Providence City H...
June 01, 2018
Bill Bartholomew / Peter Neronha

Peter Neronha (RI Attorney General Candidate)

In this episode. Bill Bartholomew welcomes former U.S. Attorney and current candidate for Attorney General of Rhode Island Peter Neronha to the loft for an in-depth conversation...
May 25, 2018
Bill Bartholomew / Roz Raskin

Roz Raskin (Musician)

In this extensive conversation, BB and popular Providence-based musician Roz Raskin (NOVA ONE, Roz + The Rice Cakes) chat about Roz's new record, the indie rock band life, Provi...
May 24, 2018
Bill Bartholomew / Paul Roselli

Paul Roselli (RI Progressive Gubernatorial candidate)

In this extensive interview, Bill Bartholomew welcomes RI Progressive Democratic Gubernatorial hopeful Paul Roselli to the loft. Mr. Roselli, who is a native Rhode Islander, doc...
May 23, 2018
Bill Bartholomew / Chrissy Stewart

Chrissy Stewart (Fonder, PVDlive)

In this episode, Bill Bartholomew sits down with PVD Live founder Chrissy Stewart. From serving as Production Manager for Lucinda Williams, to curating and promting events and a...
May 21, 2018
Bill Bartholomew / Ted Nesi

Ted Nesi (Television Reporter, WPRI)

Bill Bartholomew sits down with popular reporter Ted Nesi (WPRI), who has built an identity as a top television, print and social media political and business journalist as well...
May 17, 2018
Bill Bartholomew / Ken Block

Ken Block (RI Political Watchdog, Businessman, former gubernatorial candidate)

BB travels to Ken Block's offices for a conversation about Mr. Blocks business and political experience, including founding the RI Moderate Party and a 2014 Gubernatorial bid, h...
May 11, 2018
Bill Bartholomew / Lincoln Chafee

Lincoln Chafee (Fmr. U.S. Senator, RI Governor, Presidential candidate)

Bill Bartholomew sits down with former U.S. Senator, Governor of Rhode Island and Presidential Candidate, who discuss Mr. Chafee's political career, his experience as a professi...
May 09, 2018
Bill Bartholomew / Ian Donnis

Ian Donnis (Political Reporter, Rhode Island Public Radio)

Bill Bartholomew sits down with veteran reporter and media personality Ian Donnis, who is currently the political reporter at Rhode Island Public Radio. Their conversation touch...
May 08, 2018
Bill Bartholomew / Matt Brown

Matt Brown (RI Democrat gubernatorial candidate)

Bill Bartholomew interviews former Ri Secretary of State and Democratic Gubernatorial hopeful Matt Brown, who is challenging incumbent Governor Gina Raimondo in the democratic p...