Bartholomewtown
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.
Bartholomewtown
Latest Episodes
A New, Blue Day in Rhode Island
Bill Bartholomew reacts to the 2026 Rhode Island general election results.
Dan McGowan (Boston Globe) joins Bill Bartholomew
Boston Globe columnist and author of Rhode Map Dan McGowan joins Bill Bartholomew for a final look at the 2026 Rhode Island elections.
Who Bears the Cost? Brown's Expansion on Brook Street
Bill Bartholomew talks with Liam Freaney and Peter Brown about Brown University's plan to demolish four historic homes on Brook Street for a new economics building. They also cover what it means for Providence's housing stock and finances.