Bartholomewtown
Journalist Bill Bartholomew brings Rhode Islanders closer to their world through in-depth interviews, reporting and news commentary.
Podcasting since 2018 • 808 episodes
Bartholomewtown
Latest Episodes
BLM RI PAC's Harrison Tuttle
Bill Bartholomew welcomes Harrison Tuttle, Executive Director of the Black Lives Matter Rhode Island Political Action Committee, for a discussion on major local issues, including the crisis of the unhoused, and refocusing on community in the er...
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Season 8
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45:01
Steve Ahlquist
Bill Bartholomew welcomes journalist Steve Ahlquist back to the podcast for a discussion on his work, including his transition to Substack, the Rhode Island crisis of the unhoused and much more.
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Season 8
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51:38
States of State Remarks Show Differing Priorities Between Administration and Advocates
Bill Bartholomew reacts to the 2025 Rhode Island State of the State and the "People's State of the State", an event that was held in the hour prior to the governor's address.
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Season 8
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43:08
Senator Sheldon Whitehouse
Bill Bartholomew welcomes U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse for a conversation on how Democrats can balance serving as oversight to a GOP Washington while also maintaining a productive and constituent-serving role.
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Season 8
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40:10
How Can Providence's Pop-Up Homeless Shelters Inform Officialdom?
Bill Bartholomew discusses the pop-up homeless shelters at Providence City Hall and The DaVinci Center, which were organized by Councilors Miguel Sanchez and Justin Roias. The centers drew the ire of Providence mayor Brett Smiley, h...
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37:18