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Bartholomewtown
Bill Bartholomew brings Rhode Islanders closer to their world through in-depth interviews, reporting and news commentary.
Episodes
833 episodes
He Organized the Protest at Providence Tesla Facility: Patrick Crowley, President AFL-CIO
Patrick Crowley, President AFL-CIO joins Bill Bartholomew for a discussion on how organized labor is reacting the the Musk-Trump agenda.
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Season 8
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A Case Study in Anti-Trans Efforts in Public Schools: Chariho. The Womxn Project's Jocelyn Foye
Bill Bartholomew welcomes The Womxn Project Executive Director Jocelyn Foye for a discussion on anti-trans efforts in the Chariho School District, and the public/district's response.
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Season 8
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Journalist Zane Wolfang and Bill Bartholomew Discuss Trump Admin Immigrant Detentions
Journalist Zane Wolfang joins Bill Bartholomew to discuss the latest on the Trump administration's immigration detentions. Mr. Wolfang recently returned from travel in the middle east where he conducted reporting on the issue's impact.
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Senator Jack Reed
United States senator Jack Reed join Bill Bartholomew for a wide-ranging conversation.
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Season 8
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"Champions of the Golden Valley", Screening by newportFILM. Producer Katie Stjernholm
newportFILM, Rhode Island's premier presenter of the latest, critically-acclaimed documentary films, will be screening: CHAMPIONS OF THE GOLDEN VALLEY at the Roger Williams Botanical Center on Thursday, March 20th at 7pm. Seating is limited, pl...
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Season 8
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Coalition for a Multilingual RI/Bilingual Dual Language and World Language Teacher Investment Act
Bill Bartholomew welcomes Coalition for a Multilingual RI Erin Papa and Alicia Pratt along with Representative David Morales, who is sponsoring the Bilingual Dual Language and World Language Teacher Investment Act.
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Season 8
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Inside Communications Presented by Half Street Group: "Newsjacking", RI Gov Race Underway, Pivoting to Digital-First
Bill Bartholomew welcomes Half Street Group founder and president Mike Raia for Inside Communications. In this month's episode, Raia offers expertise on the now-underway 2026 Rhode Island gubernatorial race, examines the concept of "newsj...
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Season 8
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Lets Prepare For The Unhoused Crisis, Right Now: Laura Jaworski, House of Hope
Bill Bartholomew welcomes Laura Jaworski, Executive Director, House of Hope, for a conversation about the state of homelessness in Rhode Island and preparing for the next cold season starting now.
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Season 8
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Politicizing Public Education: What Abolishing The Department of Education Would Mean For Rhode Island
Chiara Deltito-Sharrott, Executive Director, Rhode Island League of Charter Schools joins Bill Bartholomew for a discussion on how a proposed dissolution of the Department of Education would impact the state.
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Season 8
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Ashley Kalus
Business woman and former Republican Rhode Island gubernatorial candidate Ashley Kalus joins Bill Bartholomew in-studio for a wide-ranging conversation on state and national politics and her own future political ambitions.
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Season 8
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Former Brown Police Officer Says Police Department Is A "Queen's Army", Ignores Protocol
Former Brown University Police Officer Michael Greco shares his experience working for the department, including his concerns that the department functions outside of the parameters of typical police oversight.
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Season 8
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Financial Well-Being presented by Navigant Credit Union: Preparing For Home Ownership
Bill Bartholomew welcomes David DeCubellis, Navigant’s Chief Lending Officer for a discussion on first-time homebuyers.
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Season 8
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Speaker Joe Shekarchi
Bill Bartholomew welcomes Rhode Island Speaker of the House Joe Shekarchi for a conversation on how Rhode Island is positioned in the wake of Trump agenda and his legislative priorities for 2024.
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Season 8
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Anti-Censorship Legislation: The RI Freedom to Read Act
The Freedom to Read Act would make RI a safe harbor for books, students, librarians, teachers, and book creators. Author Cathy G. Johnson and North Kingstown School Committee member Jennifer Lima join Bill Bar...
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Season 8
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Audubon Society of RI Aims for Net Zero By 2030
Bill Bartholomew welcomes Audubon Executive Director Jeff Hall for a discussion on the organization's efforts to go net-zero by 2030.
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Season 8
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RI Housing Secretary Deborah J. Goddard
Bill Bartholomew welcomes new RI Housing Secretary Deborah J. Goddard for a conversation of addressing the housing crisis.
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RI Attorney General Peter Neronha is a National Leader in Court Challenges to Trump Doctrine
Bill Bartholomew welcomes Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha for a conversation about his efforts to litigate against the Trump administration on several executive orders.
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Season 8
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What It Means To Localize Action
Bill Bartholomew responds to the latest turns in Trump 2.0 American politics and asks the question: what does it truly mean to localize action and reaction to the moment?
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Season 8
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When Will Providence Schools Return To Local Control? Boston Globe's Dan McGowan
Bill Bartholomew welcomes Boston Globe Rhode Island columnist Dan McGowan to discuss the latest on the state takeover of Providence schools.
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Season 8
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Mayor Brett Smiley on Providence's Nighttime Economy
Bill Bartholomew speaks with Providence mayor Brett Smiley about the economic impact of the city's nightlife and steps to elevate the supersector.
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Season 8
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Blue at RWU: Dr. Brian Wysor and Dr. Koty Sharp
Bill Bartholomew speaks with Roger Williams University's Dr. Brian Wysor, Interim Dean, School of Social and Natural Sciences, Professor of Biology and Dr. Koty Sharp, Director, Center for Economic & Environme...
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Season 8
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ICE In Newport. What We Know
Bill Bartholomew with the latest on an ICE operation in Newport, RI.
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Season 8
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Town of Johnston Goes "Next Level" In Thwarting Housing Production
Bill Bartholomew reacts to the news that Johnston mayor Joe Polisena, Jr. is asking the town to grant him permission to declare eminent domain on a parcel of land that was slated for an affordable housing complex, instead moving to construct a ...
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Season 8
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