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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.
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Rhode Island Atheists
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Episode Title: Reason & Freedom: Rhode Island’s Next Chapter
Description:
A conversation with Rhode Island Atheists' Brian Cardoza and John Mertus about the state’s first-ever Day of Reason, the meaning of secular advocacy in a place defined by religious freedom, and the group’s growing role in civic and political life.
Topics Covered:
- Rhode Island’s first Day of Reason
- The state’s legacy of religious freedom
- Atheism and public identity
- Advocacy, policy, and political engagement
- Building community outside of religion
