Bill Bartholomew brings Rhode Islanders closer to their world.
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes back Tiara Mack for her first appearance as an elected official. The pair discuss equity in Rhode Island, taking her natural-born perspective to the State Senate as a form of expertise, potential political future and much more. Support the show
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes United Way of Rhode island's Cortney Nicolato to BTOWN for a discussion on the organization's historic 5 year, 100 million dollar investment into Rhode Island, major issues facing our nation, and the state's robust nonprofit sector. EMAIL: bill@RIpodcast.com SUPPORT BTOWN: Venmo @billbartholomew paypal.me/billbartholomew or become a BTOWN Insider at patreon.com/bartholomewtown Thanks to our sponsor Yes on 3 Rhode Island BECOME A BTOWN SPONSOR AND REACH TH...
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes Rhode Island General Treasurer Seth Magaziner to BTOWN to discuss the upcoming bond questions in the March 2nd special election, recent reports of his robust campaign war chest - and what that means for his political future - as well as how he anticipates incoming Governor Dan McKee will perform and what sort of working relationship the two have. Support the show...
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew takes a deep dive with outspoken coastal access advocate Conrad Ferla on the shenanigans surrounding public rights-of-way and obstacles implemented to coastal access points in Rhode Island, something all residents are constitutionally entitled to. Who are the major players in this saga, and what are activists doing to undo some of the barriers that have been created? Support the show...
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes back Joe Shekarchi, this time in his role as Rhode Island Speaker of the House. The two discuss priorities, navigating Covid19, embracing political intersections and the future of Rhode Island. Support the show
Send us a text Will James Diossa be Rhode Island's next Lt. Governor? What are some of his biggest accomplishments as mayor of CF for nearly a decade? Bill Bartholomew in conversation with James Diossa. Support the show
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew and Dan McGowan talk incoming RI Governor Dan McKee, Gina Raimondo to DC, local media, 2022 elections and much more on the BTOWN Season 4 kick off! Support BTOWN: Venmo @billbartholomew paypal.me/billbartholomew patreon.com/bartholomewtown Support the show
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew offers a holiday address, and re-airs the classic BTOWN holiday poem from 2019. Follow: Twitter and Instagram @billbartholomew Support the show
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew counts down the top 10 episodes of 2020 Follow: Twitter and Instagram @billbartholomew Support the show
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew counts down the top 20 episodes of 2020, numbers 20 through 11! Follow: Twitter and Instagram @billbartholomew Support the show
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes Linda Borg, Jim Hummel and Steve Klamkin for a roundtable discussion about the biggest stories of 2020. Follow: Twitter/Instagram @billbartholomew Support the show
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes longtime Rhode Island sports journalist Kevin McNamara to BTOWN for a conversation on his new venture as an indie journalist, college hoops in the age of Covid, and who is the greatest Rhode Island athlete of all time? Follow: Twitter.com/billbartholomew Support the show
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew checks in with BTOWN regular Ben DeCastro for a chat on how C19 has impacted his work as a social media influencer and broadcaster. The pair also riff on the communications strategy that has been deployed by Rhode Island leaders as the pandemic surges ahead this fall. Follow: Twitter/IG @billbartholomew Streams: BTOWN.stream email: bill@RIpodcast.com Support the show...
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes RI DLT Director Scott Jensen for a conversation about the status quo and future of UI and TDI benefits in Rhode Island, just as the state heads into its "pause". Will folks that are out of work be able to access the benefits that they are entitled to? FOLLOW BB: Twitter/Instagram @billbartholomew Support the show...
Send us a text Guest host Dante Bellini, Jr. welcomes legendary actor John O'Hurley for a fun conversation! Support the show
Send us a text Audio of a Facebook Live video that I made from my van immediately following the Governor's C19 presser on Thursday 11.19.20 Support the show
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes Tom Nardacci of Aurelius Coworks, who just launched The Westwey Club, a new co-working space at The Turk's Head building in downtown Providence. The pair discuss shifting trends in workplace strategies, and how Rhode Island may be positioned to serve as a leader in this space following the pandemic. Follow IG/Twitter @billbartholomew Support the show...
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes NBC10 meteorologist Kelly Bates to the pod for a conversation about her career in broadcasting, forecasting weather in southern New England, climate change and changes in the media business. Follow Twitter/IG @billbartholomew Support the show
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes Tina Spears, Executive Director of Community Provider Network for a discussion on how C19 is impacting mental health and special needs providers in Rhode Island. Follow: Twitter/IG @billbartholomew Support the show
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes Rhode Island Director of Veteran Affairs Kasim yarn back to the show for a Veterans Day discussion on how C19 is impacting vets in Rhode Island. Follow: Twitter/IG @billbartholomew Support the show
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes Rep Liana Cassar, who has thrown her name into the ring to become Rhode Island's next Speaker. Follow Twitter/IG @billbartholomew Support the show
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes BTOWN regular, Jim Hummel (The Hummel Report, ProJo, RI PBS, WPRO) for a discussion on the 2020 election on the local and Presidential levels. Follow Twitter and Instagram @billbartholomew Support the show
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes Rhode Island Hospital emergency room physician and Brown University Associate Professor Dr. Megan Ranney for a local look at the current state of Covid19 in Rhode Island and beyond. The M.D. is a frequent guest on national news and a leading voice in the management of the pandemic. Follow @billbartholomew on Twitter and Instagram Join the BTOWN Facebook Group at www.BTOWN.stream Support the show...
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes John Flaherty of Grow Smart Rhode Island for a discussion about the proposed dismantling of a central transit hub in Providence, RI. Twitter / Instagram @billbartholomew Support the show
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes Scott MacKay, Political Commentator for The Public's Radio for a discussion on The 2020 Presidential Election and how it may impact elections going forward. TWITTER/INSTAGRAM @BILLBARTHOLOMEW Support the show
Send us a text Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha discusses the mechanics and the latest on the investigation into the incident between Providence Police and Jhamal Gonsalves, which left the 24 y/o moped rider in a coma. FOLLOW: @billbartholomew (Twitter and Instagram) Support the show
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes Rep Williams and Deb Suggs to BTOWN for a conversation on why Rhode Islanders should vote to approve question 1 this election and drop "Providence Plantations" from the state's official name. FOLLOW: Twitter and Instagram @billbartholomew LIVESTREAMS AND DAILY POSTS: www.BTOWN.stream SUPPORT: paypal.me/billbartholomew | venmo @billbartholomew | Patreon.com/bartholomewtown Support the show...
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes Bob Zimmerman, the person behind the website Behind The Black for a conversation on all things space. How might the 2020 elections impact space exploration and technology? What are some of the key issues and projects the U.S. is involved in the space exploration and technology sectors? FOLLOW: twitter.com/billbartholomew SUPPRT: venmo @billbartholomew | paypal.me/billbartholomew | Patreon.com/bartholomewtown Support the show...
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes Christian Winthrop of The Newport Buzz for a conversation on Newport politics and other matters impacting the island city. Follow: IG/Twitter @billbartholomew] Support: Patreon.com/bartholomewtown Support the show
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes Rhode Island Speaker of the House, District 15 Representative Nicholas Mattiello to the program for a conversation focused on his upcoming reelection campaign against Republican candidate Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung. Follow: Twitter.com/billbartholomew Support: pateron.com/bartholomewtown Support the show...
