Bill Bartholomew brings Rhode Islanders closer to their world.
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes HopeHealth 's Deanna Upchurch for a discussion on the importance of managing Covid grief - and the mental health impact thereof - in unique, situational ways. Support the show
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes Marcela Betancur, Director of The Latino Policy Institute at Roger Williams University for a robust discussion on her work, immigration, equity and undoing stereotypes. Support the show
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes journalist and author Brian Alexander to the pod for a discussion on the business of the American healthcare system, his latest book The Hospital, how this translates to societal disparities, and locally in southern New England, how to analyze the Lifespan/Care New England/Brown University hospital merger. Support the show...
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes former RI Dept of Administration head, Raimondo Chief of Staff and likely 2022 Providence mayoral candidate Brett Smiley for a discussion on his time at the Statehouse and his vision for Providence. What are the key areas that Providence and Rhode Island need to focus on to move the state forward in an equitable and fiscally sound manner? Support the show...
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes Sarah Blusiewicz, Assistant Director of Workforce Development for Rhode Island's Department of Labor and Training for a discussion on the DLT's new Virtual Career Center initiative, which seeks to connect jobseekers with work opportunities in Rhode Island. Support the show
Send us a text BB reflects on the world of Bartholomewtown for the 300th episode of the podcast. What began as a creative passion project has evolved into a credentialed media outlet in Rhode Island with a dedicated listenership. Support the show
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes Dr. Amy Nunn of Open Door Health for a discussion on the proposed Rhode Island tax on sugary beverages. Support the show
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes NYC-based fashion attorney, professor, podcaster and columnist Doug Hand of Hand Baldachin & Associates for a discussion on the modern professional wardrobe for public figures. This follows a recent incident in which Rhode Island Senate President Dominick Ruggerio proposed a senate dress code, which state Senator Jonathan Acosta decried as a "white man's uniform". What should be considered professional, confidence inspiring attire by contemporary stan...
Send us a text Shortly after then-Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo used the phrase "knock it off" to encourage people who weren't taking the pandemic seriously to do so, Frog & Toad proprietor Asher Schofield created a tee shirt utilizing the phrase, and launched a memorable campaign behind it (complete with Schofield delivering shirts via bike, using a megaphone). Documentary filmmaker Mike Bell seized the historic moment to create a film around the phenomenon. Bill Bartholomew welcomes ...
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes Commonwealth Care Alliance's President and CEO Chris Palmieri for a discussion about the "integrated care system's" expansion in Rhode Island, addressing the most in-need members of our community, innovations in coverage during Covid19 and much more. Support the show
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes Cullen Hoback, filmmaker and producer of the acclaimed and wildly popular documentary HBO series Q: Into The Storm, for a discussion the series' findings, creation and what comes next. Support the show
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes Rhode Island Senator Melissa Murray (District 24 Woonsocket, North Smithfield) for a conversation about the Revenue For Rhode Island platform for which she is advocating. The initiative seeks to alter Rhode Island's tax code such that wealthier individuals would contribute additional money to the state's taxbase. Support the show...
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes Bradly J. VanDerStad, leader of the Downtown Hospitality Group for a discussion on ideas for on how to generate business, cultural and community activity in downtown Providence. Support the show
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes cannabis legalization advocate Maggie Kain of Yes We Cannabis for a conversation about Rhode Island's likely movement to legalize recreational cannabis sales and use. The pair break down some of Rhode Island's existing laws, issues with compassion centers, expungement of previous cannabis-related convictions and offering BIPOC communities opportunities within the emerging cannabis industry. Support the show...
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes Danika Oriol-Morway of Foster Parrots - located in Hopkinton, RI - who suffered a terrible fire at their facility a few weeks ago, resulting in the death of nearly 100 birds. The pair discuss the sanctuary's mission, how foresight helped to prevent the fire from becoming much worse, animal relief and how the community can help them rebuild. Support the show...
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew is joined by his Rhode Island PBS Weekly colleague Michelle San Miguel for a discussion on her career, including at NBC10 WJAR, and her work on the new Rhode Island centric newsmagazine program she is anchoring and reporting for. Support the show
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes Governor Dan McKee back to BTOWN for a conversation for his first appearance as Governor for a conversation on Rhode Island's vaccination program, Covid19 response, education, hospitals, reopening and much more. Support the show
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew speaks with first term mayor of Warwick Frank Picozzi about his goals as leader of the state's 3rd largest municipality, his political leanings, elevating the mayor of Warwick to more of a statewide position, Warwick history, traffic projects, and much more. Support the show
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes newly elected Senator Cynthia Mendes fro a conversation about her victorious campaign against a powerful institutionalist senator, bringing the power of the people to the halls of government, her policy goals, and her personal experiences with C19. Support the show
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes journalist, author and podcaster G. Wayne Miller back to BTOWN to discuss his latest fiction book "Blue Hill", covering Covid19 for The Providence Journal, podcasting and national TV show, and much more. Support the show
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew speaks with legendary sports anchor, reporter and announcer Frank Carpano of NBC10 WJAR about his 41 years in the business, changes in broadcast media, covering sports during Covid19, some of the biggest sports stories and personalities he has covered and much more. Support the show
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew assess the latest on the ongoing ATV/dirt bike issue in Providence and Cranston, and welcomes Bike Life Lives Matter's Jeremy Costa, Jonathan Ouellet and Raymond Johnson to discuss their vision for potential solutions from riders perspective. Support the show
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes Harrison Tuttle, Executive Director of BLM RI PAC for a discussion on how Rhode Islanders can engage in actions to push against systemic disparities, building a winning political strategy at the municipal level, general outreach and messaging, hopes and expectations for the new McKee administration and much more. Support the show...
Send us a text Monica Smith, Machiste Rankin and Diego Arene-Morley discuss the importance of community-wide understanding when it comes to issues surround substance use disorders, available resources, and their own experiences in recovery in Rhode Island. Support the show
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes Rhode Island Representative Breanna Henries to the pod for her debut appearance. The pair discuss changes in RI's political landscape, her unique perspective and professional background and much more. Support the show
Send us a text This week, Dan McKee was sworn in as the 76th Governor of Rhode Island. On this special report, Bill Bartholomew breaks down some of McKee's biggest challenges, his background, and reports from shadowing the Governor during his final few hours as LG, and first day as Governor. Support the show
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes ABC 6 multimedia journalist Amanda Pitts to BTOWN for a robust discussion on local news, her career path, female perspective in news media, working for a small outlet in a market full of powerhouse stations, reporting on and covering Covid19 in Rhode Island, mansplaining at press conferences, her favorite elements of The Ocean State, gentrification and much more. email: bill@RIpodcast.com Twitter/Instagram @billbartholomew Facebook Group: www.BTOWN.stream...
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes RI Dept of Health's Dr. Philip Chan to BTOWN for a discussion on C19 vaccinations, response, what summer may look like, the spread of misinformation and much more. Support the show
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes back journalist author Peter Lance to discuss his latest book, Homicide At Rough Point, which chronicles the circumstances surrounding a Newport, RI " unfortunate accident" - or murder - involving tobacco heiress Doris Duke. Order here: https://www.amazon.com/HOMICIDE-AT-ROUGH-POINT-Richest/dp/1736363603/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1594143368&sr=8-2 Support the show...
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes advocates for questions 3, 5, 6 and 7, and an opponent to question 4, for a robust discussion about some of the key bond questions that appear on the ballot for the March 2nd Rhode Island special election. Support the show
