Bill Bartholomew brings Rhode Islanders closer to their world.
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes Providence-based singer/songwriter/musician Keith McCurdy of Vudu Sister to the pod for a discussion on his work, Providence and why he decided to remaster and reissue his first record. Support the show
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes Governor Dan McKee back to the pod for an in-depth discussion on his priorities. Support the show
Send us a text Special Report: RI's Housing Crisis Part 5 - RI Coalition To End Homelessness Executive Director Caitlyn Frumerie joins Bill Bartholomew to discuss the critical needs facing the unhoused community and what really needs to happen to attack the issue in a meaningful way. Support the show
Send us a text Special Report: RI's Housing Crisis part 4. Bill Bartholomew welcomes journalist Steve Ahlquist of UpriseRI for an emotional discussion on the reporting he has done on RI's housing crisis. Support the show
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes Kris Brown (United Way, Land Commission) for a discussion on the key role that municipal zoning plays in addressing the housing crisis. Support the show
Send us a text Special Report: RI's Housing Crisis part 3. Bill Bartholomew speaks with realtor Jess Powers about the cost of purchasing and renting a home in Rhode Island. Support the show
Send us a text Special Report: Rhode Island's Housing Crisis part 1. Bill moderates a roundtable of housing experts and advocates featuring Karen Santilli (CEO, Crossroads RI) and Jennifer Hawkins (President/Executive Director, One Neighborhood Builders). Support the show
Send us a text Bill welcomes Rhode Island Speaker of the House Joe Shekarchi back to the pod for a discussion on his priorities for 2023. Support the show
Send us a text Bill welcomes back RI Director of Veterans Affairs Kasim Yarn to the pod. Support the show
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew offers instant reaction to Governor McKee's 2023 State of the State address. Support the show
Send us a text University of Rhode Island Assistant Professor of Political Science Ashlea Rundlett, joins Bill Bartholomew for a discussion on what is happening in Brazilian politics in the wake of supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro storming governmental buildings ala January 6th. Support the show
Send us a text Boston Globe reporter Alexa Gagosz joins the pod to discuss her reporting on Josh Saal, the Rhode Island Secretary of Housing who announced his resignation earlier this week. Support the show
Send us a text Boston Globe Rhode Island Columnist Dan McGowan kicks off season 6 with a look at what 2023 could bring in Rhode Island politics. Support the show
Send us a text Outgoing Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea reflects on her career in public service and where she sees herself going next. Support the show
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes a reporter's roundtable featuring Antonia Farzan (ProJo), Jim Hummel (The Hummel Report) and Steve Klamkin (WPRO) for a discussion on the biggest Rhode Island stories of 2022. Support the show
Send us a text Narragansett tribal elders Bella and Randy Noka share the latest on a proposal by South County Hospital to build a parking lot over an aboriginal graveyard. Support the show
Send us a text Multimedia artist, performer, promoter and entrepreneur Chris Carr joins Bill Bartholomew to discuss Black Land Ownership and his work as an indie artist in Brooklyn, NY. Support the show
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew sits down with outgoing Providence mayor Jorge Elorza in the mayor's office for a discussion on his legacy and key challenges facing the city. Support the show
Send us a text Bill welcomes Stephanie Forschner-Dancause, an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Rhode Island for a discussion on the first few days of recreational cannabis in Rhode Island and how it impacts the surrounding industry and research. Support the show...
Send us a text This week, Bill Bartholomew visited New England Tech, where several dozen high school students from The Greene School shared and discussed issues surrounding a major project that they were assigned: creating podcasts that examined social justice and current affairs issues impacting their generation and the population as a whole. Bill interviewed several students on topics ranging from gun violence to sexual health. Support the show...
Send us a text Interim Deputy Director of Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation Matt Santacroce outlines key information and timelines for adult use recreational cannabis coming online in the state. Support the show
Send us a text Incoming Newport Mayor Xay Khamsyvoravong joins Bill Bartholomew for his first extended sit down since he was selected by the city council to become Mayor. Support the show
Send us a text Michael Parkhurt is a former professional soccer player and Olympian, Cranston native and c0-founder of Rhode Island FC, the soccer team that will play home games at the forthcoming Tidewater Landing stadium. Support the show
Send us a text Myles Dumas, Design Director at NAIL, designed the crest for Rhode Island FC, the soccer team that will play home games at the forthcoming Tidewater Landing stadium. He joins Bill for a discussion on the project, team name and the legacy of creating a branding asset that is likely to transcend the sport. Support the show...
Send us a text Megan Cotter, who pending a recount, is poised to defeat incumbent Republican Representative Justin Price in rural Washington County, Rhode Island. Can her campaign serve as a road map to victory for progressive-leaning Democrats in typically Republican areas? Support the show
Send us a text Bill moderates a live panel on digital equity. This was recorded on Friday November 4th at CIC Providence. Panelists include: Jennifer Hawkins, One Neighborhood Builders Mayor Maria Rivera, City of Central Falls Brian Thorn, Director of Broadband Strategy, Rhode Island Commerce Tommy Sheehan, Resident Commissioner, Newport Housing Authority Bill Bartholomew Support the show...
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew breaks down yesterday's election results, which produced wins for all RI Democrats in state office and Congressional races. Support the show
Send us a text Bill offers a final preview of the midterm and Rhode Island elections. Support the show
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew offers thoughts on the final debate in the race for Governor of Rhode Island, plus reads and answers your emails. Support the show
Send us a text Inside Public Health presented by CCA Health Rhode Island: Kevin McKay, Vice President at CCA, talks Medicare open enrollment and how CCA is helping Rhode Islanders connect with a plan best suited for their specific needs. Support the show
