Bill Bartholomew brings Rhode Islanders closer to their world.
Send us a text In the wake of several bills that would impact the indigenous community in Rhode Island, Bill Bartholomew sits down with Narragansett tribe's Bella and Randy Noka. Support the show
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew sits down with former State Representative and Congressional District 1 candidate Aaron Regunberg. Support the show
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes The Public's Radio Political Reporter Ian Donnis back to the pod for a discussion on the ever-growing list of candidates that are running to replace outgoing Cogressman David Cicilline in Congressional District 1, plus his thoughts on Twitter in the wake of NPR stepping away from the platform. Support the show...
Send us a text Rhode Island Lt. Governor Sabina Matos joins Bill Bartholomew to discuss her candidacy for the congressional district 1 seat that will be vacated by David Cicilline on June 1st. Support the show
Send us a text Questions about jurisdiction and procedure when it comes to fill a school committee vacancy have led to legal challenges and a divided perspective in the Chariho Regional School district. Jess Purcell, the second-highest vote getter in the race for the now-vacant seat argues that she ought to be installed, while the town council of Richmond, the municipality from which the vacant seat is located, believes that they are entitled to fill the seat with a pick of their choosing. The r...
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes RI CD1 candidate Nick Autiello for a conversation on why he is running for Congress. Support the show
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes RI State Representative David Morales for a wide-ranging conversation on politics, philosophy and wrestling. Support the show
Send us a text Newport Daily News reporter Zane Wolfang offers his on-the-ground account of what is happening at The Cranston Street Armory, where a temporary "warming station" was created with a goal of assisting folks experiencing homelessness. Support the show
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes LISC's Jay O'Grady for a discussion on developing affordable housing. Support the show
Send us a text Inside RI Music presented by Elmwood Songwriters Club welcomes Donald Torres and Ian Campopiano who collaborated on a new record and are welcoming "the Rhode Island music and disability community to attend the party on March 31 from 6-9 p.m. at Trudeau’s 3445 Post Road Warwick location’s recreation building". Listen to "The Man, The Myth, The Legend" right here! https://www.youtube.com/@MCDTTheManTheMythTheLegend Support the show...
Send us a text Renee Hobbs, Communications Professor at The University of Rhode Island, joins Bill Bartholomew to discuss Courageous RI, an initiative that she is championing that seeks to help Rhode Islanders' improve their media consumption habits and critical thinking. Support the show
Send us a text Amanda Milkovits (Boston Globe) joins Bill Bartholomew to discuss her blockbuster investigation to Rhode Island businessman Mike Mota. Support the show
Send us a text Mark Blyth, Director of the William R. Rhodes Center for International Economics and Finance, The William R. Rhodes ’57 Professor of International Economics and Professor of International and Public Affairs joins Bill Bartholomew for an overview of the health of the banking sector in the wake of Silicon Valley Bank and First Republic, talks the future of the sector and the truth behind cryptocurrency. Support the show...
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew discusses the implications of Speaker Shekarchi not running for Congress. Support the show
Send us a text CCA Health RI presents a public health roundtable featuring: Corey McCarty, General Manager, CCA Health Rhode Island Dr. Amy Nunn, Executive Director, Rhode Island Public Health Institute Carrie Bridges Feliz, Vice President of Community Health & Equity, Lifespan Support the show
Send us a text Whether you are preparing to enter an office pool, wager big money at a casino or just follow along, WPRO sports producer/host Brett Ferruccio joins the podcast to break down everything you need to know about the NCAA division 1 men's basketball tournament. Support the show
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew sat down with podcaster, author and attorney Rabia Chaudry, well-known for her work on the podcasts Serial and Undisclosed for innocence work involving Adnan Syed , along with book influencer Robin Kall. Support the show
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes former Providence Journal reporter, author and PBS/Sirius XM host G. Wayne Miller for a conversation on the launch of Ocean State Stories, a new storytelling and reporting outlet in Rhode Island that is an initiative of The Pell Center at Salve Regina University. Support the show
Send us a text Author John Houle joins Bill Bartholomew for a discussion on his latest novel, The King-Makers of Providence, the political atmosphere that inspired the book, and the future of content consumption. Support the show
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes Rhode Island Secretary of State Gregg Amore for a wide-ranging conversation from his temporary office at the State House. Support the show
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes activist Mira Mehta for a discussion on organizing action outside of RI Senator Jack Reed's office, calling on the senator and Chair of the Armed Services Committee to cease support for Saudi efforts in the devastating conflict in Yemen. Support the show
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew and singer, songwriter, band leader and curator Roz Raskin (Nova One) explore ideas about creativity, music scenes, touring, ageism in music, health and wellness and writing songs in this wide-ranging conversation. Support the show
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew sits down with Providence mayor Brett Smiley at City Hall. https://www.providenceri.gov/ Support the show
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew reacts to the news that Congressman David Cicilline will be leaving Congress on June 1st to lead the Rhode Island Foundation. Support the show
Send us a text RI Housing Secretary Stefan Pryor and United Way Executive Director Courtney Nicolato join Bill Bartholomew as he hosts Dan Yorke Show on WPRO for an interactive discussion on addressing RI's housing crisis. Support the show
Send us a text Ahead of the 20th anniversary of The Station nightclub fire, which killed 100 people and injured hundreds, survivor Gina Russo joins Bill Bartholomew for an emotional conversation about the tragedy, ensuing years, regulatory changes in the wake of the event, alternative narratives pursued by journalists and much more. Support the show...
Send us a text Rhode Island agency Duffy & Shanley celebrates 50 years, and partners Jon Duffy and Annette Maggiacomo join Bill Bartholomew to discuss how they got here, where public relations and communications is headed, and what they've learned about Rhode Island. Support the show
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes Steve Laffey, former mayor of Cranston, Rhode Island, who is expected to declare his candidacy for the Republican nomination for President. Support the show
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes Emily Lynch, Assistant Professor of Political Science at The University of Rhode Island, for a conversation about what to expect from tonight's State of the Union address. Support the show
Send us a text New Majority Capital CEO Darryl Lindie joins Bill Bartholomew for a discussion on the BETA initiative, which seeks to empower BIPOC entrepreneurs by assisting them in acquiring existing businesses. https://beta.nmcfound.org/about/register Support the show...
