Bill Bartholomew brings Rhode Islanders closer to their world.
Send us a text WCBS 880 Anchor Steve Scott reacts to the performance of Columbia student-journalists during last night's protests in New York Support the show
Send us a text After an agreement between Brown and demonstrators, The Brown Daily Herald's Editor-in-Chief and President Neil Mehta joins the show to offer an assessment of how the agreement was struck and what it means going forward. Support the show
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes journalist Katie Smith, who covered the Columbia-NYC protests and ensuing NYPD response Support the show
Send us a text Ahead of a 5pm deadline issued by Brown University for protestors to disband, Bill Bartholomew spoke with Brown University Solidarity Encampment Spokesperson Rafi Ash on Monday at 1pm Support the show
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes Sy Bedrick, Gigi Hill and Aileen Feliz of Youth Pride, Inc, a Providence-based service provider to LGBTQAI+ youth, who allege retaliation from management after they unionized. Support the show
Send us a text Each week during April and May, Bartholomewtown profiles a Rhode Island historic cemetery and one interesting person that is buried there. "Live Less Ordinary": celebrating Rhode Island Historic Cemetery Months with Deb Suggs and Bill Bartholomew Support the show
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew spoke with Arman Deendar and Rafi Ash on the main lawn of Brown University, where the two are part of an encampment protest calling for the university to divest from firms that deal with Israel and to drop charges against students that were arrested during earlier protests. Support the show
Send us a text Providence Journal reporter Patrick Anderson joins Bill Bartholomew to break down his deep-dive report on The Washington Bridge. Support the show
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew reacts to 60 Minutes' profile of Commerce Secretary and former Governor Gina Raimondo. Support the show
Send us a text Each week during April and May, Bartholomewtown profiles a Rhode Island historic cemetery and one interesting person that is buried there. "Live Less Ordinary": celebrating Rhode Island Historic Cemetery Months with Deb Suggs and Bill Bartholomew Support the show
Send us a text Parent Support Network of RI's Lisa Conlan and Lamel Moore (also of RI Fatherhood Initiative) join Bill Bartholomew. Support the show
Send us a text North Kingstown High School student and political contributor Ryan Lukowicz recently spearheaded a senior project project that resulted in successful legislation that would, in essence, allow students to enroll in Adaptive Physical Education classes. Mr. Lukowicz is blind, and noted an opportunity to integrate more students into specialized physical education classes. Support the show...
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew offers reaction to last week's fire and court action involving a Providence scrap metal facility and the realities of environmental racism, plus, his reaction to the film Newport: In This Together. Support the show
Send us a text Each week during April and May, Bartholomewtown profiles a Rhode Island historic cemetery and one interesting person that is buried there. "Live Less Ordinary": celebrating Rhode Island Historic Cemetery Months with Deb Suggs and Bill Bartholomew Support the show
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew speaks with award-winning filmmaker Susan Sipprelle about her new documentary "Newport: In This Together", which chronicles the city's experience during the pandemic and 2020 social movement. Support the show
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew offers some news and notes on Rhode Island politics. Support the show
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew reacts to the news that the South Water Street Bike Lane is being removed as part of traffic mitigation efforts related to the Washington Bridge fiasco. Support the show
Send us a text Angelos Civita Farnese owner Jamie Anignano joins Bill Bartholomew to talk about the Federal Hill restaurant's 100th anniversary. Support the show
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes Rich Gaccione, proprietor of Born From Pain, a forthcoming vegan deli in Providence. The two discuss the project and choosing a vegan lifestyle. Support the show
Send us a text In the wake of the Baltimore bridge catastrophe, the communications fiasco surrounding Princess Kate Middleton, Half Street Group's Mike Raia and Strategic Communications Consultant Marie Aberger join Bill Bartholomew to assess the respective responses, plus, a discussion on how to tell clients hard truths. Support the show...
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes Melissa Bouchard, Co-Founder and CEO of Fusion3 Consulting for a discussion building a business in Rhode Island Support the show
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew catches up with Rhode Island Representative Terri Cortvriend for a discussion on new shoreline access legislation. Support the show
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes Roger Williams University Provost Margaret Everett and alumna Heather Boujoulian for a discussion on the university's real estate masters, certificate and undergrad programs and upcoming symposium. Support the show
Send us a text Congressman Seth Magaziner joins Bill Bartholomew for a discussion on "ProtectingOur Democracy", plus his thoughts on the Washington Bridge saga and legislation his is sponsoring to ensure aid time off for American workers. Support the show
Send us a text With a major bond initiative, a package of new housing legislation and an ongoing housing crisis, Bill Bartholomew welcomes Housing Secretary Stefan Pryor for a robust conversation. Support the show
Send us a text Lauren Parmelee, Audubon Senior Director of Education joins Bill Bartholomew to discuss spring birding season and programs to enjoy. Support the show
Send us a text Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg was in town for a tour of the Washington Bridge. Hear Bill Bartholomew's reaction and questions he asked the Secretary. Support the show
Send us a text Stephen Ormerod, Navigant Credit Union's Senior Vice President / Director of Security joins Bill Bartholomew to discuss a new initiative aimed at combating financial exploitation perpetrated against seniors. Support the show
Send us a text Rhode Island Commissioner of Post-Secondary Education Shannon Gilkey joins Bill Bartholomew to discuss the Rhode Island Reconnect initiative. Support the show
Send us a text Rhode Island Speaker of the House Joe Shekarchi joins Bill Bartholomew to discuss a trove of new housing legislation that he is supporting. Support the show
