Bill Bartholomew brings Rhode Islanders closer to their world.
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes Boston Globe Rhode Island columnist Dan McGowan to discuss the latest on the state takeover of Providence schools. Support the show
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew speaks with Providence mayor Brett Smiley about the economic impact of the city's nightlife and steps to elevate the supersector. Support the show
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew speaks with Roger Williams University's Dr. Brian Wysor, Interim Dean, School of Social and Natural Sciences, Professor of Biology and Dr. Koty Sharp, Director , Center for Economic & Environmental Development, Associate Professor, Biology, Marine Biology, & Environmental Science about "Blue at RWU", an event showcasing marine research and innovation at RWU. Support the show...
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew with the latest on an ICE operation in Newport, RI. Support the show
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew reacts to the news that Johnston mayor Joe Polisena, Jr. is asking the town to grant him permission to declare eminent domain on a parcel of land that was slated for an affordable housing complex, instead moving to construct a new municipal on the site. The affordable housing project was the subject of controversial comments made by a member of the town's planning board late last year, when the member suggested that the project would be the "future Chad Brown of J...
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes Providence City Councilors Miguel Sanchez and Justin Roias for a conversation about their efforts to open a pop-up shelter for unhoused folks at Providence City Hall. Support the show
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes Half Street Group Founder and President Mike Raia for his monthly segment "Inside Communications" with a focus this month on thought leadership. Support the show
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes Harrison Tuttle, Executive Director of the Black Lives Matter Rhode Island Political Action Committee, for a discussion on major local issues, including the crisis of the unhoused, and refocusing on community in the era of Trump 2.0. Support the show
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes journalist Steve Ahlquist back to the podcast for a discussion on his work, including his transition to Substack, the Rhode Island crisis of the unhoused and much more. Support the show
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew reacts to the 2025 Rhode Island State of the State and the "People's State of the State", an event that was held in the hour prior to the governor's address. Support the show
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse for a conversation on how Democrats can balance serving as oversight to a GOP Washington while also maintaining a productive and constituent-serving role. Support the show
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew discusses the pop-up homeless shelters at Providence City Hall and The DaVinci Center, which were organized by Councilors Miguel Sanchez and Justin Roias. The centers drew the ire of Providence mayor Brett Smiley, however, given an apparent need for additional shelter space, particularly acute during the current extreme cold, the defiant nature of the shelters represent what Bartholomew calls a "punk rock, DIY approach... something that has historically informed o...
Send us a text Rhode Island Atheists Brian Cardoza and John Mertus discuss their legislative priorities for the 2025 legislative session. Support the show
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew is joined by Providence Journal reporter Antonia Noori Farzan and Boston Globe Rhode Island columnist Dan McGowan for a look back at the biggest Rhode Island stories of 2024 Support the show
Send us a text Congressman Seth Magaziner talks Rhode Island cyberattack, drones, Democrats oversight role during Trump 2.0, Washington Bridge federal funding and more with Bill Bartholomew Support the show
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew reports on breaking news of a serious cyberattack that impacts "RI Bridges", Rhode Island's social service system. Support the show
Send us a text Half Street Group Founder and President Mike Raia joins Bill Bartholomew for a conversation on the biggest stories of 2025 in communications and pop culture. Support the show
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes relatively new CEO of Rhode Island Public Transit Authority Christopher Durand for a conversation on the state's transit system, moving towards multi-modality, innovating transit options, connecting Rhode Island with the rest of the megapolis and changing the perception of what it means to ride the bus in the state. Support the show...
Send us a text Musician Rafay Rashid and Don Worth, PhD join Bill Bartholomew for a discussion on the debut of Wreck Room, a new initiative spearheaded by Rashid that combines recovery, community and music. Support the show
Send us a text Rhode Island congressman Gabe Amo joins Bill Bartholomew for a discussion on how he is preparing for Trump 2.0 Support the show
Send us a text Rhode Island State Representative Brandon Potter joins Bill Bartholomew to offer his take on the state of the Democratic Party and major issues facing the state. Support the show
Send us a text The Womxn Project's Executive Director Jocelyn Foye joins Bill Bartholomew to discuss her organization's focus the heels of the second Trump presidency. Support the show
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes R.J. Heim back to the podcast. The meteorologist, reporter, media personality and the founder of the internet radio station Music Through The Tunnel of Time shares what he has been up to in the past few years. Support the show
Send us a text Inside Communications Presented by Half Street Group: The Emergence of BlueSky and AI. Bill Bartholomew welcomes Half Street Group Founder and President Mike Raia for an in-depth conversation. Support the show
Send us a text ACLU of Rhode Island Executive Director Steven Brown joins Bill Bartholomew for a discussion on how first amendment rights may be threatened under the pretense of national security. Support the show
Send us a text Sojourner House CEO and President Vanessa Volz joins Bill Bartholomew to talk about the organization's work and upcoming Masquerade Ball Support the show
Send us a text Rhode Island state Representative Enrique Sanchez joins Bill Bartholomew. Support the show
Send us a text Ian O'neil, guitarist, singer and songwriter from the Providence-based band Deer Tick joins Bill Bartholomew to offer thoughts on the state of the indie music industry. The conversation comes on the heels of multiple Rhode Island venues closing their doors. Support the show
Send us a text Engineer Casey Jones lays out a series of concerns about the health and longevity of the open, eastbound span of the Washington Bridge. Support the show
Send us a text Alex Ebert, singer for the band Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, and a thought leader in politics and community organizing, joins Bill Bartholomew to offer his thoughts in the wake of the 2024 presidential election. Support the show
