Bartholomewtown

Bartholomewtown

Author: Bill Bartholomew Language: English Episodes: 50
Every day, Bill Bartholomew sits down to make sense of the local landscape, turning the complex rhythms of Rhode Island into clear conversation. This isn't a distant national broadcast; it's a grounded, daily look at the news, politics, and commentary that directly shape life in the Ocean State. On Bartholomewtown, you'll hear interviews with the people driving local change, analysis of the decisions made at the State House, and frank discussions about community issues that often fly under the radar. The tone is engaged and curious, cutting through noise to find substance. By focusing intently on Rhode Island, this podcast reveals how broader political and social currents manifest right outside your door. It’s for anyone who wants to move beyond headlines and feel more connected to the immediate world around them. Tune in for a consistent, thoughtful take on what’s happening now, delivered with the familiarity and depth of a trusted local source.
Episodes
Incoming Pawtucket Mayor Adam Greenman [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:09
Send us Fan Mail Adam Greenman on winning the Pawtucket mayoral primary and what residents want next Adam Greenman, the presumptive next mayor of Pawtucket, talks about his upset primary win over longtime Mayor Don Grebi…
How Morales Can Widen The Movement [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:37
Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew reads from Lula da Silva’s 2002 Letter to the Brazilian People, then connects its message—an ambitious agenda paired with an open invitation to allies—to Providence’s current political m…
A Referendum on Affordability: RI Primary Election Recap [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:35
Send us Fan Mail Rhode Island Primary Results: An Affordability Referendum, Not Just an Anti-Incumbent Wave Bill Bartholomew breaks down Rhode Island’s primary results and argues the night was driven by one central issue…
What To Watch For On RI Primary Day [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:46
Send us Fan Mail Rhode Island Primary Day Preview: McKee vs. Foulkes, Providence Mayor, and the Races to Watch Bill Bartholomew previews Rhode Island’s Democratic primary with a focus on the long-running Helena Foulkes v…
New URI Survey Initiative Offers Insights Into Local Healthcare [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:11
Send us Fan Mail EPISODE DESCRIPTION - Ready to publishRhode Islanders are sending a blunt message: the healthcare system is not just expensive, it's forcing people to delay care, skip tests, and rethink whether treatmen…
RI Election Preview: Boston Globe's Dan McGowan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:54
Send us Fan Mail BB is joined by Dan McGowan for a final-week look at Rhode Island’s primary races. They unpack turnout, the Providence mayoral contest, the governor’s race, and the down-ballot battles for lieutenant gov…
RI Election Preview: Hummel Joins Bartholomew [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:40
Send us Fan Mail Rhode Island’s primary sprint, the Providence mayor’s race, and the shakeup in statewide politics With early voting underway, Bill Bartholomew and Jim Hummel (The Hummel Report, Ocean State Media, WPRO)…
PVD COUNCIL: Ward 13 Candidate Annajane Yolken [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:19
Send us Fan Mail Annajane Yolken on Ward 13, rent stabilization, and the future of Providence Bill Bartholomew speaks with Annajane Yolken, a Democratic primary candidate for Providence City Council Ward 13, about why sh…