Rhode Island Atheists

Rhode Island Atheists

Author: Bill Bartholomew March 17, 2026 Duration: 20:02
Send us Fan Mail Episode Title: Reason & Freedom: Rhode Island’s Next Chapter Description: A conversation with Rhode Island Atheists' Brian Cardoza and John Mertus about the state’s first-ever Day of Reason, the meaning of secular advocacy in a place defined by religious freedom, and the group’s growing role in civic and political life. Topics Covered: Rhode Island’s first Day of ReasonThe state’s legacy of religious freedomAtheism and public identityAdvocacy, policy, and political engag...

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.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

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Podcast Episodes
How A Providence Mural Fits Into A National Culture War [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:24
Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew sits down with Christopher Gavin of the The Boston Globe to unpack the controversy surrounding a Ukrainian solidarity mural in Providence—and how a local story can quickly become part of…
What’s Happening in Rhode Island Public Health with Dr. Amy Nunn [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:18
Send us Fan Mail Dr. Amy Nunn — CEO of the Rhode Island Public Health Institute and Open Door Health — joins Bill Bartholomew for a wide-ranging conversation on the current state of public health in Rhode Island. Dr. Nun…
The Impact of Iran War on Rhode Island [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:45
Send us Fan Mail Nikolas Gvosdev, a national security fellow at the Foreign Policy Research Institute and professor at the U.S. Naval War College, and speaking on his own behalf, joins Bill Bartholomew to examine how The…
The Report: Neronha on Clergy Abuse in the Providence Diocese [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:28
Send us Fan Mail Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha joins Bartholomewtown to discuss his office’s newly released report detailing decades of child sexual abuse allegations within the Roman Catholic Diocese of Pr…
Xay Enters the Lt. Governor Race [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:41
Send us Fan Mail Topic: Former Newport Mayor and Current Councilor Xay Khamsyvoravong Enters the Lieutenant Governor Race — Why It Matters 1. Who Is Xay Khamsyvoravong? Former Mayor of NewportCurrent Newport City Council…
Is Snow Removal The Biggest Political Issue in Rhode Island Right Now? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:29
Send us Fan Mail 📍 Overview: In the aftermath of the historic Blizzard of ’26, which dumped record-shattering snow across Rhode Island and left communities paralyzed, snow removal has become a hot-button issue — not just…