Rhode Island Governor’s Race Shake-Up + Did Memes Numb us to AI?  Mike Raia Joins

Rhode Island Governor’s Race Shake-Up + Did Memes Numb us to AI? Mike Raia Joins

Author: Bill Bartholomew April 7, 2026 Duration: 29:59
Send us Fan Mail Half Street Group’s Mike Raia joins the show to break down how independent gubernatorial candidate Ken Block entering the race could disrupt the strategies of Governor Dan McKee and challenger Helena Foulkes. We dig into whether Block plays the role of a “spoiler,” how similar candidates have performed historically in Rhode Island politics, and what this unique election cycle could signal about voter sentiment and fragmentation heading into November. Then, a cultural pivot: a...

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.
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Primary From the Left: David Morales vs. Mayor Brett Smiley [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:18
Send us Fan Mail Providence State Representative David Morales joins Bartholomewtown to discuss his primary challenge against Mayor Brett Smiley. Morales is positioning his campaign as a grassroots, progressive alternati…
What the State of the State Really Means with Steve Klamkin [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:18
Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew offers additional analysis of Governor McKee’s State of the State address and is joined by veteran reporter Steve Klamkin to put the speech — and reaction from other political figures —…
Special Report: State of the State [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:44
Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew provides on-location analysis from the Rhode Island State House following Governor McKee's delivery of the 2026 State of the State address. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and…