RI Political Developments - Dan McGowan (Boston Globe) Join Bartholomew

RI Political Developments - Dan McGowan (Boston Globe) Join Bartholomew

Author: Bill Bartholomew April 23, 2026 Duration: 39:18
Send us Fan Mail Is Rhode Island’s "boring" election cycle finally heating up? Dan McGowan (The Boston Globe) joins Bill Bartholomew to break down a week of major shifts in the Ocean State. They discuss why the Providence mayoral race is seeing a policy divide unlike any in recent history, the "new kid on the block" energy of Ken Block’s independent run for Governor, and the political "horse-trading" surrounding a potential Supreme Court vacancy. Key Discussion Points The Providence Mayoral D...

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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Iran, Pride, Klamkin and State Budget [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:50
Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew breaks down some of the major local and global stories from over the weekend. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube
Lenny Cioe [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:11
Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes Lenny Cioe, a candidate in the senate district 4 special election Democrat primary. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube
Smoking Alternative Faces Tax Increase In Proposed RI Budget [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:28
Send us Fan Mail Dr. Brian Erkkila, a former FDA official and an expert in tobacco harm reduction joins Bill Bartholomew for a discussion on a proposed tax increase on smoking alternative products like Zyn. Support the s…
No Kings Day Rhode Island [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:36
Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew reports on the No Kings Day protests happening throughout Rhode Island. Support the show Follow Bill on Instagram and YouTube
David Owoyemi [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:30
Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes David Owoyemi an entrepreneur who went through New Majority Capital in Providence and is now working to build up business empire here in New England as an immigrant from Nigeria…
Providence Anti-ICE Protest, State Rep David Morales [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:47
Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes state representative David Morales for a discussion on Monday's Anti-ICE protest in Providence and the ongoing Trump administration immigration-related actions. Support the show…

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