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RI Primary Closing Messages: Mike Raia Joins The Show For Inside Communications presented by Half Street Group

Send us Fan Mail Inside Communications: Rhode Island Primary Closing Messages and Election Predictions Bill Bartholomew and Half Street Group’s Mike Raia break down how

New URI Survey Initiative Offers Insights Into Local Healthcare

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

RI Election Preview: Boston Globe's Dan McGowan

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 r

RI Election Preview: Hummel Joins Bartholomew

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

PVD COUNCIL: Ward 13 Candidate Annajane Yolken

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 candida

PVD COUNCIL: Ward 13 Candidate Connor Blier

Send us Fan Mail Connor Blier on Providence Ward 13, rent stabilization and local political trust Connor Blier joins Bartholomewtown to explain why he entered the open

Promoting Peace and Nonviolence at URI: Insights from Thubten Tendar

Send us Fan Mail Discover how the University of Rhode Island's Center for Nonviolence and Peace Studies is fostering global peace through education, training, and c

New Poll Shows Foulkes with 20-Point Lead Over McKee. Salve's Katie Sonder Breaks It Down

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew talks with Katie Sonder, Associate Director and Fellow at the Salve Regina University Pell Center, about the center’s August 2026 Voice

Checking in with U.S. Senate Candidate Connor Burbridge

Send us Fan Mail Connor Burbridge discusses his campaign for U.S. Senate against incumbent Jack Reed, focusing on issues, grassroots strategy, and vision for Rhode Islan

A Big Blue Economy Win for RI

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew welcomes URI professor Marta Gomez-Chiarri and Lisa Carnevale from RI Commerce for a discussion on a recently awarded grant that bolste

The RI Small Business Village

Send us Fan Mail Unlocking Local Economies: Rhode Island's Small Business Village at Providence Place In this episode, we explore a pioneering initiative designed

Episode 1,000! Checking In with Congressman Gabe Amo

Send us Fan Mail Navigating Politics and Public Service in Turbulent Times with Congressman Gabe Amo Discover how Congressman Gabe Amo navigates legislative challenges,

DEBATE: Mayor of Providence - Mayor Smiley + David Morales

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew moderates a debate in the Providence mayoral Democratic primary between mayor Brett Smiley and Representative David Morales. Support t

DEBATE: Governor McKee + Helena Foulkes - Democratic Primary for Governor of Rhode Island

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew moderates a debate between Governor Dan McKee and Helena Buonanno Foulkes, the candidates in the Democratic primary for Governor of Rho

Exploring Legacy, Art, and Community Through Film and Music: The newportFILM Premiere of "John Shearer: American Moments"

Send us Fan Mail This episode dives into the multi-layered world of documentary filmmaking, community building, and artistic legacy, with a special focus on the upcoming

Newport Folk 2026

Send us Fan Mail Bill Bartholomew reacts to Newport Folk 2026. Bartholomewtown was on-the-ground at Newport Folk, covering the performances and people that shape the ic

FORUM: RI Attorney General Democratic Primary Candidates

Send us Fan Mail Democratic Primary Forum: RI Attorney General A candidate forum for the 2026 Democratic primary race for Rhode Island Attorney General, featuring: Kei

FORUM: RI Lt. Governor Democratic Primary Candidates

Send us Fan Mail Four Democratic candidates for Rhode Island Lieutenant Governor squared off in a forum moderated by Bill Bartholomew. The Candidates Sabina Matos — In

Eat Well, Be Well Program Expands Healthy Food For Rhode Islanders

Send us Fan Mail Guests:  Dr. Amy Nunn, CEO, Rhode Island Public Health Institute Chris Buchanan Director of Public Affairs and State and Local Government Relations wi

Dr. Nelly Burdette Could Flip a Rural-Suburban Senate District in Rhode Island

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dr. Nelly Burdette, Psy D, shares her journey from healthcare professional to political candidate, emphasizing the importance of commun