Bartholomewtown
Bill Bartholomew brings Rhode Islanders closer to their world.
- Update frequency
- every 2 days
- Average duration
- 30 minutes
- Episodes
- 899
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
A Proposed Tax on Sugary Beverages, with Dr. Amy Nunn
Bill Bartholomew welcomes Dr. Amy Nunn of Open Door Health for a discussion on the proposed Rhode Island tax on sugary beverages.
Discussing a Proposed Senate Dress Code with Renowned Fashion Attorney Doug Hand
Bill Bartholomew welcomes NYC-based fashion attorney, professor, podcaster and columnist Doug Hand of Hand Baldachin & Associates for a discussion on the modern professional wardrobe fo…
The "Knock It Off" Tee Shirt and Documentary, with Asher Schofield and Mike Bell
Shortly after then-Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo used the phrase "knock it off" to encourage people who weren't taking the pandemic seriously to do so, Frog & Toad proprietor Ashe…
An Innovative Approach to Health Insurance During C19 and Beyond, with CCA's Chris Palmieri
Bill Bartholomew welcomes Commonwealth Care Alliance's President and CEO Chris Palmieri for a discussion about the "integrated care system's" expansion in Rhode Island, addressing the m…
Q: Into The Storm's Cullen Hoback
Bill Bartholomew welcomes Cullen Hoback, filmmaker and producer of the acclaimed and wildly popular documentary HBO series Q: Into The Storm, for a discussion the series' findings, crea…
Senator Melissa Murray Discusses "Revenue For Rhode Island"
Bill Bartholomew welcomes Rhode Island Senator Melissa Murray (District 24 Woonsocket, North Smithfield) for a conversation about the Revenue For Rhode Island platform for which she is …
Ideas for Growth in Downtown Providence with Bradly J. VanDerStad (Downtown Hospitality Group)
Bill Bartholomew welcomes Bradly J. VanDerStad, leader of the Downtown Hospitality Group for a discussion on ideas for on how to generate business, cultural and community activity in do…
Cannabis Legalization in RI with Yes We Cannabis' Maggie Kain
Bill Bartholomew welcomes cannabis legalization advocate Maggie Kain of Yes We Cannabis for a conversation about Rhode Island's likely movement to legalize recreational cannabis sales a…
The RI Parrot Sanctuary Fire: Backstory and How You Can Help Foster Parrots
Bill Bartholomew welcomes Danika Oriol-Morway of Foster Parrots - located in Hopkinton, RI - who suffered a terrible fire at their facility a few weeks ago, resulting in the death of ne…
Michelle San Miguel and I Talk Rhode Island PBS Weekly
Bill Bartholomew is joined by his Rhode Island PBS Weekly colleague Michelle San Miguel for a discussion on her career, including at NBC10 WJAR, and her work on the new Rhode Island cen…
Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee
Bill Bartholomew welcomes Governor Dan McKee back to BTOWN for a conversation for his first appearance as Governor for a conversation on Rhode Island's vaccination program, Covid19 resp…
Frank Picozzi (mayor of Warwick)
Bill Bartholomew speaks with first term mayor of Warwick Frank Picozzi about his goals as leader of the state's 3rd largest municipality, his political leanings, elevating the mayor of …
Senator Cynthia Mendes
Bill Bartholomew welcomes newly elected Senator Cynthia Mendes fro a conversation about her victorious campaign against a powerful institutionalist senator, bringing the power of the pe…
G. Wayne Miller talks "Blue Hill", covering C19, multimedia output and more
Bill Bartholomew welcomes journalist, author and podcaster G. Wayne Miller back to BTOWN to discuss his latest fiction book "Blue Hill", covering Covid19 for The Providence Journal, pod…
Frank Carpano (sports anchor, NBC10)
Bill Bartholomew speaks with legendary sports anchor, reporter and announcer Frank Carpano of NBC10 WJAR about his 41 years in the business, changes in broadcast media, covering sports …
Seeking Solutions to the ATV Issue in RI
Bill Bartholomew assess the latest on the ongoing ATV/dirt bike issue in Providence and Cranston, and welcomes Bike Life Lives Matter's Jeremy Costa, Jonathan Ouellet and Raymond Johnso…
Harrison Tuttle (Executive Director, BLM RI PAC)`
Bill Bartholomew welcomes Harrison Tuttle, Executive Director of BLM RI PAC for a discussion on how Rhode Islanders can engage in actions to push against systemic disparities, building …
RICares on the Challenges of Substance Use Disorder in our Community
Monica Smith, Machiste Rankin and Diego Arene-Morley discuss the importance of community-wide understanding when it comes to issues surround substance use disorders, available resources…
Representative Brianna Henries
Bill Bartholomew welcomes Rhode Island Representative Breanna Henries to the pod for her debut appearance. The pair discuss changes in RI's political landscape, her unique perspective …
Special Report: A New Governor
This week, Dan McKee was sworn in as the 76th Governor of Rhode Island. On this special report, Bill Bartholomew breaks down some of McKee's biggest challenges, his background, and rep…