Bartholomewtown

Mar 27 2025 835 ep. 31 mins 38
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Bill Bartholomew brings Rhode Islanders closer to their world through in-depth interviews, reporting and news commentary.  

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How "Fire Districts" Restrict Shoreline Access and Operate Extra-Constitutionally: Activist Melissa Jenkins

Mar 27 2025 29 mins  
Send us a text Activist Melissa Jenkins discusses how fire districts, particularly in Bonnet Shores, operate outside of the normal confines of democracy. Support the show

Financial Well-Being presented by Navigant Credit Union: Financial Literacy

Mar 26 2025 11 mins  
Send us a text Navigant Credit Union AVP of Financial Education Amanda LaRose joins Bill Bartholomew for a discussion on financial literacy, and ways that http://www.navigantcu.org work to inform and empower the community in the space. Support the show

He Organized the Protest at Providence Tesla Facility: Patrick Crowley, President AFL-CIO

Mar 25 2025 29 mins  
Send us a text Patrick Crowley, President AFL-CIO joins Bill Bartholomew for a discussion on how organized labor is reacting the the Musk-Trump agenda. Support the show

A Case Study in Anti-Trans Efforts in Public Schools: Chariho. The Womxn Project's Jocelyn Foye

Mar 19 2025 19 mins  
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes The Womxn Project Executive Director Jocelyn Foye for a discussion on anti-trans efforts in the Chariho School District, and the public/district's response. Support the show

Journalist Zane Wolfang and Bill Bartholomew Discuss Trump Admin Immigrant Detentions

Mar 18 2025 30 mins  
Send us a text Journalist Zane Wolfang joins Bill Bartholomew to discuss the latest on the Trump administration's immigration detentions. Mr. Wolfang recently returned from travel in the middle east where he conducted reporting on the issue's impact. Read more of Zane's work at http://www.zanewolfang.substack.com Support the show

Senator Jack Reed

Mar 17 2025 33 mins  
Send us a text United States senator Jack Reed join Bill Bartholomew for a wide-ranging conversation. Support the show

"Champions of the Golden Valley", Screening by newportFILM. Producer Katie Stjernholm

Mar 17 2025 17 mins  
Send us a text newportFILM, Rhode Island's premier presenter of the latest, critically-acclaimed documentary films, will be screening: CHAMPIONS OF THE GOLDEN VALLEY at the Roger Williams Botanical Center on Thursday, March 20th at 7pm. Seating is limited, please RSVP at newportfilm.com Support the show

Coalition for a Multilingual RI/Bilingual Dual Language and World Language Teacher Investment Act

Mar 14 2025 30 mins  
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes Coalition for a Multilingual RI Erin Papa and Alicia Pratt along with Representative David Morales, who is sponsoring the Bilingual Dual Language and World Language Teacher Investment Act. Support the show

Inside Communications Presented by Half Street Group: "Newsjacking", RI Gov Race Underway, Pivoting to Digital-First

Mar 13 2025 35 mins  
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes Half Street Group founder and president Mike Raia for Inside Communications. In this month's episode, Raia offers expertise on the now-underway 2026 Rhode Island gubernatorial race, examines the concept of "newsjacking" and discusses how sports are a leading indicator of a trend towards digital-first content distribution. Support the show

Lets Prepare For The Unhoused Crisis, Right Now: Laura Jaworski, House of Hope

Mar 12 2025 38 mins  
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes Laura Jaworski, Executive Director, House of Hope, for a conversation about the state of homelessness in Rhode Island and preparing for the next cold season starting now. Support the show