Best Bill Bartholomew Podcasts (2025)

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RI League of Charter Public Schools 22:46

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1d ago22:46

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Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes Rhode Island League of Charter Public Schools Executive Director Chiara Deltito-Sharrot and Stop The Wait founder Janie Segui Rodriguez a wide-ranging conversation. Support the showBy Bill Bartholomew / Chiara Deltito-Sharrot / Janie Segui Rodriguez

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David Morales is Running for Mayor of Providence 32:38

24h ago32:38

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Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes state representative David Morales, who last week announced his campaign to primary incumbent Democrat mayor Brett Smiley. Support the showBy Bill Bartholomew / David Morales

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Cliff Wood Talks From Here to Where at Wilbury 20:50

6d ago20:50

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Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes musician and former Providence director of Arts Culture and Tourism for a discussion on "From Here to Where", premiering at Wilbury Theater Group September 18th. Support the showBy Bill Bartholomew / Cliff Wood

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Ted Dintersmith is Reimagining Education 22:19

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Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes Rhode Islander Ted Dintersmith to discuss his efforts on reimagining education: "Through his books, films, and nonprofit What School Could Be, Ted highlights innovative education models while calling out the shortcomings of the status quo. Multiple Choice spotlights a school offering dual-curriculum of tradi…

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New URI Poll:Ashlea Rundlett, URI Political Science Associate Professor and Director of the M.A. in Int'l Relations Program 15:25

10d ago15:25

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Ashlea Rundlett, URI political science Associate Professor and Director of the M.A. in Int'l Relations Program joins the show to offer details on a new poll that gauged Rhode Islander opinions on major issues and the 2026 gubernatorial race. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Cumulus Providence

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Gabe Amo Talks Legislative Initiative, Trump Policies and Actions 20:01

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Congressman Gabe Amo joins the show to discuss a new, bi-partisan legislative initiative to reduce overdose deaths, plus the latest reaction to Trump policies and actions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Cumulus Providence

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Providence Mayoral Race Heats Up: Dan McGowan (Boston Globe) Joins Bartholomew 34:44

11d ago34:44

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Send us a text Boston Globe columnist Dan McGowan joins Bill Bartholomew to discuss the Providence mayoral race. Earlier this week, state representative David Morales, a leftist Democrat, announced his campaign to primary moderate Democrat incumbent Brett Smiley. Support the showBy Bill Bartholomew / Dan McGowan

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New RI Governor Poll 58:42

9d ago58:42

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Send us a text Bill Bartholomew breaks down the latest RI gubernatorial race polling data. Support the showBy Bill Bartholomew

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Connor Burbridge is Challenging Jack Reed in a Democrat Primary 27:32

15d ago27:32

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Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes Connor Burbridge who is challenging Senator Jack Reed in a Democrat primary. Support the showBy Bill Bartholomew / Connor Burbridge

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On Assassination of Charlie Kirk 35:07

16d ago35:07

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Send us a text Bill Bartholomew reacts to the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Support the showBy Bill Bartholomew

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Inside Communications presented by Half Street Group: Remembering PR is an Extension of Brand 34:32

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Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes Mike Raia, founder and President of Half Street Group, for a conversation on why leaders need to remember that PR is an extension of their brand. Support the showBy Bill Bartholomew / Mike Raia

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Cranston Police Gun Range: Police Chief Michael J. Winquist 11:30

20d ago11:30

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Send us a text Cranston Police Chief Michael J. Winquist joins Bill Bartholomew to offer his position on the saga involving the police department's firing range, which is proximate to two schools and has drawn concern from community members. Support the showBy Bill Bartholomew / Michael J. Winquist

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URI Honors Colloquium: Education Behind the Curtains 35:42

20d ago35:42

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Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes Dan Kelly and Lazaro Camacho, Jr, coordinators of the URI Honors Colloquium "Education Behind the Curtains". Support the showBy Bill Bartholomew / Dan Kelly / Lazaro Camacho, Jr,

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Cranston Police Gun Range, Proximate to Schools, Continues to Draw Community Concern 23:38

22d ago23:38

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Send us a text Cranston residents Patricia Schoeninger and Martha DiMeo join Bill Bartholomew to discuss a controversial police gun range that is proximate to schools and residents. DiMeo describes it as living in a "war zone". Support the show

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Trump Shuts Down RI Wind Farm: Sen Whitehouse, Congressman Amo 37:59

27d ago37:59

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Send us a text Bill Bartholomew offers analysis of the Trump administration's "stop work order" for the Revolution Wind offshore wind farm, a project adjacent to Rhode Island waters that is some 80% complete and is propelled by a Rhode Island workforce. He welcomes Senator Sheldon Whitehouse and, separately, Congressman Gabe Amo for their takes. Su…

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Johnson's Pond Saga: Environmental Stewardship and Private v Public Resource Management 21:00

29d ago21:00

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Send us a text Coventry town solicitor Stephen Angell joins Bill Bartholomew to offer the town's perspective on the ongoing legal battle surrounding Johnson's Pond, a body of water that has been a source of frustration, litigious action and a case study in the privatization of waterways. Support the show…

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Global Trade Summit at Bryant University: Jason Kelly, executive director, John H. Chafee Center for International Business at Bryant University 20:12

1M ago20:12

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Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes Jason Kelly, executive director, John H. Chafee Center for International at Business at Bryant University for a discussion on the upcoming Global Trade Summit, set to take place September 25-26. Support the show

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STARMAN Screens at newportFILM; Director Robert Stone 18:37

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Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes Robert Stone, director of Starman, which screens at newportFILM this Thursday Aug 21. ABOUT THE FILM: Are we alone in the universe? For over half a century, legendary NASA engineer and best-selling science fiction author, Gentry Lee, has explored every aspect of this question in the realms of space science, …

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Dr. Jason Iannuccilli, Founder & CEO of PowerLeaf 33:16

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Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes Dr. Jason Iannuccilli, Founder &CEO of PowerLeaf. Support the showBy Bill Bartholomew / Jason Iannuccilli

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"Andre is an Idiot" Screening at newportFILM: Director Tony Benna 16:53

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Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes Tony Benna, Director of "Andre is an Idiot", which screens at newportFILM Thurs Aug. 14, at 8:10 p.m. on O'Hare Lawn at Salve Regina. Support the showBy Bill Bartholomew / Tony Benna

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Plant City Owner Kim Anderson 32:03

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Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes Kim Anderson, owner of plant-based food hall and market Plant City. Support the showBy Bill Bartholomew / Kim Anderson

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Steve Smith, Rock N Jock Charity Concert 10:31

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Steve Smith from "Steve Smith and the Nakeds" joins the show to talk about the Rock N Jock Chairty concert this weekend See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Cumulus Providence

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Karl Wadensten -- Op-Ed piece on Garden City Newport Creamery 19:56

2M ago19:56

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Go Local Prov writer Karl Wadensten joins the show to talk about his op-ed piece on the closing of the Garden City Newport Creamery See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Cumulus Providence

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Financial Well-Being presented by Navigant Credit Union: A New Partnership Between Navigant and Bryant University 12:28

2M ago12:28

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Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes Navigant Credit Union President and CEO Kathleen Orovitz for a discussion on the institution's new partnership with Bryant University. Support the showBy Bill Bartholomew / Kathleen Orovitz

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Rep. Charlene Lima on press release regarding closure of the Garden City Newport Creamery 17:47

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See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Cumulus Providence

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Dick Fossa, North Providence Political Fixture, Retiring at Age 88 15:00

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North Providence mayoral Chief of Staff and former mayor Dick Fossa joins the show as he prepares to retire - at age 88. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Cumulus Providence

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Providence School Board's Ty'Relle Stephens and Corey Jones 42:51

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Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes Providence School Board President Ty'Relle Stephens and elected member Corey Jones. Support the showBy Bill Bartholomew / Ty'Relle Stephens / Corey Jones

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“Jaws” Documentarians Take Us Inside The Making of the Film 22:36

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Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes John Campopiano and Jim Beller to discuss the forthcoming Jaws documentary "The Farmer and The Shark" John Campopiano is an award winning New England documentary filmmaker, archivist, writer, and producer. For the last decade he has worked as the Archives & Rights Manager for the Emmy & Academy Award- winnin…

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Congressman Seth Magaziner 19:44

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Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes congressman Seth Magaziner for a discussion on major global, national and local issues. Support the showBy Bill Bartholomew / Seth Magaziner

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Brown Health Keeping Newport Birthing Center Open: Councilor Xay Khamsyvoravong 16:40

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Newport Councilor Xay Khamsyvoravong joins the show with an update on a story that we brought you earlier this month: Brown Health considering closing the birthing center at Newport Hospital. Today, Brown Health announced that they will not close the facility. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Dara Benno Talks Food Recovery in Rhode Island 34:37

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Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes Dara Benno, an artist and Providence-based designer focused on addressing critical challenges, including environmental issues; she is also a Strategic Design + Research Fellow at RISD. Her design practice is centered around social impact and climate action. Her work focuses on how creative practice can influ…

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Maren Morris at Newport Folk 14:35

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Send us a text Bill Bartholomew speaks with Maren Morris at Newport Folk 2025. Support the showBy Bill Bartholomew / Maren Morris

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Newport Folk Preview: 5 Can't-Miss Sets 59:06

2M ago59:06

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Send us a text Bill Bartholomew offers his take on some artists to catch at this weekend's Newport Folk Festival. Support the showBy Bill Bartholomew

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Talking Transit and Transit-Oriented Beach Day with Providence Streets' Dylan Giles 29:58

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Send us a text Providence Streets Coalition's Dylan Giles joins Bill Bartholomew to discuss the upcoming Transit-Oriented Beach Day and general Rhode Island transit developments. Support the showBy Bill Bartholomew / Dylan Giles

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Councilor Xay Khamsyvoravong with Bill B 7-15-25 16:06

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See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Cumulus Providence

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FRINGEPVD's Josh Short 21:07

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Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes Josh Short, Artistic Director of FRINGEPVD and The Wilbury Theatre Group for a discussion about Providence Fringe Fest. Support the showBy Bill Bartholomew / Josh Short

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Breaking Down Latest RI Polling Data 1:03:22

3M ago1:03:22

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Send us a text Bill Bartholomew breaks down this week's polling data from Salve Regina University's Pell Center. Support the showBy Bill Bartholomew

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Congressman Gabe Amo 15:50

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Congressman Gabe Amo joins the show to discuss the major developments in Washington and their impact on Rhode Island. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Cumulus Providence

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RI Energy Falls Down, McKee Shifts Tone on Trump, Hanley Back On Providence Police 48:35

3M ago48:35

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Send us a text Bill Bartholomew breaks down several major Rhode Island stories, including this past week's storm that left thousands without power - and the ensuing communications failure by RI Energy, Governor McKee shifting his tone on President Trump, McKee running alongside Lt. Governor Sabina Matos in 2026 and the LEOBOR decision that will all…

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HealthSource RI Director Lindsay Lang on "Big, Beautiful Bill" Implications 32:36

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Health Source RI Director Lindsay Lang joins the show to discuss the implications of the passage of the "Big, Beautiful Bill" - the tax and spending bill that lays out President Trump's domestic agenda - on Rhode Islanders on Medicaid, Medicare and the ACA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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BHDDH Caseworkers in the Developmental Disabilities Division say Workload Crisis is Impacting Patients 12:13

3M ago12:13

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Send us a text Bill Bartholomew speaks with Matthew Gunnip, President, SEIU Local 580, and Alex Blue, a frontline worker for RI's Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities & Hospitals Developmental Disabilities Division, whose workers say a workload crisis is having a negative impact on patients. Support the show…

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Congressman Seth Magaziner 14:54

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Congressman Seth Magaziner joins the broadcast to discuss a variety of major issues. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Cumulus Providence

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RIHub Is Nurturing Economic Development Through Support for Startups 26:43

3M ago26:43

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Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes Annette Tonti, managing director of RIHub for a discussion on her organization's efforts to boost Rhode Island's startup ecosystem Support the showBy Bill Bartholomew / Annette Tonti

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Governor McKee Not Signing Budget, Holds Roundtable with Select Reporters 1:01:33

3M ago1:01:33

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Send us a text Bill Bartholomew was in the room for a roundtable discussion with Governor Dan McKee on why he is not signing the budget that was just passed by General Assembly. Support the showBy Bill Bartholomew

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RI Dept of Health Director Dr. Jerome Larkin Talks Men's Mental Health 19:15

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Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes Rhode Island Department of Health Director Dr. Jerome Larkin for a discussion on a new suicide prevention initiative. Support the showBy Bill Bartholomew / Jerome Larkin

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Filmmaker Cody Sheehy Talks "The Last Dive", Screening Thursday at newportFILM 18:04

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Send us a text Directed by award-winning filmmaker Cody Sheehy and produced by acclaimed Mark Monroe, The Last Dive is a visually stunning and emotionally resonant documentary that invites viewers to reflect on our connection to the natural world—and the wild, mysterious creatures that help us find our place in it. Support the show…

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Senator Jack Reed on Iran 9:09

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Senator Jack Reed joins the broadcast to discuss the latest developments in the conflict between the U.S. and Iran. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Cumulus Providence

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Iran, Pride, Klamkin and State Budget 28:40

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Send us a text Bill Bartholomew breaks down some of the major local and global stories from over the weekend. Support the showBy Bill Bartholomew

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Lenny Cioe 20:51

3M ago20:51

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Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes Lenny Cioe, a candidate in the senate district 4 special election Democrat primary. Support the showBy Bill Bartholomew / Lenny Cioe

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Smoking Alternative Faces Tax Increase In Proposed RI Budget 23:07

3M ago23:07

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Send us a text 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 showBy Bill Bartholomew / Brian Erkkila