The Bartholomewtown Podcast (RIpodcast.com) Podcast
1) What the State of the State Really Means with Steve Klamkin
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew offers additional analysis of Governor McKee’s State of the State address and is joined by veteran reporter Steve Klamkin to put the speech — and reaction from other po...Show More
2) Special Report: State of the State
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew provides on-location analysis from the Rhode Island State House following Governor McKee's delivery of the 2026 State of the State address. Support the show
3) Dan McGowan Joins BB to Talk Biggest Rhode Island Stories of 2025
Send us a text Boston Globe columnist and author of RhodeMap Dan McGowan joins Bill Bartholomew to discuss the biggest Rhode Island stories of 2025. Support the show
4) 2025: The Year in Media presented by Half Street Group
Send us a text Mike Raia, Fonder and President, Half Street Group, joins Bill Bartholomew to discuss the best books, shows to binge and the best and worst Rhode Island stories of 2025. Support the sh...Show More
5) Checking In
Send us a text Brown University shooting updates with facts: IG @billbartholomew Support the show
6) Ian Donnis, Ted Nesi and Bill Bartholomew: A Look Ahead to RI 2026
Send us a text Ian Donnis (Ocean State Media (NPR/PBS)) and Ted Nesi (WPRI TV) join Bill Bartholomew for a look ahead to 2026, a year that is anticipated to be a very interesting political season in R...Show More
7) Ending Life Without Parole: Dr. Brashani Reece
Send us a text Brashani Reece is the Executive Director of "Drop LWOP" and joins Bill Bartholomew to discuss her work to end extreme prison sentences. "I am dedicated to restoring hope for individua...Show More
8) Steve Klamkin
Send us a text Retired WPRO reporter Steve Klamkin joins Bill Bartholomew to reflect on his legendary career in radio and photography, the state of the journalism industry and the biggest stories of 2...Show More
9) Aaron Guckian is Running for Governor
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes GOP RI gubernatorial candidate Aaron Guckian. Support the show
10) We Have a Youth Sports Crisis
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew reflects on recent hazing incidents in Rhode Island high school sports. Support the show