The Bartholomewtown Podcast (RIpodcast.com) Podcast
1) 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
2) Checking In
Send us a text Brown University shooting updates with facts: IG @billbartholomew Support the show
3) 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
4) 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
5) 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
6) Aaron Guckian is Running for Governor
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes GOP RI gubernatorial candidate Aaron Guckian. Support the show
7) 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
8) Garden City Holiday Season Events
Send us a text Citizen's Keith Kelly and Garden City Center's Joe Koechel join Bill Bartholomew to discuss 2026 holiday programming including the Citizens Holiday Village – An artistic installation de...Show More
9) Providence Noise Ordinance and Impact on Live Music: PVD Council President Rachel Miller
Send us a text Providence Council President Rachel Miller joins Bill Bartholomew to discuss the impact of Providence's noise ordinance on venues that host live and ambient music. Support the show
10) How The Coast Guard House Used Industrial Design to Innovate Dining During and Post-Covid
Send us a text Bill Bartholomew podcasts live from an outdoor igloo at acclaimed Narragansett restaurant The Coast Guard House with Bob Leonard (Co-Owner, Manager) and Elisa Wybraniec (Wine Director) ...Show More