Bartholomewtown

Bill Bartholomew

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677 episodes

Providence Is Getting A Vegan Deli

Bill Bartholomew welcomes Rich Gaccione, proprietor of Born From Pain, a forthcoming vegan deli in Providence.  The two discuss the project and choosing a vegan lifestyle.    Support the show https://www.patreon.com/bartholomewtown?fan_landing=true

31m
Apr 01, 2024
Inside Communications presented by Half Street Group: Mike Raia and Marie Aberger join Bill Bartholomew

In the wake of the Baltimore bridge catastrophe, the communications fiasco surrounding Princess Kate Middleton, Half Street Groups Mike Raia and Strategic Communications Consultant Marie Aberger join Bill Bartholomew to assess the respective responses, plus, a discussion on how to tell clients hard truths. Support the show https://www.patreon.com/bartholomewtown?fan_landing=true

38m
Mar 29, 2024
Melissa Bouchard, Co-Founder and CEO of Fusion3 Consulting

Bill Bartholomew welcomes Melissa Bouchard, Co-Founder and CEO of Fusion3 Consulting for a discussion building a business in Rhode Island Support the show https://www.patreon.com/bartholomewtown?fan_landing=true

22m
Mar 29, 2024
A Shoreline Access Update with Rep Terri Cortvriend

Bill Bartholomew catches up with Rhode Island Representative Terri Cortvriend for a discussion on new shoreline access legislation.  Support the show https://www.patreon.com/bartholomewtown?fan_landing=true

18m
Mar 28, 2024
Roger Williams University's Real Estate Programs, Symposium

Bill Bartholomew welcomes Roger Williams University Provost Margaret Everett and alumna Heather Boujoulian for a discussion on the universitys real estate masters, certificate and undergrad programs and upcoming symposium. Support the show https://www.patreon.com/bartholomewtown?fan_landing=true

19m
Mar 28, 2024
Congressman Seth Magaziner

Congressman Seth Magaziner joins Bill Bartholomew for a discussion on "ProtectingOur Democracy", plus his thoughts on the Washington Bridge saga and legislation his is sponsoring to ensure aid time off for American workers. Support the show https://www.patreon.com/bartholomewtown?fan_landing=true

17m
Mar 27, 2024
Housing Secretary Stefan Pryor

With a major bond initiative, a package of new housing legislation and an ongoing housing crisis, Bill Bartholomew welcomes Housing Secretary Stefan Pryor for a robust conversation. Support the show https://www.patreon.com/bartholomewtown?fan_landing=true

17m
Mar 26, 2024
Its Spring Bird Season in Rhode Island! Audubon Society's Lauren Parmelee Joins Bill

Lauren Parmelee, Audubon Senior Director of Education joins Bill Bartholomew to discuss spring birding season and programs to enjoy. Support the show https://www.patreon.com/bartholomewtown?fan_landing=true

23m
Mar 21, 2024
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg Visits Washington Bridge

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg was in town for a tour of the Washington Bridge.  Hear Bill Bartholomews reaction and questions he asked the Secretary. Support the show https://www.patreon.com/bartholomewtown?fan_landing=true

20m
Mar 19, 2024
Financial Well-Being presented by Navigant Credit Union: Combating Financial Exploitation With New ‘Senior Safeguard Seminar’ Series

Stephen Ormerod, Navigant Credit Unions Senior Vice President / Director of Security joins Bill Bartholomew to discuss a new initiative aimed at combating financial exploitation perpetrated against seniors.  Support the show https://www.patreon.com/bartholomewtown?fan_landing=true

12m
Mar 15, 2024
RI Reconnect Helps Older RI'ers Change Careers Learn a New Trade or Gain New Certifications

Rhode Island Commissioner of Post-Secondary Education Shannon Gilkey joins Bill Bartholomew to discuss the Rhode Island Reconnect initiative. Support the show https://www.patreon.com/bartholomewtown?fan_landing=true

16m
Mar 14, 2024
Speaker Joe Shekarchi on New Housing Legislation

Rhode Island Speaker of the House Joe Shekarchi joins Bill Bartholomew to discuss a trove of new housing legislation that he is supporting. Support the show https://www.patreon.com/bartholomewtown?fan_landing=true

22m
Mar 13, 2024
Trump Campaign Hired Him to Prove Widespread Voter Fraud in 2020. He Proved Trump Rightfully Lost

Rhode Islander Ken Block, who twice ran for Governor and is a data specialist, was hired by the Trump campaign to prove instances of widespread voter fraud in the 2020 election.  However, though Block found some instances of voter improprieties and offers insight into how states can improve their voter rolls, he found no allegations of widespread fraud to be true, and that Trump did in fact lose the 2020 presidential election.  Support the show https://www.patreon.com/bartholomewtown?fan_landing=true

18m
Mar 12, 2024
BLM RI PAC Executive Director Harrison Tuttle

Bill Bartholomew welcomes Harrison Tuttle, Executive Director of the Black Lives Matter Rhode Island Political Action Committee for a discussion on Law Enforcement Officers Bill of Rights reform. Support the show https://www.patreon.com/bartholomewtown?fan_landing=true

22m
Mar 11, 2024
One Step Closer to the Inevitable Rebuild of Washington Bridge

Bill Bartholomew reacts to RIDOT Director Peter Alvitis remarks on WPRO this morning discussing "a rebuild" of The Washington Bridge Support the show https://www.patreon.com/bartholomewtown?fan_landing=true

26m
Mar 07, 2024
URI Grad Working for Dept of Homeland Security Talks Human Trafficking Awareness

URI graduate Michael Camal works for The Department of Homeland Security, and is raising awareness about human trafficking. Support the show https://www.patreon.com/bartholomewtown?fan_landing=true

20m
Mar 05, 2024
What Are The Biggest RI Stories Right Now? Plus, Whales and Narragansett Seawall Parking

Bill Bartholomew reacts to a Bartholomewtown poll asking what are the biggest Rhode Island stories of the moment?  Plus, Bill reacts to the whales washing ashore in RI waters and a push to implement parking regulations on the Narragansett seawall.  Support the show https://www.patreon.com/bartholomewtown?fan_landing=true

40m
Mar 04, 2024
Steve Maciel, 1 of 52 Hunger Networks, Calls For RI To Be Food Secure State

1 of 52 Hunger Networks Steve Maciel joins Bill Bartholomew for a discussion on food insecurity in Rhode Island and his organizations efforts to make Rhode Island a food secure state. Support the show https://www.patreon.com/bartholomewtown?fan_landing=true

22m
Feb 29, 2024
Annette Maggiacomo, President, Duffy & Shanley

Bill Bartholomew welcomes Annette Maggiacomo, who was recently elevated to President of Rhode Island-based integrated marketing communications agency, for a wide-ranging conversation on PR, being a major player in politics and business and operating a major firm in The Ocean State. Support the show https://www.patreon.com/bartholomewtown?fan_landing=true

20m
Feb 27, 2024
The Quencher Will Bring Italian Food, Drinks and Live Original Music To Newport

Bill Bartholomew welcomes restaurant entrepreneur Scott Kirmil and Chef Joey Piotti for a discussion about their new Newport-based venture The Quencher. Support the show https://www.patreon.com/bartholomewtown?fan_landing=true

15m
Feb 26, 2024
Inside Communications presented by Half Street Group: Major Local News and Targeting Different Kinds of Audiences

Half Street Group Founder/President Mike Raia joins Bill Bartholomew to offer insight and analysis on the recently-rolled out "All That" tourism campaign, The Washington Bridge response moving forward, and how to target different types of audiences. http://www.halfstreetgroup.com  http://www.halfstreetgroup.com Support the show https://www.patreon.com/bartholomewtown?fan_landing=true

21m
Feb 23, 2024
Providence Urbanist Network

Bill Bartholomew welcomes Ian Saxine and Daria Brashear of Providence Urbanist Network for a discussion on housing, transit and intersection thereof in the City of Providence. https://providenceurbanist.net https://providenceurbanist.net/ Support the show https://www.patreon.com/bartholomewtown?fan_landing=true

40m
Feb 23, 2024
Congressman Gabe Amo

Congressman Gabe Amo joins Bill Bartholomew for a discussion on key issues. Support the show https://www.patreon.com/bartholomewtown?fan_landing=true

17m
Feb 22, 2024
ABC6 Staff Moves Towards Unionization

The staff of New Bedford-Providence station TV WLNE ABC6 have recently decided to move forward with an effort to unionize.  ABC6s Gino de Angelis, Kelly Bates, Kyle Dacy and NABET-CWA National Organizing Coordinator Bera Dunau join Bill Bartholomew to discuss. Support the show https://www.patreon.com/bartholomewtown?fan_landing=true

29m
Feb 21, 2024
The Saga of The Narragansett Library

After a 14 year battle to build a new library in Narragansett, RI, the town council now faces the challenge of determining the name of the new facility.  Its a story of municipal government proxy wars and small town drama with practical implications.  Support the show https://www.patreon.com/bartholomewtown?fan_landing=true

18m
Feb 20, 2024
Journalist/Author Philip Eil Talks His Upcoming, Debut Book Prescription for Pain: How A Once Promising Doctor Became the “Pill Mill Killer"

Providence, RI-based journalist/author Philip Eil discusses his upcoming, debut book Prescription for Pain: How A Once Promising Doctor Became the “Pill Mill Killer", plus his journey as a creator, Rhode Island news and The Washington Bridge. https://www.philipeil.com Support the show https://www.patreon.com/bartholomewtown?fan_landing=true

29m
Feb 16, 2024
How Child and Family Provides Stability and What Our Health and Human Service System Can Learn From Them

Child and Family CEO Martin Sinnott and client AJ James join Bill Bartholomew for a discussion on how Child and Family provides a holistic, stabilizing space for families, foster children and young adults.  Support the show https://www.patreon.com/bartholomewtown?fan_landing=true

26m
Feb 15, 2024
Coastal Access for Marginalized Communities with URI's Melva Treviño

URI Assistant Professor Melva Treviño is a human geographer who has studied the impact of coastal access for marginalized communities in Rhode Island. Support the show https://www.patreon.com/bartholomewtown?fan_landing=true

34m
Feb 14, 2024
Four Hour Bridge Oversight Hearing Leaves Most Questions Unanswered

Bill Bartholomew reacts to yesterdays Joint Legislative Oversight Committee hearing about the Washing Bridge saga. Support the show https://www.patreon.com/bartholomewtown?fan_landing=true

25m
Feb 13, 2024
State Senator Sam Bell

Rhode Island state senator Sam Bell joins Bill Bartholomew to discuss the states budget, Washington Bridge saga and beyond. Support the show https://www.patreon.com/bartholomewtown?fan_landing=true

27m
Feb 08, 2024