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Send us a textRepresentative Megan Cotter joins Bill Bartholomew to discuss her latest legislative efforts to mitigate forest fires in Rhode Island. Support the show
Send us a textGrow Smart Rhode Island's Jillian Finkle joins Bill Bartholomew. Support the show
Send us a textWith the recent announcement that the Major League Rugby championship game will be played at Pawtucket's Tidewater Stadium and expanding youth participation in rugby, Bill Bartholomew speaks with Jeff Cares, Executive Director of Rugby Rhode Island Support the show
This week on A Lively Experiment, the legacy of Senate President Dominick Ruggerio and questions left in the wake of his passing. Plus, an ambitious plan to hike Rhode Island's housing stock. Moderator Jim Hummel is joined by Bill Bartholomew of the Bartholomewtown Podcast, former Cranston Mayor Allan Fung & Mary Barden, the Executive Director of the National Education Association Rhode Island.
Send us a textRhode Island College recently released a report that includes a plan to cut twenty programs from the school's offerings. Students join Bill Bartholomew to discuss an effort to push back on the proposed cuts.They are:Felix Fonseca Garcia, World Languages Education - Portuguese majorHak Kay, Gender Studies majorDanielle Hurowitz, Gender Studies majorRoman Kavanagh, English Major Support the show
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Send us a textNavigant Credit Union's VP of Cash Management Brian Pereira joins Bill Bartholomew for April's episode of Financial Well Being. Support the show
Send us a textBreaking news: following a lengthy illness, Rhode Island Senate President Dominick Ruggerio has died. The Boston Globe's Ed Fitzpatrick join Bill Bartholomew to discuss Ruggerio's legacy and what comes next on the governmental side. Support the show
Send us a textHalf Street Group Founder and President Mike Raia joins Bill Bartholomew for a discussion on small business communications strategies, plus, what little league can teach us about comms!http://www.halfstreetgroup.com Support the show
Send us a textThe recent announcement that Anchor Medical Associates will be closing its practice this summer has exacerbated an already strained health care system in Rhode Island. Bill Bartholomew speaks with Blackstone Valley Community Health Care CEO and family physician Dr. Christy Pacheco and COO Mark Glovasky for insights on the extent of the issue. Support the show
Send us a textBoston Globe Rhode Island columnist Dan McGowan joins Bill Bartholomew for a discussion on the latest efforts by Providence mayor Brett Smiley to for the city to regain control of the Providence Public School District. The district was taken over by the State of Rhode Island in 2019.Support the show
Send us a textTom Rodrigues, Mobile Crisis Clinician joins Bill Bartholomew for a discussion on the behavioral health crisis that Rhode Island is facing. Support the show
Send us a textNavigant 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
Send us a textPatrick Crowley, President AFL-CIO joins Bill Bartholomew for a discussion on how organized labor is reacting the the Musk-Trump agenda. Support the show
Send us a textJournalist 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
Send us a textUnited States senator Jack Reed join Bill Bartholomew for a wide-ranging conversation. Support the show
Send us a textChiara Deltito-Sharrott, Executive Director, Rhode Island League of Charter Schools joins Bill Bartholomew for a discussion on how a proposed dissolution of the Department of Education would impact the state. Support the show
Send us a textBusiness woman and former Republican Rhode Island gubernatorial candidate Ashley Kalus joins Bill Bartholomew in-studio for a wide-ranging conversation on state and national politics and her own future political ambitions. Support the show
Send us a textThe Freedom to Read Act would make RI a safe harbor for books, students, librarians, teachers, and book creators. Author Cathy G. Johnson and North Kingstown School Committee member Jennifer Lima join Bill Bartholomew to discuss. Support the show
This week on A Lively Experiment, confusion reigns during Trump's first week in office. Are funds to fix the Washington Bridge in jeopardy as a result of a larger federal pause? Plus, news on Johnston's affordable housing fight. Moderator Jim Hummel is joined by RI GOP National Committeewoman Sue Cienki, Bill Bartholomew of the Bartholomewtown Podcast, and Democratic strategist Rob Horowitz.
Send us a textHalf Street Group Founder and President Mike Raia joins Bill Bartholomew for a conversation on the biggest stories of 2025 in communications and pop culture.Support the show
Send us a textMusician Rafay Rashid and Don Worth, PhD join Bill Bartholomew for a discussion on the debut of Wreck Room, a new initiative spearheaded by Rashid that combines recovery, community and music.Support the show
Send us a textRhode Island congressman Gabe Amo joins Bill Bartholomew for a discussion on how he is preparing for Trump 2.0Support the show
Send us a textRhode Island State Representative Brandon Potter joins Bill Bartholomew to offer his take on the state of the Democratic Party and major issues facing the state.Support the show
Send us a textThe Womxn Project's Executive Director Jocelyn Foye joins Bill Bartholomew to discuss her organization's focus the heels of the second Trump presidency. Support the show
Send us a textInside Communications Presented by Half Street Group: The Emergence of BlueSky and AI. Bill Bartholomew welcomes Half Street Group Founder and President Mike Raia for an in-depth conversation.Support the show
Send us a textSojourner House CEO and President Vanessa Volz joins Bill Bartholomew to talk about the organization's work and upcoming Masquerade Ball Support the show
Send us a textACLU of Rhode Island Executive Director Steven Brown joins Bill Bartholomew for a discussion on how first amendment rights may be threatened under the pretense of national security.Support the show
Send us a textRhode Island state Representative Enrique Sanchez joins Bill Bartholomew.Support the show
Send us a textIan O'neil, guitarist, singer and songwriter from the Providence-based band Deer Tick joins Bill Bartholomew to offer thoughts on the state of the indie music industry. The conversation comes on the heels of multiple Rhode Island venues closing their doors.Support the show
Send us a textAlex Ebert, singer for the band Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, and a thought leader in politics and community organizing, joins Bill Bartholomew to offer his thoughts in the wake of the 2024 presidential election.Support the show
Send us a textDr. Christian Davenport, the Mary Ann and Charles R. Walgreen, Jr., Professor for the Study of Human Understanding, Professor of Political Science at University of Michigan, Professor of Political Science & Public Policy, University of Michigan, Research Professor, Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO),Fellow, American Academy of Arts & Sciences (AAAS) joins Bill Bartholomew to discuss his work and recent participation at the University of Rhode Island's Honors Colloquium "Democracy in Peril"Support the show
Send us a textRI Representative Patricia Morgan joins Bill Bartholomew to discuss her run for United States SenateSupport the show
Send us a textA panel discussion moderated by Bill Bartholomew featuring Sidney DiMello, Director of School Support for RI League of Charter Schools; Sarah Galvan, Executive Director, Boys Town New England, and; Laura Scussel, LICSW, Program Manager of Youth and Family Services, Thrive Behavior Health.Support the show
Join us for an insightful discussion as we dive into the critical issues and potential outcomes of the 2024 presidential election. Featuring returning guests Blake Filippi, Bill Bartholomew, and Ken Block, we'll analyze the key candidates, hot-button topics, and the evolving political landscape. From expert voter data analysis to the impact of media and public opinion, this episode offers a comprehensive forecast of what could shape America's future. Whether you're politically engaged or just curious, this conversation will leave you with plenty to think about leading into Election Day.
Send us a textUnited Way of Rhode Island President and CEO Cortney Nicolato joins Bill Bartholomew to make the case for RI ballot question 3, "Housing Acquisition, Development and Infrastructure Bond".Support the show
Send us a textHalf Street Group Founder and President Mike Raia joins Bill Bartholomew to discuss how the current presidential election cycle has proven the essential nature of blending legacy media and new media - such as podcasts - into a robust and effective communications strategy.Support the show
Send us a textFriends of Adrian Hall's Will Cornwall joins Bill Bartholomew to discuss his concerns about how a potential expansion of Trinity Rep could impact a downtown skatepark and public space.Support the show
Send us a textJournalist Zane Wolfang joins Bill Bartholomew to discuss the latest offshore wind news.Support the show
Send us a Text Message.Bill Bartholomew moderates a forum featuring candidates for North Smithfield Town Council Support the Show.
Send us a Text Message.Bill Bartholomew speaks with Rhode Island-based singer/songwriter Franny Keeps Support the Show.
Send us a Text Message.Bill Bartholomew welcomes Sergei Sharenko, a first time candidate for House District 69 Support the Show.
Send us a Text Message.Bill Bartholomew welcomes Jessica Walsh, Executive Director of the Women's Resource Center.To get help, anywhere in the state: 1-800-494-8100 or visit www.ricavd.org for a list of all the agencies and resource in the state. To get help or learn more about the Women's Resource Center: 401-846-5263 or visit www.wrcnbc.org To purchase tickets for Courtyard Cocktails: https://wrcnbc.networkforgood.com/events/74297-courtyard-cocktails To make a donation to the Women's Resource Center: https://wrcnbc.networkforgood.com/ Support the Show.
Send us a Text Message.Bill Bartholomew shares a brief audio essay on the end of WCBS 880 newsradio. Support the Show.
Send us a Text Message.Bill Bartholomew discusses a lawsuit filed by The State of Rhode Island against 13 contractors over the Washington Bridge crisis. Includes excerpts from Bartholomew's interview with Attorney General Peter Neronha that aired on WPRO radio. Support the Show.
Send us a Text Message.Bill Bartholomew welcomes artist Matthew Brennan IV for a discussion on his Two Thangs project as well as Providence/RI as an arts hub. Support the Show.
Send us a Text Message.Bill Bartholomew welcomes Bike Newport's Bari Freeman. Support the Show.
Send us a Text Message.The Bartholomewtown Debate Series presents: GOP primary for Mayor of Cranston. Moderated by Bill Bartholomew, the thirty minute forum features incumbent mayor Ken Hopkins and State Representative Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung. Support the Show.
Send us a Text Message.Bill Bartholomew welcomes acclaimed Brazilian pianist Amaro Freitas at Newport Jazz Festival Support the Show.
Send us a Text Message.Bill Bartholomew welcomes acclaimed Chilean singer Claudia Acuña at Newport Jazz Festival Support the Show.