In the aftermath of the killing of two American citizens in Minneapolis and amid heightened resistance to federal immigration enforcement actions, many organizations are facing pressure to respond — publicly, internally, or both.Mike Rai...

onight at Providence City Hall, members of the City Council will formally introduce a rent stabilization ordinance aimed at limiting annual rent increases in the city.Supporters argue the proposal is a necessary response to rapidly risin...

Rhode Island House Speaker Joe Shekarchi joins the podcast for a wide-ranging conversation on the state’s political moment. Shekarchi reacts to Governor Dan McKee’s proposed budget, outlining where the House is aligned, where concerns remain, a...

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 political figures — into perspective.

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. 

Boston Globe columnist and author of RhodeMap Dan McGowan joins Bill Bartholomew to discuss the biggest Rhode Island stories of 2025.

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.

Brown University shooting updates with facts: IG @billbartholomew

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 Rhode Island.

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 individuals serving extreme prison sentences. Through...

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 2025.

Bill Bartholomew welcomes GOP RI gubernatorial candidate Aaron Guckian.

Bill Bartholomew reflects on recent hazing incidents in Rhode Island high school sports.

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 designed by world-renowned card stacker and Guinn...

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.

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)

Bill Bartholomew welcomes Tim Draper, Senior Vice President, Navigant Credit Union Charitable Foundation to discuss their Season of Giving initiative.

Bill Bartholomew welcomes Rhode Island Secretary of State Gregg Amore for a conversation on election integrity, Rhode Island's "250" celebrations, his political future, youth sports and muc...

Bill Bartholomew welcomes Sarah Goodyear and Doug Gordon of the hit podcast "The War on Cars" for a conversation on multimodal transit, building better communities and their upcoming Providence Streets Coalition-sponsored live podcast taping on...

Bill Bartholomew welcomes acclaimed director Ivy Meeropol for a conversation about her film "Ask E. Jean", which screens at Avon Providence Thursday 11.13, presented by newportFILM.AS...

Bill Bartholomew reacts to a big week for Democrats and how those wins may inform Rhode Island's upcoming elections.

Bill Bartholomew welcomes Dr. John Kiang for a discussion on Rhode Island Mission of Mercy.

Bill Bartholomew welcomes URI's Dr. Brennan Phillips.

Bill Bartholomew welcomes director Kim A. Synder of the film The Librarians which screens Thursday Oct 30th at newportFILMThe Librarians is a 2025 Ame...

Bill Bartholomew welcomes Half Street Group founder and president Mike Raia for their monthly series Inside Communications.