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Bartholomewtown
Bartholomewtown is a Rhode Island civic affairs podcast and multimedia platform covering the people, policies and stories shaping the Ocean State. Syndicated on WPRO radio, Bartholomewtown brings together original reporting, expert guests, and direct access to the decision-makers defining Rhode Island’s future.
Bartholomewtown
Rhode Island Atheists
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Bill Bartholomew / Brian Cardoza and John Mertus
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Season 9
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Episode Title: Reason & Freedom: Rhode Island’s Next Chapter
Description:
A conversation with Rhode Island Atheists' Brian Cardoza and John Mertus about the state’s first-ever Day of Reason, the meaning of secular advocacy in a place defined by religious freedom, and the group’s growing role in civic and political life.
Topics Covered:
- Rhode Island’s first Day of Reason
- The state’s legacy of religious freedom
- Atheism and public identity
- Advocacy, policy, and political engagement
- Building community outside of religion
