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In the wake of the Baltimore bridge catastrophe, the communications fiasco surrounding Princess Kate Middleton, Half Street Group's 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…

North Kingstown High School student and political contributor Ryan Lukowicz recently spearheaded a senior project project that resulted in successful legislation that would, in essence, allow students to enroll in Adaptive Physical Education classes. Mr. Lukowicz is blind, and noted an opportunity to integrate more students into specialized physica…

Bill Bartholomew offers reaction to last week's fire and court action involving a Providence scrap metal facility and the realities of environmental racism, plus, his reaction to the film Newport: In This Together. Support the showAv Bill Bartholomew

Each week during April and May, Bartholomewtown profiles a Rhode Island historic cemetery and one interesting person that is buried there. "Live Less Ordinary": celebrating Rhode Island Historic Cemetery Months with Deb Suggs and Bill Bartholomew Support the showAv Bill Bartholomew / Deb Suggs

Bill Bartholomew speaks with award-winning filmmaker Susan Sipprelle about her new documentary "Newport: In This Together", which chronicles the city's experience during the pandemic and 2020 social movement. Support the showAv Bill Bartholomew / Susan Sipprelle

Bill Bartholomew offers some news and notes on Rhode Island politics. Support the showAv Bill Bartholomew

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Bill Bartholomew reacts to the news that the South Water Street Bike Lane is being removed as part of traffic mitigation efforts related to the Washington Bridge fiasco. Support the showAv Bill Bartholomew

Angelos Civita Farnese owner Jamie Anignano joins Bill Bartholomew to talk about the Federal Hill restaurant's 100th anniversary. Support the showAv Bill Bartholomew / Jamie Antignano

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 showAv Bill Bartholomew / Rich Gaccinone

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Bill Bartholomew welcomes Melissa Bouchard, Co-Founder and CEO of Fusion3 Consulting for a discussion building a business in Rhode Island Support the showAv Bill Bartholomew / Melissa Bouchard

Bill Bartholomew catches up with Rhode Island Representative Terri Cortvriend for a discussion on new shoreline access legislation. Support the showAv Bill Bartholomew / Terri Cortvriend

Bill Bartholomew welcomes Roger Williams University Provost Margaret Everett and alumna Heather Boujoulian for a discussion on the university's real estate masters, certificate and undergrad programs and upcoming symposium. Support the showAv Bill Bartholomew / Margaret Everett / Heather Boujoulian

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 showAv Bill Bartholomew / Seth Magaziner

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 showAv Bill Bartholomew / Stefan Pryor

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Lauren Parmelee, Audubon Senior Director of Education joins Bill Bartholomew to discuss spring birding season and programs to enjoy. Support the showAv Bill Bartholomew / Lauren Parmelee

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg was in town for a tour of the Washington Bridge. Hear Bill Bartholomew's reaction and questions he asked the Secretary. Support the showAv Bill Bartholomew

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Stephen Ormerod, Navigant Credit Union's Senior Vice President / Director of Security joins Bill Bartholomew to discuss a new initiative aimed at combating financial exploitation perpetrated against seniors. Support the showAv Bill Bartholomew / Stephen Ormerod

Rhode Island Commissioner of Post-Secondary Education Shannon Gilkey joins Bill Bartholomew to discuss the Rhode Island Reconnect initiative. Support the showAv Bill Bartholomew / Shannon Gilkey

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 showAv Bill Bartholomew / Joe Shekarchi

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 state's can improve their voter rolls, he found no allegations of widespread f…

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 showAv Bill Bartholomew / Harrison Tuttle

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Bill Bartholomew reacts to RIDOT Director Peter Alviti's remarks on WPRO this morning discussing "a rebuild" of The Washington Bridge Support the showAv Bill Bartholomew

URI graduate Michael Camal works for The Department of Homeland Security, and is raising awareness about human trafficking. Support the showAv Bill Bartholomew / Michael Camal

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 showAv Bill Bartholomew

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1 of 52 Hunger Network's Steve Maciel joins Bill Bartholomew for a discussion on food insecurity in Rhode Island and his organization's efforts to make Rhode Island a food secure state. Support the showAv Bill Bartholomew / Steve Maciel

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 showAv Bill Bartholomew / Annette Maggiacomo

Bill Bartholomew welcomes restaurant entrepreneur Scott Kirmil and Chef Joey Piotti for a discussion about their new Newport-based venture The Quencher. Support the showAv Bill Bartholomew / Scott Kirmil / Joey Piotti

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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 Support the showAv Bill Bartholomew / Mike Raia

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 Support the showAv Bill Bartholomew / Ian Saxine / Daria Brashear

Congressman Gabe Amo joins Bill Bartholomew for a discussion on key issues. Support the showAv Bill Bartholomew / Gabe Amo

The staff of New Bedford-Providence station TV WLNE ABC6 have recently decided to move forward with an effort to unionize. ABC6's Gino de Angelis, Kelly Bates, Kyle Dacey and NABET-CWA National Organizing Coordinator Bera Dunau join Bill Bartholomew to discuss. Support the showAv Bill Bartholomew / Kelly Bates / Gino de Angelis / Kyle Dacey / Bera Dunau

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. It's a story of municipal government proxy wars and small town drama with practical implications. Support the showAv Bill Bartholomew / Laurie Kelly

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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 showAv Bill Bartholomew / Philip Eil

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 showAv Bill Bartholomew / Martin Sinnott / AJ James

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 showAv Bill Bartholomew / Melva Treviño

Bill Bartholomew reacts to yesterday's Joint Legislative Oversight Committee hearing about the Washing Bridge saga. Support the showAv Bill Bartholomew

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Rhode Island state senator Sam Bell joins Bill Bartholomew to discuss the state's budget, Washington Bridge saga and beyond. Support the showAv Bill Bartholomew / Sam Bell

Lisa Dandeneau, Navigant Credit Union's Senior Vice President/Chief Administration & Strategy Officer, joins Bill Bartholomew to discuss recent success stories that Navigant has enjoyed. Financial Well-Being on Bartholomewtown is presented by Navigant Credit Union. Visit navigantcu.org to learn more Support the show…

Bill Bartholomew reacts to the latest developments on The Washington Bridge saga. Support the showAv Bill Bartholomew

Alliance for Nonprofit Impact Nancy Wolanski and United Way of Rhode Island President and CEO Cortney Nicolato join Bill Bartholomew to discuss the Alliance's mission and the state of nonprofits in 2024. Support the showAv Bill Bartholomew / Nancy Wolanski / Cortney Nicolato