Bartholomewtown

Bill Bartholomew

Booking Overview

Independent local news and interview podcast focused on Rhode Island politics, public life, business, culture, and civic issues, typically featuring elected officials, political candidates, academics, and economic-development leaders. Credible pitches include Rhode Island or New England policymakers, researchers, university experts, business leaders, and nonprofit executives with a clear connection to state-level issues; booking difficulty is low to medium because the show regularly features accessible regional experts and public figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 1018

Frequency: Multiple_weekly

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Neutral

Location: USA

Instagram: 3.1k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

william.f.bartholomew@gmail.com

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Host

Bill Bartholomew - Rhode Island journalist covering the state's politics, public life, business, and culture.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low

Typical Credentials:

Rhode Island or New England elected officials, political candidates, university researchers, public-policy experts, economic-development leaders, and business or nonprofit executives with direct knowledge of state and local issues.

Required Achievements:

Leadership of a regional public initiative, Academic or institutional expertise relevant to Rhode Island policy, Participation in state or local political campaigns, Work advancing economic development or community programs

Recent Guest Discussions

Thubten Tendar - Nonviolence Education, Conflict Resolution, Community Safety, Peace Studies, And De-escalation

Katie Sonder - Rhode Island Political Polling, Survey Methodology, Voter Uncertainty, Academic Polling, And The Role Of Research In Local Journalism

Connor Burbridge - Grassroots Campaigning, Policy Priorities, Government Investment, Energy, Education, Elder Care, And Rhode Island's Defense And Economic Future

Lisa Carnevale - Rhode Island's Blue Economy And A Grant Supporting Regional Blue-economy Development

Marta Gomez-Chiarri - Rhode Island's Blue Economy And A Grant Supporting Regional Blue-economy Development

Recent Topics

Rhode Island, Politics, Economic Development, Public Policy, Local Business

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on

Bartholomewtown

Project Insulin and Rhode Island’s Early-Stage Startup Advantage

September 22, 2026

Send us Fan MailEric Moyal, founder of Project Insulin, joins Bill Bartholomew to explain how his nonprofit is working to create and sell generic insulin directly to patients at cost. The conversation covers the insulin affordability crisis, why Rhode Island can be a powerful place for early-stage startup growth, and what it takes to build a long-term biotech project in a tough fundraising environment.00:00 - Introduction to Eric Moyal and Project Insulin00:08 - How Project Insulin plans to s...

Bryant University to Host Global Trade Summit

September 18, 2026

Send us Fan Mailhttps://global-trade-summit.bryant.edu/Bryant’s Global Trade Summit at a volatile moment for international businessBill Bartholomew speaks with Jason Kelly, director of the Chafee Center for International Business at Bryant University, about the 40th anniversary of the Global Trade Summit and why it matters during a period of tariff uncertainty, policy shifts, and supply chain pressure. The conversation focuses on how Bryant is positioning itself as a practical resource for Rh...

Unbowed: Omar Bah, refugee advocacy, and the Rhode Island story - Screening via newportFILM in PVD

September 17, 2026

Send us Fan MailEVENT LINK! https://newportfilm.com/films/unbowed/This episode introduces the documentary Unbowed, a Rhode Island-centered film about Omar Bah, his journey from the Gambia to resettlement in Providence, and the founding of the Refugee Dream Center. It also explores how the film team captured both the personal and policy realities of refugee life during a politically charged era.Bill Bartholomew is joined by co-directors David Wells and Mae Gammino, along with Omar Bah himself...

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