Send us a text Journalist 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 text Activist Melissa Jenkins discusses how fire districts, particularly in Bonnet Shores, operate outside of the normal confines of democracy. Support the showPar Bill Bartholomew / Melissa Jenkins

Send us a text Navigant 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 showPar Bill Bartholomew / Amanda Larose

Send us a text Patrick Crowley, President AFL-CIO joins Bill Bartholomew for a discussion on how organized labor is reacting the the Musk-Trump agenda. Support the showPar Bill Bartholomew / Patrick Crowley

Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes The Womxn Project Executive Director Jocelyn Foye for a discussion on anti-trans efforts in the Chariho School District, and the public/district's response. Support the showPar Bill Bartholomew / Jocelyn Foye

Send us a text United States senator Jack Reed join Bill Bartholomew for a wide-ranging conversation. Support the showPar Bill Bartholomew / Jack Reed

Send us a text newportFILM, Rhode Island's premier presenter of the latest, critically-acclaimed documentary films, will be screening: CHAMPIONS OF THE GOLDEN VALLEY at the Roger Williams Botanical Center on Thursday, March 20th at 7pm. Seating is limited, please RSVP at newportfilm.com Support the show…

Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes Coalition for a Multilingual RI Erin Papa and Alicia Pratt along with Representative David Morales, who is sponsoring the Bilingual Dual Language and World Language Teacher Investment Act. Support the showPar Bill Bartholomew / Erin Papa / Alicia Pratt / David Morales

Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes Half Street Group founder and president Mike Raia for Inside Communications. In this month's episode, Raia offers expertise on the now-underway 2026 Rhode Island gubernatorial race, examines the concept of "newsjacking" and discusses how sports are a leading indicator of a trend towards digital-first content…

Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes Laura Jaworski, Executive Director, House of Hope, for a conversation about the state of homelessness in Rhode Island and preparing for the next cold season starting now. Support the showPar Bill Bartholomew / Laura Jaworski

Send us a text Chiara 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 showPar Bill Bartholomew / Chiara Deltito-Sharrott

Send us a text Business 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 showPar Bill Bartholomew / Ashley Kalus

Send us a text Former Brown University Police Officer Michael Greco shares his experience working for the department, including his concerns that the department functions outside of the parameters of typical police oversight. Support the showPar Bill Bartholomew/ Michael Greco

Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes David DeCubellis, Navigant’s Chief Lending Officer for a discussion on first-time homebuyers. Support the showPar Bill Bartholomew / David DeCubellis

Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes Rhode Island Speaker of the House Joe Shekarchi for a conversation on how Rhode Island is positioned in the wake of Trump agenda and his legislative priorities for 2024. Support the showPar Bill Bartholomew / Joe Shekarchi

Send us a text The 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 showPar Bill Bartholomew / Jennifer Lima / Cathy G. Johnson

Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes Audubon Executive Director Jeff Hall for a discussion on the organization's efforts to go net-zero by 2030. Support the showPar Bill Bartholomew / Jeff Hall

Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes new RI Housing Secretary Deborah J. Goddard for a conversation of addressing the housing crisis. Support the showPar Bill Bartholomew / Deborah Goddard

Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha for a conversation about his efforts to litigate against the Trump administration on several executive orders. Support the showPar Bill Bartholomew / Peter Neronha

Send us a text Bill Bartholomew responds to the latest turns in Trump 2.0 American politics and asks the question: what does it truly mean to localize action and reaction to the moment? Support the showPar Bill Bartholomew

Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes Boston Globe Rhode Island columnist Dan McGowan to discuss the latest on the state takeover of Providence schools. Support the showPar Bill Bartholomew / Dan McGowan

Send us a text Bill Bartholomew speaks with Providence mayor Brett Smiley about the economic impact of the city's nightlife and steps to elevate the supersector. Support the showPar Bill Bartholomew / Brett Smiley

Send us a text Bill Bartholomew speaks with Roger Williams University's Dr. Brian Wysor, Interim Dean, School of Social and Natural Sciences, Professor of Biology and Dr. Koty Sharp, Director, Center for Economic & Environmental Development, Associate Professor, Biology, Marine Biology, & Environmental Science about "Blue at RWU", an event showcasi…

Send us a text Bill Bartholomew with the latest on an ICE operation in Newport, RI. Support the showPar Bill Bartholomew

Send us a text Bill Bartholomew reacts to the news that Johnston mayor Joe Polisena, Jr. is asking the town to grant him permission to declare eminent domain on a parcel of land that was slated for an affordable housing complex, instead moving to construct a new municipal on the site. The affordable housing project was the subject of controversial …

Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes Providence City Councilors Miguel Sanchez and Justin Roias for a conversation about their efforts to open a pop-up shelter for unhoused folks at Providence City Hall. Support the showPar Bill Bartholomew / Miguel Sanchez / Justin Roias

Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes Half Street Group Founder and President Mike Raia for his monthly segment "Inside Communications" with a focus this month on thought leadership. Support the showPar Bill Bartholomew / Mike Raia

Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes Harrison Tuttle, Executive Director of the Black Lives Matter Rhode Island Political Action Committee, for a discussion on major local issues, including the crisis of the unhoused, and refocusing on community in the era of Trump 2.0. Support the showPar Bill Bartholomew / Harrison Tuttle

Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes journalist Steve Ahlquist back to the podcast for a discussion on his work, including his transition to Substack, the Rhode Island crisis of the unhoused and much more. Support the showPar Bill Bartholomew / Steve Ahlquist

Send us a text Bill Bartholomew reacts to the 2025 Rhode Island State of the State and the "People's State of the State", an event that was held in the hour prior to the governor's address. Support the showPar Bill Bartholomew

Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse for a conversation on how Democrats can balance serving as oversight to a GOP Washington while also maintaining a productive and constituent-serving role. Support the showPar Bill Bartholomew / Sheldon Whitehouse

Send us a text Bill Bartholomew discusses the pop-up homeless shelters at Providence City Hall and The DaVinci Center, which were organized by Councilors Miguel Sanchez and Justin Roias. The centers drew the ire of Providence mayor Brett Smiley, however, given an apparent need for additional shelter space, particularly acute during the current extr…

Send us a text Rhode Island Atheists Brian Cardoza and John Mertus discuss their legislative priorities for the 2025 legislative session. Support the showPar Bill Bartholomew / Brian Cardoza / John Mertus

Send us a text Bill Bartholomew is joined by Providence Journal reporter Antonia Noori Farzan and Boston Globe Rhode Island columnist Dan McGowan for a look back at the biggest Rhode Island stories of 2024 Support the showPar Bill Bartholomew / Antonia Noori Farzan / Dan McGowan

Send us a text Congressman Seth Magaziner talks Rhode Island cyberattack, drones, Democrats oversight role during Trump 2.0, Washington Bridge federal funding and more with Bill Bartholomew Support the showPar Bill Bartholomew / Seth Magaziner

Send us a text Bill Bartholomew reports on breaking news of a serious cyberattack that impacts "RI Bridges", Rhode Island's social service system. Support the showPar Bill Bartholomew

Send us a text Half 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 showPar Bill Bartholomew / Mike Raia

Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes relatively new CEO of Rhode Island Public Transit Authority Christopher Durand for a conversation on the state's transit system, moving towards multi-modality, innovating transit options, connecting Rhode Island with the rest of the megapolis and changing the perception of what it means to ride the bus in th…

Send us a text Musician 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 showPar Bill Bartholomew / Rafay Rashid / Don Worth

Send us a text Rhode Island congressman Gabe Amo joins Bill Bartholomew for a discussion on how he is preparing for Trump 2.0 Support the showPar Bill Bartholomew / Gabe Amo

Send us a text Rhode 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 showPar Bill Bartholomew / Brandon Potter

Send us a text The 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 showPar Bill Bartholomew / Jocelyn Foye

Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes R.J. Heim back to the podcast. The meteorologist, reporter, media personality and the founder of the internet radio station Music Through The Tunnel of Time shares what he has been up to in the past few years. Support the showPar Bill Bartholomew / R.J. Heim

Send us a text Inside 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 showPar Bill Bartholomew / Mike Raia

Send us a text Sojourner House CEO and President Vanessa Volz joins Bill Bartholomew to talk about the organization's work and upcoming Masquerade Ball Support the showPar Bill Bartholomew / Vanessa Volz

Send us a text ACLU 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 showPar Bill Bartholomew / Steven Brown

Send us a text Rhode Island state Representative Enrique Sanchez joins Bill Bartholomew. Support the showPar Bill Bartholomew / Enrique Sanchez

Send us a text Ian 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 showPar Bill Bartholomew / Ian O'Neil

Send us a text Engineer Casey Jones lays out a series of concerns about the health and longevity of the open, eastbound span of the Washington Bridge. Support the showPar Bill Bartholomew / Casey Jones

Send us a text Alex 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 showPar Bill Bartholomew / Alex Ebert