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Bill Bartholomew

@billbartholomew.bsky.social

host, "Bartholomewtown" via RIpodcast.com, Apple, Spotify and WPRO radio. Journalist and singer-songwriter based in New England.

1,272 Followers  |  522 Following  |  273 Posts  |  Joined: 12.11.2024
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@billbartholomew.bsky.social Thanks for another great podcast featuring our Secretary of State. I read the Federalist Papers in college. We need more voters and elected officials to At Least read our Constitution which is quite brief and easy to understand 😩

13.02.2026 20:02 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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How would a Morales administration respond to a mass ICE deployment in Providence? Full ep of Bartholomewtown wherever you get pods

12.02.2026 17:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Primary From the Left: David Morales vs. Mayor Brett Smiley - Bartholomewtown Providence State Representative David Morales joins Bartholomewtown to discuss his primary challenge against Mayor Brett Smiley. Morales is positioning his campaign as a grassroots, progressive altern...

NEW: @davidmoralespvd.bsky.social joins me on Bartholomewtown btown.buzzsprout.com/163601/episo...

11.02.2026 23:24 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Good point

09.02.2026 18:05 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

He should have been fired long before that. His tenure was a disaster from the start.

04.02.2026 18:52 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

@billbartholomew.bsky.social Great interview with Kim Ahern! We need experienced people in our government. I cannot, in good conscience, support any more political insiders. Just look at what former AG Kilmartan allowed to happen with the Fatima/ St Joseph's retirees.

05.02.2026 18:08 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Alviti should have been fired in 2024.

04.02.2026 16:54 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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🚨 BREAKING: Rhode Island Department of Transportation Director Peter Alviti to retire, effective Feb 27th

04.02.2026 16:21 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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🎧 NEW POD: Housing Is Survival: Harrison Tuttle on Rhode Island’s Unhoused Crisis

04.02.2026 15:53 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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WE ALWAYS KNEW WHAT MAGA WAS‼️
And you helped (in a big way) perpetuated It‼️

04.02.2026 14:26 β€” πŸ‘ 25    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 1

Minnesota needs to know the number of children in federal detention, who they are, and where they’re being held.

03.02.2026 20:34 β€” πŸ‘ 20626    πŸ” 5237    πŸ’¬ 666    πŸ“Œ 241

I β€˜quit’ X for all intents and purposes 3+ years ago, with the exception of the occasional press-related post. It shocks me that pols continue to associate with what is, essentially, a cesspool.

04.02.2026 12:31 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Boston Planning Department’s model room at City Hall houses a 1:40 inch scale, physical, basswood model of Boston's downtown and portions of Beacon Hill, the North End, Charlestown, Back Bay, and the South Boston Waterfront!! πŸ€©πŸ—ΊοΈπŸ™οΈ @planning.boston.gov

04.02.2026 14:34 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1

BREAKING: Lithuania has launched a human trafficking investigation related to Epstein files

04.02.2026 11:25 β€” πŸ‘ 11107    πŸ” 2821    πŸ’¬ 344    πŸ“Œ 186
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Creativity and common sense

04.02.2026 03:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you!

04.02.2026 03:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

trying to find my Rhode Island tribe on here once again. Hello, Rhody!

02.02.2026 20:22 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

follow me on Instagram @billbartholomew :)

02.02.2026 20:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Bartholomewtown Bill Bartholomew brings Rhode Islanders closer to their world on

new podcasts including Helena Foulkes, Speaker Joe Shekarchi, Proviednce rent stabalization efforts, McKee state of the state analysis and much more. Bartholomewtown, wherever you get pods and RIpodcast.com | new episodes every Tues + Thurs, radio edition weekends on WPRO

02.02.2026 20:10 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Maren Morris at Newport Folk - Bartholomewtown Bill Bartholomew speaks with Maren MorrisΒ at Newport Folk 2025.

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28.07.2025 13:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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🎧 new pod: caught up with the great @marenmorris.bsky.social at @newportfolk.bsky.social - listen to Bartholomewtown wherever you get pods.

πŸ“Έ Doug MacGunnigle

28.07.2025 13:16 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Newport Folk Preview: 5 Can't-Miss Sets - Bartholomewtown Bill Bartholomew offers his take on some artists to catch at this weekend's Newport Folk Festival.

NEW: 5 can't-miss sets at this weekend's @newportfolk.bsky.social btown.buzzsprout.com/163601/episo...

22.07.2025 12:50 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Well I know (one of the things) I’m listening to today

17.07.2025 13:45 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Talking Transit and Transit-Oriented Beach Day with Providence Streets' Dylan Giles - Bartholomewtown Providence Streets Coalition's Dylan Giles joins Bill Bartholomew to discuss the upcoming Transit-Oriented Beach Day and general Rhode Island transit developments.

β›±οΈπŸšŒWhy hop aboard the beach bus with us this weekend? Well it could be your last chance since it, along with many other RIPTA services, is on the chopping block.

Learn more on Bartholomewtown with @billbartholomew.bsky.social & @dylancgiles.bsky.social chatting about all things transit!

18.07.2025 13:52 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Talking Transit and Transit-Oriented Beach Day with Providence Streets' Dylan Giles - Bartholomewtown Providence Streets Coalition's Dylan Giles joins Bill Bartholomew to discuss the upcoming Transit-Oriented Beach Day and general Rhode Island transit developments.

NEW: talking all things Rhode Island transit @pvdstreets.bsky.social btown.buzzsprout.com/163601/episo...

17.07.2025 13:15 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Thank you. Agreed.

17.07.2025 13:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Breaking Down Latest RI Polling Data - Bartholomewtown Bill Bartholomew breaks down this week's polling data from Salve Regina University's Pell Center.

NEW: breaking down the latest RI polling data. btown.buzzsprout.com/163601/episo...

10.07.2025 15:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It is a disgrace that Hanley will be back on the force in Providence

07.07.2025 15:50 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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RI Energy Falls Down, McKee Shifts Tone on Trump, Hanley Back On Providence Police - Bartholomewtown Bill Bartholomew breaks down several major Rhode Island stories, including this past week's storm that left thousands without power - and the ensuing communications failure by RI Energy, Governor McKe...

🎧 NEW: RI Energy falls down on comms, McKee shifts tone on Trump, Hanley to return to Providence Police, more. Bartholomewtown, wherever you get pods. btown.buzzsprout.com/163601/episo...

07.07.2025 15:13 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0