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In this special report, Bill Bartholomew attends the one and only Rhode Island Republican Gubernatorial debate held on August 31st at WNRI radio in Woonsocket, RI. Bartholomew speaks one on one with Giovanni Feroce and Patricia Morgan immediately following the debate, and ask Mayor Fung if he believes he was able to highlight his vision for Rhode Island's future during the 60 minute forum.

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Bill Bartholomew welcomes Providence Mayoral candidate Robert DeRobbio to the loft for an in-depth conversation about his vision for Providence's future, the key differences between himself and fellow Democratic opponents Mayor Jorge Elorza and Kobi Dennis, as well as his take on Rhode Island's fractured Democratic Party.

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In this episode, BB welcomes Rhode Island House Minority Leader and Republican gubernatorial candidate Patricia Morgan to the loft to discuss her 'Blueprint For Rhode Island', issues w/ scheduling debates w/ opponent, Cranston Mayor Allan Fung, and what she when she says she will make Rhode Island great again.

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Bill Bartholomew welcomes Providence Ward 5 City Council candidate Aaron Jaehnig to the loft for a wide-ranging conversation ahead of the September 12th Democratic primary contest. The small business owner, arts community leader and Sierra Club Executive Committee member describes a variety of issues facing Rhode Island's capital city, and presents possible solutions to return power and influence to each neighborhood and community Providence.

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Bill Bartholomew welcomes multi-award winning WPRI Investigative Reporter Tim White to the loft for a wide-ranging conversation on media, Rhode Island politics, the legacy of The Mafia in Rhode Island, and building his own brand of reporting as the son of legendary journalist Jack White

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Bill Bartholomew sits down with Rhode Island General Treasurer Seth Magaziner at the Rhode Island State House in Providence, RI for a conversation about The Treasurer's economic growth initiatives, the focus of his work on a day-to-day basis, and his experiences running as a first time candidate for political office in 2014.

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Bill Bartholomew welcomes legendary talk radio host, nun and Attorney General of Rhode Island, Arlene Violet. From global affairs to Rhode Island's gubernatorial election, Violet offers keen insight into an array of issues, while also discussing her lifetime of work defending victims' rights and ethics.

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Bill Bartholomew sits down with fmr RI Supreme Court Justice and Republican candidate for U.S. Senate Bob Flanders. The discussion hits on several specific issues, including reproductive rights, guns, Supreme Court appointees and international policy, as well as Judge Flanders' call for bi-partisanship at the Federal and State levels

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In this episode, Bill Bartholomew sits down with educator and anti-war activist Patricia Fontes, who is challenging Senator Sheldon Whitehouse in a Rhode Island Democratic primary. From her life story to specific policy and moral positions, the 81 year old Fontes delivers an interesting perspective. 

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Bill Bartholomew interviews Valerie Larkin, who is a first-time candidate running to represent Ward 2 on the Newport, RI City Council Topics include recent development projects in Newport and preserving the character of the City By The Sea.

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