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Bill Bartholomew sits down with former U.S. Senator, Governor of Rhode Island and Presidential Candidate, who discuss Mr. Chafee's political career, his experience as a professional blacksmith and whether or not he is planning to challenge U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse in a Democratic Primary contest for his former Senate seat.

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Bill Bartholomew sits down with veteran reporter and media personality Ian Donnis, who is currently the political reporter at Rhode Island Public Radio. Their conversation touched on Ian's journey as a reporter, affairs in Rhode Island politics and his advise to those interested in pursuing a media career. 

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Bill Bartholomew interviews former Ri Secretary of State and Democratic Gubernatorial hopeful Matt Brown, who is challenging incumbent Governor Gina Raimondo in the democratic primary this September. Brown outlines several key differences between his platform and the policies and actions of the current administration, highlighted in the areas of natural resources and incubating a more equitable and profitable future economy.

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Bill Bartholomew goes one-on-one with Rhode Island Independent gubernatorial hopeful Dr. Luis-Daniel Munoz. After graduating from Central Falls High School, he went on to become an accomplished academic and medical technologies professional, and presents a campaign platform that he believes will drive Rhode Island towards becoming a hub for future industries and creative investment. 

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Bill Bartholomew sits down with Rhode Island investigative reporter Jim Hummel. During a nearly four-decades long career, ranging from print, TV and radio, to his own long-form video series and multi-platform brand 'The Hummel Report', Jim Hummel has defined himself as one of the premier media figures in the southern New England region. 

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Bill Bartholomew sits down with RI GOP gubernatorial candidate Giovanni Feroce. BB digs into the foundations of Mr. Feroce's background, and why he believes he is the most qualified candidate in the field, despite a sea of negative media coverage surrounding the fallout from his BENRUS venture. A lengthy and candid conversation with the former State Senator, military officer and CEO reveals a specific plan to 'revive' Rhode Island, as laid out in his platform via his 'Rhode Island Papers'.

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In this episode, Bill Bartholomew goes on-on-one with Providence Democratic Mayoral Candidate Kobi Dennis, who offers his ideas about improving Providence utilizing the city's existing assets and talent. A former member of The United States Navy and a respected community organizer, Mr. Dennis is challenging incumbent Jorge Elorza in the Democratic Primary this September, whom Mr. Dennis believes has turned his back on many of the citizens that helped to elect him in 2016. From live music stimulus concepts to expanded home ownership opportunities, Kobi Dennis lays out his vision for a more just and modern community.

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Bill Bartholomew interviews former RI State Representative and current Independent candidate for Governor of Rhode Island, Joe Trillo. Bartholomew investigates Trillo's self-declared moderate platform, where he finds a strong element of compassion for less fortunate human beings and animals contrasted against his support for, and state campaign chairmanship of President Donald J. Trump. Although Mr. Trillo initially declined the opportunity to discuss opponents in this race, he later offered extensive thoughts on RI Governor Raimondo + Cranston Mayor Allan Fung. 

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In this special report, Bill Bartholomew descends upon Shower To Empower to investigate the new mobile bathing, haircut and homelessness-support and outreach facility spearheaded by local philanthropist Bret Williams' Team Williams, House of Hope and The City of Providence.

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In this episode, Rhode Island House of Representatives member and candidate for Lieutenant Governor Aaron Regunberg (D, Providence) joins BB at The Loft. From outlining his vision to be a "Lobbyist For The People" as Lt. Governor and offering his take on a wide-range of issues such as wealth disparity, marijuana policy and workers' rights, Rep. Regunberg presents himself as an experienced but fresh progressive-Democratic voice in Rhode Island politics.

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