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January 20 House Speaker Joe Shekarchi on McKee’s Budget—and His Own 2026 Gubernatorial Calculus
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Rhode Island House Speaker Joe Shekarchi joins the podcast for a wide-ranging conversation on the state’s political moment. Shekarchi reacts to Governor Dan McKee’s proposed budget, outlining where the House is aligned, where concerns remain, and what he sees as the legislature’s priorities in the months ahead. The Speaker also speaks candidly about his own political future, addressing speculation about a potential run for governor in 2026 and how he’s thinking about leadership, timing, and responsibility as one of the state’s most powerful elected officials.

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30 min
January 15 What the State of the State Really Means with Steve Klamkin
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Bill Bartholomew offers additional analysis of Governor McKee’s State of the State address and is joined by veteran reporter Steve Klamkin to put the speech — and reaction from other political figures — into perspective.

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24 min
January 14 Special Report: State of the State
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Bill Bartholomew provides on-location analysis from the Rhode Island State House following Governor McKee's delivery of the 2026 State of the State address.

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12 min
December 18, 2025 UPDATED: Dan McGowan Joins BB to Talk Biggest Rhode Island Stories of 2025
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Boston Globe columnist and author of RhodeMap Dan McGowan joins Bill Bartholomew to discuss the biggest Rhode Island stories of 2025.

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46 min
December 16, 2025 2025: The Year in Media presented by Half Street Group
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Mike Raia, Fonder and President, Half Street Group, joins Bill Bartholomew to discuss the best books, shows to binge and the best and worst Rhode Island stories of 2025.

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51 min
December 15, 2025 Checking In
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Brown University shooting updates with facts: IG @billbartholomew

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12 min
December 11, 2025 Ian Donnis, Ted Nesi and Bill Bartholomew: A Look Ahead to RI 2026
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Ian Donnis (Ocean State Media (NPR/PBS)) and Ted Nesi (WPRI TV) join Bill Bartholomew for a look ahead to 2026, a year that is anticipated to be a very interesting political season in Rhode Island.

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39 min
December 09, 2025 Ending Life Without Parole: Dr. Brashani Reece
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Brashani Reece is the Executive Director of "Drop LWOP" and joins Bill Bartholomew to discuss her work to end extreme prison sentences.

"I am dedicated to restoring hope for individuals serving extreme prison sentences. Through education, community outreach, and advocacy, we aim to bring awareness to the issue of "death by incarceration" (DBI)"

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29 min
December 04, 2025 Steve Klamkin
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Retired WPRO reporter Steve Klamkin joins Bill Bartholomew to reflect on his legendary career in radio and photography, the state of the journalism industry and the biggest stories of 2025.

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47 min
December 02, 2025 Aaron Guckian is Running for Governor
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Bill Bartholomew welcomes GOP RI gubernatorial candidate Aaron Guckian.

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24 min

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Bartholomewtown is an independent news and interview podcast exploring Rhode Island through conversations with the people driving politics, culture, business, and public life. Hosted by journalist…