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Bill Bartholomew welcomes Rhode Island's Congressman for the 2nd District Jim Langevin back to BTOWN for a discussion on local, national and global issues.

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Bill Bartholomew welcomes HopeHealth 's Deanna Upchurch for a discussion on the importance of managing Covid grief - and the mental health impact thereof - in unique, situational ways.

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Bill Bartholomew welcomes Marcela Betancur, Director of The Latino Policy Institute at Roger Williams University for a robust discussion on her work, immigration, equity and undoing stereotypes. 

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Bill Bartholomew welcomes journalist and author Brian Alexander to the pod for a discussion on the business of the American healthcare system, his latest book The Hospital, how this translates to societal disparities, and locally in southern New England, how to analyze the Lifespan/Care New England/Brown University hospital merger.

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Bill Bartholomew welcomes former RI Dept of Administration head, Raimondo Chief of Staff and likely 2022 Providence mayoral candidate Brett Smiley for a discussion on his time at the Statehouse and his vision for Providence.  What are the key areas that Providence and Rhode Island need to focus on to move the state forward in an equitable and fiscally sound manner?

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Bill Bartholomew welcomes Sarah Blusiewicz, Assistant Director of Workforce Development for Rhode Island's Department of Labor and Training for a discussion on the DLT's new Virtual Career Center initiative, which seeks to connect jobseekers with work opportunities in Rhode Island.

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BB reflects on the world of Bartholomewtown for the 300th episode of the podcast.  What began as a creative passion project has evolved into a credentialed media outlet in Rhode Island with a dedicated listenership.

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Bill Bartholomew welcomes Dr. Amy Nunn of Open Door Health for a discussion on the proposed Rhode Island tax on sugary beverages. 

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Bill Bartholomew welcomes NYC-based fashion attorney, professor, podcaster and columnist Doug Hand of Hand Baldachin & Associates for a discussion on the modern professional wardrobe for public figures.  This follows a recent incident in which Rhode Island Senate President Dominick Ruggerio proposed a senate dress code, which state Senator Jonathan Acosta decried as a "white man's uniform".  What should be considered professional, confidence inspiring attire by contemporary standards?

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Shortly after then-Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo used the phrase "knock it off" to encourage people who weren't taking the pandemic seriously to do so, Frog & Toad proprietor Asher Schofield created a tee shirt utilizing the phrase, and launched a memorable campaign behind it (complete with Schofield delivering shirts via bike, using a megaphone).  Documentary filmmaker Mike Bell  seized the historic moment to create a film around the phenomenon.  Bill Bartholomew welcomes Schofield and Bell to BTOWN for a discussion on the shirt, the doc and the campaigns broad reach and legacy.

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