Send us a text Bill Bartholomew and WPRI Politics and Business Editor and Investigative Reporter Ted Nesi talk Rhode Island and national politics. Support the showOleh Bill Bartholomew / Ted Nesi

Send us a text RI Representative Patricia Morgan joins Bill Bartholomew to discuss her run for United States Senate Support the showOleh Bill Bartholomew / Patricia Morgan

Send us a text Bill Bartholomew sits down with Rhode Island state Representative Megan Cotter to discuss her rematch with Republican Justin Price, her legislative accomplishments and vision. Support the showOleh Bill Bartholomew / Megan Cotter

This week on a special edition of Newsmakers: a debate between the two candidates running for Cranston mayor, Republican incumbent Ken Hopkins and Democratic challenger Robert Ferri.Oleh Lee Dooley

Send us a text A panel discussion moderated by Bill Bartholomew featuring Sidney DeMello, Director of School Support for RI League of Charter Schools; Sarah Galvan, Executive Director, Boys Town New England, and; Laura Scussel, LICSW, Program Manager of Youth and Family Services, Thrive Behavior Health. Support the show…

Send us a text United Way of Rhode Island President and CEO Cortney Nicolato joins Bill Bartholomew to make the case for RI ballot question 3, "Housing Acquisition, Development and Infrastructure Bond". Support the showOleh Bill Bartholomew / Cortney Nicolato

This week on a special edition of Newsmakers: a debate between the two candidates running for Rhode Island's U.S. Senate seat, Democratic incumbent Sheldon Whitehouse and Republican challenger Patricia Morgan. It is the only scheduled debate in this year's Senate race.Oleh Lee Dooley

Send us a text Half Street Group Founder and President Mike Raia joins Bill Bartholomew to discuss how the current presidential election cycle has proven the essential nature of blending legacy media and new media - such as podcasts - into a robust and effective communications strategy. Support the show…

Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes acclaimed filmmaker and Harvard professor Robb Moss for a conversation about documentary film, his works, his role as an educator and his mentorship role with NewportFILM's Cinematography Lab. Support the showOleh Bill Bartholomew / Robb Moss

Send us a text Friends of Adrian Hall's Will Cornwall joins Bill Bartholomew to discuss his concerns about how a potential expansion of Trinity Rep could impact a downtown skatepark and public space. Support the showOleh Bill Bartholomew / Will Cornwall

This week on a special edition of Newsmakers: a debate between the two candidates running for Woonsocket mayor, incumbent Christopher Beauchamp and challenger John Ward.Oleh Lee Dooley

Send us a text Bill Bartholomew sits down with Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee at the State House. Support the showOleh Bill Bartholomew / Dan McKee

Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes Rhode Island Secretary of State Greg Amore for an in-depth conversation. Support the showOleh Bill Bartholomew / Greg Amore

Send us a text Rhode Island State Council on the Arts Executive Director Todd Trebour and Tomaquag Museum Executive Director Loren Spears make their case for why Rhode Islanders should vote "yes" on question 5 of the upcoming election, which would issue $10 million of bonds to support arts organizations and historic preservation. Support the show…

This week on Newsmakers: Pawtucket Mayor Don Grebien discusses Hasbro's potential relocation, the controversy around state Sen. Sandra Cano's resignation, the Tidewater Landing project and more; then, Politico senior political columnist Jonathan Martin talks one-on-one with Ted Nesi about the state of the presidential race.…

Send us a text Bill Bartholomew moderates a debate in the race for mayor of Cranston with mayor Ken Hopkins (R) and councilman Robert Ferri (D). Support the showOleh Bill Bartholomew / Ken Hopkins / Robert Ferri

Send us a text Bill Bartholomew sits down with Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha for a wide-ranging conversation. Support the showOleh Bill Bartholomew / Peter Neronha

This week on Newsmakers: Patrick Crowley, incoming president of the Rhode Island AFL-CIO, and Michael McDonald, new president of AFSCME Council 94, discuss the future of organized labor in Rhode Island; then, 12 News anchor Kim Kalunian interviews Gov. Dan McKee.Oleh Lee Dooley

Send us a text Journalist Zane Wolfang joins Bill Bartholomew to discuss the latest offshore wind news. Support the showOleh Bill Bartholomew / Zane Wolfang

This week on Newsmakers: East Providence Mayor Bob DaSilva discusses the Washington Bridge crisis, his relationship with the City Council, the future of Crescent Park and the Henderson Bridge, and whether he's running again in 2026; then, Tim White and Ted Nesi break down the results of a new UNH survey of Rhode Island voters and the latest news ab…

Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes University of Rhode Island economics professor Ric McIntyre for a discussion on the university's 2024 Honors Colloquium "Democracy in Peril" Support the showOleh Bill Bartholomew / Richard McIntyre

Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes Nelson Mills (Vatn Systems) and Christian Cowan (401 Tech Bridge) for a discussion on the latest 401 Tech Bridge initiative. Support the showOleh Bill Bartholomew / Nelson Mills / Christian Cowan

This week on Newsmakers: Tim White and Ted Nesi are joined by 12 News political analyst Joe Fleming and Boston Globe reporter Steph Machado for a recap of Rhode Island's statewide primary and a look ahead to the November election.Oleh Lee Dooley

Send us a text Bill Bartholomew sits down with Providence mayor Brett Smiley at City Hall. Support the showOleh Bill Bartholomew / Brett Smiley

Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes Mike Mattone, SVP, Chief Retail Banking & Experience Officer at Navigant Credit Union for a look at their innovative new overdraft fee schedule and protections program. Learn more at http://www.navigantcu.org Support the showOleh Bill Bartholomew / Mike Mattone

Send us a text Bill Bartholomew reports from the field and offers a recap of some primary races Support the showOleh Bill Bartholomew

Send us a text Bill Bartholomew reacts to PVDFest 2024. Support the show

This week on Newsmakers: R.I. Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green discusses the start of the new school year, the future of the Providence takeover, post-pandemic student challenges, teacher morale, her own future and more.Oleh Lee Dooley

Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes Jeremy Workman, Director and Producer of "Secret Mall Apartment", a film that chronicles the story of artists who built a secret apartment inside of the Providence Place Mall. Support the showOleh Bill Bartholomew / Jeremy Workman

Send us a text Bill Bartholomew and Half Street Group Founder/President Mike Raia's monthly conversation about news-of-the-day, media analysis and effective communication. This month, the pair discuss sustaining a message, something that Vice President Kamala Harris is undoubtably focused on. Support the show…

Send us a text Bill Bartholomew reports on the death of a 7 year old Providence girl who sustained gun wounds last week and discusses the tragedy with BLM RI PAC Executive Director Harrision Tuttle. Support the showOleh Bill Bartholomew / Harrison Tuttle

This week on a special edition of Newsmakers: a debate between the two candidates seeking Cranston's Republican nomination for mayor, incumbent Ken Hopkins and challenger Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung. The winner of the Sept. 10 primary will be the GOP nominee in November against Democrat Robert Ferri.Oleh Lee Dooley

Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes songwriter/musician Phil Madeira for a conversation about his work and upcoming performances. Support the showOleh Bill Bartholomew / Phil Madeira

Send us a text Bill Bartholomew moderates a forum featuring candidates for North Smithfield Town Council Support the show

Send us a text Bill Bartholomew speaks with Rhode Island-based singer/songwriter Franny Keeps Support the showOleh Bill Bartholomew / Franny Keeps

Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes Sergei Sharenko, a first time candidate for House District 69 Support the show

This week on Newsmakers: Ted Nesi hosts a political roundtable on the Democratic National Convention and the fall campaign featuring Boston Globe columnist Dan McGowan, political strategist Cara Cromwell and 12 News political analyst Joe Fleming.Oleh Lee Dooley

Send us a text Bill Bartholomew shares a brief audio essay on the end of WCBS 880 newsradio. Support the showOleh Bill Bartholomew

Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes Jessica Walsh, Executive Director of the Women's Resource Center. To get help, anywhere in the state: 1-800-494-8100 or visit www.ricavd.org for a list of all the agencies and resource in the state. To get help or learn more about the Women’s Resource Center: 401-846-5263 or visit www.wrcnbc.org To purchase …

Send us a text Reporter Zane Wolfang is on the ground in Chicago covering the protests at the Democratic National Convention. Support the showOleh Bill Bartholomew / Zane Wolfgang

Send us a text Bill Bartholomew discusses a lawsuit filed by The State of Rhode Island against 13 contractors over the Washington Bridge crisis. Includes excerpts from Bartholomew's interview with Attorney General Peter Neronha that aired on WPRO radio. Support the showOleh Bill Bartholomew

This week on a special edition of Newsmakers: a debate between the two candidates seeking Rhode Island's Republican nomination for U.S. Senate, Patricia Morgan and Ray McKay. The winner will be the GOP nominee in November for the seat currently held by Democrat Sheldon Whitehouse.Oleh Lee Dooley

Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes Bike Newport's Bari Freeman. Support the showOleh Bill Bartholomew / Bari Freeman

Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes artist Matthew Brennan IV for a discussion on his Two Thangs project as well as Providence/RI as an arts hub. Support the showOleh Bill Bartholomew / Matthew Brennan IV

This week on Newsmakers: Attorney General Peter Neronha discusses potential litigation over the Washington Bridge, the future of health care in Rhode Island, the Woonsocket land deal scandal, public records, his political future and more.Oleh Lee Dooley

Send us a text The Bartholomewtown Debate Series presents: GOP primary for Mayor of Cranston. Moderated by Bill Bartholomew, the thirty minute forum features incumbent mayor Ken Hopkins and State Representative Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung. Support the showOleh Bill Bartholomew / Ken Hopkins / Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung

Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes acclaimed Brazilian pianist Amaro Freitas at Newport Jazz Festival Support the showOleh Bill Bartholomew / Amaro Freitas

Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes acclaimed Chilean singer Claudia Acuña at Newport Jazz Festival Support the showOleh Bill Bartholomew / Claudia Acuña``

This week on Newsmakers: Rhode Island Congressman Gabe Amo discusses former President Trump's controversial remarks about Vice President Harris, the new energy among Democrats, the Washington Bridge and more.Oleh Lee Dooley

Send us a text Bill Bartholomew catches up with Rhode Island's Number One Babe at Newport Folk Support the showOleh Bill Bartholomew