Episodes

  • Bookworm

    Bookworm
    Jan 10 2025
    We speak to 2025 Rhodes Scholar and Shelburne native Lena Ashooh, who’s interested in animal ethics and legal philosophy. Plus, Gov. Scott reiterates the need to make Vermont more affordable during his inaugural address, Republican John Rodgers is Vermont’s new lieutenant governor, a national cyberattack may have compromised local school district data, and Vermont health care providers are building an informal network to support intuitive eating habits.
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    11 mins
  • Gassed up

    Gassed up
    Jan 9 2025
    The Vermont Supreme Court has re-opened public comment on a natural gas pipeline in Addison County, following years of fighting by neighbors. Plus, Vermont lawmakers elect a House speaker for the new legislative session, Senate leadership says the chamber will focus on property tax relief and reforming the education system this year, a former Addison County sheriff accused of sexual assault wants to change his plea, Vermont will receive millions in federal funding for long-term flood recovery, and officials are warning southern Vermont residents about rabies.
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    10 mins
  • Reconvened

    Reconvened
    Jan 8 2025
    We prime you for the start of this year’s legislative session, after Vermont Republicans picked up more seats than in any other state during the November election. Plus, an early report shows an above-average number of Vermonters have ALS, Vermont Democrats are looking for new leadership, Killington Ski Resort is beefing up security amid passholder fraud, and a new state fish stocking program is opening up new opportunities for anglers.
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    9 mins
  • Heated discussion

    Heated discussion
    Jan 7 2025
    Vermont Public’s Peter Hirschfeld breaks down the politics of climate policy in Montpelier, with Republicans potentially poised to block a sweeping energy proposal that would reduce Vermonters’ use of fossil fuels to heat their homes. Plus, the fossil fuel lobby is suing Vermont in a first-of-its-kind case, Vermont’s top federal prosecutor is stepping down, and Vermont’s AI czar is looking for new ways to streamline government interactions.
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    11 mins
  • The next two

    The next two
    Jan 6 2025
    We speak with Vermont’s lone congresswoman Becca Balint about what she learned from her first term in the U.S. House, and the challenges ahead as she begins her second. Plus, Franklin County Republican Randy Brock is challenging Democrat Phil Baruth to lead the Vermont Senate, Sen. Peter Welch joins the powerful Senate Committee on Finance, a new federal rule will largely ban two toxic chemicals often used in dry cleaning businesses, and the Vermont State Colleges System ratifies a four-year contract with its staff union.
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    10 mins
  • Feather forecast

    Feather forecast
    Jan 3 2025
    Visiting Woodstock for the National Audubon Society’s annual Christmas Bird Count, a citizen science project used to track the health of different species. Plus, the Agency of Agriculture begins testing Vermont’s milk supply for bird flu, the Scott administration considers allowing Vermonters to play the lottery online, a long-serving member of Burlington’s city council will not seek reelection, developers of a new ski village at Killington hope to begin construction next year, why the Dartmouth men’s basketball team has dropped its attempt to unionize, and we preview the meaningful games that will round out the NFL’s regular season in our first weekly sports report of the new year.
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    13 mins
  • Getting seen

    Getting seen
    Jan 2 2025
    A dental clinic in Middlebury specializes in serving Spanish-speaking immigrant farmworkers, who typically face big barriers to care. Plus, Vermont still has one of the highest per capita homelessness rates in the country, a Shelburne nonprofit hopes to provide free online resources for people caring for aging loved ones, the new year means a new Old Farmer's Almanac, and the Rutland County Humane Society may have found a new shelter space.
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    10 mins
  • 'Keep it local'

    'Keep it local'
    Dec 31 2024
    Two Vermonters from Burlington and Sheldon meet for a One Small Step conversation about politics, education, family life, racial dynamics and bridging the political divide. Plus, towns and cities are holding New Year’s Eve celebrations across Vermont, Montpelier deals with an ice jam scare on the Winooski River, a new law is intended to expand access to telehealth, and Vermont State Parks will offer free, guided hikes on New Year’s Day.
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    12 mins