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Trial by fire: local student journalists cover the 2024 elections Nov 04, 2024

At the University of Vermont, students involved with the Community News Service have been preparing for months to cover the 2024 elections. The program connects student journalists with professional editors and local news outlets. CNS Managing Director Meg Little Riley explains how the program works, while student journalists Gwen Mathews and Ace Sheehan highlight their recent election-related coverage.Meanwhile, at Vermont State University, political science professor Rich Clark is helping to lead get-out-the-vote efforts at Castleton. He also regularly volunteers at the polls. Ruben Somda, a senior and president of the school’s Content Lab, discussing their efforts to encourage college students to vote through effective marketing and messaging.

Vermont's deer season begins Nov 01, 2024

Fish and Wildlife's deer project leader discusses the this year's hunting season outlook.

Boo! It's our Halloween special Oct 31, 2024

In honor of Halloween, Vermont Edition explores some of the spookiest places in our region — eerie graveyards, centuries-old buildings, haunted dorms and more. Director of Collections and Access at the Vermont Historical Society Amanda Gustin shares stories about our region's troubling tombstones and gory graveyard tales.Then, producer Daniela Fierro takes us on a trip to East Corinth, where scenes from the 1988 cult classic "Beetlejuice" and its 2024 sequel "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" were shot.Broadcast live on Thursday, October 31, 2024, at noon; rebroadcast at 7 p.m.Have questions, comments, or tips? Send us a message or check us out on Instagram.

Vermont has a tradition of hyperlocal governance. Should that change? Oct 30, 2024

Local government is a Vermont tradition. But recent disasters have lawmakers considering a new option – regional governments. They’d handle duties that some think are too complex for individual towns and their volunteer officials. This change would transform the way Vermont oversees emergency services, law enforcement, infrastructure projects, and more. We hear from the co-sponsor of the bill that kickstarted this discussion, Sen. Ruth Hardy of Addison County, Two Rivers-Ottauqueechee Regional Commission Executive Director Peter Gregory, and Executive Director for the Vermont League of Cities and Towns Ted Brady.

Vermont's deer season begins Oct 30, 2024

It's deer hunting season in Vermont. Fish and Wildlife's deer and moose project leader, Nick Fortin, gives us a breakdown of the different types of hunting that are permitted throughout the season, the outlook for the deer population this year, and where to find the biggest bucks. Plus: some thoughts on how Vermont's moose are doing.

Vermont has a tradition of hyperlocal governance. Should that change? Oct 30, 2024

Lawmakers are exploring the pros and cons of emboldening regional governments.

Gilfeather Turnip Festival celebrates Vermont's state vegetable Oct 29, 2024

Vermont has a state bird, a state flower, and, as of 2016, a state vegetable— the Gilfeather turnip. The mighty root vegetable originated in Wardsboro and the town just celebrated it's annual Gilfeather Turnip Festival. Wardsboro resident, Gilfeather turnip enthusiast and festival volunteer Anita Rafael shared insights on the festival and ways to eat these root vegetables.Broadcast live on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at noon; rebroadcast at 7 p.m.Have questions, comments, or tips? Send us a message or check us out on Instagram.

Gilfeather Turnip Festival celebrates Vermont's state vegetable Oct 29, 2024

Vermont's state vegetable is given the chance to shine with a yearly festival in Wardsboro.

The history and future of Greenland's melting ice sheet Oct 29, 2024

Greenland’s ice sheet holds millions of years of Earth’s history. By drilling down into the ice and learning about the past, we can also learn about the future of our warming planet.Geologist and UVM professor Paul Bierman is the author of “When the Ice is Gone: What a Greenland Ice Core Reveals About Earth’s Tumultuous History and Perilous Future." We’ll learn about his expeditions to Greenland, his work with UVM graduate students, and a surprising discovery he made while looking through his microscope.Broadcast live on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at noon; rebroadcast at 7 p.m.Have questions, comments, or tips? Send us a message or check us out on Instagram.

The history and future of Greenland's melting ice sheet Oct 29, 2024

Geologist and UVM professor Paul Bierman's new book about Greenland’s ice core, and what it reveals about earth’s perilous future.

What addiction feels like in the body and mind Oct 28, 2024

What does it feel like to crave drugs or alcohol? What kind of pain does withdrawal create? These are the kinds of questions Vermont Public's Erica Heilman asked Vermonters experiencing active drug addiction for a recent episode of her award-winning podcast Rumble Strip.Katie Jones, a Barre recovery coach with Turning Point Center of Central Vermont, helps listeners process the episode and shares her own experiences with recovery.

What addiction feels like in the body and mind Oct 28, 2024

What does it feel like to crave drugs or alcohol? What kind of pain does withdrawal create? These are the kinds of questions Vermont Public's Erica Heilman asked Vermonters experiencing active drug addiction for a recent episode of her award-winning podcast Rumble Strip.Katie Jones, a Barre recovery coach with Turning Point Center of Central Vermont, helps listeners process the episode and shares her own experiences with recovery.

What addiction feels like in the body and mind Oct 28, 2024

A recent episode of the podcast Rumble Strip focuses on the experiences of people in our region with active drug addiction.

Vermont general election debate: U.S. Senate candidates Bernie Sanders and Gerald Malloy Oct 23, 2024

Vermont Public's general election debate series concludes tonight with the candidates for U.S. Senate, incumbent independent Sen. Bernie Sanders and Republican challenger Gerald Malloy. The debate is presented in partnership with VTDigger.This debate is part of Vermont Public’s Citizens Agenda approach to election coverage. We’re asking a simple question: What do you want the candidates to be discussing as they compete for your votes? Front Porch Forum is our lead outreach partner for this project.Have questions, comments, or tips? Send us a message or check us out on Instagram.

Musician Grace Potter wants to spark Vermonters' creativity Oct 23, 2024

Vermont Edition revisits a conversation with the Grammy-nominated musician from July.

Exploring 'stereo-anti-types' with Homegoings Oct 23, 2024

Stereotypes are an unfortunate reality in American social life. They can challenge our ability to get to know one another and make life difficult for those who are subject to prejudice.A recent series from the Vermont Public podcast Homegoings explores four stereotypes that get applied to Black men. Homegoings executive producer and host Myra Flynn tells us what she learned, and discussed the episodes with two of the guests from the series, stand up comic and veteran Marlon Fisher and Tino Rutanhira, president of the Vermont Professionals of Color.Broadcast live on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at noon; rebroadcast at 7 p.m.Have questions, comments, or tips? Send us a message or check us out on Instagram.

Exploring 'stereo-anti-types' with Homegoings Oct 22, 2024

“Stereo-anti-types” is a recent series from the podcast Homegoings. It examines some of the most troubling stereotypes that are applied to Black men.

Vermont general election interviews: The candidates for attorney general Oct 21, 2024

We talk with the three candidates for Vermont attorney general on Monday as part of the station’s series of debates and candidate interviews ahead of the general election on Nov. 5.Incumbent Attorney General Charity Clark, a Democrat, is running for her second term. She previously served as assistant attorney general and chief of staff in past Vermont administrations. The Republican candidate, Ture Nelson, is a longtime Berlin selectman, town administrator, and former federal investigator. The Green Mountain Peace and Justice Party nominee, Kevin Gustafson, is the founder and member-owner of Mountain View Law.This episode also included a conversation about Canadian politics with a CBC correspondent Cathy Senay. She covers the Quebec government and politics at the National Assembly.Broadcast live on Monday, October 21, 2024, at noon; rebroadcast at 7 p.m.Have questions, comments, or tips? Send us a message or check us out on Instagram.

Film festival presents more than 40 films from around the world Oct 17, 2024

The Vermont International Film Festival kicks off on Friday, Oct. 17 and runs through Oct. 28. Festival organizers will screen forty-four feature films and a number of shorts in Burlington. Steve MacQueen, the festival’s executive director, shares a preview of noteworthy films, including "Eno," "Separated," and "Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat."

Film festival presents more than 40 films from around the world Oct 17, 2024

The Vermont International Film Festival kicks off Friday. Executive director Steve MacQueen discusses some of this year’s noteworthy films.

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