Best VT RADIO Podcasts (2024)

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Less Jobs Equal Lower Rates 56:26

14h ago56:26

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Many individuals choose to rent properties, whether it be for their personal residences or business premises. While this may initially appear cost-effective, it can have detrimental long-term financial implications. Essentially, you are indirectly paying a mortgage. It is time to break free from this cycle and invest in your own residential or comm…

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Frequent flooding in Vt. threatens the future of historic settlement patterns 6:37

2h ago6:37

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A series of catastrophic floods over the past 14 months is raising new questions about how, and whether, Vermonters can coexist with the rivers they live by.By Peter Hirschfeld

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Porter Medical Center LPNs, techs & support staff negotiating first contract, will rally Saturday 5:04

13h ago5:04

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The union is asking for higher pay, better staffing ratios and more sustainable work schedules.By Elodie Reed

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Burlington man rolling into national trucking competition 6:01

6h ago6:01

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The National Truck Driving Championships feature written exams, truck inspections and driving challenges.By Mary Williams Engisch, Adiah Gholston

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The fastest-growing college expense may not be what people think 5:19

1h ago5:19

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A handful of colleges and universities are trying to address what has become — along with food — the fastest-growing cost of college: student housing.By Jon Marcus, The Hechinger Report, Liam Elder-Connors

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Middlebury film festival director Lloyd Komesar steps back after 10 years 8:31

8h ago8:31

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The 10th Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival kicks off on Wednesday. Lloyd Komesar, the festival's outgoing executive director, sat down with Jenn Jarecki to reflect on a decade of work, and what comes next.By Jenn Jarecki, Nathaniel Wilson

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Vikings Beat Up the Browns and Look Good Doing It 1:00:29

5h ago1:00:29

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After a week of practices together (in which the home team Cleveland Browns had their way with the visiting Minnesota Vikings), the Vikes and Brownies met in a preseason game over the weekend. And Minnesota turned the tables on their hosts, beating Cleveland 27-12. Despite only one starter on the field (Vikings right Guard Ed Ingram), there were so…

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To find teachers this year, some Vermont districts are going the extra mile — literally 5:57

28m ago5:57

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With few teaching candidates applying, especially in more rural districts, administrators are being forced to get creative — like walking the streets of Barre City to find applicants.By Lola Duffort

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Vermont's youngest delegate at the DNC: 'This is my future. I want to have a say in it.' 4:20

1h ago4:20

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The youngest Vermont delegate in Chicago is Addie Lentzner of Bennington, who will be entering her sophomore year at Middlebury College.By Bob Kinzel

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Inflation Continues To Cool 56:37

2h ago56:37

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Many individuals choose to rent properties, whether it be for their personal residences or business premises. While this may initially appear cost-effective, it can have detrimental long-term financial implications. Essentially, you are indirectly paying a mortgage. It is time to break free from this cycle and invest in your own residential or comm…

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Middlebury tries to break a world record for most dogs at a film screening 5:58

7d ago5:58

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On a recent Saturday, a Middlebury filmmaker tried to pull off a rather remarkable — or should we say re-BARK-able — stunt. To launch his latest film Inside the Mind of a Dog on Netflix, Andy Knight Mitchell decided to try to set a Guinness World Record for the most number of dogs to attend a film screening.…

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Vikings Future Wobbly with McCarthy Knee Injury 58:27

2h ago58:27

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The Vikings are in Cleveland for joint practices with the Browns and made other news to discuss—Jordan Addison injury, the Andrew Booth trade and other acquisitions—and we’ve got you covered.By Mark Craig, Joe Oberle

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'Everyone understood magic': 2 Vermont magicians on spreading joy across the globe 8:40

3h ago8:40

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Following a recent visit to Ukraine and Poland, Vermont Public checked in with Magicians Without Borders, a nonprofit run by Lincoln's Tom Verner and his partner Janet Fredericks that uses magic to entertain, educate and empower.By Jenn Jarecki, Nathaniel Wilson

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Vermont bakeries are sourcing grain locally for the first time since the 19th century 7:31

6d ago7:31

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Up until about 20 years ago, you would have been hard-pressed to find wheat fields in Vermont — it hasn’t been grown for baking here since it was planted by early European settlers. When colonial America expanded West, the crop largely disappeared from the Northeast. With its return, so too is bread made from 100% local ingredients and related indu…

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It's primary election day in Vermont. Here's what races we're watching 7:20

11d ago7:20

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Two Democrats are hoping for a chance to challenge Gov. Phil Scott for Vermont's top office, and multiple candidates are vying for spots in the race for lieutenant governor.By Mikaela Lefrak, Bob Kinzel

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This new trail network is the first in Vermont that's fully accessible to adaptive mountain bikes 6:39

12d ago6:39

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Nestled in the Green Mountains, the Driving Range features 4 miles of gnarly climbs, twisting curves and adrenaline-pumping drops.By Elodie Reed

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Rates Hit Best Level Of 2024 56:25

10d ago56:25

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Many individuals choose to rent properties, whether it be for their personal residences or business premises. While this may initially appear cost-effective, it can have detrimental long-term financial implications. Essentially, you are indirectly paying a mortgage. It is time to break free from this cycle and invest in your own residential or comm…

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Tropical depression Debby brings heavy rainfall and high winds to parts of Vermont 4:45

4d ago4:45

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The Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium's Eye on the Sky is forecasting that tropical depression Debby will bring heavy downpours and the threat of flash flooding to the region Friday into Saturday.By Jake Rusnock, Nathaniel Wilson

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StoryCorps in Vermont: Two sisters reflect on life's trials and the bond they share as siblings 8:22

5d ago8:22

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Donna Macomber and Linda Macomber discuss their bond, how they showed up for each during health challenges and what it's like working with people at the end of their life.

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Tropical storm remnants could bring heavy rainfall, possible flooding to parts of Vermont 4:50

9d ago4:50

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Currently, the National Weather Service forecasts that central and northern Vermont, particularly the Champlain Valley, could see the most rainfall on Friday night into Saturday morning. Some areas could experience flooding.By Mary Williams Engisch, Adiah Gholston

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Bill Mares, beloved Vermont polymath, dies at 83 4:02

6d ago4:02

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Bill Mares, an accomplished author and journalist, former state lawmaker, high school teacher and beekeeper, died last week. He was 83.By Liam Elder-Connors

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Instead of a Vikings ship, the team needs an Ark. 52:49

6d ago52:49

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Justin Jefferson once worked a fake hamstring pull into his TD celebration known as The Griddy. Then last season he actually pulled one and missed half the season. It is not good to tempt fate, so it seems, if you consider karma a thing. And now Jefferson appears to recognize that he is working this offseason on trying to prevent another.…

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StoryCorps in Vermont: A mother and son discuss identity, community and mental health advocacy 4:22

9d ago4:22

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Atlas Bederson and Allison Druin discuss allyship, mental health care advocacy for teens and youth, and finding a community.

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Fed Meeting Paves Way For September Rate Cut 56:34

8d ago56:34

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Many individuals choose to rent properties, whether it be for their personal residences or business premises. While this may initially appear cost-effective, it can have detrimental long-term financial implications. Essentially, you are indirectly paying a mortgage. It is time to break free from this cycle and invest in your own residential or comm…

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How Nevermore Bookstore fosters a literary community in the Northeast Kingdom 6:48

8d ago6:48

6:48

Newport's only bookstore functions as a community center for readers and writers in one of Vermont's northernmost regions.By Erica Heilman

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Volunteers in the Northeast Kingdom begin checking in on stranded neighbors 8:04

11d ago8:04

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More than 100 residences in the Northeast Kingdom have been damaged or destroyed by flooding, and extensive damage to local roads has stranded scores of people in their homes. Volunteers hiked into some of those areas to make what was, in some cases, first physical contact with stranded households.By Peter Hirschfeld

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Dredging makes flooding more dangerous — but sometimes it's the only option 4:53

11d ago4:53

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After a repeat of devastating flooding in Vermont, a lot of people have brought up an old idea to help fix this problem: dredging our rivers. The issue is, digging rivers deeper makes flooding more destructive.By Lexi Krupp, Abagael Giles

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Camp Continues with Corner Conundrum 36:47

24d ago36:47

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Another day, another day cornerback issue for the Minnesota. CB Mekhi Blackmon tore his ACL on the first day of practice and is out for the season. Couple that with the death of rookie CB Khyree Jackson and a leg injury to offseason acquisition Shaq Griffin and the Vikings are suddenly scrambling to piece together a starting secondary come Septembe…

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Cover crops 28:51

13d ago28:51

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Phil discusses cover crops. This aired on WEHC on July 31, 2024.By WEHC

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The Quiet Period Was Not So Quiet 56:31

16d ago56:31

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Many individuals choose to rent properties, whether it be for their personal residences or business premises. While this may initially appear cost-effective, it can have detrimental long-term financial implications. Essentially, you are indirectly paying a mortgage. It is time to break free from this cycle and invest in your own residential or comm…

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Is September a Go or Not? 56:41

19d ago56:41

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Many individuals choose to rent properties, whether it be for their personal residences or business premises. While this may initially appear cost-effective, it can have detrimental long-term financial implications. Essentially, you are indirectly paying a mortgage. It is time to break free from this cycle and invest in your own residential or comm…

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Vikings Open 2024 Training Camp at TCO 54:33

21d ago54:33

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Vikings general manager Kwesi Adolfo-Mensah and head coach Kevin O’Connell met the media Monday afternoon for their first press conference of the team’s 2024 Training Camp at TCO Performance Center, and the mood was slightly somber. They addressed the tragic passing of rookie cornerback Khyree Jackson, laying out how the team will honor him in the …

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Consumer Price Index & Inflation 56:39

25d ago56:39

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Many individuals choose to rent properties, whether it be for their personal residences or business premises. While this may initially appear cost-effective, it can have detrimental long-term financial implications. Essentially, you are indirectly paying a mortgage. It is time to break free from this cycle and invest in your own residential or comm…

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Bees and Pesticides 27:58

1M ago27:58

27:58

Phil discusses bees and the effect of pesticides. This aired on WEHC on July 17, 2024.By WEHC

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The Offseason Results in More Bad News for the Vikings 59:01

28d ago59:01

59:01

The dog days of summer are upon us, and for the Vikings that means idle time before their Training Camp starts and the real work begins for the 2024 season. Unfortunately, that is not always good news for the Vikings players, who have a history of not spending their idle time wisely. Which leads us to the troubling case of Vikings’ second-year wide…

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Drought and beef 28:27

2M ago28:27

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Phil discusses the drought and the effect on beef. This aired on WEHC on July 10, 2024.By WEHC

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Vikings Mourn the Loss of Rookie Khyree Jackson 41:25

1M ago41:25

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The Vikings received the worst of news over the holiday weekend, when they learned that rookie draft pick Khyree Jackson was killed in a tragic automobile accident on July 6. The news hit hard and quickly reverberated throughout the team and its fans base, as the young 24-year-old cornerback lost his life when so much of it (and filled with so much…

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Let's Celebrate Home Ownership - Pay Off Debt Now! 56:31

2M ago56:31

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Many individuals choose to rent properties, whether it be for their personal residences or business premises. While this may initially appear cost-effective, it can have detrimental long-term financial implications. Essentially, you are indirectly paying a mortgage. It is time to break free from this cycle and invest in your own residential or comm…

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Dry Grass 28:04

2M ago28:04

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Phil discusses drought and dry grass. This aired on WEHC on July 3, 2024.By WEHC

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Training Camp is Coming with Plenty of Questions to Answer 56:30

1M ago56:30

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Inflation, Housing, and Japan in the News - What say you? 56:28

1M ago56:28

56:28

Many individuals choose to rent properties, whether it be for their personal residences or business premises. While this may initially appear cost-effective, it can have detrimental long-term financial implications. Essentially, you are indirectly paying a mortgage. It is time to break free from this cycle and invest in your own residential or comm…

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The Fed Rate Cut Debate 56:39

2M ago56:39

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Many individuals choose to rent properties, whether it be for their personal residences or business premises. While this may initially appear cost-effective, it can have detrimental long-term financial implications. Essentially, you are indirectly paying a mortgage. It is time to break free from this cycle and invest in your own residential or comm…

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More Time and Money to Save 56:28

2M ago56:28

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Many individuals choose to rent properties, whether it be for their personal residences or business premises. While this may initially appear cost-effective, it can have detrimental long-term financial implications. Essentially, you are indirectly paying a mortgage. It is time to break free from this cycle and invest in your own residential or comm…

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Wind Shift for Interest Rates 56:21

3M ago56:21

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Many individuals choose to rent properties, whether it be for their personal residences or business premises. While this may initially appear cost-effective, it can have detrimental long-term financial implications. Essentially, you are indirectly paying a mortgage. It is time to break free from this cycle and invest in your own residential or comm…

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Bugs and pests, continued 30:31

3M ago30:31

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Phil Blevins, VT Agricultural Extension agent and host of Farm Talk, continues his discussion on bugs and pests. This aired on WEHC 90.7 on June 5, 2024.By WEHC

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Justin Jefferson Signs and Purple Nation Sighs in Relief 59:49

3M ago59:49

59:49

It happened. No, Justin Jefferson, wide receiver for the Minnesota Vikings, was not traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers (although the Steelers enquired to his availability). No, JJ wasn’t traded to the Los Angeles Chargers on draft day in order for the Vikings to move up and select WR Malik Nabers (although a trade on draft day did involve JJ, but th…

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It is Time to get your Ducks in a row. 56:25

3M ago56:25

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Many individuals choose to rent properties, whether it be for their personal residences or business premises. While this may initially appear cost-effective, it can have detrimental long-term financial implications. Essentially, you are indirectly paying a mortgage. It is time to break free from this cycle and invest in your own residential or comm…

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Bugs and pests 29:24

3M ago29:24

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Phil Blevins, VT Agricultural Extension agent and host of Farm Talk, discuss bugs and pests. This aired on WEHC 90.7 on May 29, 2024.By WEHC

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Darnold Speaks and We Discuss 1:00:13

3M ago1:00:13

1:00:13

The Vikings have a new quarterback. Well, they actually a couple of them: Sam Darnold picked up in free agency and J.J. McCarthy drafted 10th overall in the 2024 NFL Draft. But you knew that. What’s new is that those QBs have been out at TCO Performance Center practicing with their new team, and one of them, Darnold, the presumptive opening day sta…

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A Delicate Balancing Act 56:36

3M ago56:36

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Many individuals choose to rent properties, whether it be for their personal residences or business premises. While this may initially appear cost-effective, it can have detrimental long-term financial implications. Essentially, you are indirectly paying a mortgage. It is time to break free from this cycle and invest in your own residential or comm…

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