Best Property Buzz Podcasts (2025)

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Meet the student journalists covering Vermont communities 49:50

39m ago49:50

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Today on Vermont Edition, UVM’s Community News Service provides journalism training with an opportunity for a professional byline. The program's audio journalism instructor and two current students will share what they’ve learned about reporting over the past semester. Then: Did your Spotify Wrapped make you realize that you’ve been listening to th…

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Winter book recommendations from Vermont Edition 49:49

37m ago49:49

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Today on Vermont Edition, it’s our annual winter books show. We’ve assembled a team of super readers from all across the state to recommend books for you to read and gift this season. You’ll hear from a South Burlington children’s librarian, bookshop owners in Waterbury, Wilmington and Middlebury, and a writer and editor from Middlesex. They’ve bro…

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Practicing Mindfulness: How to Live by Standards Instead of Feelings 15:38

3d ago15:38

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Most agents live by accidental rules: what they feel in the moment, what their fear tells them, or whatever the market hands them that week. Without realizing it, they've built a system that constantly shifts beneath them, standards that bend, calendars that change, commitments that disappear the second discomfort shows up. But running your busines…

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Doing business in Vermont 49:50

3h ago49:50

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Doing business in VermontBy Vermont Public

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The immigration crackdown and the food supply chain 49:49

1d ago49:49

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Federal agents have arrested more than 100 people in Vermont over the last 10 months. Those arrests have heightened fears in tight-knit communities across the state. Vermont Public’s Peter Hirschfeld discusses his new 4-part series on arrests and deportations in our region. He gives us a behind-the-scenes look at his investigation. Many of the immi…

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Tax Commissioner Bill Shouldice discusses rising property taxes 49:50

4d ago49:50

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An early estimate from the state predicts that next year’s property taxes could rise an average of nearly 12 percent. The state’s tax commissioner Bill Shouldice joins us to explain how that property tax estimate was made, and all the factors that could affect the final number on your tax bill. Then: noted Montpelier author Makenna Goodman has a ne…

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Find the perfect Vermont gift with our annual winter gift guide 49:59

10d ago49:59

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Our region is teeming with holiday markets where shoppers can find the perfect holiday gift, share in community and support local artists and makers. This year's Vermont Edition gift guide show goes behind the scenes of some of the state's holiday fairs: Julia Tadlock, founder of Brattleboro Flea, tells us about the crafts, books, food and more tha…

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Practicing Mindfulness: How to Separate Your Identity From Your Production 8:11

9d ago8:11

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Most agents think their stress comes from slow months, inconsistent clients, or a market that refuses to cooperate. But every time we peel back the layers, we find something far more honest and far more uncomfortable: most people don't actually know where they stand with themselves. They're building their entire business on an internal foundation t…

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How to maximize EV performance during a Northeastern winter 49:50

11d ago49:50

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Local auto mechanics share what they know about EV battery life and winter maintenance for electric cars and trucks.By Vermont Public

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Grace Cottage Hospital CEO Olivia Sweetnam 49:57

9d ago49:57

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Grace Cottage Hospital in Townsend is the smallest hospital in Vermont. It’s operating in the red, like many hospitals in our region. But its administrators have big plans for its future, like constructing a brand new clinic. We're joined by Grace Cottage CEO Olivia Sweetnam. The hospital she runs is unique for many reasons. Some of its doctors hav…

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Returning to Rosemary Gladstar's home and gardens 49:51

12d ago49:51

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Rosemary Gladstar is said to be the Godmother of modern herbalism. In this rebroadcast of our occasional series Vermont Edition At Home, the team visits Gladstar at her home and gardens in Milton. Gladstar discussed her roots in herbalism, from foraging for food and medicine with her grandmother to becoming the founder of a world-renowned herbal re…

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The joy of local jingles 49:51

19d ago49:51

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A good jingle is short, catchy and teaches you a business name or phone number that you can't get out of your head — maybe even for years. This hour we celebrate the art of the local jingle with jingle writers who have composed some legendary earworms. This show is a rebroadcast from July. Jim Giberty is based in Bethel and wrote ads for local ski …

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Three Courses with Vermont Edition: Desserts 49:50

17d ago49:50

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Three Courses with Vermont Edition: DessertsBy Vermont Public

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Preventing and healing from sports-related brain injuries 49:50

18d ago49:50

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Vermont ranks as one of the most active states in the country, according to the CDC. It makes sense for a state filled with mountains, trails, and a huge lake. Outdoor activities keep our population healthy, but some of the most beloved activities pose risks, especially to our brains, like hockey, climbing, skiing, and snowboarding. We hear tips fr…

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Practicing Mindfulness: How to Create Your Personal Constitution 18:50

19d ago18:50

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In real estate, goals are everything. From the first day in the business, you're taught to set them, how many calls you'll make, how many listings you'll win, how much you'll earn this quarter. They give you something to chase, a sense of direction in an industry that rarely sits still. But at some point, most agents realize the same uncomfortable …

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Vermont game wardens discuss how deer season has changed 49:50

23d ago49:50

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Vermont’s school redistricting task force is wrapping up its work. It was charged with creating consolidated school district maps for the state. But what it’s come up with is pretty different from that original goal. Today on Vermont Edition: you’ll hear from a co-chair of the task force, Representative Edye Graning, and a member, Jay Badams. They’…

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New podcast shares 'voices from the edge' 49:50

20d ago49:50

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A new podcast from the nonprofit Green Mountain Justice shares the stories of people in our region who struggle with housing insecurity. They’ve had to live outside, in a shelter, or other temporary housing as they search for a more permanent and affordable home. "Voices from the Edge" features intimate interviews between its host, Tom Morgan, and …

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Three Courses with Vermont Edition: Main Dishes 49:51

24d ago49:51

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It’s the second installment of our three-course November series on holiday food. Last week was appetizers. This week – main courses. If you love a traditional meal, we’ll learn about what Vermonters in the 1800s served on their Thanksgiving tables with Christine Scales, the director of education and interpretation at the Billings Farm Museum. Then …

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Town by Town: Grafton 57:04

25d ago57:04

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Vermont Edition heads to Grafton in Windham County for the latest installment in our monthly “Town by Town” series. Grafton is known for its cross-country ski trails, its award-winning cheddar cheese, the centuries-old Grafton Inn, and its tight-knit community of longtime residents. Our guests include: Grafton News editor Wendy Martin; lifelong Gra…

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Practicing Mindfulness: How to Stay Centered In a Tough Real Estate Market 15:24

26d ago15:24

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Everyone talks about mindfulness like it means meditation or slowing your breathing. But for real estate agents, mindfulness isn't about calm. It's about controlling your emotions when clients ghost you, staying focused when the market shifts, and maintaining self-worth when deals don't close, leads don't convert, or someone else gets the listing. …

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Local programs offer veterans connection to nature 49:49

1M ago49:49

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About 6% of Vermonters are veterans. That's nearly 39,000 people, as of 2023. Many veterans face mental and physical challenges because of experiences they had while serving. They often have to navigate complex legal systems to make sure they receive the benefits and services they’re entitled to. Ahead of Veterans Day, we learn about a few local pr…

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Three Courses with Vermont Edition: Appetizers 49:51

1M ago49:51

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It’s the first installment of our three part – or three course – series on food. Up first – appetizers. We’ll talk dips, dumplings, charcuterie and cheese. We get ideas for what to serve your guests this holiday season when we talk with Pete Colman, the founder of Vermont Salumi, which makes all kinds of cured meats, Cara Tobin, the chef and co-own…

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Civil War love letters shed light on Vermont's place in history 49:51

1M ago49:51

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As a high school history teacher, Tyler Alexander is always trying to figure out how to make events like the Civil War feel relevant to young Vermonters. Well, what’s more relevant to teenagers than the frustrations of love? Alexander is the author of a new nonfiction book about the Civil War called "If I Can Get Home This Fall: A Story of Love, Lo…

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Signature Real Estate and GK Properties: Behind the Merger 45:39

1M ago45:39

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Every merger has a story, but this one didn't start in a boardroom. It started on a plane, at a bar, and in countless volunteer meetings where two leaders realized they shared more than titles; they shared values. What began as small talk about service and leadership turned into something neither expected: the realization that they could do more to…

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Brave Little State's road to 200 episodes 49:50

1M ago49:50

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What’s the story of the phrase Jeezum crow? How’s Vermont doing on composting? And why do people like the band Phish so much? These are just some of the questions taken on by the Vermont Public podcast Brave Little State over its 200 episodes. Today on Vermont Edition: we celebrate our homegrown podcast’s 200th episode. To mark the milestone, the B…

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Rep. Becca Balint on the government shutdown and ACA subsidies 49:43

1M ago49:43

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We're one month into a government shutdown and the ramifications are being felt throughout the state. We're joined by joined by Congresswoman Becca Balint to talk about the shutdown and why she says Democrats should hold the line to extend ACA subsidies. Then, we continue our discussion and take listener questions on changes to health insurance wit…

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Homemade Halloween costumes bring out the creative side 49:50

1M ago49:50

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Tomorrow evening, neighborhoods across our region will be infiltrated by ghosts, witches, princesses, superheroes and Louvre jewel thieves. It’s almost Halloween! Halloween brings out our crafty, creative sides. This time of year can also create a slight panic if you’ve waited too long to put together a costume for yourself or your kid. Thankfully,…

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Yo-Yo Ma performs with local and Indigenous artists in the Upper Valley 49:50

1M ago49:50

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On Saturday, Oct. 18th, the world-famous cellist Yo-Yo Ma sat down on a folding chair in the grass near the banks of the Connecticut River. It was dawn in Hanover, New Hampshire, and mist was rising off the water. He took a deep breath, then began to play. This was "We Are Water," a special series of performances inspired by the waterways of the no…

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Cultivating Relationships: Habits That Build a Referral Business 30:45

1M ago30:45

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When it comes to having a stable real estate business, everyone wants the magic system. The checklist, the automation, the plug-and-play strategy that keeps their pipeline full. But here's the truth: this is the job. Relationship building isn't something you squeeze in between deals or delegate to a CRM. It's the foundation of your reputation, your…

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Windham County author explores how the ultra-rich shape everyday life 49:50

1M ago49:50

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Windham County author explores how the ultra-rich shape everyday lifeBy Vermont Public

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Voting while incarcerated in Vermont 50:33

2M ago50:33

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Vermont and Maine are the only two states that allow incarcerated people to vote. A new report tells us what is and isn’t working about ballot access in Maine and Vermont prisons. Kristen Budd, a senior research analyst at the Sentencing Project, authored the report. Tim Burgess, executive director of VT CURE, voted in the 2006 and 2008 elections w…

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Vermont Edition's annual fall gardening show with Charlie Nardozzi 56:50

2M ago56:50

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The signs are all there – stick season is almost upon us. The skies are gray, the wind’s a blowin', and the leaves are dropping. Despite the changing seasons, the gardeners among us are still busy, trouble shooting garden falls from the summer, prepping beds for the winter and bringing potted plants indoors. For anyone with turnip trouble or potato…

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30 years ago, Quebec almost left Canada 49:46

2M ago49:46

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October 30th marks the 30th anniversary of one of the most pivotal and divisive moments in Quebec history. On that day, Quebeckers held a referendum on whether or not to secede from Canada. The votes against independence won out by a tiny margin — 50.6% voted "no," while 49.4% voted yes. A new Léger poll shows that Quebecers' attitudes on sovereign…

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Cultivating Relationships: Why You're Losing Clients You Thought You'd Keep 33:17

2M ago33:17

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Most agents think loyalty is earned once a deal closes. But here's the truth: past service doesn't guarantee future business. You can do everything right, deliver a flawless transaction, communicate perfectly, and still never hear from that client again. The data proves it. Most clients say they'd use their agent again, but only a fraction actually…

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Meet the new presidents of UVM and Middlebury College 49:50

2M ago49:50

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Both the University of Vermont and Middlebury College have new presidents: Marlene Tromp at UVM and Ian Baucom at Middlebury. These new leaders entered their role at a time of heightened federal scrutiny on higher education. Today on Vermont Edition, we’ll talk with these two new presidents of leading higher education institutions. We’ll hear about…

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Vermont GOP chair on Sam Douglass' resignation, and Government shutdown leads to uncertainty 49:50

2M ago49:50

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Vermont state senator Sam Douglass has resigned, effective today. He participated in a Young Republicans group chat that included racist, misogynist and antisemitic messages. Today on Vermont Edition: the fallout of the group chat in our region. Vermont GOP chair Paul Dame will comment on Douglass’s reputation as a lawmaker, his decision to resign,…

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Town by Town: Belvidere 49:55

2M ago49:55

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For Vermont Edition's new monthly series, Town by Town, we’ll hone in on one of Vermont’s 252 towns or cities and talk to residents, share local history and lore, and learn about what it’s like to live there. At the end of the hour, a guest will help us randomly select our next town by spinning a big Wheel of Fortune style spinner. Today's show foc…

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The realities of caring for a loved one with dementia 49:50

2M ago49:50

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Nearly 13,000 Vermonters aged 65 and older had Alzheimer’s disease as of 2020 — 10% of the state's over-65 population. Around each of those people orbits nurses, doctors, home health aides and family members who devote their lives to care. The documentary "Walk With Me" by filmmaker and casting director Heidi Levitt tells the story of her husband C…

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Cultivating Relationships: Why Automation Can't Replace Authenticity 22:35

2M ago22:35

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Most of us in real estate know we're "supposed" to stay in touch with our database. That's why we send newsletters, set up drip campaigns, and let the CRM fire off reminders. We want to be so consistent with it that we automate as much of the contact as possible. But here's the problem: some of us might be so automated in our communication that we'…

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Censorship, imagination and healing with Vermont's literary community 49:50

2M ago49:50

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Censorship, imagination and healing with Vermont's literary communityBy Vermont Public

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Birds to look out for this fall migration season 49:50

2M ago49:50

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Birds to look out for this fall migration seasonBy Vermont Public

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The state of the labor movement in Vermont 49:52

2M ago49:52

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After nearly two weeks on the picket line, St. Albans dairy processors have signed a new contract with their employer, Dairy Farmers of America, based in Kansas. The St. Albans plant processes Vermont milk for vendors like Ben and Jerry’s, Cabot, and Kate’s Butter. We speak with Curtis Clough, president of Vermont Teamsters Local 597 union, tells u…

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Cultivating Relationships: How to Go From Transactional Agent to Trusted Advisor 38:23

2M ago38:23

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Most agents are stuck in a cycle of chasing strangers. Cold calls, internet leads, Zillow ads, you name it. It feels productive, but the truth is, it's a treadmill: exhausting, unsustainable, and guaranteed to burn you out. What actually builds a long-term, stress-free business isn't scripts or lead gen hacks. It's relationships. The agents who thr…

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Sen. Welch on the shutdown: 'The political system is not working.' 49:50

2M ago49:50

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By Vermont Public

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'It's an equity issue': Gov. Phil Scott defends his return-to-office order 49:50

2M ago49:50

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By Vermont Public

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Sacred Harp singing will echo through Burlington City Hall 49:50

2M ago49:50

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The New England Sacred Harp Convention is coming up in Burlington on Oct. 4th and 5th. Hundreds of singers will come together to celebrate one of the country’s oldest Christian music traditions. But Sacred Harp goes beyond Christianity — all are welcome to sing. And this year, sacred harp aficionados are celebrating a brand new edition of their son…

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New research examines the impact that lobbying has on healthcare 49:51

2M ago49:51

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Americans pay more for health care–as a nation and individually–than citizens of any other nation on earth, even as access to health insurance continues to dwindle. And as a state, Vermont's per-person health care spending and health insurance costs are among the highest in the country. We delve into one of the reasons there’s so much sticker shock…

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Twelve hours at a park and ride with Brave Little State 49:50

2M ago49:50

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Ever drive past a park n ride full of cars and wonder, what happens there? What are all those people using that giant parking lot for? The team at Brave Little State recently spent 12 hours at the Richmond park and ride, all to answer a listener's question. The whole Brave Little State team — Josh Crane, Sabina Poux and Burgess Brown — shared some …

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Vermont developers try to keep building houses, amid new tariffs and rising costs 49:50

2M ago49:50

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Vermont developers try to keep building houses, amid new tariffs and rising costsBy Vermont Public

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Vermont Public's Betty Smith celebrates 50 years in public radio 49:50

3M ago49:50

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Betty Smith is known as Vermont Public’s founding mother. She’s been with the station since its very first day, and this year, she celebrates her 50th anniversary in public radio. She’ll tell us stories from the early days of VPR, when they weren’t sure the station would survive, and her thoughts on public media's future. Then: a new film about the…

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