Best VT RADIO Podcasts (2025)

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In Vermont, who speaks for the trees? 49:50

2h ago49:50

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Three forestry experts discuss the many uses of Vermont's forested lands, and the potential local impact of an executive order about timber production.By Vermont Public

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Gov. Scott talks Trump's immigration policy, tariffs, and state budget 49:49

16h ago49:49

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Gov. Scott talks Trump's immigration policy, tariffs, and state budgetBy Vermont Public

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Vermont Edition At Home: François Clemmons 47:55

5d ago47:55

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Vermont Edition is launching a new series, featuring intimate conversations with noteworthy Vermonters right in their own living rooms. It’s called Vermont Edition At Home. For the first installment, Mikaela Lefrak went to the Middlebury home of François Clemmons.. Clemmons is best known for playing Officer Clemmons on Mr. Rogers Neighborhood. Clem…

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New indie-folk musical brings the lives of Vermont farmers to Northern Stage 49:50

6d ago49:50

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An original indie-folk musical premieres at Northern Stage in White River Junction next month. Set over the course of one working day, "The Vermont Farm Project" tells the stories of eight farmers. It's based on three years of interviews with farmers from Vermont and the surrounding region. Director Sarah Wansley of White River Junction and Hudson …

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A cross-border conversation with Québec 50:34

7d ago50:34

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Vermonters and Quebeckers share much more than a border. We do business together, get our passports out for vacation, and visit family. But this year, the threads that hold us together have frayed. Vermont Edition co-hosted a cross-border conversation in partnership with Radio Noon, a call-in program from the CBC in Quebec. Mikaela Lefrak and Radio…

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It’s NFL Draft Week—The Offseason Super Bowl 1:02:54

8d ago1:02:54

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But the NFL Draft is a crapshoot. A first overall pick can get the call from the Hall (Peyton Manning, 1998) or flame out in epic fashion (JaMarcus Russell, 2007). Then again, Tom Brady can go in the sixth round and become the best QB ever to play, or Brock Purdy, Mr. Irrelevant in 2022, can take a team to the Super Bowl and have folk rethinking th…

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Here's how Vermont's dairy industry has transformed in the last 10 years 49:50

8d ago49:50

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A new report finds that Americans consume more dairy than they did a decade ago. Vermont dairy farmers are trying to capitalize.By Vermont Public

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Financial Fitness With The Money Doctor, April 20, 2025 58:31

8d ago58:31

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Financial Fitness With The Money Doctor with Frances Rahaim, Ph.D. "The Money Doctor" Guest, Senator Michael D. Brown on Economy Tax day, tariffs, 401ks? Retired Washington DC Senator, Michael D. Brown mixes it up with The Money Doctor on what's going on with the economy these days and the effects on the average household. What CAN you do about it?…

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Arrests of two university students sparks debate over ICE detainments in Vermont; plus poet Geof Hewitt 49:37

12d ago49:37

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Vermont is at the epicenter of two high-profile arrests by federal immigration officers. Both involve pro-Palestinian university students, Mohsen Mahdawi of White River Junction, and Tufts graduate student Rümeysa Öztürk. Our reporters covering these detentions, Sabine Poux and Lexi Krupp share the latest updates. The cases shine a light on changin…

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Made Here Film Festival showcases local filmmakers 49:50

13d ago49:50

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Made Here Film Festival showcases local filmmakersBy Vermont Public

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3 tips for weathering the current financial upheaval and trade wars 49:50

14d ago49:50

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A Montreal economist, Burlington financial advisor and Waitsfield money mindset coach share their best advice for this uncertain economic time.By Vermont Public

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Vt.'s Secretary of State and two superintendents on the real-world effects of federal cuts 49:50

15d ago49:50

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Today on Vermont Edition, Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas. We’ll discuss the SAVE Act, which she opposes, and get her take on Vermont’s election integrity in the face of cuts to the federal office that handles election security infrastructure. Then, we'll be joined by the superintendents of two school districts, one from central Vermont an…

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Financial Fitness With The Money Doctor, April 13, 2025 58:01

15d ago58:01

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Financial Fitness With The Money Doctor with Frances Rahaim, Ph.D. "The Money Doctor" Market Volatility Its Impact And What You CAN Do! Feeling whipsawed in the financial markets lately? Afraid to look at your 401k? Consumer Advocate, Frances Rahaim, Ph.D., aka "The Money Doctor" sheds light on the current situation and gives helpful tips about wha…

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Draft Day Nears; Purple Speculation’s Already Here 1:00:27

19d ago1:00:27

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Will the Vikings, who have only four picks (plus a compensatory pick) in the draft stay put at 24 and select a player who can impact the 2025 season, or will they trade down, as been general manager Kwesi Adolfo-Mensah’s MO in the past, and acquire more picks to fill out the draft class.By Joe Oberle, Mark Craig

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Spring bird show: the Bird Diva's favorite migratory species 49:50

19d ago49:50

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Spring bird show: the Bird Diva's favorite migratory speciesBy Vermont Public

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Layoffs at Health and Human Services, and Vermont Poet Laureate Bianca Stone 49:50

20d ago49:50

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Today on Vermont Edition, we'll explore the massive changes underway at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. A program known as LIHEAP offsets utility bills for more than 6 million Americans. Vermont Public reporter Abagael Giles tells us about the future of the program. We’ll also talk with a Head Start supervisor in Windham Southeast…

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Bike commuters face an uphill battle in Vermont 49:53

21d ago49:53

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For some Vermonters, biking is simply a fun form of recreation or exercise. But for others, it’s how they get to work or school. Bike advocates across the region are trying to make commuting by bike more accessible and safe for Vermonters. Joining us is Jonathon Weber of Local Motion, Hanif Nazerli of the Capital City Corridor bike share project, a…

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Vermont needs more tradespeople. Is Gen Z the solution? 49:53

22d ago49:53

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Programs for careers like welding, construction, and automotive tech are in hot demand. The Central Vermont Career Center, a career technical school in Barre, has more applicants than they have space to admit. A recent report by Vermont Public found that enrollment is up statewide at most of Vermont’s 17 career and technical education centers. It’s…

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Financial Fitness With The Money Doctor, April 6, 2025 58:01

23d ago58:01

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Financial Fitness With The Money Doctor with Frances Rahaim, Ph.D. "The Money Doctor" Life Insurance Settlement Or Debt Payoff You've heard the ads on TV. "Sell that unneeded life insurance policy" or perhaps you've been approached to buy life insurance as a get-out-of-debt path? What to know before you act is all in this episode from consumer advo…

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The latest on Vermont sports and food 49:50

26d ago49:50

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WCAX sports director Jack Fitzsimmons and Seven Days food writer Jordan Barry share recent exciting stories from their beats.By Vermont Public

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Wintry Weather and Winter Meetings—It’s No April Fools 58:41

27d ago58:41

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One of the most persistent Purple queries this offseason is who will start at QB and who will be his backup.By Joe Oberle, Mark Craig

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Vermont’s amphibians are amped up for their Big Night 49:45

27d ago49:45

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As the soil thaws, rain falls, and warmer spring days fill up the forecast, the little critters that live in our region are on the move. It is the amphibian migration season and frogs and salamanders have places to be. We talk with herpetologist Jim Andrews of Salisbury who tells us about so-called Big Nights, when humans help salamanders, frogs, a…

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Vermont's top health regulator says 'We are in a crisis situation' 49:54

28d ago49:54

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Many Vermonters are frustrated and worried about the high cost of healthcare in the state. One of the main organizations trying to figure out what to do about it is Green Mountain Care Board. It controls the rate of health care costs in the state. Green Mountain Care Board president Owen Foster joins us to talk about the rising costs of health insu…

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Where do our tax dollars actually go? 49:22

29d ago49:22

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When we file our taxes, we all have a guess as to where our money’s going. Education, infrastructure, the military, foreign aid. But for most of us, it’s just that – a guess. We break down where exactly our tax dollars go, both at the state and federal level. Vermont’s new tax commissioner Bill Shouldice explains where the state’s pot of tax dollar…

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Financial Fitness With The Money Doctor, March 30, 2025 58:02

30d ago58:02

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Financial Fitness With The Money Doctor with Frances Rahaim, Ph.D. "The Money Doctor" Guest, Dr. Bob Weil, ‘The Sports Doctor’ Youth sports come with many challenges. The Money Doctor and The Sports Doctor discuss everything from Olympic athletes to the cost of football helmets! Something for everyone who's ever loved or played a sport but especial…

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Animal Hour: Bats 49:50

1M ago49:50

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They hang upside down, fly by night, and some of them drink blood?! Bats get a bad rap – but are they really as scary as they seem? On today's Vermont Edition: Bats! It’s the latest installment of our March series, Animal Hour. Bats play a vital role in our ecosystems. But some species are endangered, and others are being threatened by disease. A s…

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The Free Agent Faucet is Slowing; Is There More to Tap for the Purple? 57:40

1M ago57:40

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The Vikings have other needs that they could address in free agency (or in the NFL Draft), but what are those needs and who is left to grab? The fellas at Vikings Territory Breakdown podcast—Joe Oberle, senior writer at vikingsterritory.com and purplePTSD.com and Mark Craig, NFL and Vikings writer for the Star Tribune and startribune.com—are on han…

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Will there be a next chapter for the Vermont Marble Museum? 49:50

1M ago49:50

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Today on Vermont Edition: the history of the Vermont marble industry. Quarries around the state produced beautiful black, red, dark green and white marble. A Brandon historian will share stories of what it was like to work in a quarry, and the importance of marble to our region. We’ll also hear about the Marble Museum’s closure and the uncertain fu…

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Vermont's Outgoing Health Commissioner Dr. Mark Levine on navigating the pandemic 49:50

1M ago49:50

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March marks the five-year anniversary of the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Vermont Health Commissioner Dr. Mark Levine was a steadying force through the early days of the lock down, a conduit of quickly evolving health guidance, and an advocate for the vaccine. Gov. Phil Scott tapped Dr. Levine in 2017 to lead Vermont's Department of Health. As h…

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Historian Garrett Graff reflects on the early COVID days 49:45

1M ago49:45

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A new book preserves the stories of Vermonters during the historic COVID-19 pandemic. For the first time, you can read oral histories of more than a hundred state leaders, frontline workers and regular citizens. It’s called Life Became Very Blurry, An Oral History of COVID-19 in Vermont. The book illuminates the mindset of Vermonters during this un…

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Financial Fitness With The Money Doctor, March 23, 2025 59:03

1M ago59:03

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Financial Fitness With The Money Doctor with Frances Rahaim, Ph.D. "The Money Doctor" Mortgage Experts, Angela and Mike Tourville This week's Money Doctor guests, Angela and Mike Tourville from Annie Mac Home Mortgage chat about everything from House Hacking to Veteran loans! Whether you're a first-time home buyer, refinancing your single family or…

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Agricultural Industry in Washington County 28:54

1M ago28:54

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Phil Blevins discusses the fascinating history of agricultural industry in Washington County on this edition of Farm Talk. 3-19-25By WEHC

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Animal Hour: Sheep 49:47

1M ago49:47

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Sheep used to dominate the Vermont landscape. But these days, it’s kind of rare to drive by a large flock. What happened to Vermont’s sheep? Today on Vermont Edition: It’s the latest in our March series Animal Hour and it’s all about sheep. We begin with local historian Mark Bushnell who tells us all about the sheep boom and bust of the 1800s. Even…

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Vermont's Jason Chin helps kids understand the world through picture books 47:38

1M ago47:38

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South Burlington children's book author and illustrator Jason Chin uses paint and pen to bring the world around us to life. Chin won one of the highest honors in his field in 2022, when he was awarded the Caldecott Medal for Watercress, written by Andrea Wang. This year, he and the writer Lynn Brunelle won the Robert F. Silbert Medal for the most d…

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Free Agency Leader Vikings Are Not Afraid to Trade 58:26

1M ago58:26

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The Free Agency ride continues for Vikings GM Kwesi Adolfo-Mensah and the Purple. After a huge opening salvo in FA, the Vikings were on the move again last weekend. Kwesi had a busy first week of FA, when he made some big signings to the offensive and defensive lines, and finished up the week by making two big trades to help the Purple.…

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Mud season's greetings! Ideas for enjoying this time of year 49:51

1M ago49:51

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This episode of Vermont Edition also included a conversation with VTDigger reporter Peter D'Auria about plans for a juvenile detention facility in Vergennes and some possible updates to Vermont's Raise the Age law.Your shoes are soggy. Your car wheels are spinning. You're not sure if you should dress for sun, rain, or even snow. Yes, it's mud seaso…

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What the gutting of the U.S. Department of Education means for Vermont 46:45

1M ago46:45

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The U.S. Department of Education is cutting nearly half of its workforce. President Donald Trump wants to see the agency eliminated completely. What do these tidal shifts in education mean for individual states, like Vermont? Today's show answers that question.By Vermont Public

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Financial Fitness With The Money Doctor, March 16, 2025 58:01

1M ago58:01

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Financial Fitness With The Money Doctor with Frances Rahaim, Ph.D. "The Money Doctor" Student Loans in limbo Life in limbo for 4.5 million students on Federal repayment programs. Borrowers applying for or currently in one of the many income based repayment programs can't file the required annual applications because they've been removed from the go…

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Animal Hour: Big cats 49:51

2M ago49:51

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Vermont's famous big cats are rumored to be roaming the woods and hills. Here's how to know if you really did spot one in the wild.By Vermont Public

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Bestselling author Chris Bohjalian publishes his 25th book 49:49

2M ago49:49

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A wounded Union captain from Vermont and the resilient wife of a Confederate soldier cross paths — and fates — in Chris Bohjalian's new novel.Bohjalian is the New York Times bestselling author of 25 books, a playwright and a longtime Weybridge resident. His work has been translated into 35 languages and become three movies and an Emmy-winning TV se…

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Vikings First Day Free Agent Fizzle Turns Frenzied on Day 2 1:00:48

2M ago1:00:48

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The Vikings (along with the 31 other NFL teams) launched headlong into the legal tampering portion of free agency and boy did they tamper. When it looked like the Vikings were going to sit out Day 1 on the sidelines, suddenly things started cracking the morning of Day 2. Their biggest Day 1 headlines were the loss of quarterback Sam Darnold to Seat…

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Why Vermont's health insurance costs keep going up 49:28

2M ago49:28

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The average marketplace premium in Vermont is more than 140% higher than the national average in 2025. For individuals who get their insurance through their employers, not the marketplace, their contributions are the highest in the whole country.In a recent Brave Little State episode, senior producer Josh Crane explores why Vermont's health care sy…

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A UVM team is creating a massive database of research about opioid use disorder 32:59

2M ago32:59

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Dr. David Krag and his team are sifting through around 43,000 studies about opioids and addiction to create an easy-to-access research database.By Vermont Public

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What we know so far about Burlington's overdose prevention center plans 47:45

2M ago47:45

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The proposed center will provide medical supervision to people using illegal drugs.By Vermont Public

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Financial Fitness With The Money Doctor, March 9, 2025 57:54

2M ago57:54

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Financial Fitness With The Money Doctor with Frances Rahaim, Ph.D. "The Money Doctor" Online Safety with Jocelyn King from SOS C is for Cyber Crimes! Clever criminals clickbait costs caring citizens clear consciences. Learn what to do not only to protect your bank accounts but your identity and valuable personal information. Our guest Jocelyn King …

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Vermonters work to broker peace deal with beavers 47:24

2M ago47:24

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Town and state leaders are working to improve humans' relationship with beavers to support flood resiliency. Beavers' brains are small — about the size of a walnut — but you wouldn't know it from watching them work. "They get up and go to work every single day, never take a vacation," said Skip Lisle, a wildlife biologist in Grafton. Lisle invented…

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No Tag for Darnold--Let the Vikings QB Conundrum Begin 1:01:49

2M ago1:01:49

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Thus begins in earnest the Vikings’ QB questions, regarding what to do with Sam, do you bring back Daniel Jones and is JJ McCarthy physically ready to become the new starting signal caller.By Joe Oberle, Mark Craig

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How Trump's Canada tariffs will affect Vermont, relationship with Quebec 46:54

2M ago46:54

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Sen. Welch discusses Trump's tax on Canadian goods. Vermont Commerce Secretary and a Montreal reporter discuss how the tariffs will play out on either side of the border.By Vermont Public

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The past and present of Town Meeting Day 49:45

2M ago49:45

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Town Meeting Day is a method of direct civic engagement and and a longstanding community building tradition. It's a time when Vermont’s 247 municipalities each decide how they’ll spend their local budgets. We begin by hearing about some significant votes taking place around the state. Vermont Public's Nina Keck talks about the Rutland mayoral race,…

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A tour around Vermont ahead of Town Meeting Day 46:48

2M ago46:48

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It’s time for Town Meeting Day, a Vermont tradition stretching back more than 200 years. Chief administrative officer for the City of Burlington Katharine Schad discusses significant bond measures. Missisquoi Valley School District vice chair Renick Darnell-Martin, a Highgate resident, talks through the school district's budget. In Plainfield, sele…

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