But Why is a show led by kids. They ask the questions and we find the answers. It’s a big interesting world out there. On But Why, we tackle topics large and small, about nature, words, even the end of the world. Know a kid with a question? Record it with a smartphone. Be sure to include your kid's first name, age, and town and send the recording to questions@butwhykids.org!
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Updated July 2020
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What if you could decide what stories Vermont Public Radio should be covering, before they're even assigned? That's the idea behind Brave Little State.
Local news, reporting and newscasts from Vermont Public Radio
Each week, Charlie Nardozzi joins VPR’s Weekend Edition host Mary Engisch for a conversation about gardening, and to answer your questions about what you're seeing in the natural world.
Vermont Edition brings you news and conversation about issues affecting your life. Hosts Jane Lindholm and Bob Kinzel consider the context of current events through interviews with news makers and people who make our region buzz.
Meteorologists gather information from various online sources and from a network of dedicated weather observers to produce accurate, local weather forecasts covering the tri-state region of Vermont, New Hampshire, and northern New York, as well as parts of southern Québec, and northern Massachusetts.
A five-part podcast about a school shooting that didn’t happen, the line between thought and crime, and a Republican governor in a rural state who changed his mind about gun laws.
The Vermont Center for Ecostudies and VPR unite the sounds and science of nature in this monthly feature. The program is hosted by biologists Kent McFarland and Sara Zahendra, who share their knowledge, expertise and enthusiasm for wildlife education and conservation.
The Eye On The Sky is Vermont's weather service and is a production of the Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium and Vermont Public Radio (VPR).
Top regional news stories from member-supported North Country Public Radio, serving northern New York, western Vermont and the Canada border.
NEXT is a weekly radio show and podcast about New England, one of America’s oldest places, at a time of change. It’s hosted by John Dankosky at WNPR in Hartford, Connecticut. Through original reporting and interviews, we ask important questions about the issues we explore: where are we now? How did we get here? And what's next?
Get your daily dose of what's happening in New York's North Country, the Adirondacks, Vermont, Canada, and beyond. Host David Sommerstein presents the best stories from North Country Public Radio's award-winning newsroom. You'll hear the most interesting voices on the most important issues in the region. There's even a micro-newscast to keep you up to date. When you miss "going local" in your podcast feed, Story of the Day has you covered. 010329
Each week throughout the summer we find knowledgeable tutors to teach you a new skill, or help refine one you already possess.
No Makeup shares authentic stories of really cool women who sign up to honestly and bravely tell us their stories. We believe stories can do a lot-they inspire, they console, and they shape our understanding of the world. So welcome to a podcast where Tiff and Marissa interview women they admire and ask them to figuratively take of their makeup and tell stories from the heart. This podcast is produced in partnership with Vermont Public Radio.
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Basic Folk is a podcast with honest conversations between musicians and Cindy Howes, a well-versed public radio host and music curator. Cindy approaches interviews with warmth, humor and insightful questions. This podcast fosters the folk community and showcases a genre that is often misunderstood. Ironically, Basic Folk features complex conversations about the human experience witnessed from an artistic angle. Cindy’s definition of “folk” is extremely broad, so you’ll hear interviews from K ...
Each week Flora Delaterre a.k.a. The Plant Detective investigates a new medicinal plant somewhere around the globe--and it could be in your backyard. Beth Judy writes and voices this minute-and-a-half program in consult with Bastyr University, Tai Sophia Institute, and the Vermont School of Integrative Herbalism. Produced by MTPR. The Plant Detective podcast
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Introducing Jenn White, hosting important conversations on "1A" starting tonight
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(Jul 6, 2020) Tonight at 8 pm, 1A makes its debut on North Country Public Radio. Produced by NPR and WAMU in Washington, 1A explores important issues such as policy, politics, technology, and what connects us across the fissures that divide the country. But new host Jenn White says it's not all serious - they'll make room for some fun, too.…
VPR Newscast for 7/05/20 at 12:04 p.m.By VPR Staff
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Kohlrabi Is Queen Of The Brassicas (And Easy To Grow)
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When your veggie cousins are broccoli, kale, Brussels sprouts and cabbage, you might just be kohlrabi! This plant grows well here, is fast-maturing and has a mild flavor that can be eaten cooked or raw.By mengisch@vpr.net (mengisch)
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Community Report: 1,000+ St. Albans, Essex Customs Workers To Be Furloughed
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Earlier this week, Vermont Sen. Patrick Leahy confirmed that more than 1,000 employees who work for the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services in St. Albans and Essex would be furloughed in August. The St. Albans Messenger executive editor Michelle Monroe spoke with VPR about her reporting on issue.…
VPR Newscast for 7/04/20 at 12:04 p.m.By VPR Staff
(Jul 4, 2020) The weather is looking nice after some scattered showers this evening, though be aware that we could see afternoon thunderstorms Saturday and Sunday as well.By John Warren
VPR Newscast for 7/3/2020 at 5:04 p.m.By VPR Staff
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Why Do Ladybugs Have Spots? Do Dragonflies Bite?
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This week, we're getting out our bug nets and talking about dragonflies and ladybugs! Why do ladybugs have spots? How many different types of ladybugs are there? How do they crawl on the ceiling without falling down? Where do dragonflies and ladybugs sleep? Why are dragonflies called dragonflies? Do they bite? We're joined by Kent McFarland, a rese…
VPR Newscast for 7/3/2020 at 6:04 a.m.By VPR Staff
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Burn ban in St. Lawrence County after wildfires burned across the North Country
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(Jul 3, 2020) New York issued a statewide fire danger warning this week. Officials say dry weather throughout June increased the fire risk across much of the state.By Emily Russell
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7/3/20: A paddler's paradise from Old Forge to Maine
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(Jul 3, 2020) The Northern Forest Canoe Trail is a network of lakes and rivers that spans the Northeast. Much of it crosses the Adirondack Park. Also: North Country universities are starting to release their fall semester plans.By NCPR News
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"We don't want a spike": Lake George businesses pledge safety for July 4 weekend
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(Jul 3, 2020) As communities gear up for the 4th of July weekend, let’s check in with Lake George, a major tourist destination that would normally see huge crowds and celebrations this weekend. This year, the community is tempering its excitement about those tourists showing up with a concern about the spread of the coronavirus. Gina Mintzer heads …
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Warren County still tracking COVID-19 cases linked to Florida travelers
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(Jul 3, 2020) Warren County continues to track three people who returned on flights from Florida last week who later tested positive for COVID-19. Officials are working with Allegiant Airlines, the Albany airport, and state and federal health experts.By David Sommerstein
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Audio Postcard: Paddling an Adirondack stretch of the Northern Forest Canoe Trail
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(Jul 3, 2020) There are more than 3000 lakes, rivers, and streams in the Adirondacks. If you’re ambitious you can paddle from one end of the park to the other on a section of the Northern Forest Canoe Trail, a long-distance paddling route that connects the North Country to the entire Northeast.Emily Russell paddled a tiny fraction of the trail near…
VPR Newscast for 7/2/20 at 5:04 p.m.By VPR Staff
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A Master Class In Finding The Bright Side
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Michael and Stacy Lee have had a really tough year. So why do they feel so positive? Love our show? Ask a question about Vermont, vote in our voting rounds and sign up for the BLS newsletter at bravelittlestate.org.By Vermont Public Radio
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Tips For Avoiding Coronavirus As States Reopen; The U.S.'s Worst COVID-19 Racial Disparity Is In Maine
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This week on NEXT, how to stay safe during a pandemic as reopening continues in New England. Plus, Maine has the worst racial disparity for coronavirus infections in the country — we’ll talk about why. And a tattoo artist that covers up racist tattoos for free gets an uptick in requests.By Connecticut Public Radio
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Drought, Pests & A Pandemic: A Summer Agriculture Update
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UVM agronomist Heather Darby says the growing season in Vermont started off cold and dry. Now it's hot and dry, with drought conditions affecting everything from haying to vegetable crops. Farmers also face pests like leafhoppers and their notorious "hopper burn" on crops - all of that on top of an uncertain economy brought on by a global pandemic.…
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Vermont Humanities Kickstarts New Conversations On Race And Racism
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For years, Vermont Humanities has sponsored community readings of Frederick Douglass’ famed July 5, 1852 speech . But not this year. We talk to Executive Director Christopher Kaufman Ilstrup to find out why.By lbrown@vpr.org (lbrown)
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Why are coral reefs so rich in life compared to an Adirondack lake?
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7/2/20: Protestors blame social services for Gouverneur teen's death
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(Jul 2, 2020) People who knew 18 year-old Treyanna Summerville say her abuse was plain to see, and they say child welfare officials didn't do enough about it. Also: Warren County tracks three COVID-19 patients who returned from Florida.By NCPR News
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Rally for Treyanna Summerville points to flawed response by county's social services
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(Jul 2, 2020) Community members continue to demand answers in the case of Treyanna Summerville, the Gouverneur teen who was killed last week in her home. Family members have said domestic violence was an issue, and community members have been asking why more wasn’t done.A rally for Summerville was held outside of the St. Lawrence County social serv…
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Cuomo says compliance with COVID safety measures is slipping, indoor dining in NYC postponed
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(Jul 2, 2020) Governor Andrew Cuomo says the rate of the COVID-19 virus continues to be low in New York, with 11 deaths on June 30, but he says he worries that compliance with safety rules is slipping. Because of that, the governor says he’s postponing permission to allow indoor dining in New York City.…
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Rosenquest defeats Plattsburgh mayor in Democratic primary
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(Jul 2, 2020) The City of Plattsburgh's mayor Colin Read was defeated in the Democratic primary by Chris Rosenquest, a businessowner and Clinton County legislator.By Emily Russell
