Middlebury College political science professors Matt Dickinson and Bert Johnson discuss some of the key factors in the presidential race and the future of the Electoral College.

We look at the Progressive Party and where it fits into Vermont's political landscape, the results of the Quebec provincial election and check back in with Moretown Elementary School that was damaged heavily by Irene.

"Federalism" may be a word that conjures dusty text books and vague memories of 8th grade history class, but it's the cornerstone of some of the most compelling and divisive debates we have about modern issues.

VPR's Mitch Wertlieb gets an update from Middlebury College Political Science associate professor Bert Johnson on the campaign fund raising reports recently filed by Vermont's gubernatorial candidates.