The People of VPR: Staff, Commentators, Reporters

Bob Kinzel

Host, Reporter

Bob is a veteran Vermont journalist, specializing in political reporting. He is based in VPR’s Capital Bureau located across the street from Vermont’s Statehouse. Prior to joining VPR full time in 2002, Bob ran the Vermont News Service for 21 years. The service provided daily local news for eleven stations, including VPR. Bob started the News Service following a stint as news director for WNCS.

Email Address for Bob: staff email addresses are the first initial plus the last name at vpr.net: flastname@vpr.net

Contact VPR: To contact VPR in general, send a message via the form on our contact page. Please note that messages sent via the contact forms are distributed to the entire VPR Staff and are not confidential.

More by Bob Kinzel

Few Schools Propose Budget Increases Tuesday, 02/09/10 7:34am - VPR News
A majority of school boards have proposed budgets that wouldn't increase spending above this year's levels. The Douglas administration says that's good news, but there's concern that property tax rates might still increase significantly in many towns.
Senate, House Take Different Approaches To Highway Safety Legislation Friday, 02/05/10 5:50pm - VPR News The Vermont Senate has given its final approval to legislation that bans texting while driving. But quick passage of the bill is in jeopardy, because House leaders want to pass a more comprehensive highway safety bill.
VT Edition: John Dillon On Vermont Yankee Friday, 02/05/10 1pm - VPR News Reporter John Dillon joins VPR's Bob Kinzel to discuss the latest news involving Vermont Yankee, the tritium leaks at the plant and the effect on its operation.
VT Edition: Texting While Driving Ban Friday, 02/05/10 1pm - VPR News VPR's Bob Kinzel talks with the vice chair of the House Juduciary Committee and vice chair of the Senate Transportation Committee about a bill that would address talking on cell phones while driving, and other distracted behaviors.
Ban Considered on Texting While Driving Friday, 02/05/10 Noon and 7pm - Vermont Edition Lawmakers debate how to curb cell phone use among drivers, and how comprehensive that bill should be. Also, a wrap up of the week's top news stories.
Senate Passes Texting Ban Thursday, 02/04/10 5:50pm and Friday, 02/05/10 6:34am - VPR News It could soon be illegal in Vermont to text while driving a car. That's because the Vermont Senate has given its unanimous approval to legislation that bans the activity.
House Proposes National Guard Authorization Bill Thursday, 02/04/10 5:50pm - VPR News Members of the Vermont House want the state to have more of a say in when National Guard troops are sent overseas. Governor Jim Douglas says he doesn't support the proposal.
Leahy Calls For Restrictions On Corporate Campaign Spending Wednesday, 02/03/10 5:50pm and Thursday, 02/04/10 6:34am - VPR News Senator Patrick Leahy says there should be restrictions on corporations that want to spend money influencing a political campaign. Leahy says the U.S. Supreme Court decision that allows unlimited corporate spending on elections is a bad idea.
At White House, Douglas Asks For Change To Renewable Energy Plan Wednesday, 02/03/10 5:50pm and Thursday, 02/04/10 6:34am - VPR News Governor Jim Douglas is urging the Obama Administration to modify its plan for promoting renewable energy sources across the country.
Speaker Calls For Comprehensive Ban On Cell Phone Use While Driving Tuesday, 02/02/10 5:50pm and Wednesday, 02/03/10 6:34am - VPR News House Speaker Shap Smith is calling on lawmakers to pass a comprehensive highway safety bill this session. He wants the proposal to include a ban on texting and a ban on using a hand held cell phone while driving.

On Now	All Things Considered
On Next	Marketplace

On Now	Classical Music with Joe Goetz
On Next	Exploring Music

Vermont House	Listen Live
Vermont Senate	Listen Live
BBC World Service	Listen Live
more options

Search the Site

Eye on the Sky

Most Popular on VPR.net

Bob Kinzel

More by Bob Kinzel