VPR Series and Specials

State of the Re:Union: Vermont, The Small Town State

Mon, 28 May 2012 19:00:00 -0400

Quaint storefronts along Main streets, covered bridges and dairy cows are the iconic images of Vermont. But Vermonters prides themselves on their independent spirits and their passion to rebuild is a force of nature, stronger than Tropical Storm Irene.

Vermont Reads 2012: "Bull Run"

Tue, 15 May 2012 07:50:00 -0400

VPR continues its collaboration with the Vermont Humanities Council to support its one-book state-wide, community reading program: Vermont Reads. For 2012, the Council has selected "Bull Run" by Paul Fleischman.

Hunting for Oil: Risks and Rewards

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 09:00:00 -0400

Host Alex Chadwick tackles one of the most important energy questions facing America: Are we running out of oil?

Vermont Place-Names: Footprints Of History

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 07:55:00 -0400

Esther Munroe Swift's book, "Vermont Place Names: Footprints in History," has been called "one of a half-dozen essential books about Vermont." In memory of Swift, who died last month, we're taking a moment to learn something about some of the towns featured in her book.

Generation Gap

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 12:00:00 -0400

Vermont Edition looks at the trend of Vermonters ages 20 to 34 leaving the state in this week-long series.

Vermont Women In History

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 07:55:00 -0400

Listen all this week as VPR celebrates Women's History Month with a week-long examination of the long process of establishing legal rights for women in Vermont.

Nuclear Power After Fukushima

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 13:28:25 -0400

Alex Chadwick examines the future of nuclear power one year after the Fukushima Diichi nuclear disaster.

Displaced By Irene

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:50:00 -0500

VPR News profiles Vermonters Displaced by Irene in this series of reports.

The Irene Effect

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 09:00:00 -0500

"The Irene Effect" takes stock of where Vermont stands nearly four months after Tropical Storm Irene.

Still Working: General Stores In Vermont

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 17:55:00 -0500

A special commentary series from Tom Slayton examining the country store in Vermont, its history and place in the community.

The Hidden World Of Girls: Part Two

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 19:00:00 -0500

In the second part of The Hidden World of Girls, host Tina Fey brings us more stories of girls coming of age and women who blazed a trail and changed the tide.

The Hidden World Of Girls: Part One

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 19:00:00 -0500

Tina Fey hosts The Hidden World of Girls, stories of girls coming of age and women who crossed a line, broke a trail, changed the tide.

The Moth Radio Hour

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 19:00:00 -0500

A hiker is pinned underneath a refrigerator-sized boulder deep in the wilderness, a speechwriter describes his most challenging assignment, and a young art student battles her demons in the pursuit of love in this new episode of The Moth Radio Hour.

Counting Vermont: A Look At The 2010 Census

Sat, 19 Nov 2011 16:00:00 -0500

VPR examines what the 2010 Census tells us about population shifts in Vermont.

The Lowell Mountain Wind Project

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 15:27:36 -0400

VPR's continuous coverage of the Lowell Mountain wind project.

Remembering 9/11

Sun, 11 Sep 2011 22:00:00 -0400

VPR remembers 9/11 with this special 9/11 Audio Memory Quilt Project and with programming from NPR News throughout the day on Sunday, September 11, 2011.

Coping After Irene

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 07:35:00 -0400

VPR's Mitch Wertlieb follows the progress of Jon Graham and Beth Frock of Rochester, who's home was destroyed on August 28th during Tropical Storm Irene.

The Star-Gazing Party

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 21:00:00 -0400

The Eye on the Sky Star-Gazing Party has been cancelled.

Tropical Storm Irene

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 08:00:00 -0400

VPR covers Tropical Storm Irene: the floods, the damage, and the rebuilding in Vermont.

Summer School With Vermont Edition

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 12:50:00 -0400

Vermont Edition reporters fan out across Vermont to learn a skill or a new hobby in our special series: Summer School.

"Picture This..." A Commentators Sampler

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 07:50:00 -0400

Hear selected commentaries from the 2011 VPR Commentators Brunch this week during Morning Edition and All Things Considered.

Vermont Edition's Visiting Artists Series

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 12:50:00 -0400

A special series from Vermont Edition that looks at artists in the studio, explores their work and the creative process.

The Changing World: Marching Into History

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 09:00:00 -0400

Protest marches are equated with social change. But how have marches themselves changed over time? We'll survey the history and the future of protest marches in this special documentary from The Changing World.

UVM At A Crossroads

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 07:50:00 -0400

VPR News takes stock of the University Of Vermont and its future in this special three-part series. Listen Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday during Morning Edition and All Things Considered.

Working With Studs

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 19:00:00 -0400

Radio producer, Sydney Lewis, worked side by side with Studs on his radio show and his books. For this remembrance, she brings together of crew of Stud's co-workers with their great stories along with wonderful previously-unheard tape of Studs himself.

Monday: Travels with Mike

Mon, 30 May 2011 19:00:00 -0400

In the fall of 1960, the writer John Steinbeck drove across the country with his poodle, Charley, and a question: "What are Americans like today?" Half a century later, "Travels with Mike" retraces Steinbeck's steps to hear America's story today and reflect on its history.

Vermont Reads 2011: To Kill A Mockingbird

Mon, 02 May 2011 07:50:00 -0400

VPR continues its collaboration with the Vermont Humanities Council to support its one-book state-wide, community reading program: Vermont Reads. For 2011, the Council has selected the 1960 Pulitzer Prize winning novel "To Kill A Mockingbird" by Harper Lee.

Vital Signs: Vermont Charts A New Course For Health Care

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 07:50:00 -0400

VPR explores the big concepts and the bedeviling details of overhauling Vermont's health care system.

Celebrating Vermont Women In History

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 07:50:00 -0400

VPR celebrates Women's History Month with this special series of stories about Vermont Women and the lasting contributions they have made to our life here in Vermont.

40 to 1: Maple Sugar Season - A Look At The Sugaring Process

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:44:00 -0400

All this week Vermont Edition celebrates the tradition of maple sugaring in the series 40 to 1: Maple Sugar Season, which looks at how to tap, boil, grade and cook with Vermont's liquid gold.

Vermont's Wind Energy Future

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 07:50:00 -0500

VPR's special three-part series that looks at the future of wind energy development in Vermont.

Civility In A Fractured Society

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 19:30:00 -0500

The American Civility Tour with Jim Leach, Chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Monday Night: Say it Loud!

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 20:00:00 -0500

VPR remembers the courage and strength of the civil rights movement with this documentary on Martin Luther King JR. Day

Humankind: Empathy and the Human Brain

Fri, 31 Dec 2010 12:00:00 -0500

Former New York Times science correspondent Daniel Goleman discusses recent findings that show the human brain is designed for social relations and that beneficial ones can enhance our health.

Paul Winter's 30th Winter Solstice Celebration

Tue, 21 Dec 2010 21:00:00 -0500

A unique exploration of the solstice tradition in cultures near and far.

National Day Of Listening 2010

Fri, 26 Nov 2010 12:00:00 -0500

The National Day of Listening is a new national holiday started by StoryCorps in 2008. On the day after Thanksgiving, StoryCorps asks all Americans to take an hour to record an interview with a loved one, using recording equipment that is readily available in most homes, such as computers, iPhones, and tape recorders.

Campaign 2010

Tue, 02 Nov 2010 12:00:00 -0400

VPR's Comprehensive coverage of Campaign 2010

A Celebration of Storytelling at the VCFA

Fri, 01 Oct 2010 18:00:00 -0400

The Vermont College of Fine Arts recently held a Celebration of Storytelling in Montpelier, and VPR brings you five of those stories this week. They illustrate that the art of storytelling is not lost in Vermont!

Vermont Reads 2010: "The Day Of the Pelican"

Mon, 20 Sep 2010 07:50:00 -0400

This week VPR continues its collaboration with the Vermont Humanities Council's Vermont Reads program during Morning Edition. This year's featured book is The Day Of The Pelican by Barre author Katherine Paterson.

Report From Afghanistan

Sat, 11 Sep 2010 08:30:00 -0400

VPR's Steve Zind is spending three weeks in Afghanistan, covering some of the 1,500 members of the Vermont National Guard who are deployed there. Hear Steve's reports and read his reporter's journal.

Humankind: Gratitude And Charity

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 12:00:00 -0400

On our Labor Day special from Humankind, we profile people in different walks of life who are intentionally cultivating the trait of "gratefulness" as a way to savor and appreciate the bounty of life. Also, a look at some people of wealthy and modest means who feel the need to be charitable.

Eye On The Sky Star Gazing Party

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 21:00:00 -0400

Learn how to identify stars, planets and constellations. Join VPR Wednesday night at 9 when Eye on the Sky's Mark Breen takes us on a tour of the cosmos.

The Long Trail: Vermont's Footpath Through History

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 08:00:00 -0400

VPR is marking the 100th anniversary of The Long Trail with a month-long series of reports and essays. Through this series, we'll explore the history and future of The Long Trail and introduce listeners to the people who built, maintain and hike it today.

Humankind: An Informed Republic

Mon, 05 Jul 2010 12:00:00 -0400

The founders of our country believed that an informed citizenry was essential to protecting democracy. Humankind presents "An Informed Republic," a look at the role of information in our society.

Big Hydro: Going To The Source

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 08:00:00 -0400

In a series of reports this summer, VPR's John Dillon will examine the social, cultural, economic, and environmental consequences of long-term agreements to buy large quantities of power from Hydro-Quebec.

Clearing Your Desk And Your Mind

Mon, 31 May 2010 12:00:00 -0400

The relentless assault of modern communication has left many people utterly overwhelmed. On this special broadcast of Humankind, David Allen, author of "Getting Things Done" discusses how to find clarity and focus in today's world.

Piecing Together Memories

Mon, 10 May 2010 07:55:00 -0400

Listen online to "Pieceing Memories Together", a special series of five interviews with elder Vermonters about some of their fondest recollections and about the memories they've begun to lose.

Black Women In Vermont History

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 07:55:00 -0500

VPR presents a special series of commentaries recognizing the contributions of black women in Vermont history. Listen all this week during Morning Edition.

Hitting Home: The Struggle Continues

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 07:45:00 -0500

All this week, we'll hear how people have been faring lately. We begin with a look at the building industry - an area that's been one of the hardest hit by the downturn.

The Third Coast International Audio Festival

Sat, 02 Jan 2010 15:00:00 -0500

The Third Coast International Audio Festival brings together the year's best radio stories. Hear the stories that made you laugh, cry and think about the world in 2009 on VPR.