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State of the Re:Union: Vermont, The Small Town State Monday, 05/28/12 7pm 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.

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Vermont Reads 2012: "Bull Run" Tuesday, 05/15/12 7:50am 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 Monday, 04/23/12 9am 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 Monday, 04/16/12 7:55am 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. Post your comment
Generation Gap Monday, 03/26/12 Noon Vermont Edition looks at the trend of Vermonters ages 20 to 34 leaving the state in this week-long series.
Vermont Women In History Monday, 03/19/12 7:55am 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 Monday, 03/12/12 1:28pm Alex Chadwick examines the future of nuclear power one year after the Fukushima Diichi nuclear disaster.
Displaced By Irene Tuesday, 01/31/12 7:50am VPR News profiles Vermonters Displaced by Irene in this series of reports.
The Irene Effect Wednesday, 12/28/11 9am and Saturday, 12/17/11 4pm "The Irene Effect" takes stock of where Vermont stands nearly four months after Tropical Storm Irene. Post your comment
Still Working: General Stores In Vermont Monday, 12/26/11 5:55pm and Monday, 08/01/11 7:50am 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 Friday, 11/25/11 7pm 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 Thursday, 11/24/11 7pm 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.