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The Morning Edition Rap Wednesday, 02/22/12 9am That's right: Mitch Wertlieb, host of Morning Edition on VPR, delivers this wrap written by a VPR listener. Anything to make the phones ring during a membership drive.
Thank You For Coming To The VPR Picnic! Saturday, 09/17/11 11am Come join us for the 2011 VPR Listener Picnic!
Actor David Peare Reads "Riders To The Sea" Friday, 09/09/11 12:50pm Irish actor David Peare reads the play Riders To The Sea by John Millington Synge. The play resonated with Don Goodrich of Bennington, who lost his son Peter Goodrich in the attacks of 9/11/01 so much he commissioned a recording of it.
Listeners Turn In Their Friends To Ira Glass Thursday, 05/19/11 3:27pm This American Life host Ira Glass recently asked public radio supporters to "turn in a friend" - that is, someone who listens to and loves public radio, but has never pledged. He called several of these people to find out why.
The Method Behind the Music Friday, 04/15/11 9:22am Learn about Mitch Wertlieb's connection with the Grateful Dead, and how he selects the music for Morning Edition on VPR
Alec Baldwin On Pledge Drives Wednesday, 02/16/11 8am Alec Baldwin doesn't want you to pledge...or does he? Check out these hilarious fundraising spots produced by Ira Glass and WNYC, and learn how you can "end the shenanigans now!"
Heard On The VPR Membership Drive Tuesday, 02/08/11 6am Listen to some of the testimonials you heard on-air during the Winter 2011 VPR Membership Drive, from NPR and VPR hosts, reporters, and staff.
VPR Underwriter Testimonials Wednesday, 11/17/10 8am Thanks to all of the local businesses and organizations that underwriter Vermont Public Radio!
Summer Music Festivals Friday, 05/28/10 Noon Visit VPR's online directory of 2010 Summer Music Festivals in Vermont.
The April Snowstorm Wednesday, 04/28/10 11:50am
Listeners are sending in their suggestions for what to call today's April snowstorm. Do you have photos to share? What do you think we should call the storm? Check out the names and photos and share yours!
The New Sound of Saturday Afternoon on VPR Saturday, 01/09/10 1pm Saturday afternoons on VPR will sound different beginning January 9. Click here for a preview, including two new additions, Spark and To the Best of Our Knowledge.
Holiday Gift Suggestions from VPR Hosts Friday, 12/18/09 VPR's music hosts Walter Parker, George Thomas, Cheryl Willoughby, and Joe Goetz suggest some of their favorite music (and more) as gift ideas for the Holiday Season.