VPR Program: Commentary Series

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Dunsmore: Biden In The Middle East Thursday, 03/11/10 5:55pm Vice President Joe Biden’s trip to the Middle East this week has not gone smoothly. For commentator and former ABC News diplomatic correspondent Barrie Dunsmore, Biden’s reception in Israel contained many echoes from the past.
Gerzina: The Story Of Lucy Prince Thursday, 03/11/10 7:55am Next in our series of stories about Black Women in Vermont History, we hear from author and commentator Gretchen Holbrook Gerzina, about Lucy Terry Prince - a woman of uncommon eloquence.
Slayton: Mental Health Cuts Wednesday, 03/10/10 5:55pm For commentator Tom Slayton, the debate about mental health care cuts in the state budget isn't academic - it's personal.
Williamson: The Story Of Two Rachels Wednesday, 03/10/10 7:55am This week, VPR is featuring a series of stories about Black Women in Vermont History. Today, we hear from Jane Williamson of Rokeby Museum, with the story of Two Rachel Robinsons - one white and one black - in pre-Civil War Vermont.
Beck: The Story Of Daisy Turner Tuesday, 03/09/10 7:55am Today, as we continue our series of stories about Black Women in Vermont History, we hear from folklorist and commentator Jane Beck, about master-storyteller Daisy Turner of Grafton, who was herself the child of former slaves.
Gilbert: Alexander Pope's "Dunciad" Monday, 03/08/10 5:55pm Commentator Peter Gilbert is preparing for the Vermont Humanities Council's autumn conference on Comedy and Satire. With the Olympics Games now behind us, he tells us about a satiric poem that features an edgy parody of such classical heroic games.
Bittinger: The Story Of Nettie Anderson Monday, 03/08/10 7:55am This week, VPR is presenting a series of stories about Black Women in Vermont History. Today, commentator Cyndy Bittinger writes about Nettie Anderson - the first Black woman to graduate from Middlebury College and the first in the nation to be inducted into the national honor society, Phi Beta Kappa.
Morton: Snapshots From Vancouver Friday, 03/05/10 5:55pm After attending the Winter Olympics, commentator John Morton is back home... and reflecting on the experience.
Jaspersohn: Start Of Spring Training Friday, 03/05/10 7:55am The start of baseball spring training has commentator Bill Jaspersohn thinking about some long-ago adventures of his own - at Fenway Park.
Schubart: Shared Community Space Thursday, 03/04/10 5:55pm While the debate over local or consolidated schools, new taxes or steep budget cuts consumes Montpelier, commentator Bill Schubart is turning over rocks looking for new ideas that might allow us to do more with less.
Seamans: Appearance Of Hypocrisy Thursday, 03/04/10 7:55am According to commentator Bill Seamans, a recent discovery suggests that opposition of the stimulus bill doesn't equate with not accepting stimulus funds.
Barrosse: On Tending Seedlings Wednesday, 03/03/10 5:55pm A few years ago, commentator Mary Barrosse Schwartz and her family started small-scale farming to produce their own food. Since then, they've learned how to do dozens of chores - and how not to do others.

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More than 50 commentators provide perspective and opinion about current events, topics of interest, and often showcase the work of writers and storytellers. The VPR Commentary Series is produced by Betty Smith-Mastaler (pictured).

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