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Lange: Berlin Wall Images Friday, 11/06/09 5:55pm This coming Monday marks the anniversary of a series of historic events that for commentator Kerstin Lange - were also intensely personal.
Dunsmore: The fall of the Wall Friday, 11/06/09 7:55am Monday, November 9th, marks the 20th Anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall and the effective end of the Cold War. As ABC’s top foreign correspondent, commentator Barrie Dunsmore was in Berlin that night. This morning he reflects on some of the people who made that historic event possible.
Homeyer: Color For Winter Thursday, 11/05/09 5:55pm Commentator Henry Homeyer has been exploring ways to brighten up his winter landscape.
Nadworny: Burlington Telecom Thursday, 11/05/09 7:55am Burlington resident and avid internet user Rich Nadworney has been following the Burlington Telecom issue and is hopeful something good may emerge from the controversy.
Schubart: Remembering Dike Blair Wednesday, 11/04/09 5:55pm In the new world of eBooks, Kindles, and big- box price wars driving small book stores out of business, commentator Bill Schubart remembers one of Vermont’s great booksellers.
Gilbert: Recent Amazing Discoveries Wednesday, 11/04/09 7:55am Commentator and Vermont Humanities Council executive director Peter Gilbert has noticed that around the world people are finding things - amazing stuff - but why this spate of wonderful discoveries should be happening now, he doesn't know.
Robison: Anglicans and the Pope Tuesday, 11/03/09 5:55pm Commentator Olin Robison has been contemplating the tension between conservative religious beliefs and modern realities.
Henningsen: On Unfinished Business Tuesday, 11/03/09 7:55am As the days get shorter, commentator Vic Henningsen has been thinking about things he hasn't finished - and wondering why he's so concerned about them.
Mares: Remembering Jack Kerouac Monday, 11/02/09 5:55pm Recently, commentator Bill Mares revisted Jack Kerouac's classic work, ON THE ROAD. Today, he ventures an assessment of the famous Beat poet and novelist.
Kunin: The Eleanor Roosevelt Medal Monday, 11/02/09 7:55am Commentator Madeleine Kunin recently received an honor that has inspired her to think about women and leadership - past, present and future.
Hunter: Uses Of A Cane Friday, 10/30/09 5:55pm Lately, commentator Edith Hunter has been thinking about longevity, stability and utility - in roughly that order.
Lange: Lost On Mt.Cardigan Friday, 10/30/09 7:55am Recently, commentator Willem Lange thought he’d lost his wife of fifty years - while hiking on Mt. Cardigan.

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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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