Commentary Series
7:55 a.m. and 5:55 p.m. Weekdays on VPR
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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Recent Programs
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Levin: The Black Ratsnake
Friday July 3, 2009, 5:55 PM
By Ted Levin -
Lange: Our sacred independence
Friday July 3, 2009, 7:55 AM
By Willem Lange -
McCallum: Wildlife and wet roads
Thursday July 2, 2009, 5:55 PM
By Mary McCallum -
Henningsen: Our disappointed founders
Thursday July 2, 2009, 7:55 AM
By Vic Henningsen -
Robison: Traces of early artists
Wednesday July 1, 2009, 5:55 PM
By Olin Robison -
Learned: Growing the green economy
Tuesday June 30, 2009, 5:55 PM
By Andrea Learned -
Bittinger: Anticipating the Fourth
Tuesday June 30, 2009, 7:55 AM
By Cyndy Bittinger -
Freeman: On the Supreme Court
Monday June 29, 2009, 5:55 PM
By Castle Freeman -
Slayton: Hancock school closes
Friday June 26, 2009, 5:55 PM
By Tom Slayton -
Lange: Saving the rivers
Friday June 26, 2009, 7:55 AM
By Willem Lange -
Porto: Pitching and growing up
Thursday June 25, 2009, 5:55 PM
By Brian Porto -
Kunin: Reflections on China
Thursday June 25, 2009, 7:55 AM
By Madeleine May Kunin
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