Vermont Edition (VPR)
12 noon-1 p.m. Weekdays
Secretary of State Deb Markowitz
Bob Kinzel talks with Secretary of State
Deb Markowitz about two election-related bills that have been vetoed,
and their implications for the November election. VPR's Ross Sneyd
analyzes the top stories this week, and we listen back to some of the voices in the week's news.
Vermont's Rail Future
With gas prices climbing, we "think big" about
the possibilities for serious rail service in Vermont. Our guests
are retired rail executive Charlie Moore, who chairs the Vermont Rail Council's
passenger rail committee, and Sam Lewis, operations manager for VTrans.
Vermont Schools struggle with No Child Left Behind
We look at why so many Vermont schools are failing to meet yearly
progress standards under the federal No Child Left Behind Act. Vermont's outgoing
Education Commissioner Richard Cate helps us understand what the test scores
say about our
schools and what some schools are doing to improve.
Memory Loss and Alzheimer's
We talk with two Vermonters - a medical researcher and a reporter -
about the cutting edge work underway to understand and treat memory loss
and Alzheimer's Disease. We'll also hear from farmers about the difficult
loss when a farm animal dies unexpectedly.
America's Hidden History
Historian Kenneth Davis shares stories about the
early years of the United States from his new book, "America's
Hidden History: Untold Tales of the First Pilgrims, Fighting Women and
Forgotten Founders Who Shaped a Nation."
My Vermont Project: Listeners Envision Vermont's Future
Special rebroadcast - May 23 at 7:00pm
VPR continues the My Vermont series with a special week devoted to
challenges and concerns of listeners. Today we ask the question: How do VPR listeners envision the challenges and
solutions facing the state?
My Vermont Project: Health Care Costs
With a special rebroadcast - May 22 at 7:00pm
VPR continues the My Vermont series with a special week devoted to
challenges and concerns of listeners. Today we ask the question: Why does health care cost so much and what can be done to controll it?
My Vermont Project: Electricity Sources
With a special rebroadcast - May 21 at 7:00pm
VPR continues the My Vermont series with a special week devoted to
challenges and concerns of listeners. Today we ask the question: As Vermont faces
critical decisions on where to get its electricity, how do we balance cost with
environmental impact?
My Vermont Project: Affordability
With a special rebroadcast - May 20 at 7:00pm
VPR continues the My Vermont series with a special week devoted to
challenges and concerns of listeners. Today we ask the question: What can be done to make Vermont a more
affordable place to live? You can post your
comments online.
My Vermont Project: Vermont's Identity
With a special rebroadcast - May 19 at 7:00pm
VPR continues the My Vermont series with a special week devoted to challenges and concerns of listeners. Today we ask the question: How are the people and landscape of Vermont changing, and what do we want to preserve? You can listen to a special rebroadcast of Vermont Edition every night this week at 7.
Dem. Gubernatorial Candidate Gaye Symington
Bob Kinzel talks with
Democrat Gaye Symington about the politics of a three-way gubernatorial race and the issues that
define her candidacy. Also on the program, news analysis with VPR
reporters and we listen back to some of the voices in the news this week.
The Annual Gardening Show
Join Vermont Edition for gardening advice from
Charlie Nardozzi of the National Gardening Association. We talk
about flowers and vegetables, spring plantings, new varieties of
hydrangeas and tomatoes, and particular pests to watch out for.
Progressive Gubernatorial Candidate Anthony Pollina
Progressive Anthony Pollina is hoping to unseat Governor Jim
Douglas in November. We talk with him about his gubernatorial campaign. Also,
we visit the Saranac Lake
lab where E.L. Trudeau conducted his pioneering research on tuberculosis, and
learn why Trudeau is being honored with a postage stamp. And a trip to the Robert
Frost Stone House
Museum in Shaftsbury.
Checking in on Vermont's Dairy industry
We take a look at how Vermont's dairy farms are faring in today's
economy. Also, we talk with David Goodman about his new book, cowritten with
his sister, radio host Amy Goodman. And a remembrance of Ernest Stires, a
much-loved musician who died last week.
Campus Safety
The University of Vermont's
Chief of Police has co-authored a report on how safe America's
college campuses are. We talk with Gary Margolis about his findings. Also, we talk with Vermont Law School Professor Cheryl Hanna about the murder trial of Brian
Rooney. And Gaye Symington makes a big political announcement.
Reporters' Roundtable
Host Bob Kinzel is joined by some of the state's top
political reporters to look at how the Legislature's work was affected
by the strengths of Vermont's political parties and party leaders, and who might be running ofice in the fall elections. Also, we continue our essay series My Vermont in which VPR listeners
reflect on the character and values of life in Vermont.
What Happened to Health Care?
The House and Senate health committees had goals
of extending the state's health care programs to cover more Vermonters who are
lacking health insurance, but those plans fell short. We check in with Sen. Doug Racine and Rep.
Steve Maier. Also, we visit a program where young single mothers are learning how to make
jewelry. And we continue our essay series, My Vermont.
Vermont's Budget
How tight is the money, and what does FY10 look like?
Governor Jim Douglas says lawmakers used every
penny in the cookie jar in crafting this year's budget. We talk with Senate Appropriations Chair Susan Bartlett and Finance Commissioner Jim Reardon about what they forecast for next year's budget. Also, an upcoming conference at Dartmouth looks to uncover the "Human Algorithm." And we continue our series of My Vermont essays.
Restructuring Vermont's Prison System
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Dick Sears
and Corrections Commissioner Robert Hofmann are our guests as we examine the
prison restructuring plan recently approved by the Legislature. Also, Bruce Edwards of the
Rutland Herald talks about the ski season just past, and we continue our
My Vermont series with an essay by listener Lali Cobb.
Legislative Priorities
A look back at the 2008 Session
When the Legislature convened in January, we talked
with leaders from all three of Vermont's major parties about
their hopes and expectations for the 2008 session. Now, with the session at an
end, we check back in to see how it all worked out. Also, Candace Page talks
about citizen science, and we hear the
first in our series My Vermont -- essays by our listeners on life in the Green Mountain State.
Senate President Peter Shumlin
Peter Shumlin, president pro tempore of the
Vermont Senate, updates us on whether lawmakers can conclude the legislative biennium this weekend.
Also, VPR's Ross Sneyd joins Bob Kinzel to analyze the
top stories around the state, and we listen back to
some of the voices in the news this week.
Rise in Food Prices
The American Farm Bureau says prices for a basket of 16 basic grocery
items rose by 8 percent in the first quarter of 2008. Sec. of Agriculture Roger Allbee explains what's behind the rise in food prices and how it's affecting
farmers, grocery retailers and consumers.
Also, a new cookbook specializes in Vermont-grown foods, and we go searching for fiddleheads near the Winooski River.
