Vermont Edition
12 noon-1 p.m. Weekdays
The Governor's Race
As the contest begins to
heat up, we’ll look at the issues affecting the race for governor, and talk about how the
candidate's campaigns are shaping up. We'll also hear from three visiting foreign students about their impressions of Vermont. And we'll hop aboard a Dragon Boat.
Are you middle class?
Do you consider yourself part of the middle
class? We explore what class
distinctions mean in Vermont. Also, we look into a new law that allows for virtual companies, and hear the music of Shape Note singing.
Large-scale composting
Two of Vermont's large-scale composting operations have faced questions
about their environmental impact this year. We look at the important role that such organizations play
in reducing waste in Vermont, and how they can be managed to protect the
environment and public health.
Rain, rain, rain
Record rains and storm damage have been THE story of this summer's weather. We talk with weather watchers about the storms and rainfall we've experienced, and the impact of that rain on farms and crops.
Health and security of Vermont banks
With several financial sectors in turmoil and one recent bank
failure in California, consumers are wondering about their own banks in
this region. We look protections of
savings deposits in Vermont banks, and how consumers can research the
financial health of their banks.
Wild Edibles
Wild edibles experts Les Hook and Nova Kim join
us in the studio to answer your questions about collecting and eating
everything from mushrooms and berries, to roots and bark.
Vermont Decision Makers Consider Nuclear Plant Relicensing
The Vermont Yankee nuclear plant hopes to renew its
license for an extra 20 years, but first it has to win approvals, not only from
the federal government, but in Vermont. We look at some of the issues likely to impact upcoming decisions by the Public Service Board and by the
Vermont Legislature.
Religion in Vermont
Vermonters are less interested in organized religion than most Americans. We'll talk about how we view religion and national trends in churchgoing. We'll also visit a Vermont rest area that's on the cutting edge of green technology, and talk with a man who lovingly restores old canoes.
Prosecuting Sex Offenders
We talk with state's attorneys about their experiences prosecuting sex offenders. Then, we hear from reporter Candace Page about the state's efforts to control stormwater, and we visit with one Elton John fan who is eagerly awaiting the singer's first concert in Vermont.
Senator Patrick Leahy
We ask the senator about rising energy
costs, and what role he expects to play in helping the Obama campaign choose a running mate. Also, news analysis with VPR's John Dillon and a look back at the voices in the news this week.
Vermont State Parks
The state’s parks are increasingly popular
destinations for Vermonters and visitors, but the parks are feeling the
strain. We look at what kind of use our state
parks are getting and what it takes to keep them running.
Does Solar Power Make Sense In Vermont?
We explore the question of solar power: does it
really work in Vermont and does it make sense for your household? Plus an update on the Essex school shooting trial.
Marketing Pharmaceuticals in Vermont
We look at how pharmaceutical drugs are marketed
to doctors, and the ethics behind the practice. Also, a look at how the state's "Tax Free" weekend went, and check in with a gizmo that lets authors self-publish their work.
The Legacy of Vermont's Counterculture Communes
In
the 1960s and early seventies, thousands of disaffected young people migrated
to rural Vermont and neighboring areas to live together on communal farms. We look at how the counterculture communes shaped, and were
shaped by Vermont.
Annual Baseball Show!
Every year near the All-Star Break, Bob Kinzel hosts our baseball
call-in program. Die-hard Red Sox and Yankees pledge allegiance to
their teams, and we dip into some of the history that makes baseball
America's past time.
Vermont's Sex Offender Laws
In the wake of 12-year-old Brooke Bennett's death, we take a
closer look at Vermont's sex
offender laws. Our guest is Attorney General Bill Sorrell.
Guantanamo Bay detainees
Three Vermont lawyers are doing pro bono work for detainees. They'll explain the impact of last month's Supreme Court ruling, and update us on the results of hearing on Tuesday that might clarify the next steps for court proceedings.
Vermonters work to control invasive plants
Citizens' groups, schools and even some businesses are
joining the fight to keep invasive exotic plants from turning Vermont's unique
landscape into unvarying swathes of less valuable species. We'll hear what they're doing and why.
Efficiency tips to lower your heating bill
Two experts in heating efficiency will
share some valuable advice on what we can do around the house to reduce
our heating bills this winter. We'll hear about some small steps that
are surprisingly effective, and what goes into a retrofitting an older
home.
Food and music for July 4th
We're celebrating the fourth of July with
food and music. We'll talk with a UVM professor who's written a book
about how regional food is rich in taste and value. And we're treated to
a performance by the Vermont bluegrass group Banjo Dan and the Mid-Nite
Plowboys - they have a new album out.
For the Love of Jane Austen
Two women have started a Vermont
chapter of the National Jane Austen Society.
We talk with them about their passion for the early nineteenth century
writer. And we hear about state job cuts, and the political fallout over bonuses for some employees. Then, we stop by an adult kickball league.
Vermont's Gun Culture
Vermont has
the least restrictive gun laws in the nation.
In the wake of the recent Supreme Court decision striking down a ban on
handguns in our nation's capital, we look at why Vermont's
gun laws are different, and why gun rights aren't
always a partisan issue.
Meeting the Housing Needs of Vermont's Elders
We look at options and ideas for meeting the
residential needs of Vermont's aging population, and we hear how
one Vermont community planned an award-winning residential complex for its
elders. Plus, a look at Vermont's
progress toward becoming an e-state.
