Intelligence Squared pits experts against one another in energetic and civil Oxford-style debates. This debate features Peter Galbraith, Vermont State Senator and former diplomat.

The two major party candidates for Secretary of State - Republican Jason Gibbs and Democrat Jim Condos - debate campaign finance, electronic voting, corporate and professional licensing and the other top issues.

The major party candidates for the U.S. Senate - Democratic incumbent Patrick Leahy and Republican challenger Len Britton - debate their positions on health care reform, the economy and Afghanistan.  

Our series of primary election debates continues with the Republican candidates for Lieutenant Governor. Washington County State Senator Phil Scott and Starksboro businessman Mark Snelling discuss their positions on the state's key issues.

The open lieutenant governor's seat has attracted candidates from all three of Vermont's major political parties. Wednesday on Vermont Edition, a debate between the two Democrats running for lieutenant governor: Steve Howard of Rutland and Chris Bray of New Haven.

Three candidates are vying for the Republican nomination for Vermont's U.S. House seat: former "True North Radio" host Paul Beaudry, former Vermont Marble Company executive John Mitchell and former small businessman Keith Stern. They meet in debate on Vermont Edition.

The Democratic candidates for Secretary of State - Charles Merriman and Jim Condos - debate the issues and explain why they should be elected.

Vermont has been able to avoid the nasty tone of political debates that's heard in many other parts of the country - at least, that's the opinion of several political observers.

VPR's series of campaign debates continues Oct. 15 at 7:00pm with the major party candidates for Secretary of State. 

Incumbent Attorney General Bill Sorrell says there's no evidence to support the claims of Republican candidate Karen Kerin.

Lt. Governor Brian Dubie is asking Governor Jim Douglas to call a special Legislative session next month to consider a package of criminal justice reforms. But Democratic leaders are backing a different approach.

Vermont's three major gubernatorial candidates have agreed to square off for their first debate of the 2008 campaign on July 20, with the environment, energy, food and farming up for discussion.

The House this week is set to debate a new campaign finance reform law. Supporters say the bill will help reduce the influence of money in Vermont campaigns. But opponents argue it will undermine the role of political parties, and that the legislation is unconstitutional.

After years of political wrangling, Vermont's answer to covering the uninsured takes another step forward. Beginning Monday, October 1, qualified Vermonters can begin to register for Catamount Health. The state is spending state and federal funds of about $1.4 million to help market the plan. We look at the state's efforts to reach 65,000 uninsured Vermonters, and we talk about who's eligible, and how to sign up.

Steve Zind was at Dartmouth College covering the debate for Vermont Public Radio. Listen to VPR's debate coverage.

Early this week a crew of technicians seemed to be moving at time lapse speed as they transformed Dartmouth’s Spaulding Auditorium overnight into a television set.

Dartmouth College is humming with activity as students return to class and the Democratic presidential candidates hit the campus. On Wednesday night, students will be scrutinizing the candidates as they debate at the Hopkins Center on campus. Join Vermont Edition for a live broadcast from Dartmouth College, where we talk politics with students and learn how young people are sizing up the presidential race.