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Vermont Public's daily news podcast. Get up to speed on what's happening every day in Vermont in under 15 minutes. Available every weekday morning by 6 a.m.
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Governor Phil Scott’s budget priorities; where Vermont stands among the nation’s healthiest states; and why one woman who was scammed out of her life savings five years ago is celebrating now.
A new outreach center on the New York side of Lake Champlain, and state officials say a new federal law allowing whole milk to be served in schools across the country could help Vermont's dairy industry. Plus, a woman in Burlington talks about how her sense of class status has evolved as she’s grown older.
Capitol Recap: How you doin’? Vermont’s economists share good and bad news with state leaders
Transportation budget shortfalls, a potential new digital component in Vermont’s Lottery, and a local musician shares a ballad inspired by cuts to federal funding and a nearly 100-year-old guitar.
Top Democrats in the Vermont House and Senate say that strengthening the state’s primary care system is a top priority, plus some safety tips for smarter snow shoveling that protects our hearts
A commuter service for older and disabled Vermonters may see some service changes, Montpelier residents will choose a new mayor in March and a Vermont stone carver works to keep the tradition alive through mentorship.
A southern Vermont hospital reaches a settlement over alleged Americans with Disability Act violations, a new state program to finance infrastructure for housing projects kicks off, and a story about honoring the moon.
The state treasurer’s pitch to lawmakers to join a prescription drug discount program, and a Vermont high school’s robotics team competes on a national level.
Gov. Phil Scott dedicated his entire state of the state address Wednesday to one topic: education. Vermont Public's Pete Hirschfeld and Lola Duffort talk about why there remain such persistent doubts in Montpelier about reform efforts.
More reverberations from Gov. Phil Scott’s State of the State address, plus a class action lawsuit in Quebec against the mega-ticket service Ticketmaster, and a Vermont rock band releases its debut album. We share a song that’s an ode to foraging for wild ramps in spring and a deep love for the lake.
In today's episode we break down Gov. Phil Scott's State of the State address, plus get updates about enhanced security at the Statehouse, unemployment rates in Vermont, the impact of social isolation in Rutland County and more.
In this episode, we’ll touch on Scott’s recent appointment of two new Vermont Supreme Court justices, how federal changes to childhood vaccine recommendations will affect Vermont… And, we’ll check in with some young Vermonters who play an essential role in the legislative session.
The Vermont Legislative sessions kicks off with lawmakers ready to tackle issues like housing, health care and education, we'll learn about a literary magazine that’s been showcasing Addison County writers for about a decade.
An enormous windfall for the state’s healthcare system, a minimum wage increase, plus, our Capital Bureau reporter Pete Hirschfeld checks in on the fate of Act 73 - the state’s new education reform law - as the Vermont Legislature begins its new session tomorrow.
Top Stories of 2025 - December 31, 2025
We reflect on some of the major news stories that affected our region in 2025 - namely school consolidation, healthcare reform, and changes to immigration policies.
How is Vermont taking on the Trump Administration to restore funding to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau? Plus, with winter upon us, we’ll hear from a pediatric care physician about viruses to watch for that can affect the youngest Vermonters.
In today's episode: a lawsuit accusing Vermont of working with service providers to illegally obtain a pregnant woman’s medical info can move forward; also, an update on a town’s vote regarding a large solar project, plus we’ll visit a local factory where bells are crafted.
Today in the podcast, we’ll learn about a new coalition in the state aimed at better protecting students who are bullied in school; a new “how-to” manual on how to pick up after flooding; plus a visit to a diner in Berlin.
A new food pantry for patients opened up at a southern Vermont hospital; Republican leaders in the New Hampshire legislature are backing legislation they say will protect gun rights on the state's college campuses; and we’ll learn more about a southern Vermont school that’s designed for students who learn differently.
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I really appreciate your new opening and closing music!
Perhaps my favorite episode yet. Gaining acceptance, comradery and joy from loss, via icy water. Beautiful.