In this (half) episode we speak with Anore Horton, Executive Director of Hunger Free VT, about the impacts of the Government Shutdown (Dec.22 - ??) on Federal Nutrition Program dispersal in Vermont. This is the first installment in our inquiry to understand how communities can mitigate harm, and / or circumnavigate destructive federal policies like the government shutdown. Feel free to contact us with potential leads.
Here is an interview with did with Emilie Kornheiser about her campaign run for Vermont Windham District 1 house seat. We talk about the process, other VT races, and what's coming up. Edited!
In this episode we speak with Lucy Leriche Vice President for Public Policy Vermont for Planned Parenthood of Northern New England. We discuss access to reproductive healthcare in light of potential changes to Title X as well as the recent retirement of Justice Kennedy from the Supreme Court.
In this episode we speak with Putney Resident, Lachlan Francis who managed his first campaign when he was 18. We chat about youth involvement in electoral politics, and all the folks that work behind the scenes to get a candidate elected.
In this episode we speak with Sara Coffey (D) who is running for State Representative for the Windham-1, which comprises Guilford and Vernon, VT.
In this episode we discuss the new Zero Tolerance policy of separating, and detaining immigrant families, and how people are fighting back at the national and local scale.
In this episode we interview Dummerston resident, and Vermont State Trooper, Nader Hashim who is running for State Representative for Windham District-4 (Putney, Dummerston, Westminster).
On this episode we talk with Windham County Senator, Senate Majority Leader, and smart individual, Becca Balint about the end of the 2018 legislative session, thoughts about the year, stuff she is proud of, and the larger political game that is underfoot right now.
Interview with, Crista Yagjian, who has 15 +years of experience teaching in different schools throughout Windham County in different special education positions, and has testified two times to legislature about this bill.
We discuss Phil Scott's overall approach to handling school costs, while also going in depth with a live guest, teacher and vice-presidential union member, Tevye Kelman.
In this episode we speak with Nico Amador, from the Vermont ACLU, about the Vermont Criminal Justice Training Council's Fair and Impartial Policing Policy, and the ACLU's Smart Justice Campaign.
Ann Braden comes to the studio for a live interview. We talk about democracy, prescription drug bills in the legislature, gun legislation, and the EmergeVT program. ALL GREAT!
In this episode we speak with Ellen Schwartz and Karen Saunders from the VT Workers' Center about the history of the struggle for Universal Healthcare in Vermont.
We discuss Vermont's response to the opiate epidemic including modles like Hub and Spoke, and the syringe exchange in Brattleboro sponsored by the AIDS Project of Southern Vermont.
An interview with Brattleboro Community member, Emilie Kornheiser about the Vermont Commission on Women, building resilient communities, and the recent Agency of Human Services proposal for a new Prison in VT.
In this episode we discuss ways that municipalities and states are fighting back against the erosion of net neutrality. We also talk about a growing movement for safe injection sites for opioid users.
Talking about other things that are barriers to life being affordable for people besides taxes. Thanks, Vermont.
In this episode we speak with Windham County Rep Valerie Stuart (D) about the new legislative session. We also cover H.196 a bill to create a Paid Family Medical Leave Insurance Program.
In this episode we speak with Brattleboro Town School Board Member Robin Morgan about proposed cuts to the BUHS Budget.
We interview the new steward of the Connecticut River, Kathy Urffer, and find out about what's in store for the Connecticut River and the upcoming dam license process.
Mike Litoris
nothing like an entitled Portlandian libturd living in Vermont preaching about money....... Kara you grew up in the whitest possible nice neighborhood and wanted for nothing..... well, except for a real man as a father 🤣
jack mchogoff
Alabama finally got it right 😂
jack mchogoff
waiting for Kara to squalk like a muppet, collusion. collusion. collusion..... then proclaim obstruction, obstruction, obstruction..... does anyone actually listen to this libturd podcast but me and her libtard father Craig? liberalism is a mental disorder.
jack mchogoff
libturds like your listeners are exactly why Donald Trump is now our president.
jack mchogoff
finally puked my way through kara Hamiltons podcast. for any of you that listen to her garbage, she was born an entitled millennial twat. she never went without a meal and is still being supported by her libturd father, to listen to her blathering about hunger and homelessness makes me laugh. so how much did your mom get out of your parents divorce. $500k+????? wtf. good lord, you portlandian libturds are fucking hilarious :-)