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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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In this week’s edition of the Capitol Recap, an update from Vermont Public’s Peter Hirscheld and Lola Duffort about how Gov. Phil Scott’s administration is proposing to partially deregulate the health insurance market, among other changes.
We’ll learn more about today in Vermont history and how, on this day in 1808, four acres of land was purchased in Windsor to build what would become the first state prison. And it’s Friday, so we’ll hear some local music and get details on a weekend-long multi-genre music festival including lots of local acts.
In today’s podcast, our entire region has been experiencing frigid temperatures for days. We’ll learn about the programs that help keep people experiencing homelessness alive in the bitter cold.
The governor expresses disdain with President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown in Minnesota, and a team of Vermont midwives is inviting you to learn more about efforts to open the first freestanding birth center in the state.
Plans to close an addiction services program in Burlington, communities experiencing salt shortages amid the snowy weather, plus a Bulgarian man held by U-S Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Massachusetts after he says he was arrested after mistakenly crossing the border from Canada.
In today’s podcast, you’ll hear about how the loss of premium subsidies affected enrollment in Affordable Care Act plans this year, and about a spike in visits to the state’s problem gambling website.
In this week’s edition of the Capitol recap, We’ll get an update from Vermont Public’s Peter Hirscheld and Lola Duffort about how efforts to reform the state’s education system are going
In today’s podcast, you’ll learn how the governor’s budget proposal could lead to layoffs at the state transportation agency, why bills to restrict how law enforcement operates in Vermont could face legal challenges; and about plans for an outdoor center for people with disabilities.
A cold front is moving in, bringing some very chilly temperatures to the region; some new fishing regulations; and the Williston Selectboard formally opposes U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s activity in town. Plus, Vermont Public’s Erica Heilman presents the next installment of “What Class Are You?”
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.
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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.