Vermont Viewpoint
448 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsVermont Viewpoint covers a lot of ground, both geographically and topically. You’ll hear from lawmakers, newsmakers, business people and your own friends and neighbors. This is the show you want to tune into to hear what compelling and/or fun topic you’ll be introduced to each day.
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Vermont State Pension Funds, The Art of Julia Jensen, and Cybersecurity
January 19, 2021 16:50 - 1 hour - 61 MBRic didn’t get a guest for the first half hour, so he’s opening up the phones looking for your suggestions on what to stream. Everyone seems to reach the end of everything they want to watch online, so help others by sharing what you’ve enjoyed. Lola Duffort of VTDigger joins us next to discuss Treasurer Beth Pearce’s call for changes to the state pension program. Next, we meet painter Julia Jensen, who was recently chosen to have some of her works displayed in the U.S. Embassy in Cambodia. A...
Det. Joe Gunther Mysteries, Baseball by the Numbers, and Bear Hunting
January 18, 2021 21:24 - 1 hour - 81.5 MBBad guys, baseball, bears and BIPOC is what we have in store today. Archer Mayor, author of the Joe Gunther Detective series tells us about his latest book, “The Orphan’s Guilt.” We then talk the importance baseball players place on the uniform numbers with Karl Lindholm. He’ll also talk Sox and Negro League Baseball. Forrest Hammond from Fish & Wildlife is up next, to give us a bear hunting season roundup. And we finish with supporters of the proposed BIPOC Land Access and Opportunity Act, t...
Bird Issues, Vermont Doughnuts, and Moral Leadership
January 15, 2021 19:53 - 1 hour - 83.6 MBConservation biologist Kent McFarland will share how listeners can contribute to research and conservation policy with their smartphone, and discuss the alarming levels of toxic mercury in ecosystems on Vermont’s mountaintops. National correspondent Bob Ney brings us up to date on the big stories from the week. We get to talk donuts with Jordan Barry of Seven Days (but, alas, no samples). And Roman Catholic Bishop Christopher Coyne discusses the moral leadership needed in the wake of last wee...
Vermont Arts Council and Energy Efficiency
January 14, 2021 19:11 - 1 hour - 82.5 MBThe pandemic took a toll on Vermont’s creative economy in 2020. Karen Mittleman and Amy Cunningham of the Vermont Arts Council discuss how they developed partnerships to help artists throughout the state and the impact the creative economy has on the state. Then Lee Kittel takes over talking with Wood Energy Coordinator Emma Hanson of Vermont Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation about heating and cooling efficiency.
Grant Proposal Writing, Kingdom Trails, CVHHH, and Vermont Glove
January 13, 2021 19:26 - 1 hour - 82.6 MBWe start the program by learning how to build really strong grant proposals from Barbara Floersch, author of the new book, “You Have a Hammer”. Then we head into the NEK to talk with Kingdom Trails director Abby Long. The Trails have become a wonderful recreational venue and economic driver for the region. Next, CVHHH Executive Director Sandy Rousse joins us to discuss the safety of their staff and patients, how telemedicine is playing a greater role in their work, and the recruitment efforts...
Wetlands, Let’s Get Some Artists, and a Tether to This World
January 12, 2021 19:54 - 1 hour - 81.4 MBWe begin by learning about Vermont Fish and Wildlife’s new initiative to acquire and restore wetlands in response to funding from the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the Lake Champlain Basin Program. Listener David Pratt then joins us with his idea to attract more artists to Vermont. Writer and editor Erika Nichols-Frazer discusses a new anthology she’s developed that shares mental health recovery stories. And we finish the show with VTDigger’s Anne Wallace-Allen talking abo...
251 Club of Vermont and Vermont Women’s Fund
January 11, 2021 18:54 - 1 hour - 78 MBWe go on a trip all around the state with the executive director of the 251 Club of Vermont, Stephanie Young. The group promotes every city and town in the state. We hear about the work of the Vermont Women’s Fund, which supports the self-sufficiency, and economic and social equality of Vermont’s women and girls.
Vermont Archives, The Savoy Turns 40, and Jill Krowinski
January 08, 2021 21:44 - 1 hour - 79.7 MBWe’ll start the show learning about the work of the Vermont State Archivist and if there’s been any precedence for the remote opening of the Legislature. Then we celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Montpelier’s Savoy Theater. We check in with national correspondent Bob Ney. Chef Emery Gray tells us about some of the wonderful programs going on at the Billings Farm & Museum in Woodstock. And Speaker of the House Jill Krowinski gives us a look at her position and what she hopes will be accomplish...
Reflecting on the Chaos in the Capitol Yesterday
January 07, 2021 17:49 - 1 hour - 81.2 MBIt was to be a simple act of ratifying the electoral college results. The final step before Joe Biden will be inaugurated as President of the United States in two weeks. But, after listening to President Donald Trump earlier in the day, protestors moved to the U.S. Capitol. There they tore down barriers and eventually forced their way into the Capitol building itself. It is a seminal moment in the history of the country. So, we will allow you to share your thoughts all morning on what you obs...
The History of Marquis de Lafayette and an Alcohol-Free IPA
January 06, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 80.9 MBHe is a hero in both the United States and France and a statue of him sits prominently on UVM’s green. But who was the Marquis de Lafayette and what did he do? Historian and author Willard Sterne Randall lets us know. We learn about the Burlington brewery that’s making a beer with all the flavor of an IPA but with no alcohol! And then we hear from a group that is working diligently to protect our pollinators.
Legislative Biennium Preview and Barbara Ann Cochran
January 05, 2021 19:46 - 1 hour - 82.5 MBWith just a day before the new biennium, we continue speaking with lawmakers about what they hope to accomplish in this session. New Senate President Pro Tem Becca Balint leads of the Legislative roundup. We hear about the Progressive Party priorities from Burlington Representative Selene Colburn. Then Washington-Chittenden Representatives Theresa Wood and Tom Stevens discuss their district’s needs, which incorporates Waterbury, Bolton, Huntington and Buel’s Gore. We finish off the show by le...
Memphremagog Community Maritime and Neighborhood Groups
January 04, 2021 18:51 - 1 hour - 87.4 MBWe’ll start the show by learning about a group in Newport hoping to restore community pride and momentum with the purchase of a boat called the Northern Star. We talk to neighborhood groups in Hardwick and East Hardwick about how they’re boosting their community with cookies, winter hats, gnomes and more. And we talk with House Minority Leader Patti McCoy about the upcoming legislative session.
How Farmers Markets Fared, The Year in Arts, and Tarnished Badge
December 31, 2020 16:46 - 1 hour - 81 MBFarmers Markets are an important part of Vermont’s food economy. We’ll check in with three of the state’s markets to see how they fared in this pandemic year. Bob Ney updates us on what’s happening around the country and the world. Pamela Poulston of Seven Days provides a roundup of some of the top Arts stories in Vermont in the past year. And VTDigger’s Alan Keays joins us to discuss his recent “Tarnished Badge” series. The three-part series looked at what happens to law enforcement officers...
Invasive Insects, Lawson’s Finest, Catamount Arts, and Kents’ Corner
December 30, 2020 21:04 - 1 hour - 80.5 MBBeware the red spotted lanternfly. We’ll start the show learning why this is the latest invasive insect that has Vermont’s state entomologist concerned. Then we get a large dose of sunshine when we speak with Sean Lawson of Lawson’s Finest Liquids, one of Vermont’s socially responsible businesses. Next we learn what Catamount Arts has going on, including St. Johnsbury’s First Night on Thursday. And we finish with a history lesson on a very interesting little corner of the state – Kents' Corn...
WGDR’s Future, Vermont Humanities, and Deer Hunting Season
December 29, 2020 19:48 - 1 hour - 77.2 MBThere’s an effort to raise money to keep WGDR, the Goddard College radio station alive. Not only that, but it is being turned over by the school to the community. We’ll learn about these efforts from station director (and musician) Kris Gruen. Then we hear about Vermont Humanities’ top programs from the past year and what it has planned for 2021. And finally, Nick Fortin of Vermont Fish & Wildlife joins us to discuss the recent deer hunting season and how the state’s deer population is faring.
Troy Austin, Tarnished Badge, and Vermont Geology
December 28, 2020 17:51 - 1 hour - 79.7 MBWe’ll start the show by meeting Troy Austin of Essex, who is dedicated to doing good deeds, especially around the holidays. Then VTDigger’s Alan Keays joins us to discuss his recent “Tarnished Badge” series. In the three-part series, Keays looked at what happens to law enforcement officers whose truthfulness has been called into question. During the second hour, State Geologist Jon Kim discusses how the bedrock beneath us was formed and explains how the study of geology helps us solve modern-...
Community Kitchen Academy and Tax and Regulate Concerns
December 24, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 73.9 MBWe chat with the gregarious Chef Joey Buttendorf who leads Capstone Community Actions’ Community Kitchen Academy. It’s a job training program that prepares underemployed and unemployed Vermonters for careers in the food service industry. We’ll then hear from National Correspondent Bob Ney on the top stories of the week. Colin Flanders of Seven Days joins us to discuss why some racial justice advocates are not pleased with Vermont’s tax-and-regulate pot law. And Bruce Edwards of Vermont Busine...
Rep. Peter Welch on COVID Stimulus, Modern Day Village, and Birds
December 23, 2020 19:23 - 1 hour - 74.3 MBNow that Congress has approved a stimulus bill and an omnibus spending bill, Representative Peter Welch joins us to help dissect what their passage will mean as we continue to the spread of the coronavirus. Then we hear from two Stowe women who have created a website that provides an online marketplace for women to find work and helps businesses find experts who can help them. During the second hour, Zac Cota of the North Branch Nature Center lets us know what the birds are up to this winter...
Land Conservation, Quarantine Chef Cookbook, and Roger Hill Talks Snow
December 22, 2020 20:28 - 1 hour - 71.9 MBWe start by learning the conservation efforts of a piece of land in southern Vermont that includes representatives of nearly every important species of flora and fauna in the state. We hear about a couple of Vermonters who created the Quarantine Chef Cookbook to raise money for Feeding America. And then we talk snow with Radio Vermont forecaster Roger Hill. He finishes the show by explaining how the different types of snow we get are formed.
CLiF, Father Matthew Rensch, and Vermont Foodbank Receives $9 Million
December 21, 2020 19:05 - 1 hour - 73 MBCLiF, the Children’s Literacy Foundation has been working to inspire a love of reading and writing among children in Vermont and New Hampshire since 1998. We’ll hear about their work from founder and executive director Duncan McDougall about their work. We then talk to Father Matthew Rensch, who has responsibility for the Catholic parishes in Waterbury, Moretown and Waitsfield. In the second hour, Vermont Foodbank CEO John Sayles discusses the rising incidence of food insecurity in the state ...
Burlington Politics, Vaccinating Veterans, and the Bright Side of 2020
December 18, 2020 18:11 - 1 hour - 74.6 MBFrom revelations about what the Mayor knew and when, to moves by the city council regarding policing, to the pit that still sits downtown, Burlington keeps making news. We’ll get the latest from VTDigger’s Grace Elletson. National correspondent Bob Ney brings us up to date on what’s happening around the country. Dr. Jane Kim provides COVID-19 vaccination strategies for high-risk military veterans. And Cathy Resmer of Seven Days gives us many reasons to be happy about things that happened in 2...
Vermont Community Loan Fund, CVHHH, and COVID Vaccines
December 17, 2020 19:21 - 1 hour - 76.5 MBWhen a Vermont business isn’t able to secure a bank loan, where do they go? We’ll start the show by learning about how the Vermont Community Loan Fund fills that gap, and the other programs it has created to help Vermont businesses. Then Diana Moore and Emily McKenna from Central Vermont Home Health and Hospice discuss the organization’s work and how they’ve moved bereavement services online during the pandemic. We finish the show with Lindsey Leininger, Nerdy Girl in Chief for Dear Pandemic ...
Local Meat and Corrections Commissioner James Baker
December 16, 2020 19:43 - 1 hour - 77.6 MBAs the demand for local meat has risen in Vermont, the need for more slaughterhouse and meat processing facilities has risen. We’ll talk to two representatives from the Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets on what’s happening in that area. In the second hour, we’ll meet Interim Corrections Commissioner James Baker and discuss the death this week of a Vermont inmate, staffing and turnover issues within the department and other corrections issues.
Wastewater COVID Testing, Raffling a Middle Name, and Shop Local
December 15, 2020 19:08 - 1 hour - 68.3 MBWe start by learning how Norwich University students are testing wastewater to detect the presence of COVID and why this works. We’ll meet the woman who raffled off the right to give her a middle name to raise money for the Upper Valley Trails Alliance. Tourism and Marketing Commissioner Heather Pelham tells us how and why it’s great to shop Vermont-made products. And we hear from Jas Smith finally followed his heart late in life to begin a career in forestry with the Vermont Youth Conservat...
UVM Proposes Program Cuts and Supporting Local Artists
December 14, 2020 16:30 - 1 hour - 77.5 MBVTDigger’s Katja Schwenk provides insight into the recent announcement by UVM that they are considering dropping 12 majors, 11 minors and four graduate programs in the College of Arts and Sciences to close a budget gap. We then hear about National Life’s robust community involvement programs. And in the 10 o’clock hour, we get to know the Montpelier organization CERF+ The Artists Safety Net, and a NEK Blacksmith that got assistance from the non-profit after a fire. We’ll hear about what kinds...
Contact Tracing, Town Meeting Prep, and Stephen Kiernan
December 11, 2020 16:57 - 1 hour - 73 MBLisa Scagliotti of the Waterbury Roundabout hosts the show while Ric takes some time off. Lisa talks with Monica Talbot Ogelby, contact tracing leader for the Vermont Department of Health, about how contact tracers aim to outpace the coronavirus and get close contacts of the infected tested and quarantined. Will Senning, Director of Elections and Campaign Finance for the Vermont Secretary of State's Office, talks about how Vermont towns can best handle Town Meeting Day on March 2, 2021. Steph...
Reducing Sugar Intake, Sports Memorabilia, and Polar Express Burlington
December 10, 2020 19:09 - 1 hour - 78.1 MBLee Kittel host the show today as Ric takes some time off. Andrea Grayson of the University of Vermont's Larner College of Medicine talks about sugar consumption and why it's important to reduce one's intake of sugar. Patrick Lancour joins us to talk about rare collectibles, particularly in the sports realm. Amanda Ahmadi with the Children's Trust Fund talks about the Polar Express event in Burlington.
Vermont’s COVID Response and Analyzing the Presidential Election
December 09, 2020 18:58 - 1 hour - 74.6 MBFormer Governor Jim Douglas hosts the show while Ric takes a few days off. Two members of the Governor's COVID response team, Mike Smith, Secretary of Human Services, and Mike Pieczak, Commissioner of Financial Regulation, will discuss the recent statistical trends and the plan to roll out vaccines. Political Science Prof. Matt Dickinson of Middlebury College tells us why the polls were wrong and whether the election is over.
Winter Driving, Feeding Those in Need, and Helping Older Vermonters
December 08, 2020 16:51 - 1 hour - 78.9 MBIt doesn’t matter how many times you have to drive through snow or ice, getting tips on how to drive safely in the winter are always helpful. We’ll hear from a couple VTrans workers who know the roads well and how we should be behaving around snow plows. We’ll hear how a startup created a repurposed version of their food deals app to bring free food to Vermonters affected by COVID-19. And then we’ll learn about the work being done by the Central Vermont Council on Aging to help older Vermonte...
Vermont’s Attempts to Attract New Residents and Book Recommendations
December 07, 2020 19:31 - 1 hour - 77.3 MBIn the first hour, we get a history lesson from NVU-Lyndon Professor Paul Searls on how Vermont tried to attract people to move here from 1890 through the 1970s. And he’ll discuss all that went into building the Interstate Highways in the state. Then we get great book suggestions from Waterbury Public Library Director Almy Landauer and Bear Pond Books Owner Claire Benedict.
The Vermont Proposition, Bird Carving, and Green Mountain College Plans
December 04, 2020 18:20 - 1 hour - 74.8 MBThe Vermont Council on Rural Development has been working on an initiative they’re calling the Vermont Proposition. It looks to articulate priorities for our economy, environment, communities, and people. We’ll hear about the effort. We’ll meet master bird carver (and one-time decathlon champion) Floyd Scholz. Derek Brouwer of Seven Days has the latest on one-time Whistle Pig owner Raj Bhakta on his plans for the Green Mountain College property in Poultney. And we talk to a couple of the peop...
Vermont’s Labor Status, Personal Finances, and Phone Scams
December 03, 2020 16:50 - 1 hour - 71.6 MBWe begin by getting a big-picture look at how Vermont’s labor market has been affected by the pandemic, how the state’s Department of Labor has handled an unprecedented surge in its caseload, and what’s coming up for the 30,000 Vermonters receiving unemployment benefits. Then we get some pointers on taking care of your personal finances during this COVID-19 era. And finally, we’ll learn about holding on to your well-earned money by avoiding the many online and phone scams that pop up daily.
Food Insecurity During the Pandemic and Antiques with Brian Bittner
December 02, 2020 17:44 - 1 hour - 77.4 MBWe’ve been hearing about the rising percentage of Vermonters who are food insecure since COVID-19 reached Vermont. We’ll hear from a couple of UVM researchers who have been collecting data on the subject from the outset of the pandemic. Then we head to Brattleboro to learn about emissions goals and rent controls in that town. And we finish with Brian Bittner of Bittner Antiques to learn about his deep family history and well-entrenched interest in antiques.
Giving Tuesday, Mad River Distillers, Job Training, and Bird Feeders
December 01, 2020 16:51 - 1 hour - 80.1 MBCapstone Community Action Executive Director Sue Minter talks about the Fuel Your Neighbors campaign and Capstone’s work on this Giving Tuesday. Distiller Al Hilton of Mad River Distillers introduces us the spirits they’re creating, including their single-malt Mad River Hopscotch. CCV Associate Dean of Workforce Education Tiffany Walker discusses the free and very popular CARES Act job trainings that’s available to Vermonters. And Doug Morin gives us plenty of information on feeding birds thi...
The State of Dairy Farming, Dr. Louis Meyers, and the V National Guard
November 30, 2020 17:06 - 1 hour - 84 MBWe start by checking in with Randolph Center organic dairy farmer Chester Abbott on the current state of dairy farming. Zeb Norris, program director and morning show DJ of WCVT, talks about the exciting changes happening at the station. Health Care Today host Dr. Louis Meyers joins us to discusses his program and health care in the state of Vermont. And Major General Gregory Knight, Adjutant General of the Vermont National Guard, talks about education-related opportunities the Vermont Nation...
What to Do with Thanksgiving Leftovers
November 27, 2020 16:44 - 1 hour - 78.4 MBThe day after the food holiday of the year brings the age-old question, “What do I do with the leftovers?” Two amazing cooks – Elizabeth Sengle and Luiza Bloomberg – offer some helpful hints and talking cooking with an always-hungry Ric. National correspondent Bob Ney lets us know what’s happening in the rest of the world. And then we meet the executive director of the Vermont Symphony Orchestra, Elise Brunelle.
Water Runoff, Brussel Sprouts, Children and COVID, and Local Food
November 24, 2020 19:19 - 1 hour - 77.7 MBWe’ll hear about a coalition of cities and towns who want to keep our waterways clean by thinking about what is running off of your property. We give the little ball of flavor known as the Brussels sprout its due right before a bowl of them are passed your way on Thanksgiving. UVM Professor of Pediatrics Dr. Benjamin Lee discuss whether schools can safely remain open or reopen during periods of significant community spread of COVID-19. And we about local food options, from apples to wild game...
Performing Arts During COVID and Woodstove Tips
November 23, 2020 16:41 - 1 hour - 81.3 MBWhile performing arts organizations are having to deal with having no or reduced audiences, we’ll speak with Northern Stage Producing Artistic Director Carol Dunne about the innovative ways they’re delivering their shows. Ken Picard of Seven Days takes us through the process of investigating reader questions for the WTF? Column. And he shares some of his favorites. And we’ll learn all about heating with wood! From a big-picture policy level to the science of a wood fire to how to use your woo...
COVID and Schools, Feeding Chittenden, and Montpelier Alive
November 20, 2020 18:26 - 1 hour - 77 MBLola Duffort of VTDigger provides an update on how Vermont schools are managing as we face the current surge of COVID-19 cases. Rob Meehan of Feeding Chittenden joins us to discuss the organization’s efforts to make sure 3,500 families in the County will have enough to eat during this holiday season. Dr. Daniel Weiss lets us know about an American Lung Association grant he’s received to study how COVID-19 damages the cells lining the lungs. And we’ll hear about what’s happening in downtown Mo...
Palindrome Champion and Discussions on Politics
November 19, 2020 19:01 - 1 hour - 77.3 MBOh, the places we will go today on Vermont Viewpoint. We’ll start by meeting a new Vermonter who was the first-ever World Palindrome Champion. But there’s so much more to Mark Saltveit. Then we talk to the moderator of a group whose goal is to create a safe space where people can have meaningful discussions across a political divide. In the second hour, we’ll meet two outstanding businesswomen – one who loves lavender and another who wants to light up your life with laughter. They’re the indi...
Molly Gray, Tracy Dolan, Unclaimed Property, and the Climate Council
November 18, 2020 20:46 - 1 hour - 75.2 MBAfter winning her first election, we’ll hear from Lieutenant Governor-elect Molly Gray on her plans for this position. Deputy Health Commissioner Tracy Dolan discusses the surge of COVID-19 cases in the state and what Vermonters need to do to bring the numbers back down. Treasurer Beth Pearce discusses unclaimed property services and the financial literacy. And Seven Days reporter Kevin McCallum gives us a look at the new Climate Council forming in Vermont that will make recommendations to th...
Barr Hill Wins Awards and Vermont Business Update
November 17, 2020 20:41 - 1 hour - 77 MBIn the first hour, we’ll talk with Ryan Christiansen from Caledonia Spirits about their fine liquors and the incredible accolades that were just bestowed upon Barr Hill Gin. We’ll also learn about the opportunity to get your Christmas tree from the Green Mountain National Forest. In the second hour, VTDigger reporter Anne Wallace Allen gives us an update on the state’s business grant programs, the unemployment picture and the upcoming ski season. Then Ben Koenig gives us a tour of the many sp...
Abenaki Participate in a Vaccine Trial and the New Exit 16 Interchange
November 16, 2020 20:36 - 1 hour - 83.7 MBWe’ll be covering a lot of varied ground on Vermont Viewpoint. From speaking to an East Montpelier farmer who raises burdock root, to the Abenaki chief who will be part of the COVID vaccine trial. We’ll also discuss the creation of the concept of time with a retired Marlboro College prof. And then learn about something called the Diverging Diamond Interchange, coming soon to Colchester.
Election Turnout, COVID Effects, and Ski Resorts Prepare for Winter
November 13, 2020 20:27 - 1 hour - 80.1 MBSecretary of State Jim Condos will give us an update on Vermont’s election day turnout and a review of how polling places fared. Anne Sosin of Dartmouth College shares research on how COVID-19 has affected New England, specifically Vermont and New Hampshire. National correspondent Bob Ney lets us know what’s going on around the country. Dan Bolles of Seven Days looks at how Vermont’s ski resorts are preparing for the season. And then we’ll talk to Bolton Valley Resort and Sugarbush Resort abo...
Lyndon Revitalization, Howard Norman, and Weather with Roger Hill
November 12, 2020 20:23 - 1 hour - 81 MBBack to the Kingdom we go. This time to learn how the arts are helping to revitalize downtown Lyndon. Then we hear from Calais author Howard Norman. After a number of novels and a memoir, he has now released a graphic novel called “Detective Levy Detects.” And knowing how much Vermonters love the weather, the 10 o’clock hour will belong to our weather-reporting friends. Radio Vermont Forecaster Roger Hill and NVU-Lyndon professor of Atmospheric Sciences Jay Shafer will tell you how they figur...
Christin Hallquist on Rural Broadband and UVMMC Cyberattack
November 11, 2020 20:18 - 1 hour - 79.2 MBTwo years ago, Christine Hallquist was trying to become Vermont’s governor. Now she’s trying to get broadband to the Northeast Kingdom as the administrator of NEK Community Broadband, a communications union district. Vermont’s regular rifle deer hunting season gets started Saturday. We’ll make sure everyone is up to speed on the new regulations and gets a last-minute reminder of hunter (and hiking) safety. On Veterans Day, we speak with Norwich University history professor Rowly Brucken about...
Garden Prep, Purple Hearts Reunited, and Josh’s House
November 10, 2020 20:10 - 1 hour - 78.1 MBPeter Burke, host of WDEV’s “In the Garden,” helps you get your garden prepped for the long Vermont Winter and to provide tips on how to raise veggies indoors this winter. Major Zach Fike created an organization that reunites Purple Hearts with the families of those who were awarded them. He’ll tell us about the work of Purple Hearts Reunited based in Vermont. And the Josh Palotta Fund is creating a space at Fort Ethan Allen called Josh’s House where veterans can reintegrate into the communit...
Remembering VT Veterans, Rik Palieri, and Everybody Wins
November 09, 2020 20:06 - 1 hour - 84 MBWednesday is Veteran's Day and we visit the Museum at Camp Johnson that commemorates those who have served the military from Vermont. We'll hear from Rik Palieri who has traveled the world playing with such luminaries as Pete Seeger and Utah Phillips. Rik has a new autobiography out called "Banjo Man." There's a literacy program that pairs mentors with young readers who meet over lunch once a week. We'll learn about Everybody Wins! Vermont. And Seven Days food writers Melissa Pasanen and Sall...