en http://www.vpr.net https://static.feedpress.com/logo/vermont-edition-segments-58b9956f8712b.jpeg News & Politics nonadult Vermont Public Radio Vermont Public Radio Vermont Public Radio Vermont Public Radio News and conversation about issues affecting Vermonters, hosted by Jane Lindholm and Bob Kinzel . Together, we consider the context of current events with the people who make our region buzz. http://www.vpr.net News and conversation about issues affecting Vermonters, hosted by Jane Lindholm and Bob Kinzel . Together, we consider the context of current events with the people who make our region buzz. en Tue, 29 Jun 2021 19:21:38 +0000 NPR Digital Services RSS Generator 0.94 Vermont Public Radio Vermont Public Radio webmaster@vpr.net News and conversation about issues affecting Vermonters, hosted by Jane Lindholm and Bob Kinzel . Together, we consider the context of current events with the people who make our region buzz. no News and conversation about issues affecting Vermonters, hosted by Jane Lindholm and Bob Kinzel. Together, we consider the context of current events with the people who make our region buzz. no webmaster@vpr.net Vermont Public Radio https://podcasts.vpr.net/link/16609/11050973/survivors-and-witnesses-vermonters-commemorate-jewish-holocaust Sunday began the annual observance of Yom HaShoah, a day of remembrance for victims and survivors of the Holocaust. In communities around Vermont, people gathered to share their own families' history of escape and survival from the genocide of Jews during ]]> pdaniels@vpr.net (Patti Daniels) 41570 as https://vpr.drupal.publicbroadcasting.net Tue, 25 Apr 2017 16:00:00 +0000 2650 no Vermont Public Radio https://podcasts.vpr.net/link/16609/11050974/landing-spring-bird-show Obvious signs of spring can take a while to present themselves here in the north country. Trees are slow to form buds and leaves. Flowers won't be pushing up through the cold ground for a while yet. But one great sign of spring has revealed itself. The ]]> rcengeri@vpr.net (rcengeri) 41553 as https://vpr.drupal.publicbroadcasting.net Mon, 24 Apr 2017 16:00:00 +0000 2613 no Vermont Public Radio https://podcasts.vpr.net/link/16609/11050975/100-days-gov-scott-look-whats-been-going-vermont-politics Neal Goswami, the Vermont Press Bureau chief, spoke to Vermont Edition recently about what's happened during Gov. Phil Scott's first 100 days as governor. Plus, a look at where some legislative issues stand as the end of the session is in sight. ]]> mmalone@vpr.net (mmalone) 41541 as https://vpr.drupal.publicbroadcasting.net Fri, 21 Apr 2017 21:18:02 +0000 600 no Vermont Public Radio https://podcasts.vpr.net/link/16609/11050976/checking-senate-president-tim-ashe-legislative-session-nears-close The end of the 2017 legislative session is on the horizon, but there are still some bills that remain up in the air. Senate President Pro Tempore Tim Ashe joined Vermont Edition on Friday to talk about a range of topics, including the state budget, ]]> mmalone@vpr.net (mmalone) 41545 as https://vpr.drupal.publicbroadcasting.net Fri, 21 Apr 2017 20:51:37 +0000 Vermont Edition 2029 no Vermont Public Radio https://podcasts.vpr.net/link/16609/11050977/kratt-brothers-vermont-roots-and-their-animal-adventures The Kratt brothers have introduced kids across the country to a love of animals and nature through a series of wildly popular TV shows, including Kratts' Creatures , Zoboomafoo and now Wild Kratts . ]]> sgalerosen@vpr.net (sgalerosen) 41491 as https://vpr.drupal.publicbroadcasting.net Thu, 20 Apr 2017 16:00:00 +0000 2538 no Vermont Public Radio https://podcasts.vpr.net/link/16609/11050978/women-win-big-vermont-pool-tournaments In billiards tournaments held recently by the Green Mountain American Poolplayers Association, the winners were all women. Liz Ford, owner of the Green Mountain APA and a former professional pool player, spoke to Vermont Edition Wednesday about this feat ]]> mmalone@vpr.net (mmalone) 41507 as https://vpr.drupal.publicbroadcasting.net Wed, 19 Apr 2017 21:15:48 +0000 392 no Vermont Public Radio https://podcasts.vpr.net/link/16609/11050979/after-threat-essex-high-school-examination-lockdown-and-safety-plans On April 12, a threat of violence aimed at Essex High School set police into action and the school into lockdown mode. Surrounding schools in Essex Junction took precautions as well and went into lockout mode. On Wednesday , Vermont Edition reviewed what ]]> mmalone@vpr.net (mmalone) 41512 as https://vpr.drupal.publicbroadcasting.net Wed, 19 Apr 2017 21:13:45 +0000 Vermont Edition 2198 no Vermont Public Radio https://podcasts.vpr.net/link/16609/11050980/its-mud-season-heres-how-you-can-protect-vermonts-hiking-trails Vermonters may be looking for a chance to explore the great outdoors now that it's springtime, but venturing out on a hike during the mud season could actually cause damage to trails. ]]> mmalone@vpr.net (mmalone) 41419 as https://vpr.drupal.publicbroadcasting.net Wed, 19 Apr 2017 16:41:45 +0000 433 no Vermont Public Radio https://podcasts.vpr.net/link/16609/11050981/history-and-processes-behind-preserved-meats Jeff Roberts has written a new book called Salted & Cured: Savoring the Culture, Heritage, and Flavor of America's Preserved Meats . The Montpelier author joined Vermont Edition Tuesday to talk about the history of preserved meats, as well as look at ]]> mmalone@vpr.net (mmalone) 41498 as https://vpr.drupal.publicbroadcasting.net Tue, 18 Apr 2017 20:43:51 +0000 Vermont Edition 2063 no Vermont Public Radio https://podcasts.vpr.net/link/16609/11050982/new-report-shows-decline-vermonts-forest-birds The Vermont Center for Ecostudies tracked local forest birds for a 25-year period and has now released an extensive study of the data. One overall finding of this new report was a more than 14 percent decline in the forest bird population in the study ]]> mmalone@vpr.net (mmalone) 41476 as https://vpr.drupal.publicbroadcasting.net Mon, 17 Apr 2017 20:23:07 +0000 529 no Vermont Public Radio https://podcasts.vpr.net/link/16609/11050983/debate-over-hydroponic-crops-and-organic-label A few hydroponic farmers have successfully gotten the organic label for their crops. But that's not sitting well with some organic farmers, who feel like the label is being co-opted and who argue that organic is actually all about the soil. Monday's ]]> mmalone@vpr.net (mmalone) 41477 as https://vpr.drupal.publicbroadcasting.net Mon, 17 Apr 2017 19:11:54 +0000 Vermont Edition 1862 no Vermont Public Radio https://podcasts.vpr.net/link/16609/11050984/rep-peter-welch-foreign-threats-domestic-issues-and-meeting-trump Congress is on a two-week recess when many members are in their districts to hear from constituents about major issues facing the country. Vermont's sole congressional representative, Democrat Peter Welch, talks with VPR's Bob Kinzel and takes questions ]]> pdaniels@vpr.net (Patti Daniels) 41447 as https://vpr.drupal.publicbroadcasting.net Fri, 14 Apr 2017 16:00:00 +0000 2450 no Vermont Public Radio https://podcasts.vpr.net/link/16609/11050985/memoirist-nancy-stearns-bercaw-reflects-alcoholism-travel-and-swimming Nancy Stearns Bercaw got sober just about two years ago, and she's just published a memoir called Dryland: One Woman's Swim to Sobriety . The Vermont author spoke to Vermont Edition Thursday about the book, which explores her life, her drinking and her ]]> mmalone@vpr.net (mmalone) 41444 as https://vpr.drupal.publicbroadcasting.net Thu, 13 Apr 2017 21:14:36 +0000 Vermont Edition 1916 no Vermont Public Radio https://podcasts.vpr.net/link/16609/11050986/vermont-gas-pipeline-finally-completed-timeline-how-it-happened Vermont Gas Systems announced on Wednesday that it finally completed its natural gas pipeline through Addison County. ]]> mmalone@vpr.net (mmalone) 41437 as https://vpr.drupal.publicbroadcasting.net Thu, 13 Apr 2017 16:16:51 +0000 505 no Vermont Public Radio https://podcasts.vpr.net/link/16609/11050987/what-should-vermont-do-about-plastic-bags Reducing the use of plastic bags is the aim of a few efforts going on in Vermont right now. There are bills in the Legislature that call for a ban or a fee on plastic bags, and Brattleboro voted on Town Meeting Day to advise the town's select board to ]]> mmalone@vpr.net (mmalone) 41417 as https://vpr.drupal.publicbroadcasting.net Wed, 12 Apr 2017 21:07:33 +0000 Vermont Edition 2130 no Vermont Public Radio https://podcasts.vpr.net/link/16609/11050988/eb-5-scandal-literally-left-hole-newport-community-so-whats-next In the wake of the EB-5 scandal that broke a year ago this week, Newport was left with a big hole in the ground where Ariel Quiros and Bill Stenger had planned to build a block of office space, restaurants and other mixed uses. White and Burke is a firm ]]> mmalone@vpr.net (mmalone) 41406 as https://vpr.drupal.publicbroadcasting.net Tue, 11 Apr 2017 21:47:05 +0000 623 no Vermont Public Radio https://podcasts.vpr.net/link/16609/11050989/recap-vermonts-eb-5-scandal-and-look-ahead On Tuesday, Vermont Edition provided a re-examination of the EB-5 scandal that broke a year ago in the Northeast Kingdom, and explained the new developments in the $200 million fraud investigation. Guests on this program included independent investigative ]]> mmalone@vpr.net (mmalone) 41405 as https://vpr.drupal.publicbroadcasting.net Tue, 11 Apr 2017 21:46:56 +0000 Vermont Edition 2071 no Vermont Public Radio https://podcasts.vpr.net/link/16609/11050990/5-vermont-political-issues-keep-eye After a discussion about the Vermont state budget with VPR's Peter Hirschfeld and the Burlington Free Press' April McCullum, the two reporters also provided insight on five topics in Vermont politics to keep an eye on: a development related to the EB-5 ]]> mmalone@vpr.net (mmalone) 41391 as https://vpr.drupal.publicbroadcasting.net Mon, 10 Apr 2017 21:32:46 +0000 Vermont Edition 600 no Vermont Public Radio https://podcasts.vpr.net/link/16609/11050991/whats-deal-next-years-state-budget A budget for fiscal year 2018 that seems likely to win Gov. Phil Scott's approval has passed the Vermont House with an almost unanimous vote. So how did we get to this point? VPR reporter Peter Hirschfeld and the Burlington Free Press reporter April ]]> mmalone@vpr.net (mmalone) 41387 as https://vpr.drupal.publicbroadcasting.net Mon, 10 Apr 2017 21:32:22 +0000 Vermont Edition 2067 no Vermont Public Radio https://podcasts.vpr.net/link/16609/11050992/play-ball-vermont-editions-baseball-show The opening week of baseball season means that winter is over (in some places) and that it's time for Vermont Edition 's annual baseball show. ]]> pdaniels@vpr.net (Patti Daniels) 41355 as https://vpr.drupal.publicbroadcasting.net Fri, 07 Apr 2017 04:12:00 +0000 2596 no Vermont Public Radio