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 inquir

Standing with Survivors: An interview with the Women's Freedom Center

Aug 23rd, 2018 58m 9s

In this episode we interview advocates from the Women's Freedom Center the local organization working to end domestic and sexual violence serving both Windham and Southern Windsor Counties in Vermont since the 1970's. TW: this interview does di

Edited Primary Partiers with Emilie Kornheiser

Aug 17th, 2018 58m 34s

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!

Primary Partiers! with Emilie Kornheiser

Aug 16th, 2018 1h 3m

There was a slight musical complication in the beginning, but then things work out around 5:00....thanks!We talk to Emilie Kornhesier about her primary run and win in the primary election. What does it take to connect with your community and

Reproductive Rights Are Human Rights

Jul 26th, 2018 52m 23s

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 reti

Before the Ballot Box

Jul 12th, 2018 58m 58s

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.

A Tale of Two Towns with Sara Coffey for State Rep.

Jun 28th, 2018 1h 5m

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.

No Borders. No Nations. Stop Deportations.

Jun 14th, 2018 53m 59s

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.

Candidate Hashim

May 31st, 2018 57m 14s

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).

Real Talk with Senate Majority Leader, Becca Baliant

May 18th, 2018 1h 15m

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

Special Education, House Bill H. 897

May 14th, 2018 56m 37s

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.

Daniel Freilich--U.S. House Rep Candidate Interview

May 14th, 2018 1h 1m

Our interview with United State house of Representatives Candidate Daniel Freilich, primarying current candidate, Peter Welch. To learn more, check out the website http://www.drdanforcongress.com/home/drdan-logo_new-boxed/#

We All Deserve Good Healthcare

Apr 26th, 2018 1h

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.

We All Deserve Good Healthcare

Apr 26th, 2018 1h

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.

Most People Don't Need to Be in Prison

Apr 19th, 2018 58m 25s

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.

Who are we regulating?

Apr 18th, 2018 58m 22s

In this episode we discuss the history of gun regulation in the U.S., and renewed efforts to regulate guns in the wake of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting. Or course we can't talk about gun violence without talking about police

Howard Dean, the Lobbyist

Mar 22nd, 2018 58m 53s

We talk about the fall of Howard Dean from Progressive governor of Vermont to corporate lobbyist and all his dirty tricks. See you 'round Howard, and thanks for those high deductibles.

Ann Braden All the Time!

Mar 1st, 2018 59m 40s

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!

Healthcare is a Human Right!

Feb 22nd, 2018 59m 20s

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.

Harm Reduction, Part 2

Feb 17th, 2018 59m 4s

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.

A Conversation with Emilie Kornheiser

Feb 8th, 2018 1h 40m

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.

Don't F*#$ with the Internet

Feb 1st, 2018 1h

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.

Other Barriers to Affordability

Jan 25th, 2018 1h

Talking about other things that are barriers to life being affordable for people besides taxes. Thanks, Vermont.

Back in Session

Jan 18th, 2018 57m 29s

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.