
What if you could decide what stories Vermont Public should be covering, before they're even assigned? That's the idea behind Brave Little State.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 216 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CulturePlaces & Travel | |||

Right now, there are around 150 Vermonters behind bars in Tutwiler, Mississippi.
Question-asker Devon Kurtz is wondering: Why does the state send these men to a private prison more than a thousand miles away — especially since there's a vacant pris... more
There’s a saying that twins are “in the water” in the town of Sheldon. Our journey to get to the bottom of this curious bit of local lore takes us from a dairy farm in Franklin County to a university in Amsterdam and back.
Thanks to the amateur inve... more
Inside a cavernous redemption warehouse in the Upper Valley, customers come to exchange bottles and cans for coins — and to see bottle-sorter Teera “Sweet T” Paye.
We visited thanks to a question from Kevin Donohue of Thetford. He asked,“Who redeem... more
People love to highlight Vermont “firsts” — like, how we’re the first state to ban billboards and to approve civil unions. Or how we’re first in the nation in maple syrup production and number of craft breweries per capita.
Gary Gulka, of Cabot, wa... more
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Grew up in VT, have spent most of my life there. Found this podcast about a month ago. I’m going through all the episodes from the beginning. Many episodes bring me back to the state I still truly love.
Vermont punches above it’s weight politically & culturally today but Brave Little State helps color the rich past of Vermont’s awesome impact on history, culture, & everything from the womens’ suffrage movement to the Civil War & start of the Appalachian Trail (what I’m listening to now). Keep it up! #MakeAmericaVermont
Great 200th episode folks. You make me laugh, think and feel with every podcast. And thanks for explaining where the whale tales come from!
Love Vermon(t)and love this podcas(t)
Fantastic podcast for those who love all things Vermont 💚💚💚
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Brave Little State presents highly local, deeply reported Vermont-focused storytelling that blends investigative reporting, character-driven field pieces, and policy context. Episodes frequently center on public interest issues—from state policy and governance to local culture and infrastructure—told through on-the-ground reporting, expert voices, and everyday residents. The show stands out for its human-centric approach, clear explanations of complex topics, and a knack for turning questions from listeners into cohesive narratives. Notable strengths include thorough research, accessible explanations of public policy, and a strong emphasis on community impact and local voices, which can make it appealing to listeners who want to understand ... more
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Recent guests on Brave Little State include:
1. Dorit Boomsma
2. Kevin Donohue
3. Teera Paye
4. Jacob Trombley
5. Sabine Poux
6. Dave Anger
7. Lisa Allard
8. Amy Speer
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