
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 | 220 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Places & TravelSociety & Culture | |||

Today, instead of chasing down leads and crisscrossing the state to satisfy your curiosity about one Vermont story or another, we’re going to indulge your curiosity about the show itself.
A few months ago, the BLS team welcomed friends and fans to ... more
Bethel, Vermont is home to a rare geological treasure: a brilliant granite that’s often described as the whitest in the world. The stone has been quarried there for generations and sent as far as Paris and Abu Dhabi. Two local residents want to know:... more
Last year, a listener question inspired us to spend 12 whole hours at a park-and-ride lot in Richmond. This year, we posted up at another Vermont mainstay – a popular ice cream shop near the beaches of Lake Champlain, in Colchester.
The Village Sco... more
You might have heard that the U.S. turns 250 this year. It’s a big, corporate to-do — the phrase “America 250” is plastered all over baseball hats and bags of potato chips.
But what do Americans really make of this anniversary? The historian Jill L... 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 delivers intimate, local storytelling with a investigative edge, focusing on Vermont-specific stories that blend history, culture, policy, and everyday life. Episodes often feature on-the-ground reporting, expert context, and audience-driven questions, producing a thoughtful mix of explainers and narrative reporting. The format tends to center Vermonters, local venues, and public-interest issues, with a notable emphasis on community voices, investigative framing, and occasional humor that keeps complex topics accessible. A standout aspect is the consistent emphasis on audience involvement and question-driven journalism, which helps listeners feel connected to the reporting process while exploring timely regional topics.
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Brave Little State launched 10 years ago and published 220 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Brave Little State include:
1. Heather Chanin
2. Dave Westerman
3. Dave Gomo
4. Jill Lepore
5. Devon Kurtz
6. Dorit Boomsma
7. Kevin Donohue
8. Teera Paye
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