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The Vermont Conversation with David Goodman

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Vermont
Donald Trump
Trump Administration
Gaza
Israel
Climate Change
Covid-19
Democracy
Misogyny
Kamala Harris
Ice
Wealth Inequality
Political Violence
Authoritarianism
Immigration
LGBTQ Rights
Supreme Court
Reproductive Rights
Vermont Politics
Dartmouth College

The Vermont Conversation is a VTDigger podcast hosted by award-winning journalist David Goodman. It features in-depth interviews about local and national topics with politicians, activists, artists, changemakers and ordinary citizens. The Vermont Conversation is also an hour-long weekly radio program that can be heard on Wednesdays at 1 p.m. on WDEV/Radio Vermont.

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Millions of Americans have attended “No Kings” protests, voicing outrage that President Donald Trump has turned the presidency into an imperial platform from which to launch wars of choice, levy illegal tariffs, and unleash armed agents against his p... more

Mohsen Mahdawi has come a long way since being released from a Vermont jail in April 2025. Mahdawi is a Palestinian student at Columbia University and a green card holder who lives in Vermont. He co-founded Columbia’s Palestinian Student Union and wa... more

When the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in the Dobbs decision in 2022, it was the culmination of a successful half-century movement to ban abortion.

Despite the fact that 60 percent of Americans support abortion in all or most cases, it ... more

Thousands of Vermonters from nearly every county took to the streets to voice their outrage at the Trump administration on Saturday, March 28, in the third No Kings protest. About 50 rallies were held around the state. Nationally, 8 million to 9 mill... more

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Recent Guests

Amy Littlefield
Abortion access correspondent for The Nation
The Nation
Episode: Who killed abortion rights?
Guy Rock
Protester interviewed at the Statehouse rally; user-provided vulnerable personal narrative
No Kings rally participant
Episode: "There are more of us than there are of them" — Vermonters speak out against Trump and in defense of democracy
Anne Donahue
State Representative from Northfield and Berlin (formerly Republican)
Vermont House of Representatives
Episode: "There are more of us than there are of them" — Vermonters speak out against Trump and in defense of democracy
Tim German
Former Vermont State Representative
Northfield
Episode: "There are more of us than there are of them" — Vermonters speak out against Trump and in defense of democracy
Dan Goodyear
Primary Care Doctor, Richmond Family Medicine
Richmond, Vermont
Episode: "There are more of us than there are of them" — Vermonters speak out against Trump and in defense of democracy
Seth Fewer
15-year-old student from Barry, Vermont; Trump supporter
Turning Point USA chapter founder (Spaulding High School)
Episode: "There are more of us than there are of them" — Vermonters speak out against Trump and in defense of democracy
JV. Kastner
15-year-old student from Barry, Vermont; Trump supporter
Turning Point USA chapter member
Episode: "There are more of us than there are of them" — Vermonters speak out against Trump and in defense of democracy
Anna Hoffman
Northfield resident; advocate for democracy and community resilience
Northfield, Vermont
Episode: "There are more of us than there are of them" — Vermonters speak out against Trump and in defense of democracy
Brendan McPherson
Northfield resident; Norwich University community member
Norwich University community, Northfield
Episode: "There are more of us than there are of them" — Vermonters speak out against Trump and in defense of democracy

Hosts

David Goodman
Host of The Vermont Conversation, award-winning journalist with a focus on local and national topics.
Alison Bechdel
Cartoonist and Yale professor; activist and LGBTQ rights advocate.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 43 ratings
  • Smart Talk, Rapid Interviews

    Excellent interviewing with well-prepared, rapid-fire questioning. Informative each listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DougFoPug
    United States4 months ago
  • Interesting topics

    I like the topics, very informative. Good journalism behind it but seems not enough to bridge the divisions in this country.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HeidiInNYC
    United States2 years ago
  • One Sided

    Interesting topics, but this show is so ridiculously one sided it may as well be propaganda.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    TB12 VT
    United States4 years ago
  • Nice job covering Vermont and national issues

    David does a nice job covering from all and national issues.Civilized conversations were intelligent people. Definitely worth one’s time

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bob982vt
    United States4 years ago
  • Awesome Podcast!!!

    David, host of The Vermont Conversation Podcast, highlights all entrepreneurship, business, changemakers and more in this can’t miss podcast! The host and expert guests offer insightful advice and information that is helpful to anyone that listens!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    roweereyes
    Philippines4 years ago

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The show covers Vermont and national issues with civilized, thoughtful discourse and credible guests.
Smart interviewing and rapid-fire questioning keep episodes informative and engaging.
The host highlights entrepreneurship, changemakers, and practical guidance for listeners seeking actionable insights.
Topics are informative and well-researched with solid journalism behind them, though some listeners feel it leans one side.
Overall, listeners feel inspired to stay informed and engaged with complex public issues.
Some critics view the show as propagandistic or biased on certain topics; others praise its humanity and rigor.

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Who killed abortion rights?
Q: Explain the current landscape of abortion access in the United States and where the major gaps and protections exist today.
Even though some states protect access, others ban or tightly regulate it; shield laws, mail-order medication, and state-level restrictions create a complex, uneven national map with ongoing legal and political battles over access.
Who killed abortion rights?
Q: What did Roe v. Wade do in 1973 and what did the Dobbs decision undo in 2022?
Roe v. Wade established a constitutional right to abortion nationwide in the first two trimesters, while Dobbs revoked that guarantee, returning the issue to states and creating a patchwork of laws affecting access.
Who killed abortion rights?
Q: So your own personal story has an interesting plot twist that most abortion rights supporters probably doesn't have. What insight do you have about your own, perhaps brief dalliance with being anti-abortion?
The attraction lay in a black-and-white certainty and a sense of moral absolutes, which I later realized obscured the nuanced realities of access and the human cost of restrictions.
Freed for now from ICE detention, Minister Steven Tendo on being a beacon of hope
Q: What brought you to Vermont?
A network of supporters and a human rights lawyer helped secure sponsorship and relocation to Vermont for healing and safer asylum advocacy, starting with CVRAN's invitation.
Freed for now from ICE detention, Minister Steven Tendo on being a beacon of hope
Q: What are conditions like in detention, immigration detention in the US when you first arrived in Texas?
The conditions were horrible: overcrowded, with limited medical care, discrimination, and a sense of hopelessness among detainees, with many lacking basic services and rights.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Vermont Conversation

What is The Vermont Conversation about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on in-depth conversations with politicians, activists, artists, and community leaders, covering local Vermont issues as well as national topics. Episodes frequently explore climate policy, health care, civil rights, immigration, political strategy, and social movements, often weaving personal stories with broader policy analysis. A notable strength is the host's ability to pair rigorous journalism with intimate, accessible storytelling, drawing on a wide network of guests from lawmakers to activists and cultural figures. The format tends to blend timely political investigation with human-centered narratives, making it useful for listeners who want thoughtful context on how national dynamics play out in Vermont and beyond, a... more

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2. Guy Rock
3. Anne Donahue
4. Tim German
5. Dan Goodyear
6. Seth Fewer
7. JV. Kastner
8. Anna Hoffman

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