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The Vermont Conversation with David Goodman

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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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Summer reading is often about traveling to far-away places and meeting fascinating people. But for two Vermont authors, the exotic destination for their new books is their home state.

Hardwick author Brett Ann Stanciu’s latest book is “Call It Madne... more

In 2016, U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., was an insurgent candidate taking on Hillary Clinton, the heavily favored pick of the Democratic establishment for the presidential primary. As Sanders barnstormed the country and brought out millions of peop... more

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The Supreme Court ended its term with a series of blockbuster decisions on birthright citizenship, immigration, transgender rights and campaign finance. I spoke with U.S. Rep. Becca Balint, D-Vt., who is the vice ranking member of the House Judiciary... more

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In the early 1800s, Charity Bryant and Sylvia Drake spent 44 years as life partners living together in the small Vermont town of Weybridge. They are one of the earliest lesbian couples in America whose story is documented, thanks in part to a new gra... more

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Recent Guests

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Episode: ‘How the Democrats Screwed Bernie.’ Former Sanders chief campaign strategist Tad Devine on the 2016 presidential race
Tillie Walden
Cartoonist and author of Charity & Sylvia
Cartoonist Laureate of Vermont (former)
Episode: Cartoonist Tillie Walden celebrates early American queer love in Vermont in new book
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Journalist, co-founder and host of Democracy Now!
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Episode: ‘Going to where the silence is.’ Journalist Amy Goodman on 30 years of speaking truth to power
Caitlin Myers
John G. McCullough Professor of Economics at Middlebury College
Middlebury College / National Bureau of Economic Research
Episode: Are smartphones birth control? Economist Caitlin Myers on sex, abortion access and talking across divides
Annie Leonard
Environment activist, former Greenpeace US executive director, creator of The Story of Stuff
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Episode: Celebrating and defending protest, America’s founding principle
André Carothers
Activist and organizer, co-founder of Rockwood Leadership Institute, former Greenpeace US board member
Greenpeace US; Rockwood Leadership Institute
Episode: Celebrating and defending protest, America’s founding principle
Ben Cohen
Co-founder of Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream
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Episode: ‘Action is the antidote to despair.’ Ben Cohen fights to save the soul of Ben & Jerry’s.
Jasper Craven
Freelance journalist focusing on military and veterans issues
Policy Fellow at the Veterans Health Care Policy Institute; Reporting Fellow at TYPE Investigations
Episode: Journalist Jasper Craven on the toxic mix of militarism and masculinity
Berne Broudy
Richmond resident, freelance print journalist, president of Richmond Mountain Trails, producer and co-director of Best Day Ever
Richmond Mountain Trails / Best Day Ever
Episode: Going fast and breaking barriers

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David Goodman
Host of The Vermont Conversation (long-form interviewer)

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 States6 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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Many find the discussions civilized and informative, with actionable takeaways for civic engagement.
Listeners praise rigorous, well-prepared interviews and clear insights.
Audience appreciates coverage of Vermont issues alongside national topics.

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Are smartphones birth control? Economist Caitlin Myers on sex, abortion access and talking across divides
Q: What made you look at iPhones as the cause of this?
She explains the search for a causal explanation beyond conventional factors and describes using a natural experiment around iPhone deployment and AT&T coverage to compare counties with and without access, supported by robust statistical methods.
Cartoonist Tillie Walden celebrates early American queer love in Vermont in new book
Q: What has motherhood and Vermont life taught you about your craft and time management as a cartoonist?
Walden talks about how motherhood adds precious, scarce time for drawing, reshapes priorities, and influences her approach to work-life balance and future projects.
Cartoonist Tillie Walden celebrates early American queer love in Vermont in new book
Q: You said you didn't want to tell another precious queer love story. What did you mean by that, and how did you set out to change that in your work?
She discusses portraying queerness through a nuanced lens that includes complexity, flaws, and a living, breathing historical context rather than only celebrating a simplified narrative.
Cartoonist Tillie Walden celebrates early American queer love in Vermont in new book
Q: I want to start with the origin story of Charity & Sylvia, your latest book.
Walden explains how the project began when she was approached by the Vermont Humanities director and initially planned a short comic, but the story grew into a substantial graphic novel after immersion in the archival material.
Journalist Jasper Craven on the toxic mix of militarism and masculinity
Q: What does God Forgives, Brothers Don't argue about the broader implications of military education on American manhood?
The book argues that long-standing promises of military education to straighten out defects and provide brotherhood often fail, instead producing trauma, cynicism, and harm, while denying full validation to those within the system.

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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, writers, scientists, and local Vermonters who shape public life, often bridging national issues and Vermont realities. Episodes frequently explore civil liberties, democracy, climate action, education, immigration, and social justice, with a strong emphasis on accountability, civic engagement, and practical implications for communities. Notable strengths include thoughtful, long-form interviews that blend personal storytelling with policy analysis, plus a willingness to cover both national movements and regional concerns. A distinctive trait is the host's ability to connect local Vermont perspectives to broader national debates, making complex topics accessible and imme... more

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1. Tad Devine
2. Tillie Walden
3. Amy Goodman
4. Caitlin Myers
5. Annie Leonard
6. André Carothers
7. Ben Cohen
8. Jasper Craven

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