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Vermont Public News Podcast

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Local news, reporting and newscasts from Vermont Public

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes234Founded16 years ago
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Latest Episodes

What can we learn about a small town from the way it collects its taxes?

While the Republican incumbent survived the “blue wave” he correctly predicted would crash over Vermont, he will not enjoy the electoral mandate that earned him so much influence in Montpelier during his past two years in office. Voters restored Demo... more

It's a haunted house, except it's in a barn.

On a picturesque dirt road in Johnson, a cider party is a decidedly uncomplicated good time.

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Recent Guests

Sandra Fervor
Delinquent tax collector who has also served as a town clerk and treasurer
Episode: People come first for this town's delinquent tax collector
Peter Hirschfeld
Vermont Public political reporter covering Vermont elections and politics
Vermont Public
Episode: Phil Scott wins historic sixth term as Vermont governor
Jim LaCourse
Jimsville Haunted Barn creator who runs a mobile home service business and caters
Episode: Inside Jim'sville Haunted Barn in East Montpelier
Alia Korkan
Founder of Goldfish Pond Creative and organizer of Hollywood, VT film events
Goldfish Pond Creative
Episode: Alfred Hitchcock's 'The Trouble with Harry' returns to Vermont
John Smolinsky
Owner of Earthbound Forestry, a horse logging operation
Earthbound Forestry
Episode: Horse logging, a 200-year Vermont tradition with a future
Bianca Stone
Vermont Poet Laureate
Vermont Poet Laureate
Episode: Monthly poetry reading with Vermont Poet Laureate Bianca Stone: 'The Most of It' by Robert Frost
Kaye Phipps
A resident featured in a local series sharing a personal story and reflections on the marshmallow test and financial behavior.
Montpelier resident featured in Vermont Public News Podcast segment
Episode: Why Kaye Phipps eats the marshmallow
Amanda Eldridge
Former teacher; grew up poor in a devout Christian family in Vermont
Independent
Episode: Amanda Eldridge on growing up devoutly Christian with no financial stability
Steve Giroux
Owner of Giroux Body Shop in Hinesburg
Giroux Body Shop
Episode: Steve Giroux talks class and the value of hard work

Hosts

Mary
Host of Vermont Public News Podcast
Jen
Host of Morning Edition
Carly Berlin
Housing and infrastructure reporter, VT Digger and Vermont Public

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 53 ratings
  • Keep up the great work!

    I’m enjoying your podcast, and I look forward to new episodes. Vermont lives in my heart, and this is just one more example of why. Well done!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GP hope
    United States3 months ago
  • Ayden

    The Podcasts really great and I hope more people listen to it

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    $$$ffffffffff
    United States5 years ago
  • Good content but it’s too quiet

    This podcast sounds like whispers compared to the other podcasts I listen to. I can barely make out what they’re saying over the rumble of the road while I’m driving. I can’t turn up the volume because once this podcast and the next one ends up being really loud.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    aerophisher
    United States5 years ago
  • Play the entire thing.

    Half the time they don’t even update the morning vpr sessions. Very disappointing when that happens

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    SethW2014
    United States5 years ago
  • Wonderful

    Vermont is a very progressive state at and the podcast reflects it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    luckybear14
    United States6 years ago

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Some listeners wish for higher production volume and consistency across episodes.
Audience appreciates clear context on Vermont politics and practical policy implications.
The show is valued for on-the-ground perspectives from residents and officials.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Phil Scott wins historic sixth term as Vermont governor
Q: So what will divided government mean for the competing policy visions we saw from Republicans and Democrats on the campaign trail this year?
Hirschfeld says the outcome will depend on how lawmakers and Scott work together once the session begins. Democratic proposals may face Scott's objections, and his approach to the Legislature will shape what can pass.
Phil Scott wins historic sixth term as Vermont governor
Q: So we saw some polls heading into the election that suggested Phil Scott might be in trouble, but he won a record-setting sixth consecutive term in office yesterday. Pete, what did he have to say to his supporters after the big win?
Scott criticized pundits who had predicted he might lose, while acknowledging that his victory was the Republicans' only bright spot in an otherwise difficult election night.
People come first for this town's delinquent tax collector
Q: Is mental illness a factor in what you do?
Fervor says small-town officials may learn when someone is experiencing dementia or other difficulties through neighbors and family. They proceed carefully and may quietly contact relatives to check on the person.
People come first for this town's delinquent tax collector
Q: Are there any people who, I mean, I imagine there are also, you know, in life there are ne'er-do-wells. I imagine that there are some people who just, you know, don't want to pay so much.
Fervor says some taxpayers complain regardless of their circumstances, and that listening can let them vent before they ultimately pay. Others face serious hardship, such as inheriting bills after a death while living on a fixed income.
Inside Jim'sville Haunted Barn in East Montpelier
Q: Why do you do this?
LaCourse says he enjoys scaring people and hearing them scream, and the attraction raises money for the Children's Miracle Network in Boston.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont Public News Podcast

What is Vermont Public News Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A Vermont-focused news and feature program covers state politics, housing, infrastructure, environment, and local governance with a strong emphasis on practical implications for residents. Episodes frequently feature elected officials, reporters providing on-the-ground reporting, and expert guests who explain policy changes, market dynamics, and conservation efforts, often tying policy decisions to real-world impacts like housing affordability, rent trends, and community resilience. The show stands out for coupling enterprise reporting with accessible storytelling, including direct perspectives from residents, business owners, and public servants to illuminate how policy moves play out in everyday Vermont life.

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1. Brave Little State
2. Vermont Edition
3. The Frequency
4. Vermont This Week
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What guests have appeared on Vermont Public News Podcast?

Recent guests on Vermont Public News Podcast include:

1. Sandra Fervor
2. Peter Hirschfeld
3. Jim LaCourse
4. Alia Korkan
5. John Smolinsky
6. Bianca Stone
7. Kaye Phipps
8. Amanda Eldridge

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