The Deeper Dig

Recent Episodes

The road ahead for Vermont schools

Posted April 16, 2021 • 00:45:01

Conversations around the impacts of Covid in schools tend to revolve around the risk of an education gap, framing the pandemic as “lost year” for...

Is Vermont ready to reopen?

Posted April 9, 2021 • 00:20:59

The state has unveiled a plan to lift most Covid-19 restrictions by July 4th. And while public health experts say there’s value in giving...

Getting vaccines to 'the end of the line’

Posted April 2, 2021 • 00:24:10

Essex County has the lowest Covid vaccination rate in Vermont, revealing the challenge of reaching the state’s most isolated residents. And while...

Kids and the Covid vaccine

Posted March 26, 2021 • 00:17:57

The state’s effort to vaccinate the remaining adult population is underway, with new age groups becoming eligible every week. Gov. Phil Scott has...

Three days at the Travel Inn

Posted March 21, 2021 • 00:24:50

The state is currently housing about 2,700 people who would otherwise be homeless in 75 motels around Vermont. VTDigger reporter Katie Jickling booked...