Episodes

As Vermont lawmakers returned for the 2020 legislative session, election updates overshadowed the policy agenda. But that wasn't the only disruption at the Statehouse this week. Guests: VTDigger's Xander Landen, John Walters, and Grace Elletson.

As Vermont lawmakers returned for the 2020 legislative session, election updates overshadowed the policy agenda. But that wasn't the only disruption at the Statehouse this week. Guests: VTDigger's Xander Landen, John Walters, and Grace Elletson.

As Vermont lawmakers returned for the 2020 legislative session, election updates overshadowed the policy agenda. But that wasn't the only disruption at the Statehouse this week. Guests: VTDigger's Xander Landen, John Walters, and Grace Elletson.

Independent doctors across Vermont are closing their practices, while major hospital systems take over a growing share of the state’s patients. What does that mean for Vermonters seeking care? Guests: Dr. Joe Nasca (pediatrician), Katie Jickling (VTDigger)

Independent doctors across Vermont are closing their practices, while major hospital systems take over a growing share of the state’s patients. What does that mean for Vermonters seeking care? Guests: Dr. Joe Nasca (pediatrician), Katie Jickling (VTDigger)

Independent doctors across Vermont are closing their practices, while major hospital systems take over a growing share of the state’s patients. What does that mean for Vermonters seeking care? Guests: Dr. Joe Nasca (pediatrician), Katie Jickling (VTDigger)

Water quality advocates are hailing a Vermont Supreme Court decision on dam permits as a new standard for upholding environmental rules. But the case also reveals the tensions behind the state’s ongoing push to get more energy from local renewable resources. Guests: Elizabeth Gribkoff (VTDigger), Jon Groveman (Vermont Natural Resources Council), Ken Nolan (Vermont Public Power Supply Authority).

Water quality advocates are hailing a Vermont Supreme Court decision on dam permits as a new standard for upholding environmental rules. But the case also reveals the tensions behind the state’s ongoing push to get more energy from local renewable resources. Guests: Elizabeth Gribkoff (VTDigger), Jon Groveman (Vermont Natural Resources Council), Ken Nolan (Vermont Public Power Supply Authority).

Water quality advocates are hailing a Vermont Supreme Court decision on dam permits as a new standard for upholding environmental rules. But the case also reveals the tensions behind the state’s ongoing push to get more energy from local renewable resources. Guests: Elizabeth Gribkoff (VTDigger), Jon Groveman (Vermont Natural Resources Council), Ken Nolan (Vermont Public Power Supply Authority).

If you’re feeling lonely, you’re not alone: data shows that a wide range of Vermonters report feeling socially isolated, particularly the elderly. Advocates for Vermont seniors are working on localized solutions — but they also say a broader cultural shift is due. Guests: Beth Hammond (Heineberg Senior Center), Marichel Vaught (Council on Vermont Elders), Erin Petenko (VTDigger)

If you’re feeling lonely, you’re not alone: data shows that a wide range of Vermonters report feeling socially isolated, particularly the elderly. Advocates for Vermont seniors are working on localized solutions — but they also say a broader cultural shift is due. Guests: Beth Hammond (Heineberg Senior Center), Marichel Vaught (Council on Vermont Elders), Erin Petenko (VTDigger)

If you’re feeling lonely, you’re not alone: data shows that a wide range of Vermonters report feeling socially isolated, particularly the elderly. Advocates for Vermont seniors are working on localized solutions — but they also say a broader cultural shift is due. Guests: Beth Hammond (Heineberg Senior Center), Marichel Vaught (Council on Vermont Elders), Erin Petenko (VTDigger)

The Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles makes millions of dollars every year selling drivers' personal data to private companies. Officials and others argue that the practice is legal, regulated, and necessary. But privacy advocates say there's evidence that giving DMVs this much discretion can lead to abuse. Guests: Mike Smith (Vermont DMV), Joseph Cox (Motherboard/VICE), Susan Randall (VTPrivateye/Vermont Association of Investigative & Security Services), Xander Landen (VTDigger)

The Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles makes millions of dollars every year selling drivers' personal data to private companies. Officials and others argue that the practice is legal, regulated, and necessary. But privacy advocates say there's evidence that giving DMVs this much discretion can lead to abuse. Guests: Mike Smith (Vermont DMV), Joseph Cox (Motherboard/VICE), Susan Randall (VTPrivateye/Vermont Association of Investigative & Security Services), Xander Landen (VTDigger)

The Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles makes millions of dollars every year selling drivers' personal data to private companies. Officials and others argue that the practice is legal, regulated, and necessary. But privacy advocates say there's evidence that giving DMVs this much discretion can lead to abuse. Guests: Mike Smith (Vermont DMV), Joseph Cox (Motherboard/VICE), Susan Randall (VTPrivateye/Vermont Association of Investigative & Security Services), Xander Landen (VTDigger)

We sent our politics reporter Kit Norton to D.C. for the first public impeachment hearing in the House Democrats' case against President Donald Trump. Here's what he saw.

We sent our politics reporter Kit Norton to D.C. for the first public impeachment hearing in the House Democrats' case against President Donald Trump. Here's what he saw.

We sent our politics reporter Kit Norton to D.C. for the first public impeachment hearing in the House Democrats' case against President Donald Trump. Here's what he saw.

Vermont cities and towns are deciding whether to join broad-ranging national litigation against companies accused of fueling the opioid crisis. But as Vermonters weigh their options alongside towns across the country, the stakes for local governments aren’t totally clear. Guests: Mark Latham (Vermont Law School), TJ Donovan (Vermont Attorney General), Stuart Hurd (Bennington Town Manager), David Allaire (Rutland City Mayor)

Vermont cities and towns are deciding whether to join broad-ranging national litigation against companies accused of fueling the opioid crisis. But as Vermonters weigh their options alongside towns across the country, the stakes for local governments aren’t totally clear. Guests: Mark Latham (Vermont Law School), TJ Donovan (Vermont Attorney General), Stuart Hurd (Bennington Town Manager), David Allaire (Rutland City Mayor)

Vermont cities and towns are deciding whether to join broad-ranging national litigation against companies accused of fueling the opioid crisis. But as Vermonters weigh their options alongside towns across the country, the stakes for local governments aren’t totally clear. Guests: Mark Latham (Vermont Law School), TJ Donovan (Vermont Attorney General), Stuart Hurd (Bennington Town Manager), David Allaire (Rutland City Mayor)

A legislative task force is thinking about how Vermont should regulate the development of artificial intelligence. But no matter what they decide, groups around the state are already integrating the technology into what they do. Guests: Bruce Duncan (Terasem Movement Foundation), Grace Elletson (VTDigger), Bina48

A legislative task force is thinking about how Vermont should regulate the development of artificial intelligence. But no matter what they decide, groups around the state are already integrating the technology into what they do. Guests: Bruce Duncan (Terasem Movement Foundation), Grace Elletson (VTDigger), Bina48

A legislative task force is thinking about how Vermont should regulate the development of artificial intelligence. But no matter what they decide, groups around the state are already integrating the technology into what they do. Guests: Bruce Duncan (Terasem Movement Foundation), Grace Elletson (VTDigger), Bina48