Episodes

Senate leader Tim Ashe, House Speaker Mitzi Johnson, and Gov. Phil Scott have all predicted that there will be friction over the details of some policy and budget proposals before the end of the legislative session. But they’re in agreement that the dynamic has changed this year. Guests: VTDigger political reporter Xander Landen, Senate President Pro Tem Tim Ashe, and House Speaker Mitzi Johnson.

Senate leader Tim Ashe, House Speaker Mitzi Johnson, and Gov. Phil Scott have all predicted that there will be friction over the details of some policy and budget proposals before the end of the legislative session. But they’re in agreement that the dynamic has changed this year. Guests: VTDigger political reporter Xander Landen, Senate President Pro Tem Tim Ashe, and House Speaker Mitzi Johnson.

Senate leader Tim Ashe, House Speaker Mitzi Johnson, and Gov. Phil Scott have all predicted that there will be friction over the details of some policy and budget proposals before the end of the legislative session. But they’re in agreement that the dynamic has changed this year. Guests: VTDigger political reporter Xander Landen, Senate President Pro Tem Tim Ashe, and House Speaker Mitzi Johnson.

Southern Vermont College is only the most recent in a wave of troubled New England Colleges planning to close. Some observers say it won’t be the last. Guests: Tom Greene, president of the Vermont College of Fine Arts Lola Duffort, VTDigger education reporter

Southern Vermont College is only the most recent in a wave of troubled New England Colleges planning to close. Some observers say it won’t be the last. Guests: Tom Greene, president of the Vermont College of Fine Arts Lola Duffort, VTDigger education reporter

Southern Vermont College is only the most recent in a wave of troubled New England Colleges planning to close. Some observers say it won’t be the last. Guests: Tom Greene, president of the Vermont College of Fine Arts Lola Duffort, VTDigger education reporter

State officials broadly recognize that buprenorphine is a critical tool for reducing opioid-related deaths. But they're split on how far to expand access of a treatment drug that is itself an opiate.

State officials broadly recognize that buprenorphine is a critical tool for reducing opioid-related deaths. But they're split on how far to expand access of a treatment drug that is itself an opiate.

State officials broadly recognize that buprenorphine is a critical tool for reducing opioid-related deaths. But they're split on how far to expand access of a treatment drug that is itself an opiate.

Vermont's proposed abortion protections would solidify the role of the state's medical establishment in deciding where to draw ethical lines on terminating pregnancies. The head OB-GYN at Vermont's largest hospital says that's how it should be.

Vermont's proposed abortion protections would solidify the role of the state's medical establishment in deciding where to draw ethical lines on terminating pregnancies. The head OB-GYN at Vermont's largest hospital says that's how it should be.

Vermont's proposed abortion protections would solidify the role of the state's medical establishment in deciding where to draw ethical lines on terminating pregnancies. The head OB-GYN at Vermont's largest hospital says that's how it should be.

Mohamed Jafar is facing calls to drop out of his city council race over misogynistic tweets revealed this week. But the candidate's defenders say his past indiscretions shouldn't disqualify him.

Mohamed Jafar is facing calls to drop out of his city council race over misogynistic tweets revealed this week. But the candidate's defenders say his past indiscretions shouldn't disqualify him.

Mohamed Jafar is facing calls to drop out of his city council race over misogynistic tweets revealed this week. But the candidate's defenders say his past indiscretions shouldn't disqualify him.

One year after a contentious public debate led to historic gun reforms in Vermont, lawmakers are proposing new bills that would make more changes to the state's firearm restrictions. The governor has already said he doesn't believe gun bills should be a priority. But legislators believe these changes would address urgent issues — regardless of last year's efforts.

One year after a contentious public debate led to historic gun reforms in Vermont, lawmakers are proposing new bills that would make more changes to the state's firearm restrictions. The governor has already said he doesn't believe gun bills should be a priority. But legislators believe these changes would address urgent issues — regardless of last year's efforts.

One year after a contentious public debate led to historic gun reforms in Vermont, lawmakers are proposing new bills that would make more changes to the state's firearm restrictions. The governor has already said he doesn't believe gun bills should be a priority. But legislators believe these changes would address urgent issues — regardless of last year's efforts.

A Congolese asylum seeker named Bienfait fled death threats in his home country. But his journey to Canada was cut off in Vermont due to a 9/11-era border security agreement. Now, some Canadian politicians are wondering whether that policy is sending refugees into a hostile U.S. immigration system, while Bienfait wonders whether he'll be sent back to Africa.

A Congolese asylum seeker named Bienfait fled death threats in his home country. But his journey to Canada was cut off in Vermont due to a 9/11-era border security agreement. Now, some Canadian politicians are wondering whether that policy is sending refugees into a hostile U.S. immigration system, while Bienfait wonders whether he'll be sent back to Africa.

A Congolese asylum seeker named Bienfait fled death threats in his home country. But his journey to Canada was cut off in Vermont due to a 9/11-era border security agreement. Now, some Canadian politicians are wondering whether that policy is sending refugees into a hostile U.S. immigration system, while Bienfait wonders whether he'll be sent back to Africa.

Gov. Scott's budget proposal released this week marks a major change in approach from his first two years in office. Will it make for a smoother session? VTDigger's political team — Anne Galloway, Xander Landen, and Colin Meyn — breaks it down.

Gov. Scott's budget proposal released this week marks a major change in approach from his first two years in office. Will it make for a smoother session? VTDigger's political team — Anne Galloway, Xander Landen, and Colin Meyn — breaks it down.

Gov. Scott's budget proposal released this week marks a major change in approach from his first two years in office. Will it make for a smoother session? VTDigger's political team — Anne Galloway, Xander Landen, and Colin Meyn — breaks it down.