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It’s been one year since George Floyd was killed by police in Minneapolis, sparking rallies for racial justice across the country. In Vermont, these events were mostly led by young, Black organizers, who brought the movement to towns throughout the second whitest state in the country. A year later, we asked some of these activists: What’s changed? And what hasn’t? Guests: Noel Riby-Williams, Maroni Minter, David Phair

It’s been one year since George Floyd was killed by police in Minneapolis, sparking rallies for racial justice across the country. In Vermont, these events were mostly led by young, Black organizers, who brought the movement to towns throughout the second whitest state in the country. A year later, we asked some of these activists: What’s changed? And what hasn’t? Guests: Noel Riby-Williams, Maroni Minter, David Phair

It’s been one year since George Floyd was killed by police in Minneapolis, sparking rallies for racial justice across the country. In Vermont, these events were mostly led by young, Black organizers, who brought the movement to towns throughout the second whitest state in the country. A year later, we asked some of these activists: What’s changed? And what hasn’t? Guests: Noel Riby-Williams, Maroni Minter, David Phair

While the pandemic demanded the attention of the public last year, preliminary data shows that at least 157 Vermonters died in 2020 due to opioid-related overdoses — an average of about three people per week. That’s even more than the state lost to Covid. Advocates say that number is alarming. They also point out that the crisis has been worsening for years. Guests: Kyle Burditt (Turning Point Center of Rutland), Emma Cotton (VTDigger)

While the pandemic demanded the attention of the public last year, preliminary data shows that at least 157 Vermonters died in 2020 due to opioid-related overdoses — an average of about three people per week. That’s even more than the state lost to Covid. Advocates say that number is alarming. They also point out that the crisis has been worsening for years. Guests: Kyle Burditt (Turning Point Center of Rutland), Emma Cotton (VTDigger)

While the pandemic demanded the attention of the public last year, preliminary data shows that at least 157 Vermonters died in 2020 due to opioid-related overdoses — an average of about three people per week. That’s even more than the state lost to Covid. Advocates say that number is alarming. They also point out that the crisis has been worsening for years. Guests: Kyle Burditt (Turning Point Center of Rutland), Emma Cotton (VTDigger)

The front line for difficult conversations about vaccines is often the exam table at your local health clinic. We asked doctors around the state how they’re talking to patients about the Covid vaccine — and what lessons others can use when talking to the people in their lives. Guests: Alison Landrey (Northern Counties Health Care), Heather Stein (Community Health Centers of Burlington), Jill Blumberg (White River Family Practice)

The front line for difficult conversations about vaccines is often the exam table at your local health clinic. We asked doctors around the state how they’re talking to patients about the Covid vaccine — and what lessons others can use when talking to the people in their lives. Guests: Alison Landrey (Northern Counties Health Care), Heather Stein (Community Health Centers of Burlington), Jill Blumberg (White River Family Practice)

The front line for difficult conversations about vaccines is often the exam table at your local health clinic. We asked doctors around the state how they’re talking to patients about the Covid vaccine — and what lessons others can use when talking to the people in their lives. Guests: Alison Landrey (Northern Counties Health Care), Heather Stein (Community Health Centers of Burlington), Jill Blumberg (White River Family Practice)

Local business leaders have said expanded unemployment benefits are making recipients less interested in rejoining the workforce. But talk to Vermonters who have been out of work for a year, and you'll hear a different story.

Local business leaders have said expanded unemployment benefits are making recipients less interested in rejoining the workforce. But talk to Vermonters who have been out of work for a year, and you'll hear a different story.

Local business leaders have said expanded unemployment benefits are making recipients less interested in rejoining the workforce. But talk to Vermonters who have been out of work for a year, and you'll hear a different story.

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 students. But some experts are pushing back on that narrative, arguing that the adaptations schools have made this year could provide a road map to a more inclusive education system. Recorded live with Amanda Garces of the Vermont Human Rights Commission and founder of the Education Justice Coalition of Vermont; Deborah Lisi-Baker, formerly of UVM’s C...

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 students. But some experts are pushing back on that narrative, arguing that the adaptations schools have made this year could provide a road map to a more inclusive education system. Recorded live with Amanda Garces of the Vermont Human Rights Commission and founder of the Education Justice Coalition of Vermont; Deborah Lisi-Baker, formerly of UVM’s C...

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 students. But some experts are pushing back on that narrative, arguing that the adaptations schools have made this year could provide a road map to a more inclusive education system. Recorded live with Amanda Garces of the Vermont Human Rights Commission and founder of the Education Justice Coalition of Vermont; Deborah Lisi-Baker, formerly of UVM’s C...

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 people an incentive to get vaccinated, there’s still a need for flexibility and caution over the next several weeks.

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 people an incentive to get vaccinated, there’s still a need for flexibility and caution over the next several weeks.

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 people an incentive to get vaccinated, there’s still a need for flexibility and caution over the next several weeks.

Essex County has the lowest Covid vaccination rate in Vermont, revealing the challenge of reaching the state’s most isolated residents. And while skepticism about the vaccine might play a role, local advocates say that access to doses for people who want them is still lagging compared to the rest of the state.

Essex County has the lowest Covid vaccination rate in Vermont, revealing the challenge of reaching the state’s most isolated residents. And while skepticism about the vaccine might play a role, local advocates say that access to doses for people who want them is still lagging compared to the rest of the state.

Essex County has the lowest Covid vaccination rate in Vermont, revealing the challenge of reaching the state’s most isolated residents. And while skepticism about the vaccine might play a role, local advocates say that access to doses for people who want them is still lagging compared to the rest of the state.

The state’s effort to vaccinate the remaining adult population is underway, with new age groups becoming eligible every week. Gov. Phil Scott has echoed President Joe Biden in saying life will be back to normal around the Fourth of July. But there’s a sizable population that’s not going to be vaccinated anytime soon: Vermonters under 16. And it’s not totally clear how that will affect the state’s reopening process. Guests: Elizabeth Townsend, Patsy Kelso (Vermont state epidemiologist), Erin Pet...

The state’s effort to vaccinate the remaining adult population is underway, with new age groups becoming eligible every week. Gov. Phil Scott has echoed President Joe Biden in saying life will be back to normal around the Fourth of July. But there’s a sizable population that’s not going to be vaccinated anytime soon: Vermonters under 16. And it’s not totally clear how that will affect the state’s reopening process. Guests: Elizabeth Townsend, Patsy Kelso (Vermont state epidemiologist), Erin Pet...

The state’s effort to vaccinate the remaining adult population is underway, with new age groups becoming eligible every week. Gov. Phil Scott has echoed President Joe Biden in saying life will be back to normal around the Fourth of July. But there’s a sizable population that’s not going to be vaccinated anytime soon: Vermonters under 16. And it’s not totally clear how that will affect the state’s reopening process. Guests: Elizabeth Townsend, Patsy Kelso (Vermont state epidemiologist), Erin Pet...