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A growing number of Vermonters are experiencing Covid-19 symptoms for months after contracting the disease, a phenomenon that’s being observed across the globe. Researchers are calling these patients “long haulers.” But with little known about the syndrome they’re experiencing, these long haulers are still looking for answers - and support. Guests: Kathy Warren, Nicole Racicot, Katie Jickling (VTDigger)

A growing number of Vermonters are experiencing Covid-19 symptoms for months after contracting the disease, a phenomenon that’s being observed across the globe. Researchers are calling these patients “long haulers.” But with little known about the syndrome they’re experiencing, these long haulers are still looking for answers - and support. Guests: Kathy Warren, Nicole Racicot, Katie Jickling (VTDigger)

A growing number of Vermonters are experiencing Covid-19 symptoms for months after contracting the disease, a phenomenon that’s being observed across the globe. Researchers are calling these patients “long haulers.” But with little known about the syndrome they’re experiencing, these long haulers are still looking for answers - and support. Guests: Kathy Warren, Nicole Racicot, Katie Jickling (VTDigger)

A militia training site in West Pawlet is terrifying its neighbors. Men from the site have harassed locals online and in person. They also appear to be stockpiling weapons and ammunition, and they’ve promoted symbols of far-right anti-government groups at a time when tensions over political violence are running high. But state authorities say that without evidence of criminal activity, there’s no way for them to intervene. Guests: Joe Young (American University, Political Violence at a Glance)

A militia training site in West Pawlet is terrifying its neighbors. Men from the site have harassed locals online and in person. They also appear to be stockpiling weapons and ammunition, and they’ve promoted symbols of far-right anti-government groups at a time when tensions over political violence are running high. But state authorities say that without evidence of criminal activity, there’s no way for them to intervene. Guests: Joe Young (American University, Political Violence at a Glance)

A militia training site in West Pawlet is terrifying its neighbors. Men from the site have harassed locals online and in person. They also appear to be stockpiling weapons and ammunition, and they’ve promoted symbols of far-right anti-government groups at a time when tensions over political violence are running high. But state authorities say that without evidence of criminal activity, there’s no way for them to intervene. Guests: Joe Young (American University, Political Violence at a Glance)

As the Covid-19 pandemic exacerbates Vermont’s affordable housing crisis, new research on flexible housing models suggests that the state could benefit from rethinking how to build homes. But advocates wonder whether creativity is enough to help the people who need housing now.

As the Covid-19 pandemic exacerbates Vermont’s affordable housing crisis, new research on flexible housing models suggests that the state could benefit from rethinking how to build homes. But advocates wonder whether creativity is enough to help the people who need housing now.

As the Covid-19 pandemic exacerbates Vermont’s affordable housing crisis, new research on flexible housing models suggests that the state could benefit from rethinking how to build homes. But advocates wonder whether creativity is enough to help the people who need housing now.

Nearly 200,000 Vermonters have already voted in the general election after the state mailed ballots to every registered active voter for the first time ever. The shift to mail-in voting has some people concerned about the integrity of the results — but both election experts and local officials on the frontlines say the proper safeguards are in place. Guests: Stacy Jewell (St. Johnsbury town clerk), Garrett Graff (Aspen Institute)

Nearly 200,000 Vermonters have already voted in the general election after the state mailed ballots to every registered active voter for the first time ever. The shift to mail-in voting has some people concerned about the integrity of the results — but both election experts and local officials on the frontlines say the proper safeguards are in place. Guests: Stacy Jewell (St. Johnsbury town clerk), Garrett Graff (Aspen Institute)

Nearly 200,000 Vermonters have already voted in the general election after the state mailed ballots to every registered active voter for the first time ever. The shift to mail-in voting has some people concerned about the integrity of the results — but both election experts and local officials on the frontlines say the proper safeguards are in place. Guests: Stacy Jewell (St. Johnsbury town clerk), Garrett Graff (Aspen Institute)

Antigen tests, which give Covid-19 results in a matter of hours, are increasingly becoming available in Vermont. But the state has hesitated to make these rapid tests a major part of its health strategy. Why?

Antigen tests, which give Covid-19 results in a matter of hours, are increasingly becoming available in Vermont. But the state has hesitated to make these rapid tests a major part of its health strategy. Why?

Antigen tests, which give Covid-19 results in a matter of hours, are increasingly becoming available in Vermont. But the state has hesitated to make these rapid tests a major part of its health strategy. Why?

As nursing home visitation rules begin to relax, some residents’ family members worry that they still won't be involved in caring for their loved ones as long as Covid-19 remains a risk. And for elderly patients with dementia, some say the damage caused by physical separation has already been done. Guests: Rebecca Whittemore-Arsenault, Monica Hutt (Vermont Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living)

As nursing home visitation rules begin to relax, some residents’ family members worry that they still won't be involved in caring for their loved ones as long as Covid-19 remains a risk. And for elderly patients with dementia, some say the damage caused by physical separation has already been done. Guests: Rebecca Whittemore-Arsenault, Monica Hutt (Vermont Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living)

As nursing home visitation rules begin to relax, some residents’ family members worry that they still won't be involved in caring for their loved ones as long as Covid-19 remains a risk. And for elderly patients with dementia, some say the damage caused by physical separation has already been done. Guests: Rebecca Whittemore-Arsenault, Monica Hutt (Vermont Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living)

In their first in-person debate of the 2020 election season, Vermont’s candidates for governor laid out divergent views of how the state should raise and spend its money — and used some conflicting numbers in the process. VTDigger's Kit Norton breaks down two key claims from Tuesday’s debate between Governor Phil Scott and Lieutenant Governor David Zuckerman.

In their first in-person debate of the 2020 election season, Vermont’s candidates for governor laid out divergent views of how the state should raise and spend its money — and used some conflicting numbers in the process. VTDigger's Kit Norton breaks down two key claims from Tuesday’s debate between Governor Phil Scott and Lieutenant Governor David Zuckerman.

In their first in-person debate of the 2020 election season, Vermont’s candidates for governor laid out divergent views of how the state should raise and spend its money — and used some conflicting numbers in the process. VTDigger's Kit Norton breaks down two key claims from Tuesday’s debate between Governor Phil Scott and Lieutenant Governor David Zuckerman.

Vermont has maintained the lowest Covid-19 infection rate of any U.S. state for most of this summer. And while some have speculated that’s because of the state’s small population, the country’s leading infectious disease expert says the reasons aren’t so simple. Appearing at a press briefing this week, Dr. Anthony Fauci said a number of factors — including Vermonters’ collective vigilance — has led to its success.

Vermont has maintained the lowest Covid-19 infection rate of any U.S. state for most of this summer. And while some have speculated that’s because of the state’s small population, the country’s leading infectious disease expert says the reasons aren’t so simple. Appearing at a press briefing this week, Dr. Anthony Fauci said a number of factors — including Vermonters’ collective vigilance — has led to its success.

Vermont has maintained the lowest Covid-19 infection rate of any U.S. state for most of this summer. And while some have speculated that’s because of the state’s small population, the country’s leading infectious disease expert says the reasons aren’t so simple. Appearing at a press briefing this week, Dr. Anthony Fauci said a number of factors — including Vermonters’ collective vigilance — has led to its success.