Brave Little State
Vermont Public
What if you could decide what stories Vermont Public should be covering, before they're even assigned? That's the idea behind Brave Little State.
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Nov 8, 2019 • 28min
Why Are Child Care Professionals Paid So Poorly In Vermont?
The typical angle for stories about child care is about how expensive it is for parents. But the professionals who educate and care for Vermont's youngest kids are struggling too.Bonus content: See photos of a day in the life of preschool teacher Nicole L'Esperance, featured in our episode.Love Brave Little State? Support Vermont Public Radio!And remember: Be brave. Ask questions. Submit your question about Vermont at bravelittlestate.org, and vote on the question you want us to tackle next.
Oct 18, 2019 • 10min
Another Taste Of Star Pudding
Podcast extra! After we aired our story about Marshfield's Star Pudding Farm Road, former longtime resident Laura Johnson got in touch to tell us more about the special property.Looking for more? See paintings of Star Pudding Farm by Susan Abbott, and return to our original piece about the road, which includes Robert Coffin's poem "Star Pudding."Love Brave Little State? Support Vermont Public Radio!And remember: Be brave. Ask questions. Submit your question about Vermont at bravelittlestate.org, and vote on the question you want us to tackle next.
Oct 4, 2019 • 35min
What Happens To Vermont's Recycling?
Are people following Vermont's new recycling laws, and where does our recycling end up? That’s what Julie Ste. Marie of Troy wants to know.
Sep 6, 2019 • 38min
A(nother) Brief History Of Vermont Road Names
We take on more of your questions about mysterious Green Mountain byways in our Second Annual Brief History of Vermont Road Names.Love Brave Little State? Support Vermont Public Radio!
Aug 2, 2019 • 43min
Happy Third Birthday To Us!
We celebrate three years of people-powered journalism with a listen back to some memorable moments from our archive.
Jul 5, 2019 • 28min
What's The Plan For The 'Pit' In The Middle Of Newport?
A development project gone wrong. A community living with the fallout. And an uncertain path forward.
Jun 7, 2019 • 25min
Does Vermont Have Any Patches Of Old Growth Forest?
A question about Vermont's most elderly woods, from Andrew Wild of Burlington.
May 3, 2019 • 25min
What Draws So Many Writers And Poets To Vermont?
This month on the podcast: Exploring the literary luminaries of Vermont, and why so many writers seem to thrive in the Green Mountain State.
Apr 5, 2019 • 35min
How Is Climate Change Affecting Vermont Right Now?
We know the predictions are dire; we know there are urgent conversations to be had about policy. But to answer this listener question, we stay focused on the present.
Mar 8, 2019 • 33min
Why Does Vermont Have Such A Housing Crunch?
What are the causes of Vermont’s tight housing market — and why aren’t things getting better?
