

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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Feb 1, 2019 • 29min
Legislation vs. Investigation: How Is Rep. Peter Welch Balancing His Work?
Now that Democrats control the U.S. House, we head to Capitol Hill to get a sense of how Vermont's Congressman is approaching things.

Jan 11, 2019 • 32min
What Are The Pros And Cons Of Heating With Wood?
Who doesn't love a cozy fire? There are benefits to heating with wood — but some drawbacks, too.

Dec 7, 2018 • 31min
What Does It Take To Start And Run A Successful Small Business In Vermont?
To answer this listener question, we collect entrepreneurial wisdom from self-starters all over the state.

Nov 2, 2018 • 34min
Why Are There So Many African-Americans Incarcerated In Vermont?
Overall, Vermont has one of the lowest incarceration rates in the country — but one of the highest rates of African-American incarceration. So why is that?

Oct 5, 2018 • 30min
What's It Like To Hike The Long Trail?
The 272-mile trail follows Green Mountain ridgelines from one end of Vermont to another. So what’s it like to hike the whole thing?

Sep 6, 2018 • 19min
Presenting JOLTED, A New Podcast From VPR
A story about a school shooting that didn’t happen, and the surprising things that did. This month we’re sharing Part 1 of JOLTED. Hear more at joltedpodcast.org.

Aug 3, 2018 • 31min
A Brief History Of Vermont Road Names
You know the feeling. You’re driving along, and you turn onto a road with an intriguing name. And you wonder where it came from.

Jul 6, 2018 • 38min
4 Vermont Towns Vs. 1 Utah Developer: What Happened With NewVistas
This month’s question led us straight into an unfolding story — about an outsider with deep pockets and big ideas, and the towns that banded together to reject those ideas. And now that their efforts have paid off, what happens next?

Jun 8, 2018 • 35min
Those 'Aging Hippies' Who Moved To Vermont ... Where Are They Now?
The past may be obscured in a cloud of … wood … smoke. But what does the present look like?

May 4, 2018 • 35min
What's The History Of French Canadian Immigration Into Vermont?
There was a time when it was totally normal to hear French spoken in some of Vermont's smallest towns and biggest cities. This month on 'Brave Little State,' we delve into the history of French Canadian immigration in Vermont.


