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Brave Little State

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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From gold mines to witch windows (Encore)

From gold mines to witch windows (Encore)

Instead of taking on one of your questions about Vermont, we’re taking on three — in a kind of local history lightning r... Read more

10 Aug 2023

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What is it like to be a rapper in Vermont?

What is it like to be a rapper in Vermont?

“Something was always telling me poetry is your purpose. Being an artist, you know, with the power of words, is your pur... Read more

27 Jul 2023

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How do you pronounce the name of the Waitsfield supermarket ‘Mehuron’s’?

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