Now, more than ever, citizens and policymakers alike face disharmony on any and all partisan issues related to our society and our economy. But, like Vermont's Congressman Welch shares with listeners in this episode, unity of purpose is the only way to tackle the issues that really matter. Congressman Welch joins Meg and David to discuss the biggest federal infrastructure program since FDR's time, and why joining forces across the ideological aisle is the only way to enact positive change. 

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The kids have weighed in: Nothing beats in-person learning. But in the age of Covid, mask politicisation, and vaccine inaccessibility for children, how can we keep students safe? Northern Vermont high school history teacher Aimee Alexander, as well as St. Johnsbury Academy's headmaster, Dr. Sharon Howell, share their insight as two leaders on the frontline of education.

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This week on Bold Ideas, Meg and David are joined by Congressman Ted Lieu, who gives listeners important insight into leadership and the transformative civic power each of us possesses. Congressman Lieu emphasizes the necessity of civic involvement for lasting policy change, amplifying the sentiments underpinning Bold Ideas.

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David and Meg invite special guest Dr. Deb Richter to discuss our healthcare system, the challenges we face, and how to build a more equitable system of care for everyone. How do we end the stranglehold of the big insurance companies? How do we pay for it? And how do we make sure our infrastructure is robust enough to make sure no one is left behind? And of course we will discuss how Vermont can help lead the way.

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In memory of our friend Brian Boland.

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Perhaps no one knows Vermont's history and path forward better than columnist and author Bill Schubart, who joins David and Meg to discuss what's next for Vermont in the wake of the pandemic. You'll want to hear Bill's vision of what leadership looks like and how we move forward not just for our generation, but for our children. David and Bill discuss how can we bring all our know-how to bear and ensure every facet of education -- starting with childcare -- is part of a system that works for everyone.

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On today's show, David and Meg speak with Senator Kesha Ram, the first woman of color ever elected to the Vermont Senate. We focus on specific, actionable strategies that will move us forward as a diverse community using examples from the state that has always led toward change.

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Our second episode is a powerful one, featuring Chief Don Stevens of the Nulhegan-Abanaki tribe.

We talk to Chief Stevens about the state of our indigenous communities and how to make indigenous know-how a part of our everyday work and future policies. Native American expertise is not a historical curiosity, but a vital resource as we recover, reopen and rebuild - so don't miss this episode!

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The past year has exposed so many realities and taught us all so many lessons, and today we speak with Anson Tebbetts, Vermont's Secretary of Agriculture, Food and Markets about the most elemental issues of all; how to ensure that each of us has enough to eat and how to ensure the resiliency of our agricultural infrastructures.

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