The Frequency

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October 05Help for nesting turtles
What percentage of Vermonters see racism as a big problem in Vermont? How many in the Green Mountain State would be prepared to cover a big, unexpected expense, if one came up? We’ll share more results from the Vermont Public 2026 poll. Plus, changes to the federal insurance program - Medicaid - begin, and a chance to help out spiny softshell nesting turtles.
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Putney affordable housing project opens after clearing court battles
Vermont Public 2026 Poll: Full results
Smashing pumpkins: Squash soar at Vermont Pumpkin Chuckin’ Festival
Vermont Public's 10 favorite fall foliage drives
This episode of The Frequency is hosted by Mary Engisch. Adiah Gholston produces and reports for the show; Mark Davis edits. Peter Engisch composed our theme music. Additional reporting today from: Nathaniel Wilson, Carly Berlin, The New England News Collaborative and The University of Vermont Community News Service.
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11 min
October 02Feds charge ICE protesters
What’s Vermonter’s take on immigration enforcement and who decides on how school districts spend money? More results from the Vermont Public 2026 poll; even though fall is ushering in cooler air and turning leaves - The Friday Song takes back to a summer night at a remote lake in Rutland County.
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Feds charge protesters who blocked doors at ICE surveillance facility in Williston
Vermont Public 2026 Poll: Full results
The Friday Song
This episode of The Frequency is hosted by Mary Engisch. Adiah Gholston produces and reports for the show; Stephanie Colombini edits. Peter Engisch composed our theme music. Additional reporting today from: Liam Elder-Connors, Howard Weiss-Tisman and the New England News Collaborative.
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12 min
October 01Vermonters don't like data centers
Some Vermonters say they’ve struggled to keep up with housing payments; how some Green Mountain Staters feel about aging in Vermont; New England scientists say they have discovered the world’s loudest birds.
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Vermont Public 2026 Poll: Full results
Is Vermont a good place to grow old? Opinions are split, poll shows
This episode of The Frequency is hosted by Mary Engisch. Adiah Gholston produces and reports for the show; Stephanie Colombini edits. Peter Engisch composed our theme music. Additional reporting today from: Carly Berlin, Nina Keck, Abagael Giles, Nathaniel Wilson, and the New England News Collaborative.
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7 min
September 30State uses AI for cybersecurity
More results from the Vermont Public 2026 poll that gauges how Vermonters’ feel on various topics ahead of the Nov. 3 general election, like individual candidates, and healthcare access and costs in the Green Mountain State. Plus, the Scott administration is using A-I for cyber security and a tiny Vermont town held a dance to celebrate the close relationship between New Hampshire neighbors across the Connecticut River.
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Vermont Public 2026 Poll: Full results
Vermont This Week
This episode of The Frequency is hosted by Mary Engisch. Adiah Gholston produces and reports for the show; Stephanie Colombini edits. Peter Engisch composed our theme music. Additional reporting today from: Pete Hirschfeld, Liam Elder-Connors, Lola Duffort and the University of Vermont's Community News Service.
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13 min
September 29What Vermonters are saying about second home taxes
More opportunities for free college in our region; gas prices continue their steep climb, results from Vermont Public’s 2026 poll, including - how poll-takers really feel about second-home taxes; and the top two issues on Vermonters’ minds.
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Vermont Public 2026 Poll: Full results
Poll shows Molly Gray leading Lt. Gov. John Rodgers
Vermont students can now qualify for free tuition at NH's Saint Anselm College
This episode of The Frequency is hosted by Mary Engisch. Adiah Gholston produces and reports for the show; Stephanie Colombini edits. Peter Engisch composed our theme music. Additional reporting today from: Lola Duffort, Carly Berlin, Nathaniel Wilson, Jenn Jarecki, and the New England News Collaborative.
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8 min
September 28Vermont Public poll suggests tight governor’s race
The results are in for Vermont Public’s 2026 elections poll; what’s Prop 3 and what role will it play in November?; Vermont state employees will have to commute to their offices at least three days a week.
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Energy development company makes its pitch for Vermont Yankee property in Vernon
UVM receives $19M grant to create a national neuroscience hub
This episode of The Frequency is hosted by Mary Engisch. Adiah Gholston produces and reports for the show; Stephanie Colombini edits. Peter Engisch composed our theme music. Additional reporting today from: Pete Hirscheld, Bob Binzel, Nathaniel Wilson and the New England News Collaborative
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8 min
September 25Attorney General charges ICE protesters
The state’s attorney general files charges against ICE facility protestors; voting for the 2026 general election is off and running; butterflies with solar-powered backpacks are helping scientists in the Green Mountain State track them in real-time; and… want a free bridge?
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Solar-powered backpacks are helping Vermont scientists track monarch butterflies in real time
Rain doesn’t dampen Montpelier’s inaugural Porchfest

Make a gift during Vermont Public’s membership drive and enter this cool contest.
This episode of The Frequency is hosted by Mary Engisch. Adiah Gholston produces and reports for the show; Stephanie Colombini edits. Peter Engisch composed our theme music. Additional reporting today from: Bob Kinzel, Mikaela Lefrak, Abagael Giles, the New England News Collaborative and the University of Vermont Community news Service.
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13 min
September 24Push to keep buses rolling
More low-income Vermont seniors can get help paying for certain health insurance; a blind hiker takes on a trek summiting several Green Mountain peaks; and is that mushroom a safe snack or will it kill me?
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More low-income seniors in Vermont are now eligible for help paying for Medicare
Advocates for public buses say Vermont needs new systems for raising funds
The in and outs of mushroom hunting in Vermont
Hiking Vermont's tallest peaks blind with White Wolf Von Atzingen
This episode of The Frequency is hosted by Mary Engisch. Adiah Gholston produces and reports for the show; Stephanie Colombini edits. Peter Engisch composed our theme music. Additional reporting today from: Lola Duffort, Carly Berlin, Mikaela Lefrak, Nathaniel Wilson and the New England News Collaborative.
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Vermont Public’s fall membership drive is underway this week, and we have a special challenge: when we receive 1,320 donations, an additional $132,000 will be unlocked for Vermont Public. That means for every 10 donations made, another $1,000 is earned thanks to a group of generous donors.
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7 min
September 23Leaf peeping season looks promising
More FEMA funds roll in for several Vermont towns still recovering from flooding; the state limits contract lengths for new school superintendents; and what kind of foliage season is in store for our region?
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How superintendent contracts factor into statewide conversation about school district mergers
Vermont Public's 10 favorite fall foliage drives
The Great Book Brigade
This episode of The Frequency is hosted by Mary Engisch. Adiah Gholston produces and reports for the show; Stephanie Colombini edits. Peter Engisch composed our theme music. Additional reporting today from: Mikaela LeFrak, the New England News Collaborative and the University of Vermont Community News Service.
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8 min
September 22Jury finds Eaton guilty
The verdict is in on the Jason Eaton trial; Feds reject a local bid to purchase the flooded-out, former Montpelier post office building; The “Big-E” returns to New England this week; Who really was Saint Nick?
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Feds reject local bid to purchase former Montpelier post office building
M.T. Anderson explores the true history of St. Nick
Jury finds Jason Eaton guilty of attempted murder in 2023 shooting
This episode of The Frequency is hosted by Mary Engisch. Adiah Gholston produces and reports for the show; Mark Davis edits. Peter Engisch composed our theme music. Additional reporting today from: Liam Elder-Connors, Howard Weiss-Tisman, Mikaela Lefrak, and the New England News Collaborative.
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10 min

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Vermont Public's daily news podcast. Get up to speed on what's happening every day in Vermont in under 15 minutes. Available every weekday morning by 6 a.m.