The Frequency

The Frequency

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  • A cordial debate

    Candidates for Vermont’s next governor face off in a debate and were … cordial?; nearly 30% of Vermont’s registered voters cast ballots in early voting; one of the largest tech companies in the Green Mountain State announced layoffs this week; a clothing designer and video director tries his hand at original music.

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    Read more on some of the stories in today’s show:

    • Vermont Public's 2026 governor debate
    • Scott and Janoo differ on healthcare, school consolidation and taxes in first debate
    • The Friday Song from Vermont Public
    • This episode of The Frequency is hosted and edited by Mary Engisch. Adiah Gholston produces and reports for the show. Peter Engisch composed our theme music. Additional reporting today from: Peter Hirschfeld, Bob Kinzel and Derek Brouwer and the New England News Collaborative.

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        14 min
      • Emergency help for keeping Vt families warm

        Home-heating costs surge, so lawmakers and the governor are cobbling together an emergency aid package; advocates for homeless Vermonters argue new rules governing access to motel rooms are too strict; ahead of the Nov. 3 general election, Prop 3 opponents and backers weigh in. 

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        Read more on some of the stories in today’s show:

        • Scott and legislative leaders draft emergency aid plan for home heating
        • Props 3 and 4: What to know about Vermont's proposed constitutional amendments
        • Advocates for homeless Vermonters say new rules put 'process over people'
        • Vermont Public's 2026 governor debate
        • Vermont election 2026: Look up who's on your ballot and where to vote
        • This episode of The Frequency is hosted and edited by Mary Engisch. Adiah Gholston produces and reports for the show. Peter Engisch composed our theme music. Additional reporting today from: Peter Hirschfeld, Bob Kinzel, Carly Berlin, Howard Weiss-Tisman and Mikaela Lefrak. The New England News Collaborative provided additional reporting.

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            10 min
          • Civil lawsuit points finger at county mental health agency

            A civil complaint filed against a Washington County mental health agency; new path for a portion of the Long Trail; and seasonal flu arrives a tad earlier than usual in our region.

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            Read more on some of the stories in today’s show:

            • Vermont Public's 2026 governor debate
            • New lawsuit alleges county mental health agency failed to intervene before man killed his parents
            • Vermont Green men's head coach Chris Taylor steps dow
            • Vermont election 2026: Look up who's on your ballot and where to vote
            • This episode of The Frequency is hosted and edited by Mary Engisch. Adiah Gholston produces and reports for the show. Peter Engisch composed our theme music. Additional reporting today from: Liam Elder-Connors, Abagael Giles, Nathaniel Wilson and Jenn Jarecki, with additional reporting from the New England News Collaborative and the University of Vermont Community News Service.

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                9 min
              • A day in the woods with a working horse


                Vermont's self-employed workers remit nearly double the national average in taxes over the past four years; two candidates vying for the state auditor seat on November 3rd; and new bear hunting regulations get approval in the Green Mountain State.

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                Read more on some of the stories in today’s show:

                • Vermont election 2026: Look up who's on your ballot and where to vote
                • Vermont Public's 2026 general election debate schedule
                • Have a question you'd like put to candidates in one of our debates? Email it here. 
                • Horse logging, a 200-year Vermont tradition with a future
                • This episode of The Frequency is hosted and edited by Mary Engisch. Adiah Gholston produces and reports for the show. Peter Engisch composed our theme music. Additional reporting today from: Abagael Giles, Howard Weiss-Tisman, Mitch Wertlieb and The New England News Collaborative.

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                  • The Frequency is a production of Vermont Public.

                    14 min
                  • Barre's modest flood plan

                    Barre city takes its first step to re-development after 2023 flooding, an acquisition of a tech company, Killington Ski Resort will continue to increase capital investment and an overview of some of the *less* glamorous races this election season. 

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                    This episode of The Frequency is hosted by Liam Elder-Connors. Adiah Gholston produces and reports for the show. Peter Engisch composed our theme music. Additional reporting today from: Carly Berlin, Derek Brouwer,  Nina Keck and Sabine Poux. 

                    Read more on some of the stories in today’s show:

                    • Barre City takes its first step towards redevelopment after facing devastation from 2023 flooding 

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                      12 min
                    • The removal of a historic dam

                      A federal grant program that helps low-income families navigate the college application process, a tool for people suffering significant vision loss, the removal of a historic dam and a film festival that showcases stories from around the world.

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                      This episode of The Frequency is hosted by Aleah Papes. Adiah Gholston produces and reports for the show. Peter Engisch composed our theme music. Additional reporting today from: Howard Weiss-Tisman, Nina Keck and Abagael Giles and the University of Vermont’s Community News Service. 

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                        7 min
                      • Vermont's OG poet laureate

                        A Barre City police officer placed on leave, U-V-M medical center unions ratify their contracts,  Barre officials are cautiously optimistic about the status of a city ice rink, and October’s monthly poetry segment revisits Vermont’s first Poet Laureate. 

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                        Read more on some of the stories in today’s show:

                        • Federal Data overstates the level of immigration enforcement in Vermont
                        • Barre City Police officer on leave pending investigation 
                        • This episode of The Frequency is hosted by Liam Elder-Connors. Adiah Gholston produces and reports for the show. Peter Engisch composed our theme music. Additional reporting today from: Derek Brouwer, Howard Weiss-Tisman and Abagael Giles and Jenn Jarecki.

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                          • The Frequency is a production of Vermont Public.

                            14 min
                          • Pro-Scott super PAC pours money into governor's race

                            A pro-Phil Scott super pac launches an ad blitz against Amanda Janoo ; Lt. Gov John Rodgers attempts to tie Molly Gray to farmworker housing concerns at her family farm; the viability of universal healthcare in Vermont, historic fire towers undergoing construction and a breakdown of New Hampshire and Maine’s competitive Senate race.

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                            Read more on some of the stories in today’s show:

                            • A pro- Phil Scott super pac launched an advertising blitz against  Amanda Janoo
                            • John Rodgers sought to tie Molly Gray to ‘mistreatment of migrant workers.’ Here’s what records show.
                            • This episode of The Frequency is hosted by Aleah Papes. Adiah Gholston produces and reports for the show. Peter Engisch composed our theme music. Additional reporting today from: Pete Hirschfel, Carly Berlin, Lola Duffort, Abagael Giles, Mikaela Lefrak and the New England News collaborative.

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                              • Make a gift to support Vermont Public
                              • The Frequency is a production of Vermont Public.

                                14 min
                              • Candidates discuss election security

                                State election officials don’t expect any federal interference at polling places on Election Day; major party candidates for Vermont’s U.S. House seat discuss election security in a recent debate; the party returning to power in Quebec wants the province to be its own country; cooler temps mean extra layers, we’ll learn more about the ‘sheep to sweater’ process; and The Friday Song looks at how some online relationships can be rather one-sided.

                                Have feedback about the show? Drop us a line: [email protected] 

                                Read more on some of the stories in today’s show:

                                • Vermont Public's 2026 U.S. House debate
                                • Vermont election 2026: Look up who's on your ballot and where to vote
                                • Vermont Public Community Calendar 
                                • Submit questions for the gubernatorial debate
                                • Vermont Public's 10 favorite fall foliage drives
                                • This episode of The Frequency is hosted and edited by Mary Engisch. Adiah Gholston produces and reports for the show. Peter Engisch composed our theme music. Additional reporting today from: Mikaela Lefrak, Bob Kinzel, April McCullum and The University of Vermont Community News Service.

                                  Want even more Vermont news?

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                                  • The Frequency is a production of Vermont Public.

                                    12 min
                                  • Sanders endorses Janoo

                                    Democratic candidate for governor Amanda Janoo [juh NOO] receives an endorsement from Sen. Bernie Sanders; strike averted at the state’s largest hospital network; in a week, older Vermonters on Medicare can make changes to their coverage

                                    Have feedback about the show? Drop us a line: [email protected] 

                                    Read more on some of the stories in today’s show:

                                    • Gray, Rodgers clash in tense lieutenant governor’s debate
                                    • Vermont Public's 2026 U.S. House debate
                                    • Support staff, techs reach tentative deal with UVMMC
                                    • Look up who’s on your ballot 

                                      This episode of The Frequency is hosted and edited by Mary Engisch. Adiah Gholston produces and reports for the show. Peter Engisch composed our theme music. Additional reporting today from: Peter Hirschfeld, Lola Duffort, Mikaela Lefrak, Nina Keck and the New England News Collaborative.

                                      Want even more Vermont news?

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                                      • Make a gift to support Vermont Public
                                      • The Frequency is a production of Vermont Public.

                                        9 min

                                      About The Frequency

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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.

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