The Frequency

Political scientists and Vermont’s congressional delegation weigh in on President Biden’s unfavorable poll numbers. Plus, the Vermont Attorney General’s Office files suit against Meta, UVM cancels a lecture by a Palestinian writer, the Scott administration provides an update on state buildings damaged in the summer floods, and a new strategy for preventing trucks from getting stuck on the Notch.

An older Vermonter decides it’s time to downsize. Plus, Vermont gets more housing– but not enough of it is affordable, the percentage of people without any home at all is on the rise, postal workers out in the cold, and the season’s first snow sighting.

State lawmakers prepare to address disaster resilience in the upcoming session. Plus, the state of homelessness with winter approaching, a free speech case, a potential compromise on the U.S House speaker search, and Vermont Public’s CEO announces his resignation.

A private investigator probes her own robbery, and the feelings that come afterward. Plus, a proposed state fund for disaster mitigation projects, FEMA recovery aid totals, Sen. Sanders urges humanitarian aid for Gaza, and state regulators want to know about your experiences with the health care system.

A conversation about a new documentary focused on legendary hot air balloon pilot Brian Boland. Plus, U.S. Census data shows New England is a hard place to age in place, Gov. Scott mulls a fifth term in office, a Vermont school district approves a new policy for trans and nonbinary students, and detecting algae blooms from the sky.

A beloved classic work of fiction retold as a graphic novel – with Vermont ties. Plus, a proposal for a new state fund to pay for disaster mitigation, more Bennington wells tested for so-called forever chemicals, Vermont’s largest private health insurer comes under control of its parent company, and a new sculpture of a famed civic leader in Rutland.

What Vermont loses without its villages. Plus, Vermont’s largest health care provider rejects United Health Care, a progressive state rep wants to be Burlington’s next mayor, the current mayor will explore a statewide office run, and mail-ordering for an opioid reversal drug.

Vermont towns struggle with river debris removal. Plus, helping first-generation homebuyers, a lack of housing for seniors, black bear numbers reach a five-year high, and seeking a long-term lease for the Vermont Air National Guard.

Remembering a legendary Vermont sportswriter. Plus, Vermont’s top three health insurers pay back improperly charged customers, allegations of Casella Waste violating its water quality permit, still no House speaker for Congress, and get ready for the annular solar eclipse.

Plumbing the depths of Lake Champlain. Plus, A FEMA disaster relief deadline extension, a police update on the Castleton murder probe, making fire towers safer to climb, and dismantling the Vermont Yankee nuclear plant.