We start the show by hearing from Standing Trees Vermont, a group that works to protect, preserve and restore forests on Vermont’s federal and state public lands. Next, we learn how Vermont Works for Women’s Trailblazers program support the entry and success of women and gender non-conforming individuals in construction and the trades. After that, we’re joined by Beth Rusnock of National Life to discuss the company’s community outreach and plans for this year’s Thanksgiving Dinner in Montpelier. And finish by meeting the creator of the Pickle Patch blog and talk field hockey.  

The Vermont Folk Life Center has just published “Turner Family Stories.” We’ll learn about the life of Daisy Turner and her family depicted in cartoon form. Next, we’re going to clean up several unresolved issues from Tuesday, including what we have learned about the mystery audio cuts Charlotte Strasser played for us yesterday. Then we go on some archeological digs that are currently happening in the state of Vermont. And we finish the show hearing from Mark Bove about the transition of his family’s business from an Old North End restaurant to a producer of sauces and Italian food specialties. 

WDEV Director of Operations Charlotte Strasser has been collecting compelling audio clips from the station’s 90-year history. She returns to share more that she’s found, including a mystery clip that she needs help with. Next, we hear from David Holmes who has completed a new book that explains what it means to be a Vermonter through the history of his family’s multi-generational farm. After that, we get physical as members of the Mad River Rugby Club tell us about their current season and try to convince us all to play rugby! And we finish with open phones for the last half hour!

The Cabot family has been making socks in Vermont since 1978. In the early 2000s, they upped their game with the introduction of Darn Tough socks. We’ll hear the latest on what’s happening at Darn Tough and its new facility in Waterbury. Next, we seek out a place in Vermont where you can find haggis and other Scottish products. It exists in Arlington.  After that, we learn about the Norwich University Architecture program and the high school architecture and design contest it is holding. And we finish with a half hour of open phones.  

Melinda Moulton has announced she will retire next year from her position as CEO of Main Street Landing after 38 years. We’ll start the show discussing her impact on the reimagining of the Burlington Waterfront nearly four decades ago.  Then we welcome back the Champlain Trio, that is preparing for a series of upcoming concerts and a Fall chamber music program for Vermont students. After that, national correspondent Bob Ney joins us for an update on what’s happening around the world.  Next, we learn about an opportunity for you to help the spiny softshell turtle on the annual beach cleanup day this Saturday. And we finish by recapping this year’s Thunder Road season and get ready for Sunday’s Milk Bowl! 

New tactical basin plans for the Lamoille River and Missisquoi Bay have been released and the public is invited to review and comment on them. We’ll talk to the Watershed Planners in charge of these basin plans. Then we’ll hear about the Southern Vermont Flannel Festival and have a few minutes of open phones. After that, we’ll be joined by artist Eve Jacobs-Carnahan to learn about her Knit Democracy Together project. And we’ll finish the show by hearing new music from singer/songwriter Kris Gruen.  

Mystery writer Archer Mayor has penned his 32nd Joe Gunther book, called “Marked Man.” He’ll spend the first hour discussing the latest murder/mystery set in the Brattleboro area. After that, UVM political science professor Anthony Gierzynski joins us to talk about the current state of politics and the media. Then, Melissa Pasanen of Seven Days shares her recent story reviewing 13 Burlington pizza joints. And we finish by hearing about what logistical and cultural adaptations need to be made to institute regenerative agricultural processes.  

The work of Vermont’s stonecutters is timeless and has been captured beautifully by photographer Nan Carle Beauregard. We’ll talk about her current exhibit at the Vermont Granite Museum. Next, we’ll meet another WDEV All-Star to celebrate the station’s 90th anniversary. John Wilson will share some of his exploits through the years at WDEV. After that, we check in with what’s happening at Burlington City Arts and why they want your ideas for New Year’s Eve. And we finish the last half hour with open phone lines.

Scammers are brilliant, always coming up with new ways to separate you from your cash. We’ll learn about the latest scams being perpetrated by these ingenious evildoers. Next, we hear about the beautiful music you’ll get to enjoy as part of the upcoming Capital City Concerts series. Then we have Vermont’s “master of all things apples” Terry Bradshaw to update us on the current season and to answer all your questions about apple trees and varieties. And we finish with a half hour of open phones.  

For the beginning of the show, we’ve got “In the Garden” host Peter Burke with us to help you get your garden ready for the winter months ahead. Get your questions on planting, pruning and harvesting ready for Peter. After that, national correspondent Bob Ney checks in with his weekly update. We then head to the Hinterland Market in South Albany with Sally Pollak of Seven Days. Wait until you taste their homemade soft pretzels! It’s off to the Valley next as we run off those pretzels in the Mad Dash on the Mad River Path. And we finish in Stowe at the Foliage Arts Festival that’s going on this weekend.