VPR Commentary Series

By Vermont Public Radio

More than 50 commentators provide perspective and opinion about current events, topics of interest, and often showcase the work of writers and storytellers.... more

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The podcast currently has 1,231 episodes available.

VPR Commentary Series episodes:

April 19, 2016 Killacky: New Cultural Tapestry
One-third of the children in Burlington and Winooski public schools are students of color, including new Americans who are English language learners....
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April 19, 2016 Kashmeri: ROTC Centennial
Vermonters who live around Burlington Airport may notice a flurry of military aircraft and helicopters this week as they transport a number of senior...
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April 18, 2016 Schubart: EB-5 Tragedy
There are many actors in the Jay Peak/Q-Burke tragedy playing out on our Northern Vermont stage.
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April 18, 2016 Nadworny: Fraud Charges
I think everyone in Vermont felt extreme disappointment when they heard the news of the SEC investigation of the Q Burke and Jay Peak owners. I know I did.
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April 15, 2016 Albright: Broken Promises
The EB-5 program was supposed to bring economic salvation to the Northeast Kingdom. Until I left VPR last year, I covered this story as a field reporter...
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April 14, 2016 Levin: Owl Rescue
Encounters between a barred owl and a moving car can be hard on the owl, which despite deceptive appearances is really no heavier than a large gray...
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July 07, 2015 Coffin: The Confederate Flag
The Confederate flag, a red banner with 13 crossed stars, was seen on many a Civil War battlefield by Vermont soldiers. One of the memorable times was...
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July 06, 2015 Carter: New Cuba Policy
On a blustery fall day in 1960, President Dwight D. Eisenhower proclaimed all exports to the island nation of Cuba were prohibited. Less than three...
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July 06, 2015 Slayton: Runnion And The News
Newspaperman Norm Runnion’s death earlier this month was another reminder that we are witnessing the passing, not only of a key generation of...
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July 06, 2015 Henningsen: Chief Justice Roberts
Did George W. Bush do liberals a favor nominating John Roberts to succeed the late Chief Justice William Rehnquist, instead of following Sandra Day O...
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FAQs about VPR Commentary Series:

How many episodes does VPR Commentary Series have?

The podcast currently has 1,231 episodes available.