Podcasts about Middlebury

Our Guest Dr. Jerry Lynch first learned about extraordinary performance and excellence as a nationally ranked competitive athlete sponsored by Nike, running world-class times from 5,000 meters to the marathon, setting an American record in the half-marathon, winning a National Championship, and many other races against athletes half his age. He took what he learned about himself and life from his competitive days and parlayed it into a dynamic, successful career helping athletes and coaches in all sports use his performance and leadership strategies to up their game and discover the best version of themselves. Dr. Lynch has been recognized as one of the top five in his profession nationwide. He has worked with teams, coaches, and athletes in the NBA, Pro Lacrosse, Major League Soccer, and with men's and women's basketball, lacrosse, soccer, tennis, golf, and other sports at the universities of North Carolina, Duke, Maryland, California, Syracuse, Stanford, Harvard, and Middlebury. He is the author of 18 books in over 10 languages and the founder and director of WAY OF CHAMPIONS, a human potential and performance consulting group helping others master the deeper inner game for sports, business, and life. Jerry is a dynamic, entertaining, inspirational, provocative, and humorous teacher and speaker with topics on leadership, coaching, team culture building, winning the relationship game, and core value development. His profound insights into the inner workings of the human mind and the dynamics of excellence have propelled countless individuals to overcome obstacles, harness their strengths, and achieve unparalleled success. With a unique blend of wisdom, experience, and compassion, Dr. Jerry Lynch has become a trusted mentor and guide, empowering individuals to cultivate resilience, embrace authenticity, and tap into their innate capabilities. His work continues to inspire and elevate the lives of those who seek to reach new heights of achievement and fulfillment.   What You'll Learn in this Episode: Insights of Dr. Lynch's new book “Lead with Love” and Ed Molitor's opening story in chapter one Why self-love is foundational in leading others Why love is the missing piece in most leadership playbooks How to navigate resistance to emotional leadership in competitive cultures How love sustains performance in high-pressure, high-volatility environments The story of Dr. Lynch's fire-chief father and the 90-minute lesson that shaped his life How legendary coaches like John Wooden, Phil Jackson, and Steve Kerr used love-driven leadership to build dynasties   Resources & Links Dr. Jerry Lynch Website: www.wayofchampions.com  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-jerry-lynch-www-wayofchampions-com-13aa149/ Dr. Lynch's Books: https://www.wayofchampions.com/products Listen to more of Dr. Lynch on The Athletics of Business Podcast: Episode 195: The Champion Sports Parent, with  Dr. Jerry Lynch & John O'Sullivan Episode 179: The Mindful Coach, with Dr. Jerry Lynch  Episode 176: The Champion Teammate, with John O'Sullivan & Dr. Jerry Lynch Ed Molitor LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/themolitorgroup/ Website: https://www.themolitorgroup.com/

That dozen is not just the number of D-III players currently known to have received an invite to an NFL training camp, for sure. How big of a breakfast does it take to feed an NFL offensive lineman? What did new-old Franklin coach Mike Leonard do when he was away from coaching the Grizzlies for the past five years? And why does Illinois College coach Ray DeFrisco keep coming back, year after year? Those are some of the key questions getting asked and answered on this edition of the D3football.com Around the Nation Podcast. Plus ... This edition of the podcast is sponsored by GameStrat: The Most Reliable & Fastest In-Game Video Replay System on The Market. D-III football coaches should click here to learn more. No, seriously, that's a lot of eggs. How did Middlebury offensive lineman Thomas Perry get to where he is today, a workout legend and an All-American who got invited to the Baltimore Ravens minicamp? He also talks about his experiences with Julian Young, a linebacker at Colby who will also be going to the Ravens, plus the workout that helped start him well down the road to where he is today. At Franklin, Mike Leonard wasn't expecting to get his old office back, and that space has some new decorations that we talk about. Hear what kind of camp Leonard will be attending this offseason. And at Illinois College, the days of putting up 96 points in a game might be over, with the standout quarterback and wide receiver and the offensive coordinator all moving on, but the philosophy remains. Hear about that and the new names you'll hear this fall and more from IC coach Ray DeFrisco. Plus we talk about the NESCAC finally getting its chance to play in the playoffs -- even if it isn't until 2026. Will that attract more talented student-athletes to NESCAC schools? That's a question in our mailbag segment, and we also talk about the likelihood of radios in football helmets at the D-III level. Patrick and Greg cover it all in the latest edition of the D3football.com Around the Nation podcast.

Every Friday in The Feed Megan Schinella comes on the air to talk about all the fun things happening in and around Connecticut this weekend that you can do with the kids and family.  KEVIN'S PICK:  Griffin Childbirth Center Baby Fair - Saturday 11am-2pm I will be at Griffin Childbirth Center, 130 Division Street in Derby, CT. Expectant parents, new parents and their families can get a good feel for the area's maternity and child care resources. this free event features many exhibitors, special offers and discounts, raffles, door prizes, tours of the Childbirth Center and information about the Center's classes and support groups for before and after childbirth. MEGAN'S PICKS:  1. Northstar Playmakers present Pippin, Saturday and Sunday in the main auditorium at Westhill High School in Stamford. Featuring 41 cast, 8 crew and 5 student musicians, and professional hired orchestra w all students. 2. McKinley School Carnival Saturday 1-10pm and Sunday 1-5pm at Jennings Beach in Fairfield. This fun-for-all-ages event will offer families traditional and affordable entertainment. 3. Quassy Amusement in Middlebury opening weekend.  4. Earth Day at Flaming Farm Simsbury Saturday, from 9am to 5pm. Petting Zoo, Tractor Hayrides, Pony Rides, Live Music, Food Truck, Bounce House, Face Painting.  5. Baby Shark at The SoNo Collection in Norwalk. Saturday shows at 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Join a fin-tastic mini show! Laugh, dance, and sing along. Live show and the opportunity to meet the characters after the show. Be sure to visit the activities station including airbrush tattoos and balloon art, available from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. Megan's Mom Quote: “Ahhh the sound of Spring. It's so nice to let the kids fight outside for a change.”

Vermont Edition is launching a new series, featuring intimate conversations with noteworthy Vermonters right in their own living rooms. It's called Vermont Edition At Home. For the first installment, Mikaela Lefrak went to the Middlebury home of François Clemmons.. Clemmons is best known for playing Officer Clemmons on Mr. Rogers Neighborhood.Clemmons discusses how he came to embrace his Blackness, his homosexuality, and his desire to be a performer.Broadcast live on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at noon; rebroadcast at 7 p.m.Have questions, comments or tips? Send us a message or check us out on Instagram.

Programs for careers like welding, construction, and automotive tech are in hot demand. The Central Vermont Career Center, a career technical school in Barre, has more applicants than they have space to admit. A recent report by Vermont Public found that enrollment is up statewide at most of Vermont's 17 career and technical education centers. It's a national trend, and it's earned Gen Z the nickname “The Toolbelt Generation.”We talk with CVCC's director Jody Emerson and Nick Cantrick, a construction technology instructor at the Hannaford Career Center in Middlebury, about their students' career opportunities.We also discuss current labor needs in Vermont with Richard Wobby, Executive Vice President at the Associated General Contractors of Vermont, and Kendal Smith, Deputy Commissioner at the Vermont Department of Labor.Broadcast live on Monday, April 7, 2025, at noon; rebroadcast at 7 p.m.Have questions, comments or tips? Send us a message or check us out on Instagram.

Champ the Lake Champlain MonsterThis week we dive into the legend of Champ, the Lake Champlain Monster, exploring over 300 reported sightings dating back to 1609 when Samuel de Champlain claimed to witness a 20-foot serpent-like creature.We chronicle key evidence including Sandra Mansi's famous 1977 photograph, sonar readings capturing unusual shapes, and alleged echolocation recordings from cryptozoologist Katy Elizabeth.Throughout the episode, we discuss theories about whether Champ could be a prehistoric survivor like a plesiosaur or tanystropheus, citing Lake Champlain's substantial depth of 400 feet as a potential habitat. We also look at alternative explanations for the Lake Champlain cryptid, including large sturgeon (which can reach 27 feet), groups of otters swimming in formation creating a serpentine illusion, or partially submerged logs moved by underwater currents called seiches.Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordShop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merchWant to send BTB something? Ship it here: 3570 Executive Drive, Suite 218, Uniontown, Ohio 44685Keywords: Lake Champlain monster sightings, Champ cryptid evidence, Lake Champlain cryptozoology, Champ monster legend, Lake Champlain creature, Champ prehistoric survivor, Lake Champlain Nessie, Champ monster photos, Lake Champlain monster history, Champ lake monster mysteries, serpent-like creature, humps, Button Bay, Dennis Hall, Middlebury register, Plattsburgh, hydrophone, cryptozoological research, Fort Henry, Otter Creek, Vermont history, petrified remains, PT Barnum, Roadtrippers magazine, Sandra Mansi photograph, mass sightings, Ethan Allen boat, underwater commotion, fishing community

In this episode, Teyonce Allison '25 talks with Professor Jonathan Miller-Lane. Professor Miller-Lane, known affectionately as “JML,” teaches education studies at Middlebury and is a facilitator in the Engaged Listening Project, a professional development program for faculty and staff. Prof. Miller-Lane discusses his upbringing in various countries as son of a foreign service officer and how that shaped his understanding of culture, hospitality, race, and conflict. The discussion explores the role of higher education in supporting and preparing students. They discuss lessons from diplomacy about how to create a welcoming, structured environment as well as the challenges of integrating skills for constructive conflict across a student body with different goals and backgrounds. Learn more about Professor Miller-Lane here: https://www.middlebury.edu/college/people/jonathan-miller-lane Learn more about the Engaged Listening Project here: https://www.middlebury.edu/conflict-transformation/engaged-listening-project

A wounded Union captain from Vermont and the resilient wife of a Confederate soldier cross paths — and fates — in Chris Bohjalian's new novel.Bohjalian is the New York Times bestselling author of 25 books, a playwright and a longtime Weybridge resident. His work has been translated into 35 languages and become three movies and an Emmy-winning TV series (The Flight Attendant on Max). His novel Midwives was an Oprah's Book Club selection. He was a weekly columnist for The Burlington Free Press from 1992 through 2015.This show was recorded on Mar. 9 at a live event, when Bohjalian sat down with Mikaela Lefrak in front of a packed house at the Town Hall Theater in Middlebury. The event was produced in partnership with the Middlebury Book Shop.Then, we get a preview of the Green Mountain Film Festival in Montpelier when Mikaela speaks with festival programmer Sam Kann.Broadcast live on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at noon; rebroadcast at 7 p.m.

Without intervention, education officials say health care costs will continue to eat up ever-larger shares of local school budgets — regardless of which cost-saving measures Montpelier imposes on districts. Plus, Middlebury is among the handful of municipalities presenting water infrastructure bonds to voters on Town Meeting Day, Sen. Welch is calling for Republicans to support Ukraine, the state is proposing changes for waterfowl hunters, and Caledonia County's sheriff has died.

In our first ever D3 Lacrosse Podcast, we're going to touch on Christopher Newport's win over Grove City, Salisbury's win over Lynchburg, Amherst's win over Middlebury, Ursinus' 3OT win over DeSales, Gettysburg win over Stevenson, RIT's win over York and much more. We'll also name our first ever D3 Freaks of the Week.Buy some swag...https://www.laxfactor.com/

Despite historically strong ties, Canadians are canceling trips to Vermont amid President Trump's threats to institute tariffs on Canadian goods and calls to make our northern neighbor the “51st state.” Plus, the Scott administration presents a plan to adjust the motel housing program after funding disagreements with Democratic lawmakers, Vermont appears to have missed a major climate emissions deadline, a handful of municipalities will consider local option taxes on Town Meeting Day, and Middlebury's Town Hall Theater is opening a new learning space.

“Their white classmates can read Harry Potter and relate to going to Hogwarts and flying on brooms. But a Black kid can't aspire to go to Paris, which can actually happen.” – Jerry CraftGrowing up, Jerry Craft did not enjoy reading. He says he simply never encountered a children's book that intrigued him enough or felt right. But Jerry loves defying expectations, and so naturally, the boy who rarely set foot in a library grew up to become a celebrated children's book author and illustrator. He has made defying expectations—and breaking stereotypes—a guiding principle in his storytelling. Jerry Craft is a New York Times bestselling author and illustrator, best known for “New Kid,” the first graphic novel to win the Newbery Medal. “New Kid,” along with the subsequent books in the three-part series—“Class Act” and “School Trip”—were groundbreaking for middle-grade literature, especially the power of graphic novels. While many of us may know and love Jerry's more recent graphic novels, his road to those books was winding and unexpected.  In this episode, Jerry tells us about the one teacher who finally found the secret to inspiring him, explains how being a Black comic strip creator was a lot like the movie Highlander, and ponders whether his dad's night shifts might be the reason he still works best at 3 AM.Settle in for an episode filled with wry humor and the colorful stories of Jerry Craft's journey to becoming a beloved author for students and teachers alike!***Jerry curated a group of graphic novels for his reading challenge, How It Started, How It's Going. These graphic novels chronicle his own journey as a creator—from the books that inspired him to those that helped forge his path and finally to those for which he laid the groundwork. Learn more and download Jerry's reading challenge at thereadingculturepod.com/jerry-craft***This episode's Beanstack Featured Librarian is Laurie Schalliol, media specialist at Heritage Intermediate School in Middlebury, Indiana. Laurie dishes about a spicy incentive that pushed her students' reading to the next level.***Show ChaptersChapter 1 - Oh SnapChapter 2 - Stay HumbleChapter 3 - Xylem StripsChapter 4 - To One PersonChapter 5 - The HighlanderChapter 6 - That's Not For YouChapter 7 - Reading Challenge Chapter 8 - Beanstack Featured LibrarianLinksThe Reading CultureThe Reading Culture Newsletter SignupJerry CraftMomma's BoyzTo the World… (Jerry's Quote)Follow The Reading Culture on Instagram (for giveaways and bonus content)Beanstack resources to build your community's reading cultureJordan Lloyd BookeyHost: Jordan Lloyd BookeyProducers: Mel Webb, Jackie Lamport, and Lower Street MediaScript Editors: Josia Lamberto-Egan, Mel Webb, Jackie Lamport, Jordan Lloyd Bookey

Visit Elkhart County: Classic Small Towns on the Heritage TrailTerry Mark is our guest on the Outdoor Adventure Series today. Terry is the Director of Communications and Public Relations for Visit Elkhart County, located in the picturesque northern region of Indiana, right on the Michigan border.In this episode, Terry takes us on a journey through the charming and vibrant Elkhart County, sharing insights into its rich history, cultural offerings, and natural wonders.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTSThe Heritage Trail: Begin your journey with an audio-driving tour of the Heritage Trail. This trail provides fascinating folklore and history and easy-to-follow directions to explore at your own pace.Pumpkin Vine Nature Trail: Discover the collaborative spirit of Elkhart County, which brought this old rail bed back to life as a breathtaking nature trail. This trail is ideal for biking, walking, and experiencing the region's scenic beauty.Quilt Gardens: Experience the vibrant quilt gardens, showcasing large floral patterns that are free for public viewing from May to September. These gardens are a photographer's dream!Amish Country: Immerse yourself in the tranquil lifestyle of the Amish communities around Napanee and Middlebury.Outdoor Adventures: Elkhart County is a four-season destination, offering everything from kayaking and canoeing on the St. Joseph River to exploring local parks and botanical gardens.Craft Breweries & Cuisine: Enjoy the local flavors at Elkhart's craft breweries, where you can indulge in delicious beverages and freshly baked pies – a must after a day of adventure!Plan Your Visit:Terry emphasizes the county's ongoing commitment to enhancing its attractions and amenities. It's not just a place to visit but a community that invests in creating beautiful, enjoyable spaces for residents and visitors.Connect with Elkhart County:To see everything Elkhart County has to offer, visit their website at Visit Elkhart County and follow their social media channels for the latest updates and travel inspiration:Facebook: https://twitter.com/elkhartcountyinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/experienceelkhartcountyin/YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/visitamishcountry/NEXT STEPSVisit us at https://outdooradventureseries.com. We welcome likes, comments, and shares.KEYWORDSTerry Mark, Visit Elkhart County, The Heritage Trail, Pumpkin Vine Nature Trail, Quilt Gardens, Amish Country, Tourism, Outdoor Adventure Series, Podcast#VisitElkhartCounty #TheHeritageTrail #PumpkinVineNatureTrail #QuiltGardens #AmishCountry #Tourism #OutdoorAdventureSeries #Podcast My Favorite Podcast Tools: Production by Descript Hosting Buzzsprout Show Notes by Castmagic Website powered by Podpage Be a Podcast Guest by PodMatch

Welcome to our second installment of our American Birkebeiner story series!The Super Tour skier joins the Seder-Skier Podcast for the first time to talk about his ski story — from Maine state titles to his 'Into the Wild' year in Alaska and inundation with Norwegian elite skiing while living in Oslo to earning a spot at Middlebury — and how having a chip on the proverbial shoulder has spurred improvement at every level.Enjoy!Our supporters:⁠⁠⁠⁠EnjoyWinter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Atomic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sporthill⁠⁠Part 1: Peter Gebhardt

This week, in Middlebury, Indiana, a mother does not approve of her teen daughter's choice in boyfriends, causing tension & fighting in the home. It also leads to the mother's disappearance, but luckily there's some evidence that leads to a suspect, whoo spills the whole plan. It's a terrifyingly cold blooded plot, that ends in murder, but definitely didn't have to. Plus, one of the killers says he "just wanted to kill" in a letter to the judge!!Along the way, we find out that a band might be hard to hear over a tractor pull, that teen love is never worth throwing your entire future in the garbage, and that if someone really wants to kill, it's not very easy to stop them!!New episodes every Thursday!Donate at: patreon.com/crimeinsports or go to paypal.com and use our email: crimeinsports@gmail.comGo to shutupandgivememurder.com for all things Small Town Murder & Crime In Sports!Follow us on...twitter.com/@murdersmallfacebook.com/smalltownpodinstagram.com/smalltownmurderAlso, check out James & Jimmie's other show, Crime In Sports! On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Wondery, Wondery+, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Damian DiGiulian is in his his 13th season as the men's ice hockey head coach at St Michaels College in Vermont. DiGiulian has also coached in the USA Hockey development system and at NCAA Division I and III as assistant coach at University of Vermont and Middlebury. John and Damian worked together at UVM from 1999-2003. DiGiulian has led the Purple Knights to a pair of Northeast-10 Conference regular-season co-championships and five league tournament title games during his tenure. Two of DiGiulian's student-athletes were honored as winners of the 2017 Hockey Humanitarian Award, with Danny Divis '17 and Justin McKenzie '17 earning the recognition for their work as creators of mental health awareness campaign Hope Happens Here.  In our conversation today, we discuss the current state of youth sports and how it impacts athletes on the collegiate level, head coaches dealing with incredibly difficult circumstances, and what it takes to be a great assistant coach. Damian discusses his new podcast The Assistant, lessons learned from some of his guests, and so much more.  Connect with Damian at ddigiulian@smcvt.edu PUT IN YOUR BULK BOOK ORDERS FOR OUR BESTSELLING BOOKS! Programs such as UNC soccer and lacrosse, Syracuse lacrosse, Stanford Lacrosse, Middlebury College, Colby College, Rutgers University, and many other champions are using THE CHAMPION TEAMMATE book with their athletes. Many of these coaches are also getting THE CHAMPION SPORTS PARENT so their team parents can be part of a successful culture. Schools and clubs are using EVERY MOMENT MATTERS for staff development and book clubs. Are you?  We have been fulfilling numerous bulk orders for some of the top high school and collegiate sports programs in the country, will your team be next? Click here to visit John's author page on Amazon Click here to visit Jerry's author page on Amazon Please email John@ChangingTheGameProject.com if you want discounted pricing on 10 or more books on any of our books. Thanks everyone. NEW WOC MASTERMIND AND CERTIFICATION PROGRAM IS SOLD OUT! Our 2025 Mastermind and Certification Program is sold out, but we do have a waitlist as well as a collection of coaches who are interested in being part of our next cohort. If you want to take a deeper dive then ever offered before into your coaching and personal development, or work within your school or club improving coaching or transforming the culture, or you want to hit the road as a speaker and presenter working with teams and youth sports organizations, we will give you the tools and support to do so. We are collecting names who are interested at this moment in joining the waitlist or being the first to know when we offer another program, you can do so by clicking here and adding your name and email to the list. This week's podcast is brought to you by our friends at Sprocket Sports.  Sprocket Sports is a new software platform for youth sports clubs.  Yeah, there are a lot of these systems out there, but Sprocket provides the full enchilada. They give you all the cool front-end stuff to make your club look good– like websites and marketing tools – AND all the back-end transactions and services to run your business better so you can focus on what really matters – your players and your teams. Sprocket is built for those clubs looking to thrive, not just survive, in the competitive world of youth sports clubs.  So if you've been looking for a true business partner – not just another app – check them out today at https://sprocketsports.me/CTG. Become a Podcast Champion! This weeks podcast is also sponsored by our Patreon Podcast Champions. Help Support the Podcast and get FREE access to our most popular online courses, a $300 value. If you love the podcast, we would love for you to become a Podcast Champion, (https://www.patreon.com/wayofchampions) for as little as a cup of coffee per month (OK, its a Venti Mocha), to help us up the ante and provide even better interviews, better sound, and an overall enhanced experience. Plus, as a $10 per month Podcast Super-Champion, you will have access to never before released and bonus material, including: Downloadable transcripts of our best podcasts, so you don't have to crash your car trying to take notes! A code to get free access to our online course called “Coaching Mastery,” usually a $97 course, plus four other courses worth over $100, all yours for free for becoming a patron. Other special bonus opportunities that come up time to time Access to an online community of coaches like you who are dedicated listeners of the podcast, and will be able to answer your questions and share their coaching experiences. Thank you for all your support these past four years, and a special big thank you to all of you who become part of our inner circle, our patrons, who will enable us to take our podcast to the next level. https://www.patreon.com/wayofchampions  

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The current football student-athletes of the NESCAC are probably too young to envision a crowd of fans in the Astrodome chanting "Let them play!" about the Bad News Bears. They are too young to remember the Astrodome. And they are nothing like the Bad News Bears, but still, the powers-that-be in the New England Small College Athletic Conference have not allowed their conference teams to participate in the Division III football playoffs. Ever. Because the Ivy League does it that way, right? Well, that's changing, starting this year, and a group of NESCAC student-athletes are organizing on their campuses to make sure that they don't get left behind, or pushed off another year. That's the NESCAC Football Players Association (NESCACFBPA), a group representing football student-athletes at all 10 member schools, and we talk with a number of them on this edition of the D3football.com Around the Nation Podcast. This edition of the podcast is sponsored by GameStrat: The Most Reliable & Fastest In-Game Video Replay System on The Market. D-III football coaches should click here to learn more. The presidents of the NESCAC need to act now, not wait and make these student-athletes wait for another year when they have waited for generation after generation already. Hear from Vaughn Seelicke of Tufts, Jack Lucido of Wesleyan, Parker Huynh-Benningfield of Bates, Aidan Moss of Middlebury and Justin Keller of Tufts about the issues, what they learned from Ivy League student organizers, and how they are working to make this happen here, in 2025. In addition, we chat with new Lewis & Clark head coach Brett Elliott. Yes, that's the Brett Elliott who has been offensive coordinator at Linfield, who led Linfield to a national title as a quarterback and was the 2005 D3football.com Offensive Player of the Year. He'll talk about the quick and efficient interview process, how he found out who his leaders are on his new team, and what he did on his first weekend on the job. Plus we update the Cortland coaching search, and take your questions, many of them, and more in this edition of the podcast, as we start Season No. 19.

Why a general store in New Hampshire that's been serving the community for two centuries may not be around much longer. Plus, a Waterbury House Democrat wants to advance legislation to reform the state's emergency shelter program before a new wave of evictions, a new development will bring more than 250 homes to Middlebury, several state medical associations voice opposition to President Trump's executive order restricting youth access to gender-affirming care, Burlington voters won't be asked to weigh in on a tax increase on Town Meeting Day despite the city's budget deficit, and a Vermont solar manufacturer gets nearly $400 million in financing from a Canadian investment company to build out four solar projects.

To increase the pace of home building, some housing experts say Vermont needs to turn to the assembly line. Plus, Gov. Scott wants to place new fees on electric vehicles in lieu of gas tax revenues, Vermont's attorney general says she won't back down on challenging Trump administration efforts she doesn't believe pass legal muster, national testing results show declines in math and reading for Vermont fourth and eighth graders, a Middlebury philosophy professor discusses how to live a full life by mastering what she calls the ‘art of the interesting', and we take stock of what sports fans are waiting for–from the pending Super Bowl to the start of the new baseball season–in our weekly sports report.

(HOUR 1) Hart and Fitzy recap the Celtics' dominant win over the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night. Plus, the guys discuss what fans of the Boston Celtics like, and dislike, about Jayson Tatum, and they examine the characteristics of other fan-favorite players, including Derrick White and Payton Pritchard. (HOUR 2) Ted Johnson shares his thoughts with Hart and Fitzy on how athletes have been able to ingratiate themselves with Boston sports fans over the years. Plus, NBC Sports Boston Patriots' insider Tom E. Curran joins the guys to share optimism about the current state of the Patriots' coaching staff, discuss where the Patriots' hiring of Mike Vrabel ranks among other NFL head coach hires this offseason, and much more. (HOUR 3) Hart, Fitzy and Ted Johnson share critical details about two scandals happening in professional sports right now, involving Justin Tucker of the NFL, and Terry Rozier of the NBA. Plus, former Boston Bruins' goaltender and current NESN analyst Andrew Raycroft joins the guys to address concerns about Jeremy Swayman's play this season, share his thoughts on Zdeno Chara's return to the franchise, and much more. (HOUR 4) Hart, Fitzy and Ted Johnson react to a report from Pro Football Talk that claims Bill Belichick is upset that the Las Vegas Raiders chose to hire Pete Carroll. Plus, the guys review the games that will be featured in the 2025 NFL Pro Bowl, and discuss possible changes to the current format, and they tell the story of Middlebury's Thomas Perry on Odds and Ends.

Hart, Fitzy and Ted Johnson review the games that will be featured in the 2025 NFL Pro Bowl, and discuss possible changes to the current format. Plus, the guys tell the story of Middlebury's Thomas Perry on Odds and Ends.

Hart, Fitzy and Ted Johnson react to a report from Pro Football Talk that claims Bill Belichick is upset that the Las Vegas Raiders chose to hire Pete Carroll. Plus, the guys review the games that will be featured in the 2025 NFL Pro Bowl, and discuss possible changes to the current format, and they tell the story of Middlebury's Thomas Perry on Odds and Ends.

Here is episode 2 of What Now Sounds Like, a show I make that is entirely comprised of your recordings. Desperate times call for desperate show methods. I'm hoping that shows made up of all of us will help us all feel less alone.  In this show you hear from: Blake in New York City, James in Sussex England, the Niagara Frontier Radio reading service (thank you Papageorgiou in Brussels...), River in Portland, Oregon, Alice in Fletcher, Virginia, Naomi Hodde in Middlebury, Vermont, Howard in Woodstock Vermont, bells recorded by Melanie in Merida, Mexico, and a fricking amazing recording James made at a professional wrestling even in London. Send me more recordings as they occur to you. You can send them to my email at rumblestripvermont@gmail.com 

On this episode of Confidently You, we're joined by  Polly Fredlund, Head of School at Westover School, an all-girls boarding and day school for grades 9-12 in Middlebury, CT. Polly is an independent school leader with over twenty-five years of experience working in schools as an Assistant Head of School, Director of Admissions and Financial Aid, Assistant Director of Upper School, English teacher, coach, outdoor leader, and advisor. We're speaking with Polly about her journey to headship. She shares some of the toughest moments in her career and how it led her to the leader she is today.

A Middlebury retail cannabis shop is suing the state, saying its cannabis advertising regulations violate freedom of speech protections in the Vermont Constitution. Plus, the Scott administration wants the state to have much stronger oversight of schools, President Trump's tax plans could make it more difficult for local towns and cities to fund infrastructure projects, Vermont is home to a number of health-focused startups, and Middlebury College has a new president.

A retail store in Middlebury, FLŌRA Cannabis, filed the lawsuit. It could have a large impact on the state's retail cannabis industry.

This week we're recapping a successful Bates Carnival for the skiing teams. Some first-years impressed in their collegiate debuts, and some more experienced skiers also scored crucial points for the Bobcats. Plus, Max Cory and the men's swimming team turned in some big performances Sunday against Middlebury, and track and field competed in their first meet of 2025. That's this week, on the Bates Bobcast! Interviews this episode: 1:34 -- Sage Grossi '28 and Greta Hendrickson '28, Nordic Skiing. (Bobcats of the Week) 23:35 -- Jaelie Hovey '25, Alpine Skiing. 31:53 -- Alannah Ardrey '27, Women's Track and Field. 44:28 -- Max Cory '26, Men's Swimming.

A dental clinic in Middlebury specializes in serving Spanish-speaking immigrant farmworkers, who typically face big barriers to care. Plus, Vermont still has one of the highest per capita homelessness rates in the country, a Shelburne nonprofit hopes to provide free online resources for people caring for aging loved ones, the new year means a new Old Farmer's Almanac, and the Rutland County Humane Society may have found a new shelter space.

In many cold locales, saunas are a common way to heat your body and hang out with friends, especially in the dead of winter. But in Vermont, the practice hasn't taken as strong of a hold. Today, we explore the physical, mental, and social benefits of regular sauna use. This is the first installment in a health-focused series we're running each Thursday of January called "In Good Health."Joining us for the hour is Chelsea Edgar, a Burlington-based freelance reporter and contributing editor for Seven Days. She wrote a piece for them exploring sauna culture in our region. Earric Lee is a post-doctoral researcher at The Montreal Heart Institute, and Nils Shenholm is a sauna designer and builder in Duxbury, and an North American Sauna Society Emeritus board member.Plus: Vermont Edition's managing producing Jon Ehrens talks to his fellow heat addicts inside the Vermont Sun sauna in Middlebury.

We're excited to bring you our latest episode featuring Connor Merrill, Head Basketball Coach at Deerfield Academy, where we dive deep into the world of prep school basketball and player development. From Coach Merrill's own journey as a post-grad at Vermont Academy to his coaching stops at Springfield College and Middlebury, we explore what makes Deerfield's program unique in NEPSAC Class A. Our conversation covers everything aspiring student-athletes need to know - from reclassing benefits to college placement strategies - plus we get some fascinating insights about The Holdovers movie filmed on campus and what it really takes for guards to make it at the D1 level.

Annika Landis has seen a lot in her ski career. She earned five EISA podiums and made a couple NCAA national appearances as a four-year skier at Middlebury. Then she returned home for a season with the SVSEF Gold Team before spending two more with the Craftsbury Racing Project on the Super Tour circuit. Now, the 26-year-old is focusing on a new project: Enjoy Winter's Factory Team. Landis believes a vibrant loppet community is essential to the overall health of the sport in the U.S. I believe her story is an important one for the North American Nordic ski community and hope you all enjoy the show! If you liked this podcast and want to support the Seder-Skier cause, go here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seder-skier/support

At the end of 2024, we mark the end of Laurie Patton's tenure as president of Middlebury by sharing her reflections on conflict transformation, protest, and higher education. In September, President Patton sat down with Eboo Patel, president of Interfaith America, as part of their programing on Teaching Interfaith Understanding.  Their conversation was posted to Interfaith America's podcast and we reshare the episode here with permission. Patel and Patton discuss how Middlebury's campus culture evolved in the years since 2017, when political scientist Charles Murray's visit was met with upheaval. Patton elaborates on Middlebury's conflict transformation efforts, including the successes of the Engaged Listening Project, the challenges of countering a national narrative, and the outcomes of building a resilient culture, evidenced by her community's constructive engagement of tensions surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in the spring of 2024. To hear other episodes in Interfaith America's podcast, click here: https://www.interfaithamerica.org/podcast/  Many thanks to Teyonce Allison, Brett Simison, and the Conflict Transformation Collaborative staff for editing and production. Thank you also to Middlebury music professor Damascus Kafumbe for our music. 

Law enforcement and mental health officials grapple with a recent spate of homicides involving young men in mental distress, and what they suggest about the gap between those two systems. Plus, Bernie Sanders says his next term in the Senate will likely be his last, state officials are downgrading flood risks to Vermont communities, a new bridge running between Vermont and New Hampshire has opened, a cannabis retailer in Middlebury sues the state over its weed-related advertising rules, and advocates for Lake Champlain call on lawmakers to limit the use of road salt on private land.

In this episode, Sarah Stroup talks with Meg Griffiths, director of programs at Essential Partners (formerly the Public Conversations Project). Founded in 1989, Essential Partners (EP) uses a reflective structured dialogue approach to help people communicate across deep differences in identities and values in order “to address communities' most pressing challenges.” Meg Griffiths and her colleagues at EP have been leading professional development workshops at Middlebury since January 2019 as part of Middlebury's Engaged Listening Project. She has over 15 years of professional experience in higher education and community organizations, and holds certifications and degrees from Boston College's School of Theology and Ministry and from Georgetown's Organizational Development Consulting and Change Leadership program. In this conversation, Meg and Sarah talk about the ways in which dialogic practices can enhance student learning and strengthen campus communities. With scaffolding and careful question design, it is possible to disrupt established stories and patterns that can keep people from understanding and addressing the problems they face. The conversation also takes up common critiques of dialogue in the larger framework of conflict transformation. To learn more about Essential Partners, click here: https://whatisessential.org/about-us To learn more about Meg Griffiths, click here: https://whatisessential.org/people/meg-griffiths

Serena Kim got bit by the hip hop bug early, and dove into the culture completely. So how did she wind up the co-owner of the Swift House Inn and the popular bar in it? After a stint at Jive Records (among several hip hop labels) and serving as the features editor at Vibe magazine, Serena took her turntables and pens to Middlebury, Vermont to take over the Swift House Inn and start Fancy Fridays at their bar, which has an acclaimed wine list and has become a cocktail stop in the state. She's educating her clientele about dance music, and created this amazing Dance Map playlist for us too: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1c7xS37d1aqjXK0wjLqP98?si=Y3aZ50BRT06LmMW6firG6A

Chittenden County was once home to 28 movie theaters. Many small towns had their own community movie theater that acted as a hub for people to come together and enjoy the latest flick. Today, there are fewer than two dozen movie theaters left in the entire state. With the closing of Merrill's Roxy Cinema, it could be argued that we are witnessing the end of the movie theater era and all of the life experiences that accompany seeing movies with friends and neighbors. To talk about all of this, we're joined by Vermont Public producer Eric Ford and UVM film professor Sarah Nilsen. We'll also hear from Vermont International Film Festival Executive Director Steve MacQueen, and a married couple on a mission to see a movie in every theater in Vermont. Then, Vermont Edition producer Andrea Laurion takes us to Middlebury, where one man is determined to play the national anthem of every nationality represented at the college on the bells that ring out each day over the campus.

What does it mean to live a 'good life'?For centuries philosophers, theologians, and psychologists have explored this question.Arguing primarily that there are two distinct paths to living well.The first might be casually thought of as sex, drugs, and rock and roll. Choosing pleasure as our primary pursuit - building our life around a simple equation:The more pleasant experiences we have, the better life is. The second path is the pursuit of a meaningful life. Choosing to craft our lives, and our work in ways that lead to a greater sense of purpose, and fulfillment. The reality is, there are strong arguments behind the benefits of taking either path,And when you combine the two it may be an even more potent recipe for a life well lived. But what if these answers are incomplete? If all we need is more happiness or meaning, why aren't more of us achieving that truly “good” life? Today's guest, Philosopher and popular Middlebury professor Dr. Lorraine Besser is shedding light on the missing third piece in our search for the Good Life—what researchers refer to as psychological richness. And what Lorraine calls The Interesting.In today's conversation we will take a deep dive into Lorraine's work and her beautiful new book - The Art of the Interesting: What We Miss in Our Pursuit of the Good Life and How to Cultivate It,We'll explore how interesting experiences captivate our minds, engage our thoughts and emotions, and often change our perspective.   And how ultimately when we choose to take the path of interesting experiences we live a fuller and more satisfying life. For more on Lorraine, and The Art of the Interesting, please visit Lorrainebesser.comDid you find today's episode inspiring? Here are other conversations we think you'll love:Neuroscience, Spirituality, and the Quest for an Inspired Life | Dr. Lisa MillerPride: Is the Deadliest Sin the Secret to Success? | Dr. Jessica TracyEnjoying the show? Please rate it wherever you listen to your podcasts!Thanks for listening!Support the show

How to destress college students? Marc Prensky knows, he is an advocate for new and better ways of preparing all the 2 billion young people in the world—ways that better fit today's young people and the world they live in. 20 years ago, his term "digital natives" re-framed an entire generation. Marc now applies his reframing skill —honed at the Boston Consulting Group—to all things related to young people. With new technology and AI, third millennium young people are becoming enormously powerful. His latest book, THIRD MILLENNIUM KIDS, explains what is missing from today's education—imagination, self-knowledge and real-world accomplishment—and what kids need most—far more enthusiasm and far less stress. Marc holds degrees from Harvard, Yale, Middlebury, and Oberlin. In his keynotes and consulting, Marc offers new, refreshing takes on THIRD MILLENNIUM YOUNG PEOPLE. He adds "Measurable Positive Impact'"—a term I coined—to each of my projects, engagements, clients, and keynotes. In episode 514 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Marc decided on Oberlin for his undergraduate experience, how we can let Third Millennium Kids make the world a better place, why he uses Third Millennium Kids over Gen Z, why it is a mistake to take their phones away, where the term "Digital Natives" came from, how we can destress college students, why AI is so important in the hands of Third Millennium Kids, how society can better respect and listen to Third Millennium Kids, and what are Symbiotic Human Hybrids. Enjoy!

Craft Beer & Community Representation: Interview with Tha Community Brew's April DoveWelcome back to The Hilltop Glove Podcast! We sit down with the inspiring April Dove, a trailblazer in the craft beer industry, who is breaking barriers and fostering diversity and inclusion. April is the innovative founder of Tha Community Brew, a brand dedicated to delivering unique flavors while prioritizing community representation. Her brewing passion ignited at beer school in Middlebury, Vermont, where she combined her education with her love for craft brewing. April is on a mission to create beers that reflect the tastes of the local community, making craft beer accessible and enjoyable for everyone. Tune in as we discuss her debut beer, Tha CommUNITY American Lager, a true celebration of the flavors that resonate with her community.Support Tha Community BrewTHG Season 5 Intro Drops as of 10/20/24. Support the showMake sure to subscribe to us on ⁠Spotify⁠, ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠, and ⁠YouTube⁠. Also follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Facebook⁠ @hilltopglove. Sponsored by: ⁠@lynxrecording @asylumdigital @celebstudio_ @the_dollarsto @trubrilliance_ . Become a member of our ⁠Patreon⁠ channel to get access to full video episodes, early premieres, and bonus content! Stay tuned for Amplifying Voices: Carolina Storytellers series.

Lorraine teaches at Middlebury college and has recently written The Art of the Interesting: What We Miss in Our Pursuit of the Good Life and How to Cultivate It. How does "the interesting" fit into human flourishing? How do we know when some attractive stimulation is really in our interest and really good? Can we find something interesting even the most tedious, repetitive tasks? Is it interesting to start an improv scene by declaring that your scene-mates are dealing with alcoholism and divorce? Certainly it is rude. Also, Happiness 12 Step Programs. Hear more at philosophyimprov.com. Support the podcast at philosophyimprov.com/support. Check out other Evergreen Podcast offerings.

Andrew and David discussed the financial industry, focusing on timeless topics and the role of Jeremy Grantham. In this episode, we also explored the challenges of valuing private equity investments, the importance of having a clear investment strategy, and the impact of government intervention in capital markets. A spirited discussion followed about our contrasting views on China and Japan, and discussed the current state of the economy, particularly focusing on inflation and the actions of the Federal Reserve. Guest: David Salem - HedgeEye David Salem, Managing Director – Capital Allocation @ Hedgeye Prior to joining Hedgeye in early 2023, David served as founding President and Chief Investment Officer of The Investment Fund for Foundations (TIFF) and as a partner at GMO, working closely with Jeremy Grantham on investment solutions for large institutional funds. David received a JD cum laude from Harvard Law School and an MBA with high distinction from Harvard Business School, where he was elected a Baker Scholar. A member of the District of Columbia Bar, David has held adjunct faculty positions at Middlebury College, from which he earned his undergraduate degree summa cum laude, and the University of Virginia, and served in the White House Counsel's office while enrolled at Harvard. David's has given talks at many colleges and universities, including Dartmouth, Duke, Harvard, MIT, Middlebury, Northwestern, and Oxford, and at conferences organized by the Association of Governing Boards, the CFA Institute, the Council on Foundations, the Foundation Financial Officers Group and NACUBO among other organizations.   Check this out and find out more at: http://www.interactivebrokers.com/ CHARTS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE Follow @andrewhorowitz Looking for style diversification? More information on the TDI Managed Growth Strategy - HERE Stocks mentioned in this episode: (META), (AAPL), (NVDA), (MSFT)

If you're a Bates football fan, this is your week. The Bobcats beat Middlebury 21-20 on Saturday, knocking off a first-place team in the NESCAC for the second time this season, and defeating the Panthers for the first time since 1988. The awards soon followed. We've got you covered in pretty much every aspect of the game, this week, on the Bates Bobcast! Interviews this episode:  1:12 -- Matt Coyne, Head Coach, Football. 13:48 -- Sergio Beltran '26 and Colton Bosselait '25, Football. (NESCAC Offensive Player of the Week and Male Bobcat of the Week) 26:03 -- Sami Kim '28, Volleyball. (Female Bobcat of the Week) 32:41 -- Matt Juneau '25, Football. (NESCAC Defensive Player of the Week) 41:06 -- Peter Simplicio '25, Football. (Member of the offensive line, named to the D3football.com Team of the Week)

What does peace look like for ordinary people, and how we can create metrics of peace that reflect those things that people value? In this conversation, we bring you audio from a May 2023 talk by Peter Dixon, a member of the CT Collaborative's External Advisory Board and a Middlebury alum.  Peter Dixon is an Associate Professor of Practice in Negotiation and Conflict Resolution at the School of Professional Studies at Columbia University. He graduated from Middlebury in 2001.5 and has a PhD in sociology from the University of California, Berkeley. In his research, Dr. Dixon uses mixed methodologies to understand how local knowledge can influence transformative solutions toward peace and justice in conflict-affected communities. Currently, he is researching community-based transitional justice in Colombia and bottom-up approaches to public safety and restorative justice in urban America. He has received support for this work from foundations including the National Science Foundation, United States Institute of Peace, Inter-American Foundation, and Humanity United. To learn more about Dixon, see here:  https://sps.columbia.edu/person/peter-dixon-phd To learn more about Everyday Peace Indicators, click here: https://www.everydaypeaceindicators.org/  To learn more about our External Advisory Board, see here: https://www.middlebury.edu/conflict-transformation/who-we-are#external-advisory-board 

Jim Tilley is a Canadian-American poet, mathematician, and author of four poetry collections, a personal essay, and a novel. ​Born and raised in Québec, Jim holds a Bachelor's degree in physics from McGill University and a doctorate in physics from Harvard. After earning his PhD, Jim pivoted to actuarial science and established himself as a prominent thought leader in that field. During his 25-year career in insurance and investment banking, he published several prize-winning papers. ​During his working career, Jim served as Morgan Stanley's Global Head of Fixed Income Research and Chief Information Officer for Institutional Securities. For two years, he worked to help fund the California Earthquake Authority. In his retirement, he studied creative writing through workshops at Middlebury's Bread Loaf Writers' Conference, Sarah Lawrence College, and others. His newest book, Ripples in the Fabric of the Universe, was just published by Red Hen Press. Find more here: https://www.jimtilleypoetry.com/ As always, we'll also include the live Prompt Lines for responses to our weekly prompt. A Zoom link will be provided in the chat window during the show before that segment begins. For links to all the past episodes, visit: https://www.rattle.com/rattlecast/ This Week's Prompt: Write a poem in the first person perspective in which something is repaired with the use of a most unlikely tool. Next Week's Prompt: Write a poem in which someone wears a costume. Include as many sounds as possible. The Rattlecast livestreams on YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter, then becomes an audio podcast. Find it on iTunes, Spotify, or anywhere else you get your podcasts.

Vermont Public interviewed three candidates for Vermont governor on Tuesday. It was part of the station's series of debates and candidate interviews ahead of the general election on Nov. 5.Incumbent Gov. Phil Scott, a Republican from Berlin, is running for a fifth term. He previously served as lieutenant governor and a state senator. The Democratic candidate is Esther Charlestin of Middlebury. She runs an educational consulting business, co-chairs the Vermont Commission on Women and is a former Middlebury select board member. The independent candidate is Kevin Hoyt of Bennington, a former candidate for governor and seats in Vermont's House and Senate.

In this episode of the ChinaPower Podcast, Dr. Taylor Fravel, Dr. George Gilboy, and Dr. Eric Heginbotham join us to discuss their recent article assessing China's defense budget. They challenge widely cited figures that estimate China's defense spending at $700 billion and provide an apples-to-apples analysis based on purchasing power parity. They assess China's defense spending is around $470 billion, about one-third of the U.S. defense budget, and detail what categories they included and excluded. The conversation explores the analytical shortcomings of current estimates, emphasizing the need for appropriate exchange rates and like-for-like item comparisons between China's and the U.S.'s defense budgets. They also discuss China's military priorities and modernization efforts and key factors that may determine the future trajectory of Chinese defense spending.    Dr. M. Taylor Fravel is the Arthur and Ruth Sloan Professor of Political Science and director of the Security Studies Program at MIT, specializing in international security with a focus on China and East Asia. He is the author of Strong Borders, Secure Nation and Active Defense: China's Military Strategy Since 1949, with numerous publications in leading journals like International Security and Foreign Affairs. A Rhodes Scholar and Andrew Carnegie Fellow, he holds degrees from Middlebury, Stanford, LSE, and Oxford. Fravel also serves on the board of the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations and leads the Maritime Awareness Project.   Dr. George J. Gilboy is a senior fellow at the Center for International Studies, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). George concurrently heads Woodside Energy's Tokyo office. From 2013 to 2018, George was chief economist and vice president of business environment in Perth, leading Woodside's corporate forecasting team. George lived and worked in China from 1994 to 2013 in roles with Woodside, Shell, Cambridge Energy Research, and Tsinghua University. George holds a BA from Boston College and a PhD in political economy from MIT.   Dr. Eric Heginbotham is a principal research scientist at MIT's Center for International Studies and a specialist in Asian security issues. Before joining MIT, he was a senior political scientist at the RAND Corporation, where he led research projects on China, Japan, and regional security issues and regularly briefed senior military, intelligence, and political leaders. Prior to that he was a senior fellow of Asian Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations. After graduating from Swarthmore College, Heginbotham earned his PhD in political science from MIT. He is fluent in Chinese and Japanese and was a captain in the US Army Reserve. 

Join Katie and Liz on this week's episode of True Crime New England where they discuss the confusing disappearance of college student Lynne Schulze out of Middlebury, Vermont. Lynne, who was adventurous and outgoing, went missing on December 10th, 1971, when she was supposed to be taking a final exam before Christmas break. She was seen eating dried prunes outside of the health food store “All the Good Things”, which was owned by infamous accused murderer Robert Durst, before last being spotted walking down US 7 by a classmate. To this day, Lynne has not been seen again, and there have been no arrests made in her case. Anyone with any information on the disappearance of Lynne Schulze is asked to please contact the Middlebury Police Department at 802-388-3191 or Detective Kris Bowdish at kbowdish@middleburypolice.org. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/truecrimene/support

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In a plenary session for the 2024 Teaching Interfaith Understanding Faculty Seminar, Eboo Patel and outgoing Middlebury College president, Laurie Patton, discuss how Middlebury's campus culture evolved in the years since 2017, when political scientist Charles Murray's visit was met with upheaval. Patton elaborates on Middlebury's conflict transformation efforts, including the successes of the Engaged Listening Project, the challenges of countering a national narrative, and the outcomes of building a resilient culture, evidenced by her community's constructive engagement of tensions surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in the spring of 2024.Guest Bio: Dr. Laurie L. Patton is the 17th president of Middlebury College and the incoming president of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Patton is an authority on South Asian history, culture, and religion, and religion in the public square. She is the author and editor of ten scholarly books and three books of poems, and has translated the classical Sanskrit text, The Bhagavad Gita. She was president of the American Academy of Religion in 2019 and elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 2018 in two categories, philosophy/religion and education.Visit Interfaith America to learn more about the organization and our podcast.Follow us on Twitter and Instagram to stay up to date with new episodes, interfaith stories, and our programs.