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The U.S. Mint ceased making new pennies in November. Our humble, one-cent, copper-and-zinc coin can still be used as currency, but its circulation will dwindle in the years ahead.Vermont's first coin — before it became a U.S. state — was also made of copper. These coins date back to days of the Green Mountain Boys, when Vermont was its own republic. Historian Jon Mathewson of Middletown Springs shares the history of Harmon's mint in Rupert. Joe Watkins of Vermont Coin & Jewelry in South Burlington gave us his coin collector's perspective on how to make a pretty penny from collecting rare pennies.For insight from the banking world, we talk with Jennifer Smith, a regional leader with Union Bank in Morrisville. We also hear from Matt Cota, managing director of the Vermont Retailers & Grocers Association. He tells us about a new state law that creates a system for rounding cash purchases up or down at the register.When it comes to idioms and common English phrases, the penny punches above its weight: penny pincher, a pretty penny, penny-wise, a penny saved and so many more. Helping us make sense of the penny's place in language is Maeve Eberhardt, associate professor of linguistics at the University of Vermont.

 A juvenile facility is now proposed for South Burlington; World Cup soccer matches in the region are safe from credible threats thus far; some new trails to birdwatch in the state; and - 50 years after a bottle redemption law was passed, why is it harder to find places to bring your empties?

The Burlington Police Department releases body camera footage from a March immigration raid and protests in South Burlington; a local electric aircraft company's CEO reports big earnings; and a seven-year-old song from a Starksboro musician and carpenter Erin Cassels-Brown went through some renovations this year.

When U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents launched an immigration raid in South Burlington on March 11, they ran into a wall of resistance. Neighbors linked arms in an attempt to stop the masked agents from entering a house in their effort to arrest and deport a Mexican-born man. Protesters blocked an ICE vehicle and hurled insults and objects.ICE agents deployed flashbang grenades. Vermont State Police and local police shoved, dragged and even choked some protesters, according to public testimony at the Statehouse. Three occupants of the house who were not named in a warrant were arrested by ICE. Outside, six protesters were arrested — three by VSP and three by Burlington police.Resistance did not end on the streets of South Burlington. Last week, Chittenden County State's Attorney Sarah George announced that she would not charge the protesters who were arrested. She stated that they did not have criminal records and it was not solely protesters who “bear the burden of all the harm caused that day.” George also blamed police officers “who agitated, who escalated, and who responded in a way that may be ultimately deemed legal, but was also unacceptable.”George told me that “there were some protesters that absolutely escalated the situation and made things a lot more dangerous than necessary.” But she added that after watching the police body camera videos, “there was a lot of behavior on both sides that was not necessary and made the situation a lot more escalated than it needed to be.”George has called for an independent review of the law enforcement response and referred three of those arrested to a restorative justice program.State police leaders have criticized George in unusually harsh and personal terms, blasting her for “a disheartening decision that sets a dangerous precedent.”Vermont Public Safety Commissioner Jennifer Morrison and Vermont State Police Director Col. Matthew T. Birmingham wrote in a statement, “The state's attorney's failure to bring charges in this matter is likely to embolden people at similar events in the future to cross the line into criminal behavior, placing the public and law enforcement at greater risk of harm.” George countered that the situation “was very emotionally charged, and our local law enforcement participated in the unlawful arrest of three of our community members, and I think that there has to be a bit more accountability shared in what happened on March 11.”In the end, the entire ICE raid was found to have been triggered by a case of mistaken identity. The three occupants of the house who were arrested have since been released.Asked if she believed that federal agents were breaking the law and not being held accountable, George replied, “Yeah, absolutely. From my perspective, March 11 is an example of that.” She noted that the ICE officer lied on his affidavit to obtain an arrest warrant and “there was no impact on that agent for falsifying a warrant.”What role should local law enforcement play when federal agents are conducting an immigration raid and community members are protesting?“I don't know,” George replied. “Ultimately, it's up to communities to decide.” She suggested that local police chiefs ask their town officials for guidance on “what do you want us to do when this happens.”George added that local police felt that “if they hadn't been present on March 11, that ICE agents would have significantly harmed, if not killed, protesters. That is a terrifying thought.”“I'm terrified for every brown person in our community,” said George. “I'm terrified that it is OK for ICE agents to do what they did on March 11 and essentially kidnap three people in our community, because they just rounded up the brown people in the house, instead of taking the time to make sure that they were even on the slightest bit of legal ground.”“We have a lot of people in our community that contribute to our community in an incredible way and are afraid to leave their houses. And that, to me, is an enormous threat to public safety.”George said her refusal to charge protesters is “about standing up for the three people who (were) unlawfully arrested that day by a federal administration that doesn't care about the law.”“It has to be more important to every single person in our community and to our law enforcement officers that that be held accountable more than the three people locking arms to try to keep those three people from being kidnapped.”

Chittenden County's prosecutor isn't charging protesters arrested during last month's immigration raid in South Burlington, Democrats and Republican Governor Phil Scott spar over his legislative appointments, and our celebration of National Poetry Month continues. Plus, a history lesson on Vermont's involvement in the Civil War. 

A trove of police body camera video is providing a new window into last month's controversial immigration raid in South Burlington. A Tufts university student detained by ICE last year after writing a pro-Palestinian op-ed has settled her case with the federal government. And the Vermont legislature is clarifying what towns can control when it comes to farming after a surprise state Supreme Court decision last May. Plus, Vermont is one of six New England states weighing new legislation to make it easier for people to own and install small, plug-in solar panels.

In today's episode, more on how the end of a winter emergency housing program affects some Vermonters, the fate of Gov. Scott's return-to-office order and continued disputes between police and activists about the recent ICE raid in South Burlington.

A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision has roots in Vermont and nationwide implications. The Zorn v. Linton case involved a 2015 protest in Montpelier, and Vermont State Police.We discuss the case with one of its subjects, Shela Linton of Brattleboro, and two constitutional lawyers: Jay Diaz, Civil Rights and workers compensation litigator at Darby Kolter & Roberts. He was formerly the lead advocate for qualified immunity reform with the ACLU of Vermont in Waterbury, and Jared Carter of Vermont Law and Graduate School.Then: a few days after the Mar. 11 confrontation between ICE agents and protesters in South Burlington, the Vermont House advanced a bill to allow citizens sue federal agents for alleged civil rights violations. The bill's sponsor, Rep. Martin LaLonde (D-South Burlington), also chairs the Vermont House's Ethics Committee and the Judiciary Committee.Broadcast live on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at noon; rebroadcast at 7 p.m.Have questions, comments or tips? Send us a message or check us out on Instagram.

In today's episode, Why some law enforcement agencies aren't releasing body camera footage from the recent immigration raid and protests in South Burlington, and why a popular summer dining staple may cost a whole lot more this year.

In today's episode, The latest news from the Immigration and Customs Enforcement action in South Burlington on March 11th; also, the post office in the state capital is set to be sold at public auction.

In today's episode, The latest on the Immigration and Customs Enforcement action in South Burlington from last week, and then we'll step away from the news and listen to a track of local music that was born out of a challenge.

In today's episode, The latest developments in the Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity in South Burlington last week, the Vermont Senate's unanimous approval of legislation to protect the rights of voters, candidates, and election officials and Bread & Puppet theater's invitation to the public.

In today's episode, South Burlington's police chief says his department is continuing to review last week's clash between police and activists during an Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation on Dorset Street. 

In this week's edition of the Capitol Recap, The latest on the recent Immigration & Customs Enforcement activity in South Burlington, how municipalities plan to handle public road upkeep costs and more.

In this episode,  A state lawmaker steps down after violating the Vermont House's sexual harassment rules; more developments on the recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity in South Burlington; and a preview of Vermont Green F-C's upcoming US Open Cup match.

The Pentagon spends billions on luxury goods. We've blown our load in munitions a little too early. Facial recognition software throws an innocent grandma in jail for five months. Cops decide an anxiety attack is more important than a bullet in the back. Police brutality in South Burlington. Doge Bros tell all.   https://newrepublic.com/post/207693/palantir-ceo-karp-disrupting-democratic-power   https://www.politico.com/news/2026/03/11/data-center-moratorium-gains-traction-among-hill-progressives-00814163   https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2026/03/12/gen-z-men-poll-wife-obey-husband/89087781007/   https://newrepublic.com/post/207555/pete-hegseth-billions-dollars-fruit-basket-stands-chairs-crab    https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/mar/10/trump-florsheim-shoes // https://x.com/epsilontheory/status/2031717210746446029?s=46    https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/12/world/middleeast/stryker-iran-cyberattack.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share   https://giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/actions/redeem/9962d453-418d-458f-9707-d29068ac18e8    https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/03/11/trump-endorses-jake-paul-political-office/89108352007/   https://www.reddit.com/r/vermont/s/hXQ47QXmH9   https://vtdigger.org/2026/03/12/ice-agents-took-into-custody-a-person-they-were-not-seeking-after-vermont-standoff/   https://www.grandforksherald.com/news/north-dakota/ai-error-jails-innocent-grandmother-for-months-in-north-dakota-fraud-case   https://apnews.com/article/police-shooting-connecticut-892f366b847d9443a2bc3e3569a092dc // https://connecticut.news12.com/attorney-dyshan-best-had-vape-pen-but-no-gun-when-police-fatally-shot-him   https://apnews.com/article/uk-house-of-lords-hereditary-peers-expelled-535df8781dd01e8970acda1dca99d3d4   https://www.404media.co/i-watched-6-hours-of-doge-bro-testimony-heres-what-they-had-to-say-for-themselves/

In this episode, more on the Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity in South Burlington that occurred on Wednesday, a proposed amendment to the state's constitution has been approved, a look at this year's Vermont Book Awards finalists, plus a new electronic soul duo shares their latest single.

In this episode, information on the recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement action in South Burlington yesterday, plus how warm weather negatively affects maple syrup production, then we'll pivot from the news of the day and talk about a very certain part of a whale's anatomy.

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 03/12/2026. Sen. Tanya Vyhovsky joins to talk about the ICE incident in South Burlington yesterday. Former Ag. Secretary Roger Allbee joins to talk about his new book, Turning the Soil 250 Years of Vermont Agriculture. VT Interfaith Action Exec Director joins to talk about her firsthand account of the ICE incident.  Superintendent of Schools of WRVSU Jamie Kinnarney joins to talk about updates to act 73 related to education in the legislature.

Laurie Fielder is the Vice President of Green Lending at EastRise, a credit union with offices in Burlington, South Burlington, Williston, and throughout the state. Laurie talks about the ways customers can get competitive rates on special loans for making your home more energy efficient and using less fossil fuel from EastRise and other banks in Vermont

SabrinaJoy Milbury has led meditative drumming circles, called moon circles, for nearly two decades. But, she says, “It's OK if you think this is a bunch of hooey.” Here's an audio postcard.

Today on Vermont Edition, it's our annual winter books show. We've assembled a team of super readers from all across the state to recommend books for you to read and gift this season. You'll hear from a South Burlington children's librarian, bookshop owners in Waterbury, Wilmington and Middlebury, and a writer and editor from Middlesex. They've brought with them lists of new books by Vermont authors, the year's bestselling genre fiction, children's books and graphic novels and older books that are making a comeback. Open your notes app or get out your pen and paper. You're going to want to write a lot of these titles down!

In December's VermontBiz, we talk to Liz Schiller, executive director of Champlain Medical: a locally owned small business built around a simple idea: Employers need a health care partner that's accessible, responsive and human. In other health news: research by scientists at the University of Vermont has identified simple blood tests that can predict a person's risk for cognitive impairment long before people notice any memory issues. South Burlington electric aerospace company Beta Technologies had a “healthy” Initial Public Offering on the New York Stock Exchange, raising over 1 Billion dollars! And VermontBiz is celebrating this holiday season by supporting local nonprofits in our annual giving guide, featuring Vermont based organizations. Please consider not only giving monetarily to these nonprofits but also volunteering your time and talent. All this and more is in the December Issue of VermontBiz. Serious Business...Serious News. For a subscription, call 802-863-8038 or go to vermontbiz.com/subscribe.

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 11/24/25.Brad Ferland talks with Ginny Sweetzer with Wreaths Across America, a national 501(c)(3) whose mission is to have every veteran's grave covered with a wreath, still has 2,718 wreaths that need to be sponsored in Vermont Wreaths Across America, a national 501(c)(3) whose mission is to have every veteran's grave covered with a wreath, still has 2,718 wreaths that need to be sponsored in Vermont.This includes 239 at the Vermont Veterans' Home Cemetery in Bennington. On Dec. 13, at noon, Wreaths Across America will be at the Vermont Veterans'' Home Cemetery to Remember and Honor our veterans through the laying of Remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country's fallen heroes and the act of saying the name of each and every veteran aloud. Then, Sergeant First Class Niels Huisman has served with the 40th Army Band since 2004. His duties have included narrator and announcer for the concert band, leader and bass player for the Department of Jazz Septet, Drum Major for the marching band, and performer on bass and percussion with multiple other small ensembles. Finally, Thomas Ira Chittenden grew up in South Burlington, Vermont. Thomas has a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Vermont and his Vermont family lineage traces back nine generations to Bethuel Chittenden, the brother of Vermont's first governor Thomas Chittenden.

The affordability crisis is not entirely the president's fault. But he promised lower prices, and now it is his problem. This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch and Ariana Aspuru, engineered by Patrick Boyd and Adriene Lilly, and hosted by Noel King. Shoppers looking at a canned fish display at a store in South Burlington, Vermont. Photo by Robert Nickelsberg/Getty Images. Listen to Today, Explained ad-free by becoming a Vox Member: vox.com/members. New Vox members get $20 off their membership right now. Transcript at ⁠vox.com/today-explained-podcast.⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin Bruce recaps Eggy's five shows opening for Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers. Cross-pollination was plentiful during this dreamy run, be it Eggy with Bruce, Bruce with Eggy, or members of the Noisemakers (Gibb Droll and John Mailander) with Eggy.Four albums I'd recommend for anyone new to Bruce Hornsby: 1993's Harbor Lights, 2000's Here Come the Noisemakers, 2011's Bride of the Noisemakers, and 2019's Absolute Zero. Here are my notes re: the 19 Bruce Hornsby albums I listened to to familiarize myself with his catalog.Slide & Banjo article (featuring a Mike Goodman interview) about opening for Bruce.Audience recording of Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers from October 4, 2025 at Higher Ground in South Burlington, VermontNugs playlist of highlights from Eggy's opening setsThanks, as always, to the band for their permission to use SBD recordings on this pod.Eggy's tour datesEggy's favorite Bruce Hornsby tracks on Spotify and Apple MusicVice or Virtue is a proud part of Osiris Media.Follow Vice or Virtue on InstagramFollow Justin Bruce on MastodonFollow Vice or Virtue on BlueskyAsk to join the Green Eggs and Fam private Facebook group Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jesse Baker, City Manager at City of South Burlington, joins Anthony & Dan to give an update her comunity.

In October's VermontBiz we take a close look at Vermont's summer tourism and making nice with Canada. By most accounts, the summer tourism season in Vermont — generally, late May to early September — was decent. There were some concerning shortcomings and some solid wins. VermontBiz' Economic Report on Bennington County finds that there is a lot going on! It is unique in that it has two distinct regions: The North Shire is centered around the largely tourism-related Manchester and the larger South Shire revolves around the traditional economy representative of Bennington. We also celebrate the life of Rich Tarrant. Guided by values and driven by purpose, his contributions made a lasting impact on Vermont and the lives of many Vermonters. And don't miss the all new VermontBiz2Biz Expo, Oct 9th at the DoubleTree in South Burlington! The full Expo program is included! All this and more is in the October Issue of VermontBiz. Serious Business...Serious news. For a subscription, call 802-863-8038 or go to vermontbiz.com/subscribe.

Hundreds of wells in the state have run dry as Vermont's drought persists. Plus, how the federal government shutdown could affect state services, racial justice advocates push back against the state's decision to fire the head of Vermont's Fair and Impartial Policing Office, Rutland city officials urge residents to approve a $3.9 million bond, a South Burlington electric aircraft start-up takes steps to go public, and a special helicopter readies to respond to potential wildfires in Vermont and New Hampshire.

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint with David Zuckerman was published 09/18/2025.

Host Brad Ferland talks in the first hour with John Holzscheiter and Andrea Wells, the parents of AJ Holzscheiter, who died by suicide, talking about the tribute and fundraiser AFTERGLOW, September 20th starting at 1:30 pm at Hard'ack Hill, St. Albans.Then Major Meghan Brady Smith of the Vermont Air National Guard talks with Brad about the free, family-friendly Open House, Sunday, September 7th, from 10 to 3, at the Vermont Air National Guard Base in South Burlington.

The Vermont State Agency hired a man who had been ordered to pay millions for filming teens undressing. Plus, Vermont filed a lawsuit against the Trump Administration to overturn a provision in the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act"; Vermont's annual sports betting report contains some surprising trends;The city of South Burlington has hired a new police chief and a popular cliff-side hiking and rock climbing area has reopened.

A visit with fans of the Vermont Green football club as they prepare for a first ever appearance in the USL League Two eastern conference finals against Lionsbridge. Plus, Sen. Welch floats legislation exempting small businesses from Trump administration tariffs, revenues from Vermont's lottery games have declined over the past year, South Burlington's school superintendent has resigned following months of tension with the city's Educators' Association, and we consider the wild week the Boston Red Sox had coming out of Major League Baseball's all-star break in our weekly sports report.  

In Episode 403 Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger boat out near Shelburne Point on Lake Champlain in South Burlington, Vermont, to search for an ancient creature the Abenaki people called Odziozo, who was said to have created the lake, nearby hills, and river. Champ isn't the only mysterious creature to dwell in this massive lake. The difference is there have been far more Odziozo sightings than Champ.    See more here: https://ournewenglandlegends.com/podcast-403-odziozo-of-lake-champlain/    Listen ad-free plus get early access and bonus episodes at: https://www.patreon.com/NewEnglandLegends  Check out Jeff's new underground publication Shadow Zine! https://shadowzine.com/  Listen to Ray's Local Raydio! https://localraydio.com/  

Communities across our region are hosting Juneteenth celebrations this year. The federal holiday marks the end of slavery in the United States and honors Black history and culture. South Burlington recreation specialist Kate Likhite and state Sen. Joe Major of Hartford tell us about their communities' Juneteenth events.Then: two local authors share the stories behind their new books. In "The Ghost Lab: How Bigfoot Hunters, Mediums and Alien Enthusiasts Are Wrecking Science," Vershire's Matthew Hongoltz-Hetling explores the ties between pseudoscience and the erosion of trust in institutions like government and media. Mima Tipper, who lives in Waitsfield and South Hero, tells a story of travel, family and young love in her debut young adult novel, "Kat's Greek Summer."

Last month, South Burlington decided to table all-resident voting at this time, citing the current political climate.

Let us know what you think - text the show!On this week's show:Happy National Bourbon DayGov. Phil Scott vetoes motel program overhaul  -Ousted Vt. police chief asks judge to block town from hiring replacementUnion calls for new South Burlington school superintendentOmnibus election bill moving through Vermont SenateScott Signs Cannabis Bill That Many Growers Dislike | Welch wants to pay you to bike to workWelch wants to pay you moreElectric canoesWill Vermont court ruling settle question for neighbors of stinky farm?(42:19) Break music:  Years Per Hour - My Day Will Comehttps://yearsperhour.bandcamp.com/track/my-day-will-come  Longtime Mount Holly cheesemaker looking to pass the baton Killington demands a skate parkCourt dismisses father's lawsuit against Burlington newspaper over lVermont joins multistate lawsuit to protect 23andMe users' private A Surgeon Sues a Colleague — and Employer — Over Son's Death A Volunteer Program Helps Older Vermonters Care for Pets Vermont again leads nation in maple syrup production(1:22:33) Break music: Hell Priest - Something Wickedhttps://hellpriestvt.bandcamp.com/track/something-wicked Scumbag map Suspicious Lyndon barn fireHinesburg woman leads police on high speed chaseLeicester man arrested for showing up to a school intoxicatedGunfire in traffic Burington dispute Enosburgh woman arrested in Burlington gun incidentMontpelier man arrested for assaulting policeMass. woman pleads not guilty to attempted murder in Vt.Homicide suspect sentenced on drug, gun chargesVt. woman stole countless pieces of mail, investigators sayThanks for listening!Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/VermontCatchup Follow Matt on twitter: @MatthewBorden4 Contact the show: 24theroadshow@gmail.comOutro Music by B-Complex

South Burlington children's book author and illustrator Jason Chin uses paint and pen to bring the world around us to life. Chin won one of the highest honors in his field in 2022, when he was awarded the Caldecott Medal for Watercress, written by Andrea Wang. This year, he and the writer Lynn Brunelle won the Robert F. Silbert Medal for the most distinguished informational book for children for Life After Whale: The Amazing Ecosystem of a Whale Fall.

Neurodivergent Vermonters are organizing a mutual aid effort to provide each other with medicine, groceries and other support amid potential cuts to Medicaid and other federal funding. Plus, the state is finalizing plans to open its own cannabis testing lab, Vermont officials are closely monitoring for bird flu, Vermont Fish and Wildlife is proposing allowing hunters to take antlerless deer during the regular fall hunting season for the first time in years, and several blighted South Burlington buildings are being razed to make way for commercial space and housing.

Join us for an insightful conversation with Dionna Cook, co-owner and licensed massage therapist at Theta Massage and Bodywork in South Burlington, VT. During today's podcast, we explore the dynamic techniques they employ to help clients heal, rejuvenate, and maintain their overall well-being through personalized care. Dionna, along with her partner and co-owner Emily Jordan, has recently introduced state-of-the-art technologies to their practice (Lymphatic Drainage Massage, In Harmony Vibro Acoustic Tables and frequency technologies of Lifewave Patches) , enhancing your body's ability to achieve its optimal health potential.WEBSITE: www.thetamassageandbodywork.comPHONE #: (802) 735-2118EMAIL: thetamassageandbodywork@gmail.com

Technology has changed so many aspects of our lives, including health care. In our region, a network of innovative health-focused startups is growing quickly.David Bradbury with the Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies guides us through conversations with the leaders of several local companies. Aaron Stein, the chief technical officer for South Burlington-based Resonant Link, talked about building wireless charging platforms for medical devices inside the body. Co-founder and chief pharmacy officer Keri LeCompte of the Montpelier start-up Aprexis shared how their software provides pharmacists better patient care with medication therapy management. Ethan Bechtel, co-founder, and CEO of OhMD, a texting and patient engagement platform for patients and providers, talked about how they care for patient's privacy.Broadcast live on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2024, at noon; rebroadcast at 7 p.m.Have questions, comments, or tips? Send us a message or check us out on Instagram.

Winter in Vermont can wreak havoc on a car. All that salt causes corrosion and rust, and that can make your car unsafe to drive. The hazardous conditions require upgrades and protective measures to stay safe on the slippery roads. To keep your car in top shape requires a lot winter car maintenance. Demeny Pollitt, the owner and manager of Girlington Garage in South Burlington, and Steve Belitsos, a retired professor of automotive and transportation services at Vermont State University's Randolph campus, share insights on undercoatings, snow tires, and windshield wipers. Plus, former Gov. Peter Shumlin reflects on the life and career of former Gov. Tom Salmon, who passed away Tuesday at age 92. Girlington Garage is a Vermont Public business sponsor. Broadcast live on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at noon; rebroadcast at 7 p.m.

A methadone van to help treat people addicted to opioids debuts in western Massachusetts. Plus, police investigate a double homicide in Montpelier, the National Labor Relations Board rules against a Colchester company that fired four employees after they created a salary transparency document, Beta Technologies conducts its first successful flight of a plane built entirely in South Burlington, a new report says Vermont isn't ready for a statewide program that uses psychedelics for mental health treatment, and authorities warn about a scam telling people they have to pay for missing a court subpoena.

Today on Vermont Edition, we'll get a breakdown of the main takeaways from the state's elections with Vermont Public statehouse reporter, Peter Hirschfeld. Then, we speak with winners of major local and statewide races. Republican John Rodgers appears to have won the lieutenant governorship, besting Progressive Democrat David Zuckerman, the incumbent. Republicans flipped six seats in the Vermont Senate, ending the Democratic supermajority. We'll hear from one of those Republican winners, Steve Heffernan of Addison County. And Democratic state senator Thomas Chittenden of South Burlington will tell us about his re-election and gives us his take on why some candidates from his party were not able to hold on to their seats. Lastly, Democratic Congresswoman Becca Balint joins us to give us her thoughts on the results on the national stage, including the re-election of President-elect Trump, and how the changes in congress will affect her work next year.

The safest city in the US is officially South Burlington, VT, so Anna and Raven invited City Councilor Andrew Chalnick to share the secret to creating a safe community!

The “girlie shows” are long gone from the county fairs. Former clubs like Planet Rock in Barre and Club Fantasy in South Burlington have all shut down. Vermont is now the only New England state without strip clubs. One stripper who grew up in Vermont reached out with a simple question: Why?For photos from our reporting, check out the web version of this story.Thanks to Susan Meiselas and Magnum Photos for the materials from Carnival Strippers and Carnival Strippers Revisted. This episode was reported by Sabine Poux. It was produced and edited by Josh Crane and Burgess Brown. Additional support from Sophie Stephens. Angela Evancie is Brave Little State's Executive Producer. Our theme music is by Ty Gibbons; other music by Blue Dot Sessions.Special thanks to Liam Elder-Connors, Jeff Haig, Steve Taylor, Scott Rogers, Fern Strong, Elaine Howe, Gail Weise, Jordan Mitchell, Matt Sutkoski, Lydia Flanagan and The Mutual Zine Society, as well as everyone we spoke to at the Tunbridge World's Fair: Gary and Martha Howe, Baxter Doty, Dave Smith, Louise and Frank Mier, Elliot Morse, Betsy and David Race and Gary YoungAs always, our journalism is better when you're a part of it:Ask a question about VermontSign up for the BLS newsletterSay hi on Instagram and Reddit @bravestatevtDrop us an email: hello@bravelittlestate.orgMake a gift to support people-powered journalismTell your friends about the show!Brave Little State is a production of Vermont Public and a proud member of the NPR Network. 

This week Joe celebrates episode 100 with everyone's hilarious Uncle, Comedian/Podcaster & Sanitation Specialist, H. Foley.     Joe and Uncle Hank discuss self-hate, life as a child, the benefits of a good therapist, and their love for Seinfeld.       This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/metal & get on your way to being your best self!       Support the show and get 50% off of Factor at https://www.factormeals.com/METAL50 and use code METAL50           SEE JOE LIVE: For tickets go to https://punchup.live/joe-list     Goodnights Comedy Club (Mar. 14th - 16th) Raleigh, NC   Pittsburgh Improv (Mar. 28th - 30th) Homestead, PA   Higher Ground (Apr. 12th) South Burlington, VT   Helium Comedy Club - Buffalo (Apr. 25th - 27th) Buffalo, NY   The Regent Theater (May 2nd) Los Angeles, CA   Wiseguys Comedy Club - SLC (June 6th - 8th) Salt Lake City, Utah   American Comedy Co. (Dec. 5th - 7th) San Diego, CA             FOLLOW H. FOLEY:   https://areyougarbage.com/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/hfoleycomedy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hfoleycomedy Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@AreYouGarbage   Watch H. Foley Comedy Special Here!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MoGtlR-9cIo       FOLLOW JOE:   https://www.comedianjoelist.com/   Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/joelistcomedy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joelistcomedy Tuesdays with Stories: https://www.youtube.com/@Tuesdayswithstories The Regz: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRegzShow       New episodes of Mindful Metal Jacket drop every Thursday  

This week Joe is excited to bring on spiritual guide, Sam Harris.   Joe and Sam discuss the power of acceptance, realistic expectations of meditation and how to it can be used in stressful situations.     This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/metal & get on your way to being your best self!       SEE JOE LIVE: For tickets go to https://punchup.live/joe-list     Blue Room Comedy Club Feb. 22nd - 24th Springfield, MO   Soul Joel's Feb. 28th Pottstown, PA   Goodnights Comedy Club Mar. 14th - 16th Raleigh, NC   Pittsburgh Improv Mar. 28th - 30th Homestead, PA   Higher Ground Apr. 12th South Burlington, VT   Helium Comedy Club - Buffalo Apr. 25th - 27th Buffalo, NY   The Regent Theater May 2nd Los Angeles, CA   Wiseguys Comedy Club - SLC June 6th - 8th Salt Lake City, Utah   American Comedy Co. Dec. 5th - 7th San Diego, CA               FOLLOW SAM:   https://www.samharris.org/     Twitter: https://twitter.com/samharris Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samharrisorg Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@samharrisorg           FOLLOW JOE:   https://www.comedianjoelist.com/   Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/joelistcomedy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joelistcomedy Tuesdays with Stories: https://www.youtube.com/@Tuesdayswithstories The Regz: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRegzShow       New episodes of Mindful Metal Jacket drop every Thursday

This week Joe records from Austin, Texas with his wife Sarah Tollemache & friend/comedian Kerryn Feehan.     Joe & the gals discuss social media, peeing their pants, and navigating the business while feeling jealous.         SEE JOE LIVE: For tickets go to https://punchup.live/joe-list       Blue Room Comedy Club Feb. 22nd - 24th Springfield, MO   Soul Joel's Feb. 28th Pottstown, PA   Goodnights Comedy Club Mar. 14th - 16th Raleigh, NC   Pittsburgh Improv Mar. 28th - 30th Homestead, PA   Higher Ground Apr. 12th South Burlington, VT   Helium Comedy Club - Buffalo Apr. 25th - 27th Buffalo, NY   The Regent Theater May 2nd Los Angeles, CA   Wiseguys Comedy Club - SLC June 6th - 8th Salt Lake City, Utah   American Comedy Co. Dec. 5th - 7th San Diego, CA                 FOLLOW SARAH:   https://www.sarahtcomedy.com/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/stollemache Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stollemache TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stollemache Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sarahtollemachecomedy Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@ladyjourneypodcast           FOLLOW KERRYN:   Twitter: https://twitter.com/feehankerryn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kerrynfeehan TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stollemache OnlyFans: https://onlyfans.com/eminem69 Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@onlyfeehans           FOLLOW JOE:   https://www.comedianjoelist.com/   Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/joelistcomedy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joelistcomedy Tuesdays with Stories: https://www.youtube.com/@Tuesdayswithstories The Regz: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRegzShow     New episodes of Mindful Metal Jacket drop every Thursday    

This week Joe welcomes his pal & photographer, the mythical & delightful, Matt Salacuse.   Joe & Matt discuss the joys & pains of being a father, Matt's questionable athletic career and his connection with his parents.       SEE JOE LIVE: For tickets go to https://punchup.live/joe-list     Comedy Mothership Feb. 9th & 10th Austin, TX   Blue Room Comedy Club Feb. 22nd - 24th Springfield, MO   Soul Joel's Feb. 28th Pottstown, PA   Goodnights Comedy Club Mar. 14th - 16th Raleigh, NC   Pittsburgh Improv Mar. 28th - 30th Homestead, PA   Higher Ground Apr. 12th South Burlington, VT   Helium Comedy Club - Buffalo Apr. 25th - 27th Buffalo, NY   The Regent Theater May 2nd Los Angeles, CA   Wiseguys Comedy Club - SLC June 6th - 8th Salt Lake City, Utah   American Comedy Co. Dec. 5th - 7th San Diego, CA           FOLLOW MATT:   https://www.salacuse.com/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/salacuse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/salacuse Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@WeMightBeDrunkPod             FOLLOW JOE:   https://www.comedianjoelist.com/   Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/joelistcomedy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joelistcomedy Tuesdays with Stories: https://www.youtube.com/@Tuesdayswithstories The Regz: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRegzShow     New episodes of Mindful Metal Jacket drop every Thursday