Podcasts about Vermont

Fresh off his silver medal in the Super-G in Milan, Vermont's own Ryan Cochran-Siegle joins the show to discuss his journey to the Winter Olympics, how he got his start in skiing, and the family history of winning at the Olympics.

Burlington's mayor is preparing for a potential escalation of federal immigration enforcement, plus one Vermonter's history-making Olympic win.

Longer red snapper seasons could transform South Atlantic fishing opportunities this year. Momentum is building for South Atlantic red snapper anglers from Florida to North Carolina. After years of frustrating two-day federal seasons, state-led data collection reforms may finally open the door to significantly expanded access. Florida is requesting a 39-day season, while Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina are pursuing up to 62 days through exempted fishing permits and mandatory reporting programs. The shift mirrors the Gulf of Mexico's success, where state management and improved recreational fishing data expanded red snapper seasons from just three days to more than 100 days in some states. At the heart of the debate is how catch, release mortality, and discard estimates are calculated in offshore fisheries management. Better, angler-driven reporting could convert estimated dead discards into real harvest opportunity while maintaining sustainable biomass levels. Beyond saltwater fishing policy, this week covers right to hunt and fish protections in New Hampshire, license reimbursement reform in Mississippi, drone-assisted deer recovery legislation in Iowa and South Dakota, and prescribed fire projects in Vermont's Green Mountain National Forest. From White-tailed deer management and elk recovery to forest habitat restoration and conservation funding, these battles shape the future of hunting, fishing, and the outdoors nationwide. Follow the show for more weekly hunting and fishing conversations. Follow the show for more weekly hunting and fishing conversations. Get the FREE Sportsmen's Voice e-publication in your inbox every Monday: www.congressionalsportsmen.org/newsletter   Follow The Sportsmen's Voice wherever you get your podcasts: https://podfollow.com/1705085498  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Anna Tempesta Noonan, BSN, MS, RN, President and Chief Operating Officer of Central Vermont Medical Center at the University of Vermont Health Network, shares insights on the realities of rural healthcare delivery, workforce pipelines, and hospital sustainability. She discusses caring for an aging population, regionalizing services, and how new federal investment and collaboration can help transform rural health for the future.

The governor wants this year's budget bill to incorporate some flood recovery money, and a Vermont advocate calls for the state to offer more services that could help adults with disabilities build connection without judgment.

How do you become your stakeholders' whisperer?Your data is talking, but is anyone listening?Meet Bill Shander!Bill is an Author, Speaker, LinkedIn Learning Instructor, Data Storytelling workshop leader and Stakeholder Whisperer.With 30 years of experience in information design, data storytelling, and data visualization, he helps clients and learners communicate effectively with their audiences through engaging and insightful visual experiences. Bill teaches teams and individuals how to transform data into compelling visuals, engaging narratives, and actionable insights — so they can cut through the noise, grab attention, and drive real impact.As a LinkedIn Learning Instructor, Bill has created ten courses and counting on data visualization, storytelling, and information design. These courses have been highly rated by participants and have been viewed well over 1 million times. Additionally, he teaches data visualization and communication at the University of Vermont.On this episode, Bill shares his mission on data storytelling and why soft skills have become the main differentiator.Listen as Bill shares:- different information needed by different stakeholders- why your presentations bore your audience- understanding your stakeholders' needs- why soft skills are not really soft- career progression vs communication skills- how to excel at data storytelling- how to truly engage your stakeholders- accessing the LinkedIn Learning Platform- why the younger generation does not prioritise soft skills...and so much more!Connect with BIll:Website: https://billshander.comAdditional Resources:"Stakeholder Whispering" by Bill Shander on AmazonListen to the Podcast, subscribe, leave a rating and a review:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-communicate-with-stakeholders-stakeholder/id1614151066?i=1000750102610Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5s3gQfmCbtLfGJqF6rVn7g?si=JkXZ92VrQe6-Cd3Dd8VkmQhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/5s3gQfmCbtLfGJqF6rVn7gYouTube: https://youtu.be/yW4Veo3w3cY

Was Donald Trump's personal antipathy towards Don Lemon the real reason behind the gay African American journalist's arrest? Lemon made a surprise appearance at the Human Rights Campaign's New York City gala, then spoke out for the First Amendment after his initial court appearance. The pioneering work on sexual liberation of Anais Nin and notable February dates in LGBTQ+ history in the Rainbow Rewind (produced by Sheri Lunn and Brian DeShazor). And in NewWrap: cohabitating same-gender couples in the Philippines can now be recognized as joint owners of property that they acquire during their relationship, trans people in the U.K. can use bathrooms and changing rooms that match their gender identity – except in the workplace, public school officials in the U.K. are being directed to notify parents if their child's behavior suggests that they are questioning their gender identity, New Hampshire's Republican Governor Kelly Ayotte for the second time vetoes a bill to require trans students to use sex-segregated school bathrooms and changing facilities that match their gender assigned at birth, embattled U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi's fiery five-hour joust with minority Democrats culminated in an explosive confrontation with Vermont's lesbian Congress member Becca Balint, and more international LGBTQ news reported this week by Sarah Montague and Joe Boehnlein (produced by Brian DeShazor). All this on the February 16, 2026 edition of This Way Out! Join our family of listener-donors today at thiswayout.org/donate/.

Today it gives me special pleasure to speak with Helen Whybrow about her book, The Salt Stones: Seasons of a Shepherd's Life.  Besides being a detailed account of the day to day, season by season life on her farm, where she and her family raise sheep, build a broad community, and maintain Knoll Farm, a center for activists, writers, artists and others to share ideas on how to promote healthier and more just ways of living together and in the environment, The Salt Stones is at base about the ways we are losing a sense of belonging, not only with others and with other forms of life on this planet, but also with the cycles of existence, of life and of death. Whybrow shows time and again that it is mostly a matter of developing ways of seeing and noticing what is all around us, and learning about and respecting the ways that generations of people and non-human animals have existed together in sustainable and mutually-dependent ways.Helen Whybrow is a writer, editor and organic farmer whose book about shepherding, land and belonging, The Salt Stones, was longlisted for the National Book Award and chosen as a New Yorker Best Book of 2025. Her other titles include Dead Reckoning (W. W. Norton, 2001) and A Man Apart (Chelsea Green, 2015). She has a master's in journalism and has taught writing at Middlebury College and the Breadloaf Environmental Writer's Conference. She and her family farm and steward a refuge for land justice at Knoll Farm in Fayston, Vermont.  

What if your dreams weren't symbols to decode… but living encounters? Celebrating seven years of Dream Journal episodes, host Katherine Bell welcomes natural dream work practitioner, artist, and druid priestix Laura Smith Riva for a fascinating conversation about rewilding the dream, animism, and reconnecting with the living intelligence within dreams and nature. Together they explore how dream figures can be experienced as relational beings, how ritual and creativity help integrate dream wisdom, and how fear, vulnerability, and imagination open doorways to transformation and healing. You'll hear powerful dream stories, live listener dream exploration, and practical guidance on how to begin working with your own dreams. ✨ What You'll Learn What “rewilding the dream” means How animism changes the way we understand dreams Why dream symbols may be experienced as living encounters Techniques used in natural dream work How ritual, art, and creativity help integrate dream messages How dreams support healing, intuition, and imagination Ways to start your own dream practice ⏱ Chapters 00:00 Rewilding the dream: animism, dream wisdom & spiritual awakening02:06 What is druidry? nature spirituality, animism & learning from trees07:22 Natural dream work explained: why dream symbols are living experiences12:06 Sacred dream encounters: fear, transformation & emotional thresholds16:36 Dream rituals & creativity: using art, altars and symbolism to integrate dreams31:50 Listener dream analysis: how dreams reflect memory, ancestry & emotional healing47:15 How to start dream work: practical steps, courses & following your dream intuition

Paul Bierman is professor of environmental science at the University of Vermont, where he develops methods to understand ice and date rocks. His findings have been published in Science and Nature and in his recent book When The Ice Is Gone. On this episode of Nature Revisited, Bierman reveals a startling discovery about Greenland's rapidly melting ice sheet - it has melted naturally before, hundreds of thousands of years ago... Changes in Greenland due to a warming earth are already reverberating around the world, and Bierman explains how losing Greenland's ice will catalyze devastating events if we don't change course and address climate change now. [Originally published Aug 20th 2024, Ep 128] Paul Bierman's website: https://www.paulbierman.net/home When The Ice Is Gone book: https://www.amazon.com/When-Ice-Gone-Greenland-Tumultuous-ebook/dp/B0CK46B2Y6 Listen to Nature Revisited on your favorite podcast apps, on YouTube, or at https://noordenproductions.com Subscribe on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/bdz4s9d7 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/5n7yx28t Subscribe on Youtube Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/bddd55v9 Podlink: https://pod.link/1456657951 Support Nature Revisited https://noordenproductions.com/support Nature Revisited is produced by Stefan van Norden and Charles Geoghegan. We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions - contact us at https://noordenproductions.com/contact

Ellie Bryant holds B.A. and Master's in Education and Human Development degrees from George Washington University and Master's of Fine Arts in Writing from Vermont College of Fine Arts.ON SALE FEBRUARY 12, 2026The sequel to the bestseller, Sheltering Angel: A Novel Based on a True Story of the Titanic.After losing her husband Bradley in the Titanic disaster, Florence Cumings' heartache is far from over. Her teenage son Wells is killed in the WWI battle of Belleau Wood while defending France with the Allies. Two decades later, her second husband Chess dies of influenza shortly before her eldest son Jack succumbs to effects from injuries sustained in the Great War. Then, Andre Maquera West Street Digital Inc.Brad and Andre discuss winter in Vermont, Cabin Fever, music and joy, journey in life, beating the blues. Producer/Guitarist/Chief EngineerWest Street Digital is a full service recording studio in Fairfield, Vermont.

The Global Freedom Report with Brent Johnson Sovereignty, Truth, and the Struggle for Liberty This broadcast of The Global Freedom Report, hosted by Brent Johnson, explores the foundational principles of individual sovereignty, historical narratives of resistance, and a critical analysis of modern government institutions. The program emphasizes the "birthright" of freedom and provides practical advice for living outside federal regulation while featuring artistic tributes to American history. The Philosophy of Individual Sovereignty and Government Critique Host Brent Johnson establishes the show's mission as a platform for truth and justice against what he describes as "propaganda and misinformation" from government and globalist entities. He argues that freedom is a God-given birthright that does not require government permission. A central theme of the episode is the questioning of government overreach, specifically regarding the right of individuals to grow their own food and the perceived indoctrination within the public school system. Johnson highlights the cancellation of a visit by the Secretary of Education to a Connecticut school as an example of "speech phobia" and the suppression of opposing viewpoints by school officials. Historical Narratives: "The Last Trench" and the Declaration The show features a dramatic reading titled "The Last Trench," which recounts the Battle of Fort Griffin in 1865. It portrays the desperate stand of young boys and old men against federal forces, framing the conflict not as a civil war but as a defense of state sovereignty and God-given rights against "Northern Aggression." This historical perspective is mirrored in the "Look at the Declaration" segment, where Johnson compares the 1776 grievances against King George III to current federal restrictions. He argues that modern federal controls on state laws and individual rights are "repeated injuries and usurpations" similar to those that prompted the American Revolution. Financial Critique and Propaganda Analysis In the "Lessons in Liberty" segment, the host critiques the Federal Reserve Act of 1913, characterizing the Federal Reserve as a private banking cartel rather than a government entity. He explains "fractional reserve banking" as a system of debt creation where Federal Reserve notes function as instruments of debt that can never be fully repaid because interest must be paid in "substance" (gold). Furthermore, the "Propaganda 101" segment analyzes the stock market as a manipulation tool, suggesting that the Dow Jones Industrial Average is adjusted by "propagandists" to maintain public control and the illusion of economic health. Freedom Follies: Artistic Resistance The episode features "Rebel Jack" Peyser, a musician and software engineer who moved to Pennsylvania to escape what he called the "mental prison" of New York City in 2020. Peyser shares his music, including "The North Bridge" and "The Green Mountaineer," which celebrate the Revolutionary War and the independent Republic of Vermont. His work aims to inspire listeners to "rise above the illusions of deceit" and remember the virtues embedded in the nation's founding documents. The broadcast serves as a call to action for listeners to reclaim their status as "the nobility" and rulers of the country. By blending historical tales of sacrifice with modern critiques of the financial and educational systems, the host argues that the preservation of liberty requires a total commitment to truth and a refusal to compromise with "government evil".

It's episode 470 and for the first time ever we're both drinking tea! Before we crack into this week's stories, Christine is joined by Taylar from Creeps and Crimes Podcast for a round of ParaPods Network speed dating! Then Em brings us to Vermont for the dark and slightly weird history of the haunted Laurel Hall Mansion. After, Christine covers the intense Part 1 of the Todt Family Murders, a case so wild that it must continue next week. So while you wait, why don't you go chase some ghosts! …and that's why we drink!P.S. Happy 9 years of And That's Why We Drink!!! We're so grateful to all of you for listening to us whether you've just started, or been here from the beginning. Here's to many more episodes!Photo Links:Laurel Glen Mausoleum StatueMegan Todt and childrenCatch Taylar over on Creeps and Crimes wherever you get your podcasts or visit https://creepsandcrimespodcast.com/ for more info!Catch our bonus Yappy Hour intermissions on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3L28lDw or subscribe on Patreon: http://patreon.com/ATWWDPodcast!___________________Save 20% Off Honeylove by going to https://honeylove.com/drink ! #honeylovepodGo to http://hellofresh.com/drink10fm to get 10 free meals plus a free Zwilling Knife ($144.99 value) on your third box; offer valid for new subscribers while supplies last.Switch to Mint Mobile and, for a limited time, get unlimited premium wireless for just $15/month—visit http://mintmobile.com/ATWWD to claim the offer.Enjoy 30% off with code DRINK at http://boxiecat.com/DRINK.If you think you or someone you know might be struggling with OCD, go to https://learn.nocd.com/ATTWD and book a free call with their team to learn more.Download SAILY in your app store and use our code DRINK at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For further details go to https://saily.com/drink Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Randy Farmer, President and Chief Executive Officer of Vermont Information Technology Leaders and the state's health information exchange, discusses the evolution from data connectivity to health intelligence. He shares priorities around culture, customer experience, AI adoption, and how health data can drive better outcomes and lower costs across states and communities.

In this week's edition of the Capitol Recap, an update from Vermont Public's Peter Hirscheld and Lola Duffort on the latest education reform talks in Montpelier.

CreepGeeks Podcast Episode 354 INTRO  You're listening to CreepGeeks Podcast! This is Season 10, Episode 354 York County Wendigo, Vermont UAP Team, Treasure Hunting Indiana Jones, Irish Exorcism, and the return of Albuquerque vs Florida! Welcome to CreepGeeks Podcast! We broadcast paranormal news and share our strange experiences from our underground bunker in the mountains of Western North Carolina.  THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY BARLEY'S BITES Barley's Bites Barley's Bites is dedicated to providing top-quality, home-made dog treats for every doggo to enjoy. Our treats are made from fresh, healthy ingredients without any harmful chemicals, ensuring your pet receives the best nutrition possible.  Jack loves them, and the dog neighbors approve. Made in New Mexico! Thanks, Kristen and Dave, for sending Jack and us some tasty treats! Your favorite anomalous podcast hosts are Greg and Omi Want to support the podcast? 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North Carolina artist creates 'Bluebirds of Hope' from glass shattered by Helene | Fox Weather  One Artist Picks Up the Pieces | Our State  Greg is pushing forward in his quest to own his own digital content. Greg celebrated his YouTube Channel's 15th birthday! Last Episode FollowUp: LADY Follow Up- Mast Cells and Histamines How interesting that y'all were talking about mast cells and histamine on last's night show. Just a little rabbit hole for you: The condition that you were speaking of last night - an allergic reaction to extreme cold - is called Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS). The condition Omi was speaking about with fingers turning various shades of white, blue, and purple during temperature changes is called Raynaud's. Both MCAS and Raynaud's are co-morbids of a congenital condition called Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS).  EDS is a connective tissue disease and has over 10 subtypes, with hypermobile EDS (hEDS) being the most common. The top co-morbidities for EDS are MCAS, chronic inflammatory conditions such as migraine, interstitial cystitis, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS); and dysautonomia. MCAS is an absolute nightmare to live with as literally anything can set it off: food, temperature changes, stress, a mosquito bite, solar weather, someone marinating in their perfume or cologne, dust, & etc. Reactions can range from sneezing and itchiness to anaphylaxis - just as you said. I am all too familiar with this condition as my daughter, youngest son, and myself all suffer from it. In fact, with the ice storm that hit NC weekend before last, the youngest son was out playing in it and when he came in his cheeks were a bright red. I immediately gave him Benadryl. The next morning when he woke up, not only had the Benadryl not touched it, his eyes, lips, and cheeks were swollen like he'd been beat up. That was a trip to the ER. And the scary part of MCAS is that it is not consistent. One week you can eat chicken and it's fine; the next week, you're off to the ER. There is literally no way to know how, if, or when your mast cells are going to have a hissy fit. All that said, it is interesting to note that histamine, which is elevated during an MCAS event, can exit the body through multiple means including sweat. Histamine reacts to electrostatic fields and in some cases has been the reason why some folks can perform telekinesis. Russian Leonid Leonidovich Vasiliev conducted research and found that a woman by the name of Nina Kulagina, who was thought to be telekinetic, had high amounts of histamine on her skin from sweat (body detoxifying), and that was interacting with the electrostatic field on the objects she was attempting to move, and was thus the reason she was able to move items viz., she wasn't telekinetic. Vasiliey's works are available if you want to nerd out on it: • Mysterious Phenomena of the Human Psyche (1959) • Experiments in Mental Suggestion (1963) • Experiments in Distant Influence (1976) Or, if you want to take a shortcut and hear about it in a five-minute deal and more eloquent fashion, skip to the 57:20 mark on this episode of Art Bell's Midnight in the Desert: https://youtu.be/vy_Aa-7b8n4?si=6oPS6Y7XQtDrjD73 You also mentioned evolution, or de-evolution in the human body, and genetic entropy is another rabbit hole one can go down. Mainline science and medicine don't like genetic entropy and have tried very hard to debunk it because it doesn't fit their narrative.  Anyhoo, thank you for letting me nerd out. Have a good one. 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It closed after 'endless threats'  Paranormal:  Irish family forced to undergo exorcism as ghost of baby haunts them Weird:  Six earthquakes in ten days…It's not LA, it's South Carolina British Museum to hire real Indiana Jones! Cryptid: York County Wendigo Sightings (Soap Box) Food: Doritos Orange Dye makes Rats Transparent Be Safe out there y'all. New Food Recalls ranging from Salmon, Hamburger, Chips Ahoy…all the stuff you'd eat tomorrow. *AD BREAK* READ: If you like this podcast, subscribe on YouTube, follow on Spotify, review on Apple podcasts, support on Patreon, and connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @CreepGeeks.  LIBSYN AD *AD BREAK* Bumper Music- SHOW TOPICS: AD- Want to Start your own podcast? https://signup.libsyn.com/?promo_code=CREEP  Looking for something unique and spooky? Check out Omi's new Etsy, CraftedIntent: CraftedIntent: Simultaneously BeSpoke and Spooky. by CraftedIntent  Want CreepGeeks Paranormal Investigator stickers? 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On this Friday the 13th edition of Inbox of Oddities, Kat and Jethro open the mailbag and let the Freak Fam take the microphone. From Ohio to Australia, Wisconsin to Vermont, listeners share experiences they can't quite explain—and aren't sure they want to. A woman who lives alone wakes up to find coins appearing on her nightstand… even after setting up a camera to prove nothing happened. A listener describes hearing her beloved dog—gone just hours before—return one last time, warm and unmistakably real. A cemetery worker receives a phone call from someone insisting they were just called first. And a disconnected phone number delivers a voicemail years later… in a mother's voice. Other stories drift into stranger territory: a dying grandfather who insists the room is “breathing,” deathbed visions of unseen visitors, the unsettling sense of a space suddenly feeling busy, and the lingering question of whether some voices are meant to be heard—but not answered. There's also a look at extravagant funerals, eerie coincidences, and the quiet comfort of knowing you're not alone when you file something under unexplained and keep going. These are the kind of things you think about later, when the house is quiet. Welcome to the Inbox. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bernie Sanders on Immigration and Customs Enforcement, plus a long-running ski jumping contest in Brattleboro, and some local music too.

Welcome to Episode 208 of Inside The Line: The Catskill Mountains Podcast! This week, Kim Levinsky hops back on the mic to talk all things Sassquad Running—the inclusive, high-energy crew that proves running events can be super fun. We also dive into the brutally cold temps, rangers pulling off a save with folks stuck on a gondola, and a rescue mission in Vermont involving hikers who bit off a little too much that they could handle. Make sure to subscribe on your favorite platform, share the show, donate if you feel like it… or just keep tuning in. I'm just grateful you're here. And as always... VOLUNTEER!!!!Links for the Podcast: https://linktr.ee/ISLCatskillsPodcast, Donate a coffee to support the show! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ITLCatskills, Like to be a sponsor or monthly supporter of the show? Go here! - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ITLCatskills/membershipThanks to the sponsors of the show: Outdoor chronicles photography - https://www.outdoorchroniclesphotography.com/, Trailbound Project - https://www.trailboundproject.com/, Camp Catskill - https://campcatskill.co/, Another Summit - https://www.guardianrevival.org/programs/another-summitLinks: Sassquad Trail Running, Sassquad Trail Parties, Sassquad PodcastVolunteer Opportunities: Trailhead stewards for 3500 Club -https://www.catskill3500club.org/trailhead-stewardship, Catskills Trail Crew - https://www.nynjtc.org/trailcrew/catskills-trail-crew, NYNJTC Volunteering - https://www.nynjtc.org/catskills, Catskill Center - https://catskillcenter.org/, Catskill Mountain Club - https://catskillmountainclub.org/about-us/, Catskill Mountainkeeper - https://www.catskillmountainkeeper.org/ Post Hike Brews and Bites - Hudson North, Morning Sunshine Coffee, #trailrunning #sassquad #trailrunningcatskills #catskills #catskillmountains #hudsonvalley #hudsonvalleyhiking #NYC #history #husdonvalley #hikingNY #kaaterskill #bluehole #catskillhiking #visitcatskills #catskillstrails #catskillmountains #3500 #catskills #catskillpark #catskillshiker #catskillmountainsnewyork #hiking #catskill3500club #catskill3500 #hikethecatskills #hikehudson

We're revisiting one of our most meaningful conversations — with Olympic gold medalist, ski mom, and mental performance coach Barbara Cochran.Why now? On February 11, 1972, Barbara won Olympic gold in slalom in Sapporo by just .02 seconds. And 54 years to the day later, her son, Ryan Cochran-Siegle, won Olympic silver in Super-G in Cortina.An Olympic legacy — built on a Vermont rope tow.Barbara grew up skiing at her family's backyard hill, now known as Cochran's Ski Area — a nonprofit, community-driven mountain where lift tickets are still affordable, race training happens under the lights, and hot chocolate costs $1.50.We talk about:Growing up in a ski racing familyTraining on the legendary rope towThe “Cochran Way” philosophy of excellence without pressureRaising an Olympian as a single momAnd the mindset that wins medalsBarbara's father believed skiing should be joyful — but that striving for excellence builds character. Before sports psychology was mainstream, Barbara was practicing it. Heading into her Olympic race, she repeated:“I don't know if I'm going to win, but I know I'm capable of winning.”That mindset carried her to gold — and now informs her work helping athletes who “train better than they race” learn to compete with confidence.We also talk about the financial realities of ski racing, how Ryan nearly declined his U.S. Ski Team nomination due to cost, and Ski Haus makes it easy with custom boot fitting that actually changes how you ski and how you feel at the end of the day.  Located in Woburn & Framingham, MA and Tax-Free Salem, NH. Head to skihaus.com for store hours and directions.SPECIAL IN-STORE OFFERS*Purchase a boot with a custom boot fit > get a free Smartwool sock  *Come in for a boot fit on your boots > get Smartwool sock for ½ price It's time to upgrade how you travel to the mountains with Ski Butlers. Ski moms can save 20% off their reservations here https://www.skibutlers.com/portal/momtrends If your child lives for trail time and is constantly pushing limits on two wheels, we've found the summer experience that checks every box. Woodward PA's Mountain Bike Camp is redefining what an action sports camp can be — blending epic adventure with professional coaching and a whole lot of fresh air.Ski Moms can save $150 off summer camp. Use code skimoms www.woodwardpa.com/summer-camps/moun Find your perfect family-friendly mountain stay—or list your own! 

Forced school district consolidation isn't the only obstacle to reform this year, because Vermont lawmakers will also have to poke the hornet's nest that is school choice.

 The Trump administration is holding back more than half of Vermont's federal broadband money as the state works to connect the final addresses to a high-speed broadband network and some towns consider internet voting.

This week, we step away from doom, gloom and reminders of the fact that we are currently under an authoritarian administration thaat does not value human life and only serves to protect the billionaire class to talk about a magical event that happens every February in the tiny city of  Montpelier, Vermont.  It seems that, since 2002 when people in Montpelier on Valentine's day morning, they find their town covered in hearts, celebrating love, community and kindness.  More than one person has served the role of the Phantom, like the Dread Pirate Roberts, it's a title that gets passed on from time to time.  We cover the history of the tiny capital of Montpelier, the history of the Valentine Phantom and how even during a blizzard and the height of the pandemic, the Montpelier Valentine Phantom (or Bandit) was able to cover the town in hearts.  So join us for this feel good episode of the Family Plot Podcast!(PS - The 'Secret Santa' from Independence Missouri was Larry Stewart, a Lees Summit Businessman who passed away in 2007)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/family-plot--4670465/support.

In this episode, we explore the lifelong experiences of Gary, a witness whose encounters span decades and stretch across some of the most forested and overlooked regions of the Northeast. From early childhood experiences in the wooded neighborhoods of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to later encounters in western Massachusetts, Vermont's remote Harriman Reservoir, and the backwoods of Rhode Island, Gary shares a journey shaped by place as much as experience.Growing up near dense forests, rivers, reservoirs, and mountain terrain, Gary describes moments that occurred near familiar landmarks like Mount Tom, Savoy State Forest, and deep rural woodlands seldom visited after dark. These locations form the backdrop for encounters that unfolded quietly over time, often far from roads, towns, or witnesses.Gary reflects on how geography, generational knowledge, and time spent in the woods intersected throughout his life, offering insight into why these areas continue to surface in Bigfoot reports across New England. This episode focuses on environment, history, and firsthand memory, allowing the locations themselves to play a central role in the story.Join us as we trace Gary's experiences through Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Vermont, and Rhode Island, and explore how the landscapes of the Northeast continue to hold stories that remain largely untold.

In the latest installment of our At Home series, the Vermont Edition team visits the Brandon home of award-winning poet Bianca Stone. Stone was named Vermont's poet laureate in 2024. Her latest book of poetry, The Near and Distant World, came out this year.Stone is also the creative director of the Ruth Stone House in Goshen, where she hosts poetry events, retreats, and classes. We'll hear about her writing process, how she handles digital distractions, and an upcoming project to bring the poetry of past poet laureates to people all across the state.

Organist Ray Paczkowski from Vermont-based trio LaMP joins me for a fun talk about fan-made stickers, band manager intuition, improvisation, silver pygmy goats, the Cosmic Pickle, and more!Check out LaMP!Websites: https://www.ilikelamp.com/ | https://lampband.bandcamp.com/Social: https://www.instagram.com/lamp_trioSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7yZaTWLkHSifvKDtDCpJ1j?si=UXHS59JIQJi_Iscainsz9w&nd=1&dlsi=8180f6c3bc054d0b40 Minutes of Funk is an interview podcast focusing on Funk practitioners, their philosophies, and their music. Listen on all podcast networks and please subscribe, rate, and leave feedback for the show. Follow on social media: https://www.facebook.com/40minutesoffunk | https://instagram.com/40minutesoffunk.Support at only $5/month or more and receive exclusive perks at https://www.patreon.com/40minutesoffunk. Check out the website for more info at http://www.40minutesoffunk.com!Listen to my weekly funk radio show, Tonic: The Funky Groove Show https://www.funkygrooveshow.com, every Friday night at http://www.kgou.org and follow on social media: https://www.facebook.com/FunkyGrooveShow | https://www.instagram.com/funkygrooveshow - thanks!Send me a text, yo!Support the show

Today on Coast To Coast Hoops Greg recaps Wednesday's college basketball results, talks to Curtis Rogers of 71 Seattle Sports about the Big Ten landscape, the ups and downs of Gonzaga, the rise of some top mid-majors, & many west coast teams disappointing this season & Greg picks & analyzes every Thursday game!Link To Greg's Spreadsheet of handicapped lines: https://vsin.com/college-basketball/greg-petersons-daily-college-basketball-lines/Greg's TikTok With Pickmas Pick Videos: https://www.tiktok.com/@gregpetersonsports?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Podcast Highlights 2:41-Recap of Wednesday's Results17:43-Interview with Curtis Rogers32:06-Start of picks Iowa vs Maryland334:32-Picks & analysis for Middle Tennessee vs Kennesaw St36:14-Picks & analysis for Northern Kentucky vs IU Indy38:19-Picks & analysis for Elon vs UNC Wilmington41:06-Picks & analysis for Robert Morris vs Cleveland St44:03-Picks & analysis for Valparaiso vs Illinois St46:12-Picks & analysis for Monmouth vs Drexel48:33-Picks & analysis for Stony Brook vs Towson50:54-Picks & analysis for Youngstown St vs Oakland53:23-Picks & analysis for Murray St vs Indiana St55:56-Picks & analysis for Georgia St vs James Madison58:15-Picks & analysis for Charleston vs Hofstra1:01:21-Picks & analysis for Marist vs Merrimack1:03:44-Picks & analysis for William & Mary vs Northeastern1:06:34-Picks & analysis for Detroit vs Wright St1:09:02-Picks & analysis for Delaware vs Florida International1:11:57-Picks & analysis for Fort Wayne vs UW Green Bay1:14:36-Picks & analysis for Tennessee Tech vs Morehead St1:17:40-Picks & analysis for Illinois Chicago vs Drake1:20:15-Picks & analysis for Kansas City vs Oral Roberts1:22:27-Picks & analysis for Sacramento St vs Northern Colorado1:24:28-Picks & analysis for Portland vs Northern Arizona1:27:05-Picks & analysis for St. Thomas vs Omaha1:29:43-Picks & analysis for Evansville vs Southern Illinois1:32:39-Picks & analysis for Coastal Carolina vs Louisiana1:35:22-Picks & analysis for Cal Baptist vs Southern Utah1:37:43-Picks & analysis for Louisiana Tech vs Missouri St1:40:12-Picks & analysis for Little Rock vs Western Illinois1:42:41-Picks & analysis for SE Missouri St vs SIU Edwardsville1:45:04-Picks & analysis for South Alabama vs Southern Miss1:47:10-Picks & analysis for UT Martin vs Lindenwood1:49:39-Picks & analysis for Memphis vs North Texas1:52:12-Picks & analysis for Utah Valley vs Utah Tech1:54:24-Picks & analysis for Weber St vs Idaho1:57:06-Picks & analysis for South Dakota St vs Denver1:59:23-Picks & analysis for Oregon St vs San Francisco2:01:48-Picks & analysis for Northern Iowa vs Belmont2:04:23-Picks & analysis for Tennessee St vs Southern Indiana2:06:53-Picks & analysis for UT Arlington vs Abilene Christian2:09:31-Picks & analysis for Idaho St vs Eastern Washington2:11:50-Picks & analysis for Hawaii vs CS Bakersfield2:14:00-Picks & analysis for UC Davis vs UC San Diego2:16:10-Picks & analysis for CS Fullerton vs Long Beach St2:18:41-Picks & analysis for UC Santa Barbara vs UC Riverside2:20:42-Picks & analysis for UC Irvine vs Cal Poly2:22:52-Start of extra games NJIT vs New Hampshire2:24:50-Picks & analysis for Vermont vs Binghamton2:26:56-Picks & analysis for UMBC vs Maine2:28:59-Picks & analysis for Bryant vs UMass Lowell2:30:59-Picks & analysis for UNC Asheville vs Longwood2:31:31-Picks & analysis for Presbyterian vs Charleston Southern2:33:35-Picks & analysis for Mercyhurst vs Le Moyne2:35:56-Picks & analysis for Central Connecticut vs New Haven2:38:04-Picks & analysis for Stonehill vs Chicago St2:39:55-Picks & analysis for Long Island vs Wager2:41:55-Picks & analysis for St. Francis PA vs Fairleigh Dickinson2:43-43:Picks & analysis for High Point vs USC Upstate2:45:55-Picks & analysis for Winthrop vs Gardner Webb Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 02/12/2026. David Zuckerman discusses the fight for police reform and mental health de-escalation with Sean Garvey and Rep. Michelle Bos-Lun, followed by a deep dive into the evolution of Vermont's healthcare system with Gifford Health Care CEO Michael Costa. 

Stephanie Mack from, The Vermont Federation of Republican Women, joins Anthony & Dan to discuss empowering conservative women across Vermont

Notes and Links to Peter Orner's Work    Peter Orner is the author of eight books, most recently the novel, The Gossip Columnist's Daughter, named one of the best books of 2025 by the New Yorker and the Chicago Tribune, as well as the essay collections, Still No Word from You, a finalist for the PEN Award for the Art of the Essay, and Am I Alone Here?, a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award for Criticism. His story collection Maggie Brown and Others was a New York Times Notable Book. Other books include Love and Shame and Love (Winner of the California Book Award) Last Car Over the Sagamore Bridge, The Second Coming of Mavala Shikongo (finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Award), and Esther Stories. A recipient of the Rome Prize and a Guggenheim Fellowship, Orner is also the editor of three books of oral history for the Voice of Witness series, and co-editor with Laura Lampton Scott of a new oral history series from McSweeney's called “Dispatches.” His work has appeared in The New Yorker, the Atlantic, Harper's, the Paris Review and has been awarded four Pushcart Prizes. With Yvette Benavides, he's the co-host of the Lonely Voice Podcast on Texas Public Radio. Orner recently led short courses on James Joyce's Ulysses, and Melville's Moby-Dick for the Community of Writers/Writers' Annex. He teaches at Dartmouth College and lives in Vermont. Buy The Gossip Columnist's Daughter   New York Times Review of The Gossip Columnist's Daughter    Peter Orner's Website At about 2:30, Peter responds to Pete's question about the feedback he's gotten since the publication of  At about 3:30, Peter expands on ideas of making Chicago concrete for his readers At about 4:40, Peter gives background on family's roots in Chicago and in Eastern Europe At about 6:25, Mike Ditka slander?! At about 7:50, Peter highlights Saul Bellow as a writer who influenced him, as well as Stuart Dybek, Betty Howland, and John Irving among others  At about 10:05, Peter reflects on David Foster Wallace as an “Illinois writer” At about 12:10, Peter discusses Zadie Smith and Yiyun Li, and as impressive and chill-inducing contemporary writers  At about 13:30, Peter lists some reading favorites of his university students, and he expands on how they are “blown away” by James Joyce's work At about 15:00, The two fanboy over James Joyce's “The Dead” At about 16:15, Peter reflects on Pete asking if his The Gossip Columnist's Daughter would be classified as “historical fiction” At about 17:15, Peter expands on his view of the book's epigraph from Chekhov At about 18:15, Pete cites another great epigraph and great book from Jess Walter At about 18:50, The two lay out the book's exposition, and Peter describes the book's inciting incident, a tragic death At about 20:20, The two discuss the book's beginning as in medias res  At about 21:30, Peter talks about the character of Babs as inspired by grandmother, and Pete shares about his Chicago grandfather's longevity At about 22:55, Peter expands on the idea of Jed, the book's narrator, feeling that three key events in 1963 were a pivot point for the family At about 26:15, Jack Ruby and the provinciality and “small world” of Chicago At about 29:10, Pete and Peter lay out Jed's college professor setup At about 30:00, Peter explains the cause of death and theories and conspiracy theories around it At about 31:35, Peter responds to Pete's musings about the old-fashioned “imperative” headlines that  At about 33:00, Some of Cookie Kupcinet's last writings are discussed  At about 34:30, Peter reflects on the travails and pressures of Cookie At about 36:00, Some of the prodigious pull of Irv Kupcinet is discussed, and Pete compares Irv's work to that of Ace in Casino At about 37:55, Lou Rosenthal's reticence and kinship with Robert Todd Lincoln are discussed At about 39:00, Peter expands on a scene in which the “grieving” narrator walks by the house where his ex-wife and daughter live; he discusses the importance he places on place At about 41:40, Sidney Korshak and his historical background and Chicago connection is discussed At about 44:10, The two discuss doubts in the story about the way in which Cookie died At about 45:20, Cookie's legacy and the ways in which Jed, the narrator, gains a sort of obsession with conspiracy theories and marginalia  At about 48:20, Peter talks about the book's storyline as a “family story” and using a “tiny kernel” as a “jump off” point for his book At about 49:20, Peter responds to Pete's questions about the state of the current conspiracy theories involving the Kupcinets and JFK's assassination  At about 51:20, The two discuss the breakup of the friendship between the Rosenthals and Kupcinets, as Pete compares a turned-down piece of writing to the book's storyline  At about 53:20, Peter reflects on the intrigue that comes with  At about 55:00, Peter expands on the “Captain” moniker his grandfather have, and that he played off in his book At about 58:20, The two reflect on the memorable character of Solly At about 1:01:00, Theories involving traumas and low points and broken relationships are discussed  At about 1:03:00, Pete highlights a resonant last scene        You can now subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, and leave me a five-star review. You can also ask for the podcast by name using Alexa, and find the pod on Stitcher, Spotify, and on Amazon Music. Follow Pete on IG, where he is @chillsatwillpodcast, or on Twitter, where he is @chillsatwillpo1. You can watch other episodes on YouTube-watch and subscribe to The Chills at Will Podcast Channel. Please subscribe to both the YouTube Channel and the podcast while you're checking out this episode.       Pete is very excited to have one or two podcast episodes per month featured on the website of Chicago Review of Books. The audio will be posted, along with a written interview culled from the audio. His conversation with Jeff Pearlman, a recent guest, is up soon at Chicago Review.     Sign up now for The Chills at Will Podcast Patreon: it can be found at patreon.com/chillsatwillpodcastpeterriehl      Check out the page that describes the benefits of a Patreon membership, including cool swag and bonus episodes. Thanks in advance for supporting Pete's one-man show, DIY podcast and extensive reading, research, editing, and promoting to keep this independent podcast pumping out high-quality content!    This month's Patreon bonus episode features an exploration of formative and transformative writing for children, as Pete surveys wonderful writers on their own influences.    Pete has added a $1 a month tier for “Well-Wishers” and Cheerleaders of the Show.     This is a passion project, a DIY operation, and Pete would love for your help in promoting what he's convinced is a unique and spirited look at an often-ignored art form.    The intro song for The Chills at Will Podcast is “Wind Down” (Instrumental Version), and the other song played on this episode was “Hoops” (Instrumental)” by Matt Weidauer, and both songs are used through ArchesAudio.com.     Please tune in for Episode 323 with second-time guest Luke Epplin. He is the author Our Team: The Epic Story of Four Men and the World Series That Changed Baseball and Moses and the Doctor: Two Men, One Championship, and the Birth of Modern Basketball.    The episode airs on February 13, three days after Pub Day for Moses and the Doctor.    Please go to ceasefiretoday.org, and/or https://act.uscpr.org/a/letaidin to call your congresspeople and demand an end to the forced famine and destruction of Gaza and the Gazan people.

What happens when a $16 billion RIA decides to double down on leadership, integration, and “advisor intelligence” in the middle of an AI-driven vortex of change?   In this episode of the Registered Investment Advisor Podcast, Seth Greene interviews Jennifer des Groseilliers, CEO of The Mather Group, who shares how her path from Vermont to law school to leadership roles at Ameriprise, MetLife, and a MassMutual franchise ultimately led her to the helm of The Mather Group, a $16 billion fee-only RIA. As a key leader at The Mather Group, Jennifer oversees a 190-person team, 40 wealth advisors, and a growth engine built on 23 acquisitions, an integrated planning platform, and a niche focus on Fortune 200 executives nearing retirement. She discusses leadership development, behavioral finance, and the rise of AI in wealth management—explaining why “advisor intelligence” is now the real differentiator for firms that want to win the next decade.   Key Takeaways: → How taking over compliance, portfolio management, and back-office operations for acquired firms frees advisors to focus on client-facing work and deep planning. → Why it's essential to bifurcate sales and advice and how that structure enhances both growth and advisor effectiveness. → How AI is creating a vortex of change in financial services and why advisor intelligence around values, behavior, and trust matters more than ever. → Why The Mather Group sees itself as an integrator, not an aggregator. → How carefully refined and consistent platform allowed the firm to scale to roughly $16 billion in AUM.   Jennifer des Groseilliers is the Chief Executive Officer of The Mather Group. Jen cultivates a collaborative culture through inclusive and supportive leadership. Her unwavering commitment to keeping clients at the center of all efforts drives her approach. Jen's extensive professional experience includes serving as a Managing Partner in the MetLife Premier Client Group in 2013, leading a team of over 160 financial advisors. She became the CEO of MassMutual Illinois in 2016 and, in 2020, after a merger with WestPoint Financial Group, assumed the role of Partner and Chief Experience Officer, leading various departments, including Investments, Compliance, Practice Development, and Financial Planning.   Connect With Jennifer:   Website: https://www.themathergroup.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialtmgwealth/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMGTheMatherGroup LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferadesgroseilliers/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/themathergroup   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We'll learn about what finding the measles virus in the wastewater in Washington County means and what to look out for, and Vermont lawmakers are hoping to build more direct relationships with countries across the globe.

Cristina Gomez discusses Vermont's groundbreaking House Bill 654, the first structured state-level UFO task force legislation in the country, covering the 10-member UAP panel, the high-profile military witnesses volunteering to testify, and a state lawmaker's on-camera admission about where classified UFO data is actually being held.To see the VIDEO of this episode, click or copy link - https://youtu.be/-4j_Uk-j1z0Visit my website with International UFO News, Articles, Videos, and Podcast direct links -www.ufonews.co00:00 - The First State UFO Bill02:53 - Why This UFO Bill Is Different04:47 - The UFO State In America06:12 - The UFO Science Partnership08:36 - Where Is The UFO Data Going09:55 - A New Way Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/strange-and-unexplained--5235662/support.

First, we speak with Vermont Public's housing and infrastructure reporter Carly Berlin, about a new state  initiative intended to spur housing construction in Vermont. It's a catalog of prefab homes that would help people fastrack their approval process and keep costs of new construction down. The specific challenges facing boys and young men often make headlines: For the last 50 years, for example, the number of male students on college campuses has slowly but steadily decreased. And young men are also more likely than women to experience drug and alcohol addiction.For parents of young boys, these headlines and statistics can be particularly distressing. What can we control in our homes to help our boys navigate the world with confidence, happiness and care? Two guests join Vermont Edition to discuss the art and peril of raising boys. Keegan Albaugh is the founder of Dad Guild, a Burlington-based nonprofit that supports masc-identifying caregivers by running playgroups, educational events, pick up sports, peer support groups, and more. Kate Mangino is a Virginia-based speaker, facilitator and writer who is in Vermont to host a series of parenting workshops this week. She's the author of the book Equal Partners: Improving Gender Equality at Home.Broadcast live on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, at noon; rebroadcast at 7 p.m.Have questions, comments, or tips? Send us a message or check us out on Instagram.

When Rep. Becca Balint, D-Vt., traveled to Minneapolis on a Congressional oversight mission several weeks ago, she saw a city under siege. Some 3,000 masked federal agents dispatched by President Donald Trump were roaming the city, snatching people from their homes and streets, often without warrants or explanation. Balint fears Vermont could be next. “This is not a law enforcement effort, this is about power and control and submission,” Balint said of what she observed in Minneapolis. She said that the killing of American citizens Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis “just absolutely shook me to my core, not just because of the violence and the loss of life, but also immediately the lying about these two people” by the Trump Administration. “This is about the president punishing states and municipalities that he does not feel like give him enough fealty,” Balint said. “Any state that did not vote for Donald Trump in the 2020 election, they're in the crosshairs. And we must assume that at some point this President will try to make an example of us, and we can't be caught flat footed.”Last week, Balint said she and Senators Peter Welch, D-Vt., and Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., met with Gov. Phil Scott to prepare for that potential day.Though in another sense, that day has already arrived. Just this week, FEMA denied disaster aid to Vermont for 2025 flooding in the Northeast Kingdom. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem “also oversees FEMA," Balint said. "And the President is using FEMA right now to pick winners and losers. And the winners are Republican states, and the losers are so-called democratic states,"

For decades, Vermont has stood apart for its unusually permissive approach to public nudity. A new bill in the state legislature would end that era. This episode tracks the introduction of House Bill H.683, which proposes a statewide criminal ban on public nudity, including on private property visible from public spaces. As local restrictions give way to a broader legal shift, the measure raises questions about civil liberties, local control, and how quickly long-standing norms can be rewritten through statutory language.

John McCormick joins the show to talk about the importance of checks in balances in Vermont government to address affordability and stop bad policies.Eric Brakey, Executive Director of the Free State Project, breaks down New Hampshire's efforts to gain territory from Maine, growing movements across the country of conservative leaning counties wanting to join neighboring states, and NH Liberty Forum in March.Timothy Egan with VT NORML updates listeners on the cannabis industry, their lobby day at the state house, and law changes across the country that could impact the VT industry.John Goodnight informs listeners about the recent election in Japan, the unpopularity of the ruling Labor party in the UK, and how top-down, big government solutions are driving populations across the globe to the right.

Today I'm sitting down with Melissa Griffiths of Bless This Mess a mom of five and food blogger who has been making dinnertime doable since 2009. Melissa shares how her blog grew from sharing everyday family recipes into a thriving business, all while embracing simplicity, flexibility, and real life in the kitchen. We talk about practical ways to take the stress out of meal planning, including creating simple meal rhythms, getting out of a dinner rut, and letting go of perfection at the table. Melissa also opens up about burnout, learning to ask for help, and redistributing the mental load at home so dinner doesn't fall on one person alone. The conversation weaves into life beyond food as Melissa reflects on her family's move from Utah to Vermont, embracing seasonal living, and building community through open doors and shared meals. This episode is a warm reminder that you're doing enough, simple food is more than enough, and small mindset shifts can make everyday life feel lighter and more intentional. Mentioned in This Episode:

A federal waiver from the Scott administration that's meant to nudge SNAP recipients to purchase healthier options with their food benefits; plus - with Valentine's Day this Saturday - we hear about love, in all its forms.

Circle Mirror Transformation By Annie Baker Directed by Ken Michels February 27 - March 14 at 7:00 PM  /  March 15 at 3:00 PM Rolling Bay Hall Today we welcome cast members: MARTY | Amy Jo LaRubbio LAUREN | Zoe LaRubbio Synopsis In the quiet town of Shirley, Vermont, a quintet of strangers—a vulnerable carpenter, a reserved teenager, a wandering actress, and a bohemian couple—gather in a community center for a six-week "creative drama" class. Through a series of quirky theater games led by their well-meaning instructor, the group's defenses slowly unravel, exposing their hidden hopes, fears, and desires. As laughter and vulnerability collide, secrets simmer beneath the surface, and every moment holds the possibility of transformation. Annie Baker's acclaimed play invites audiences to witness the humor, heartbreak, and longing that connect us all—and to discover what happens when ordinary lives intersect in extraordinary ways.   CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC, servicing the Dramatists Play Service collection. (www.dramatists.com) Thank you for your support! The B.I.Stander Podcast is a listener supported podcast so please consider subscribing.   BE A FRIEND OF PODCASTVILLE AND TELL A FRIEND  Thank you to our very supportive sponsors! Blue Canary Auto Locations in Bainbridge Island & Bremerton Sound Reprographics Locations in Bainbridge Island & Poulsbo Tideland Magazine Pick up a copy on the Ferry Sheldon Orthodontics Free Consultation  KitsapSmokestack.org Be your own aligrithom, find what to do in your neighborhood Miguelitos  Best Mexican food on the island!  2 great locations on Beautiful Bainbridge Island Editing by: Cherie Newman Magpie Audio Productions Fly on the Wall performed by LeRoy Bell  

Exposing Radical Candidates, Malpractice Verdicts, and Failing Electric BusesWelcome to another episode of the Last Gay Conservative podcast with your host, Chad Law! In this episode, Chad dives into a variety of pressing topics, from the failure of Vermont's electric bus fleet in cold weather to the rise of unelectable, dangerously radical candidates in early primaries. He also covers a landmark medical malpractice verdict in New York related to transgender surgery on a minor, highlighting how it's forcing changes in medical practices nationwide. Additionally, Chad discusses the backlash against 'white savior' activists in anti-ICE protests and the nonsense around climate alarmism impacting public policies. Tune in for Chad's satirical takes, along with serious discussions on how conservative values can still shape effective policies. Don't forget to text or call 866-LAST-GAY to share your thoughts after the show!00:00 Introduction and Show Overview00:33 Vermont's Electric Buses Fail in Winter00:46 Rise of Radical Candidates in Early Primaries01:01 Transgender Medical Malpractice Case01:49 Satirical Science Segment: mRNA Vaccine and Furry Gene03:02 Impact of mRNA Vaccine on Behavior06:40 Self-Test for mRNA Vaccine Side Effects08:25 Serious Discussion on Early Voting and Radical Candidates09:05 GOP's Struggle in State Primaries19:36 Malpractice Verdict in Transgender Surgery Case23:40 Medical Ethics and the Dangers of Rushed Decisions24:20 The Reality of Waiting and Psychological Support26:16 Legal and Ethical Implications of Medical Practices29:37 The Failure of Vermont's Electric Bus Fleet30:58 Historical Lessons on Energy Policy and Innovation39:41 The Pitfalls of Performance Activism44:59 Concluding Thoughts on Conservatism and Individual Freedom

It was a calm fall night in Vermont when something suddenly felt off. A neighbor heard an engine roar through the quiet, then take off again. Not long after, sirens filled the air.By morning, the state was trying to understand how five teenagers had lost their lives, and how one man, Steven Bourgoin, became the center of a tragedy that would haunt Vermont for years. What happened on the highway was only part of the story. The harder question was what led up to it, and whether it could have been stopped.How to support:For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes -Go to - PatreonHow to connect:WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterTheme and Closing Track:Original compositions created for The Minds of MadnessPlease check out our sponsors and help support the podcast:Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/madnessQuince - Upgrade your wardrobe with pieces made to last with Quince. Go to Quince.com/madness for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Marley Spoon - This new year, fast-track your way to eating well with Marley Spoon. Head to MarleySpoon.com/offer/MADNESS for up to 25 FREE meals!HERS - Feel like your best self again, Visit forhers.com/MADNESS to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you.NOCD - If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started: https://learn.nocd.com/MADNESSNutrafol - Start your hair growth journey with Nutrafol. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month's subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code MADNESSResearch & Writing:Ryan DeiningerEditing:Aiden WolfSources:Law and Crime Network Trial PlaylistBourgoin gets 30 years to life in wrong-way crash that killed 5 teenagersBourgoin: A blame-shifter shirking responsibility or psychotic with delusions of a mission?Wrong-way driver argues five murder convictions should be reversedNearly 1,000 mourn deaths of five teens in I-89 wrong-way crashThe Mad River Valley Remembers Five Teens With Constellations of Holiday LightsHarwood community mourns teen crash victimsIn Vermont, deaths of 5 teens are a devastating blowWrong-Way Driver Kills Five Teens on Interstate 89Suspected Wrong-Way Driver Arrested, Remains HospitalizedAccused Wrong-Way Driver in I-89 Crash Charged With MurderSteven Bourgoin Pleads Not Guilty to Five Counts of MurderDefense expert says Bourgoin was insane at time of crash: ‘He's out of it'Bourgoin: A blame-shifter shirking responsibility or psychotic with delusions of a mission?Families hope focus returns to victimsMad River Valley Pays Tribute to Five Teens Killed in CrashThe Deeper Dig: Seeking justice in the Steven Bourgoin trialHigh court upholds Bourgoin's five murder convictions in wrong-way crashSentencing NewsProsecutor: Man under investigation for 'murder' of 5 teens

Today we have Lewis. He is 39 years old from Burlington, VT and he took his last rink of alcohol on June 12th, 2025.   This episode is brought to you by:   Sign up and get 10% off: Better Help   August 12th – 16th: Get ready to elevate your alcohol-free life in Big Sky Country. Join RE in Bozeman, Montana for our annual sober summer retreat. Registration opens April 1st. This isn't your typical retreat. We're talking adventure, laughter and deep bonds with people who get it. This retreat will remind you why choosing freedom over booze was the best decision you ever made.   [01:52] Thoughts from Paul:   This week, Paul talks about something that doesn't get discussed enough in recovery: patience and preparation.   Getting sober takes time. Preparing for your new life takes time. Some people are able to spontaneously quit drinking and never look back, but most have to slowly build momentum before trust falling into an alcohol-free life.   Some of you may have been listening to this podcast for years and feeling guilty for still drinking – DON'T. Maybe you think you are failing because you haven't quit yet. You're NOT. You are in preparation mode and intentional preparation is sacred work.   Every time you question whether alcohol is worth it, you're gathering intelligence. Every moment you imagine life without drinking; you're building the mental map you'll need for the actual journey.   This week, give yourself permission to be exactly where you are. If you're still drinking and listening, you're right where you need to be. It doesn't matter if you quit yesterday, last month or several years ago, you're right where you need to be.   [06:46] Paul introduces Lewis:   Lewis is 39 years old and grew up in Australia but now lives in Burlington, VT.  He runs a business. For fun, Lewis likes run and being outdoors snowboarding, surfing, eat good food and hang out with friends.   Lewis grew up with two brothers, who he is still close with, and says they had a great childhood living in a remote area in Western Australia. He tried alcohol for the first time when he was 14 and loved it immediately.   Lewis' drinking took off while attending university in Perth where the social life mainly revolved around alcohol. He didn't realize at the time that he was drinking more than others. He completed his studies in Canada where his drinking escalated because he was away from family and responsibilities. The drinking became a daily habit when he began his career as a bartender while in Greece.   Lewis moved back to Australia and began working in a brewery. He enjoyed that fact that there were less people there judging him. He knew his drinking was problematic when more and more negative things started happening, but he wasn't ready to confront it. There were many attempts to moderate, and he was able to take breaks, but never got it completely under control.   In 2020, Lewis realized he was powerless over alcohol but wasn't ready to accept it. Moderation attempts continued and Lewis moved to Vermont hoping the geographical cure would help him. He was a binge drinker, so daily drinking wasn't a concern for him, but he began having falls and missing work due to his binges.   On his last binge, it finally occurred to him that if he kept going, he was going to lose everything or die. He woke up last June and made the decision to finally stop drinking.   Lewis joined AA and found a great community within it. He started out going to at least five meetings a week and found a sponsor in a friend he had previously met at the gym while he was still drinking. Lewis is very open about his recovery and has found that most people have been very supportive.    Tools that are helpful to Lewis include podcasts, quit-lit, The Phoenix (sober workout community), his higher power and AA. Lewis is learning he can make plans, have goals and follow through with them.   Recovery Elevator You took the elevator down You gotta take the stairs back up. We can do this!       RE Instagram Sobriety Tracker iTunes  RE YouTube Café RE      

Some safety tips for skating on “wild ice,” plus we'll continue to lean into the cold and snow and meet a Vermonter, competing in the Milan Cortina Olympics this month

You know full well that I am a dog lover, and I know that many of you are dog lovers, or just pet lovers in general. They are our family, and much like humans, our domesticated pets have a pretty big impact on our planet and the environment around us. Think about walking into a store like PetSmart, or even your local pet store, there are aisles and shelves lined with single use toys, plastic bones, and items destined for one use just destined for the landfill. But that's not all, we've done several dog related episodes including one on the impact of our pet's waste and another on pet food and the reliance on high impact meats. I'll link both episodes in the description below. Episode 39: Benefits of Insect Proteins for Us, Our Pets, and Our Planet (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/outdoor-minimalist/id1586174667?i=1000565326336)Episode 112: Does It Matter If I Pick Up My Dog's Poop or Not? (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/outdoor-minimalist/id1586174667?i=1000634653124)So, today, we are looking at the industry as a whole. Why it is the way it is, and what some within the industry are working to change. Joining me to share his experience and expertise is Spencer Williams, the CEO and owner of WestPaw.A fifth-generation Montanan, Spencer grew up on a ranch near Columbus. His love for his home state and its pristine beauty, led Williams back to Montana after receiving a bachelor's degree in German from Middlebury College in Vermont. Since 1996, Williams has grown the Bozeman, Montana-based West Paw into a world-class manufacturer of eco-friendly pet toys and treats. West Paw's products are sold in over 7,500 U.S. retailers and in over 45 countries. From its start, the company has focused on environmentally friendly business methods and product materials, including recycled, recyclable, regenerative and organic materials. Spencer is a founding board member and past board chair of the Pet Sustainability Coalition. West Paw became the first pet product manufacturer to become a certified B Corp and in 2015 became Montana's first Benefit Corporation. Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/outdoor.minimalist.book/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@theoutdoorminimalistBuy Me a Coffee: ⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/outdoorminimalist⁠⁠⁠Listener Survey: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/jd8UCN2LL3AQst976⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠------------------West PawWebsite: https://www.westpaw.com/YouTube: http://youtube.com/c/westpawInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/westpawUSCradle to Cradle Book: https://mcdonough.com/cradle-to-cradle/Pet Sustainabilty Coalition: https://petsustainability.org/

Bridget Butler, a Vermont birding business owner known as the "Bird Diva," explains how slow birding works and which birds hang around in the wintertime.

WhoShaun Sutner, snowsports columnist for the Worcester Telegram & Gazette and Telegram.comRecorded onNovember 24, 2025Why I interviewed himHey Man, we do this every year:What we talked aboutThe psychology of injury recovery; the power of being there; the “gladiatorial atmosphere” of ski racing; the East's strong winter; a Canadian facepalm; the Black Mountain, New Hampshire co-op; Hermon Mountain, Maine for sale; how to make a crappy old ski area into a modern-seeming ski area without big infrastructure upgrades; is every ski area closing a tragedy?; Lost Valley, Maine; lost Berkshires ski areas that make great backcountry ski spots; new owners at Ragged, New Hampshire; Magic Mountain, Vermont and the four-year lift installation; would Vail Resorts purchase Smugglers' Notch, Vermont?; assessing Killington's independent owners one year in; the Super Star six-pack upgrade at Killington; is it worth buying a new lift if it doesn't improve capacity?; why Loveland, Colorado's only detachable lift is also one of its shortest; expectations and potential from Berkshire East buying Burke, Vermont; is the demise of the good ol' boy overstated?; Wachusett's new six-pack; locals hate everything; priorities for New England lift upgrades; will Cannon ever replace its decommissioned tram (and should it be with a gondola)?; should New Hampshire lease out Cannon?; Whaleback's chairlift woes; thoughts on the Boston Ski Show moving to Connecticut; and BOA boot buckles.What I got wrongMost of these aren't “wrong,” so much as outdated:* We recorded this as Sutner was still recovering from an injury, and he said he wouldn't be able to get back to skiing until, um, February. Which is now I guess.* We talked about the “budding winter,” which started strong in November, but has kept banging away to be one of the best ski seasons in recent New England history.* We discuss since-resolved drama at Black Mountain around a withheld liquor license for the mid-mountain champagne shack.* Sutner didn't get this wrong – he was prescient, however, in saying Pacific Group Resorts would do something “big” after selling Ragged – the company purchased Silver Star, British Columbia shortly after we spoke:Then there were these:* I didn't really understand the point of Hermon Mountain, but between recording and releasing this episode, I was able to visit it. Stand by for that write-up, which helped me understand it as a teen holding pen for Bangor Maine.* I said that Pacific Group Resorts “may have” purchased Powderhorn after its Flat Top Flyer high-speed quad installation – that is the case; the lift arrived in 2015, and PGR bought the ski area in 2018.* Sure enough, Burke joined the Berkshire Summit Pass - a season pass for sister resorts Berkshire East and Catamount, as well as Bousquet. Here are the details:I said the Mohegan Sun Arena held 6,000 to 8,000 people – it's about 8,000 for basketball games, which is what I was referring to.Podcast NotesOn the closing of Four Seasons ski area in New YorkOn the new owners at Ragged and KillingtonOn Geoff Hatheway at Magic Mountain, VermontMy pods with Geoff are both a bit dated, but you can keep up with Magic by subscribing to Hatheway's Alpine Update emails, which is one of the most transparently honest ski area newsletters in America.On Wachusett's Clueless Construction UpdatesWell done, Stimpson:On other pods mentionedThe Storm explores the world of lift-served skiing year-round. Join us. Get full access to The Storm Skiing Journal and Podcast at www.stormskiing.com/subscribe

Vermont Public's Carly Berlin talks about efforts to reform the state's land use law.

Behind the Ben & Jerry's factory in Vermont sits a very peculiar graveyard... one dedicated to dearly departed ice cream flavors.READ MORE IN THE ATLAS: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/ben-jerry-s-flavor-graveyard  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.