Here We Are

Wyn Cooper, Poet, Songwriter

Wyn Cooper is a master of the short-form lyric poem. His strong and captivating voice has appeared in the New Yorker, . . .

Steve Faure, Gravitate - Pinball Gallery

A wizard of all things pinball, Steve Faure is owner and host at Gravitate, a new pinball gallery in Harmony Place . . .

Nye Ffarrabas, Artist, Writer

Nye was part of FLUXUS, an avant garde group of artists which included Yoko Ono and John Cage, who pushed boundaries . . .

Lisa McCormick, Musician

Championed early in her career by Jonathan Edwards, Lisa spent many years touring the Folk Music circuit, gaining . . .

Kathy Urffer, River Steward, CT. River Conservancy

As our Vermont River Steward for the CT. River Conservancy (CRC) Kathy brings people together to understand the ways . . .

Tim Wessel, Video Producer, Brattleboro Selectboard 2017-23

Tim is an accomplished video producer, including many years on the production team of HGTV's "House Hunters". He was . . .

Ezlerh Oreste, Performer, Videographer

A natural performer, Ezlerh has seemingly endless energy and creates great connection to his audience and community. . . .

Jamie Mohr, Epsilon Spires, E.D

Jamie curates and produces the exciting and eclectic events at Epsilon Spires, showcasing cutting edge innovators - . . .

Eowyn Jakub, NECCA Student, Performer

Eowyn began her circus training at the age of 5. Now 13 years old, she's a performer in many NECCA events. She credits . . .

Gordon Hayward, Garden Designer, Writer

A nationally acclaimed garden designer, Gordon has also written 10 books on garden design and gives lectures and . . .

Chard deNiord, Poet

Vermont's Poet Laureate from 2015 to 2019, Chard deNiord is also a professor, an editor, and co-founded the MFA . . .

with guest Rabbi Amita Jarmon

A citizen of both Israel and the U.S., Rabbi Jarmon was part of many Israel-Palestinian Peace & Justice groups, . . .

with guest Hannah Hoffman

A musician, singer, songwriter and producer, Hannah experiments with sonic textures and landscapes.Hannah delivers . . .

with guest Petria Mitchell

As a painter, Petria Mitchell creates luminous, atmospheric paintings that welcome us into her world. She is also a . . .

with guest Norma Hardy

As the First Black Woman Police Chief in Vermont, Norma Hardy brings exceptional skills and years of distinguished . . .

with guest Lester Dunklee

Started by his grandfather in 1922, Lester Dunklee still runs the family business on Flat St. He tells great stories . . .

with guest Negina

Negina is a New Vermonter. Fleeing her life in Afghanistan, Negina resettled in Brattleboro as a refugee in 2022. She . . .

with guest Eduardo Melendez

Originally from Puerto Rico, Eduardo is the Communications Manager at the ECDC Multicultural Center helping New . . .

with guest Ken Burns

A personal conversation with Ken Burns: origin stories, early days at Hampshire College, influences, fame, philosophy . . .

with guest Sophia Howlett

SOPHIA HOWLETT is the President of The School for International Training (SIT) here in Brattleboro. She's recognized . . .

with guest Vidhi Salla

Through her podcast Vidhi's Jukebox, Vidhi brings Bollywood to Brattleboro, She also shares Indian culture and history . . .

with guest Peter Heller

A national best-selling author and award-winning journalist, Peter's wilderness adventures and innate curiosity have . . .

with guest David Rohn

A masterful watercolor painter, David Rohn taught Art at Windham College in its heyday. David is also an accomplished . . .

with guest Fenibo Kalaiwo

A musician and musical entrepreneur, Fenibo was born in Nigeria, and has played music in many venues and festivals in . . .

with guest Melany Kahn

Melany learned the art of mushroom foraging from her parents Wolf Kahn and Emily Mason. She talks about her early . . .

with guest Jerry Carbone

As former director of Brooks Memorial Library, Jerry's reference skills were honed and practiced, serving him well in . . .

with guest Danny Lichtenfeld

As Director of the Brattleboro Museum & Art Center, Danny talks about how it has evolved over the years, AND its 50th . . .

with guest Kim Murray

Born in Thailand, Kim studied in New Zealand and America. She worked as an interpreter for the U.S. Army, and later . . .

with guest Annette Spaulding

In her career as a master scuba diver and explorer, Annette has made countless major underwater historical discoveries . . .

with guest Austin Rice

Austin Rice is an independent filmmaker, the lead Producer & Production Coordinator for BCTV, and a Brattleboro Town . . .

with guest Echo Mars

Echo Mars is a self-taught multi-instrumentalist and pen-and-ink illustrator. They are gender-queer, and the lead . . .

with guest Mary Lauren Fraser

An accomplished basket weaver, Mary also offers handmade willow coffins in support of the growing Green Burial and . . .

with guest Jan Ori

As a rock musician in New Wave alternative bands of the 80's, Jan Ori played in clubs and theaters and opened for many . . .

with guest Helena Leschuk

From her student days at Marlboro College to her job as Operations Manager at BCTV, Helena has loved the vibrancy and . . .

with guest Andrzej Mikijaniec

Andrzej escaped from Poland in the early 80's and made his way to America by cooking, For the real-deal Polish food . . .

with guest Abby Jacobson

A therapist for over 20 years, Abby is now a certified Adoption Consultant, bringing her skills and life experience to . . .

with guest Stephen Dotson

Stephen Dotson wants to help make our town "more livable, for longer, for everyone." As the Sustainability Coordinator . . .

with guest Patti Smith

Naturalist, Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center (BEEC) Patti's best friends and biggest adventures have been . . .

with guest John Caldwell

The father of Cross-Country Skiing in the U.S., John Caldwell has skied and coached his way into the Olympics, helped . . .

with guest Jarmal Arnold

A behavioral youth specialist, Jarmal Arnold has worked at Families First, Kindle Farm School, and is currently the . . .

with guest Pat Howell

Pat Howell talks about the Harris Hill Ski Jump and this year's 100th anniversary celebration. Also, working for the . . .

with guest Sara Coffey

Founder of Vermont Performance Lab, Sara Coffey currently serves as the State Representative for the towns of Guilford . . .

with guest Ava Whitney

A junior at BUHS, Ava is an avid athlete, excelling at Nordic skiing and track & field. She's interested in the social . . .

with guest Mara Williams

In the course of over 30 years at the Brattleboro Museum & Art Center, Mara Williams has served as Executive Director . . .

with guest Julian McBrowne

A masterful Production Manager and Audio Engineer, the center stage for Julian is behind the scenes, in front of a . . .

with guest Don Cuerdon

Our brain works in mysterious ways, and Don talks about how trauma therapy can help and heal. Also his early years at . . .

with guest Joshua Farr

Photographer, Exhibition Installer and Eagle Scout ! Josh Farr is the Executive Director of The Vermont Center . . .

with guest Elena Harap Dodd

From the People's Theater of Cambridge to Streetfeet Women, Elena Harap Dodd brings equity and diversity to her . . .

with guest Bob Johnson

Bob Johnson grew up on his family’s farm on Ames Hill in West Brattleboro. A physicist, entrepreneur and inventor, Bob . . .

with Guest Dick DeGray

Dick DeGray makes Downtown Brattleboro Beautiful and Bountiful with gorgeous flower displays May through October. A . . .

with guest Elayne Clift

Elayne has dedicated her life as a world-wide advocate for women's health and gender issues. She has published in many . . .

with guest Erin Maile O'Keefe

Erin Maile O'Keefe's Human Connection Project is all about inclusion, creative placemaking and fun. Her "Artful . . .

with guest Skylar Plumb

With a big heart and great spirit, Skylar tells his story of growing up local, and the many places you can discover in . . .

with guest Jim Maxwell

A lawyer and an actor, Jim is also a producer on WVEW, our community radio station. He talks about the democratic . . .

with guest Billie Slade

Billie Slade and the Green Mountain Camp for Girls have a long history together - five generations of her family have . . .

with guest JoEllen Tarallo

Led by the visionary JoEllen Tarallo, The Center for Health and Learning is both powerful and practical for youth, . . .

with guest Carol Lolatte

As Director of our Recreation and Parks Department, Carol Lolatte gives us the lowdown on the MANY activities . . .

with guest Catherine Stephan

Currently the Executive Director for Yellow Barn Music, Catherine leads the way for this truly unique cenrter for . . .

with guest Emily Murphy Kaur

An Ayurvedic health counselor, Emily is also an innovative educator. She is a member of WSESD School Board where she . . .

with guest Gail Grycel

A Cabinet-maker and custom builder, Gail is also a professional musician. She is now an instructor at Hatch Space here . . .

with guest Andy Burrows

A poet, writer and educator, Andy is an integral part of The Brattleboro Words Project and Write Action here in town. . . .

with guest Stephen Stearns

Stephen has great stories of playing on the stage with Pete Seeger, becoming an actor in 60's London, farming in . . .

with guest Django Grace

It all started with his love of skiing.....Django Grace brings awareness of Climate Change to his peers, the community . . .

with guest Dede Cummings

A writer, book designer and founder of Green Writers Press, Dede has been awarded grants and fellowships and her . . .

with guest Jeffrey Hamelman

Jeffrey Hamelman is a world-renowned Certified Master Baker, teacher and author. His iconic Hamelman's Bakery was in . . .

with guest Ron Svec

For Ron Svec, it's all about caring - for animals in his clinic, wildlife rehabilitation, the Iditarod Sled Dog Race . . .

with guest Naomi Doe Moody

Naomi Is the co-executive director of SUSU Community, a BIPOC stewarded farm and land-based healing center. They are . . .

with guest Beneth Sauer

An accomplished, award-winning writer, Beneth Goldschmidt-Sauer also taught English and Mythology at BUHS for twenty . . .

with guest Frank Lopez

Frank Lopez gives us an inside look into who the Elks are, their history and the Brattleboro Lodge. He also talks . . .

with guest Vanessa Santana

A trained Recovery Coach at Turning Point and an Emergency Coach at Brattleboro Memorial Hospital, Vanessa is a person . . .

with guest Richard Wizansky

An American Literature Professor, Vt Humanities Council Scholar, and co-founder of Bold Moves Consulting, Richard came . . .

with guest Nancy Heydinger

Nancy Heydinger is the founder of the mighty Girls on the Run, Vermont. She's won many awards locally, statewide and . . .

with guest Nate Snell

Nate talks about how Gaming created his love of history and genealogy; and also his experiences growing up . . .

with guest Annie Guion

Annie Guion is the Executive Director of the Windham Co. Humane Society. Deeply connected to the natural world and the . . .

with guest Eugene Uman

Director of The Vermont Jazz Center. Eugene Uman is also a pianist, performer, composer and producer. He talks about . . .

with guest Ann Braden

Ann Braden is the author of the award-winning middle-grade book “The Benefits of Being an Octopus”; she is also an . . .

with guest Olga Peters

Olga Peters is an award-winning journalist and currently a staff writer for The Commons, our weekly newspaper. Olga . . .

with guest Steve Barrett

*This show originally aired on BCTV November 2020.We say Farewell and Happy Trails to one terrific man who managed and . . .

with guest Steffen Gillom

Peacebuilding, mediation, equity and inclusion are at the heart of everything Steffen does. He is the President of the . . .

with guest Betsy Bates

Betsy is known far and wide as the go-to person for good will, humor and getting it done - From West Hill Bike Shop to . . .

with guest William Forchion

From Ringling Bros & Cirque de Soleil to Nimble Arts, NECCA and Dreamcatchers. Bill's classical training as an actor . . .

with guest Jeff Danziger

A prize-winning syndicated political cartoonist, Jeff Danziger's irreverent and sometimes controversial work has . . .

with guest GennaRose Nethercott

Poet, writer, performer, GennaRose Nethercott is a winner of the National Poetry Series Award in 2017 for her book . . .

with guest Vlasta Popelka

Vlasta talks about her early years in Czechoslovakia, her flight from the Czech Republic to America with her young . . .

with guest Chris Gagne

As co-founder of Hermit Thrush Brewery, Chris stays local, sustainable and dedicated to making the world a better . . .

with guest Bam - Amanda Bamforth

As manager of Mocha Joe's Cafe, Bam has a unique window to life in downtown Brattleboro. She also belts it out loud as . . .

with guest Lynn Levine

As first female consulting Forester in the Northeast, Lynn has also introduced thousands of people to the wide world . . .

with guest Johnny Swing

Johnny creates dazzling and elegant pieces that push boundaries as they also elicit delight. He is wild, funny and has . . .

with guest Evie Lovett

As an artist and photographer, Evie Lovett's eye can capture and express a moment that can reveal and inspire. Her . . .

with guest Sabine Rhyne

"For the people and by the people", is what Sabine Rhyne is dedicated to as the Brattleboro Food Coop's General . . .

with guest Hank Lange

Athlete, Adventurer, Coach and Trailblazer, Hank has won many national and international awards and accolades, and his . . .

with guest Nicole Reisman

Chef Nicole Reisman has worked in the wide-world arena of professional top chefs, and has cooked her way around the . . .

with guest Keith Marks

Experienced as a cultural entrepreneur, Keith Marks has worked in a variety of non-profit arts organizations as a . . .

with guest Reggie Martell

Reggie Martell is a multi-media content creator, a musician, and he supports our community and individuals through . . .

with guest Stephanie Bonin

Stephanie Bonin brings many skills to her work as Executive Director of Downtown Brattleboro Alliance - she was an . . .

with guest Liz Dimick

Liz Dimick has worked with special needs children and adults, and she is a Special Educator at Dummerston School, . . .

with guest Rosalena Carignan

Ice Hockey, Student Council and dystopian novels, Rosie Carignan, a junior at BUHS, also talks about growing up in . . .

with guests Elsie Smith and Serenity Forchion Smith

Elsie and Serenity are co-founders of NECCA, the New England Center for Circus Arts right here on Putney Rd..They are . . .

with guest Starr LaTronica

Starr LaTronica is the director of Brooks Memorial Library here on Main St. Brattleboro. In her career as a librarian, . . .

with guest Jon Potter

Jon Potter is the Executive Director at Latchis Arts & Latchis Corporation. He was a journalist at the Brattleboro . . .

with guest Curtiss Reed Jr.

Curtiss Reed Jr. is well known here in Brattleboro as the executive director for Vermont Partnership for Fairness & . . .

with guest Julia Ferrari

Julia Ferrari is a master in the arts of letterpress printing - creating fine handmade books that are exquisite works . . .

with guest Paul Schulick

A pioneer and innovator in natural healing products, Paul was co-founder of New Chapter Whole Food Supplements. He . . .

with guest Meg Little Reilly

A Brattleboro native, Meg Little Reilly was a spokesperson for the Obama White House. She is the published author of . . .

with guests Ashlyn Bristle and Abraham McClurg

Raw milk, a meat CSA, workshops and house concerts too, Ashlyn & Abraham are co-farmers of the highly diversified and . . .

with guest Dennis Waring

Accomplished in many instruments and musical styles, Dennis is also an innovative music educator, maker of . . .

with guest Shoshana Rihn

From growing up in DC to how she came to Brattleboro, Shoshana's life is filled with stories of politics, Africa . . .

with guest Ernesto Sanchez

Ernesto Sanchez is a mental health professional at The Meadows Educational Center at the Brattleboro Retreat. He also . . .

with guest Emma Paris

Emma Paris is 13 years old and she and her family have lived in the area for 10 years. Emma is home-schooled and has . . .

with guest Christie Turner

Christie Turner was a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S Army with deployments in Afghanistan and Kuwait. Back in . . .

with guest Tom Bodett

Tom Bodett is known far and wide for his storytelling and humor - from NPR's Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me" to The Moth . . .

with guest James Chapman

The March for Our Lives, Team Trees and Climate Action are some of the places 5th grader James Chapman is letting his . . .

with guest Diane Varella

A life filled with abuse, trauma and hardship, Diane learned street skills and found ways to survive profound pain and . . .

guest Wendy Wallas

Wendy Wallas spends much of her time in El Salvador, and helped to establish "Radio Victoria", a community radio . . .

with guest Mickey Papagna

Creating a business and working as a team with an ear to the community, The Void on Main St. Brattleboro is thriving! . . .

with guest Julia Zanes

Artist Julia Zanes creates rich, deep other-worlds filled with color, layers and magic. A skilled visual storyteller, . . .

with guest Derrik Jordan

Composer and singer-songwriter, producer and recording artist, Derrik also plays a huge variety of instruments. This . . .

with guests Moss Kahler & Jim Robinson

Moss & Jim's Excellent Adventure! Listen to great stories of traveling 4600 miles across the country on their bikes in . . .

with guest Fred Homer

Wildlife Rehabilitator Fred Homer has created a haven for injured animals in need of care and a safe place to . . .

with guest Alyssa Todd

Advocating for children who have been victims of sexual or physical abuse, Alyssa talks about the power of providing . . .

with guest Marilyn Chiarello

"Help yourself " gardens are sprouting up in our neighborhoods -- thanks to Marilyn Chiarello's vision, enthusiasm, . . .

with guest Kermit Blackwood

From ranch life to show-biz, wildlife conservation to music collaboration,  Kermit Blackwood shares stories and . . .

with guests Lucy Goldman and Yousef Hassan

Lucy Goldman from Israel and Yousef Hassan from Palestine are two teens from Jerusalem Peacebuilders, which holds an . . .

with guests Ream and Leak Todd Chhuon

Ream and Leak Todd Chhuon live in Cambodia and spend their summers in Putney with their grandfather, Charley Todd. . . .

with guest Curtis Tuff

Find out how Curtis' All-American Barbecue is the 9th wonder of the World! As owner and Pit Master, Curtis has been . . .

with guest Claire Wilson

Claire Wilson is one of the founding members of Green Mountain Spinnery, which is a model for a local, worker-owned . . .

with guest Marjorie Pivar

A Shiatsu practitioner for over 30 years, Marjorie Pivar established the Shiatsu School of Vermont here on High St. . . .

with guest John Perks

John Perks is living a remarkable life. Now a Celtic Buddhist, John has served as personal assistant and/or butler to . . .

with guest Tammy McNamara

Tammy McNamara has worked locally as a veterinarian for over 15 years. She is also a local organizer for "Sister . . .

with guest Peter "Fish" Case

Peter "Fish Case is a familiar voice in the community. He worked in local radio for 25 years, is the general manager . . .

with guest HB Lozito

HB Lozito has lived in Brattleboro since 2011. They worked for “Building Green”, became an organizer for the local . . .

with guest Mike Atamaniuk

Mike is the Director of the family owned and operated Atamaniuk Funeral Home here on Terrace St. He was born and . . .

with guest Marguerite Monet

Marguerite Monet is a senior case manager at the AIDS Project of Southern Vermont. She has served on local health and . . .

with guest Gilbert Ruff

Gilbert Ruff fell in love with antiques as a teenager and went on to become a masterful cabinetmaker and restorer of . . .

with guest Kali Quinn

Kali Quinn brings her artistry and skills as a performer and "creative doula" to a wide range of arenas, including . . .

with guest Verandah Porche

Poet Verandah Porche is always finding new ways to share her dream of a  common language through poetry. A published . . .

with guest Jackson Heller

Born and raised here in Brattleboro, Jackson Heller is a freshman at BUHS. He gives us a window into life in public . . .

with guest Donna Simons

Local Main Street merchant Donna Simons is co-owner of A Candle in the Night with her husband Larry Simons. Donna was . . .

with guest Melvin Harris

Homeless, hungry and addicted in Brattleboro...Melvin Harris tells us his story, and how it does take a village, great . . .

with guest Ricky Davidson

Ricky Davidson is the Executive Director of the Boys & Girls Club here on Flat Street where he has worked for over 14 . . .

with guest Paul Bowen

Paul Bowen is a sculptor, printmaker and master of assemblage from found objects.His work is in both public and . . .

with guest Alma Beals

Alma Beals is a naturalist, a master gardener, an environmentalist, and a "bird nerd".  She's a true lifelong learner . . .

with guest Ian Conway

Ian Conway is a Chimney Sweep. His company The Chimney Doctor serves Southern Vermont and the NH river valley. He . . .

with guest Annie Richards

Annie Richards is a Family Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and holds a masters from Yale. She specializes in child and . . .

with guest Deane Wilson

Deane Wilson has worked with at-risk youth at Kindle Farm and other local schools; he is on the Brattleboro Chamber of . . .

with guest Rich Holschuh

Rich is an advocate for the contemporary Abenaki community, and he serves on the Vermont Commission for Native . . .

with guest Amer Latif

Amer Latif Teaches Religious Studies at Marlboro College. He has also written translations of Rumi, the 13th century . . .

with guest Tom Yahn

Originally aired on BCTV  December 2018. Tom Yahn was an extraordinarily unique educator,A Tom Yahn Scholarship Fund . . .

with guest Shoshana Bass

Shoshana Bass is a writer, producer and puppeteer. She is the co-artistic director in the family business of the . . .

with guest Gemma Champoli

Gemma Champoli has been the heartbeat of Experienced Goods Thrift Store for Brattleboro Area Hospice for over 20 . . .

with guest Nancy Calicchio

Nancy Calicchio enjoyed a long career in teaching, which included creating and co-founding an independent school. . . .

with guest Samirah Evans

*Congratulations to Jazz vocalist Samirah Evans for her new release, which she calls a "song with a mission" titled . . .

with guest Addy Bateman

Addy Bateman is 15 years old and a sophomore at Putney School. She was born and raised in Dummerston and talks about . . .

with guest Barbi Schulick

Barbi Schulick is a writer, a business owner and a meditation teacher. She and her husband Paul Schulick co-founded . . .

with guest Beverly Miller

Beverly Miller is currently a chapter leader and facilitator for Compassionate Friends, a bereavement group for . . .

with guest Alan Steinberg

Alan Steinberg co-founded Clayworks on Putney Rd. in 1983, which includes studio space, classes and a showroom for . . .

with guest Peter Solley

Eric Clapton, Procol Harum, Tina Turner, the Stones...... Peter Solley tells some kick-ass stories of playing and . . .

with guest Katherine McLaughlin

Katherine McLaughlin is a Sexuality Educator and Trainer. She worked for over 20 years at Planned Parenthood of . . .

with guest Robin Johnson

Owner of Stone Church, a music venue here on Main St, Robin Johnson has also had many adventures traveling widely in . . .

with guest Christopher Irion

Christopher Irion is a filmmaker, photographer and community builder. Best known in the area for his Photo Booth . . .

with guest Valerie Stuart

Valerie Stuart is a marketing and public relations consultant. She has worked with many human services, organizations . . .

with guest Barbara Vitalis

Barbara Vitalis is a Clinical Supervisor at Habit OPCO, Inc. which is a methadone clinic and substance abuse treatment . . .

with guest DOSA Kitchen

Leda Scheintaub and Nash Patel serve authentic South Indian Soul Food  at their farm-to-food truck DOSA Kitchen, . . .

with guest Meg Mott

 Meg Mott is a professor at Marlboro College where she teaches political theory and Constitutional Law. She is a . . .

with guest Anne Black

Dr. Anne Black is the founder of The Warrior Connection, which offers specialized programs for veterans and their . . .

with guest The Jerusalem Peacebuilders

Shai Lenman and Mohamed Yassin, are two teens from Jerusalem Peacebuilders, which holds an intensive youth leadership . . .

with guest Doug Trump

Doug Trump is an artist whose abstract paintings have been shown in many galleries and museums and are in both public . . .

with guest Rev. Nicholas Porter

Rev. Nicholas Porter is an Episcopal minister and an educator. He and his wife Dorothy Porter are co-founders of . . .

with guest Mike Fitzgerald

*Our Chief of Police, Mike Fitzgerald is retiring, He was a guest on "Here We Are" in July of 2018 - Tune in to hear . . .

with guest Mary Giamartino

Mary Giamartino is the Chief Pharmacist and owner of Hotel Pharmacy on Elliot St. – Brattleboro's only family . . .

with guest Philip Hamilton

Whale Biologist Philip Hamilton tells us stories of his adventures, discoveries and heartbreaks in his 32 year career. . . .

with guest David Blistein

Host Wendy O'Connell talks with writer David Blistein about his work as a guardian ad litem, and his latest book on . . .

with guest Roland Boyden

Host Wendy O'Connell talks with guest Roland Boyden.

with guest Rhianna Kendrick

Host Wendy O'Connell talks with guest Rhianna Kendrick on Brattleboro's community talk show 'Here We Are'.

with guest Shanta Lee Gander

*Back in 2018, Shanta Lee Gander was a guest on "Here We Are'.  We now congratulate Shanta on her most recent . . .

with guest Kira Storm

Host Wendy O'Connell talks with guest Kira Storm on 'Here We Are'.

with guest Jared Flynn

Guest Jared Flynn talks with Wendy O'Connell on Here We Are.

with guest Josh Steele

Josh Steele is co-owner of Vintage Steele, a year-round motorcycle repair and custom-build shop. He has always had a . . .

with guest Blair Belt

Blair Belt is a performance artist, freelance aerialist and circus teacher. She is also a Tiny-Bus adventurer and . . .

with guest Emilie Kornheiser

Emilie was appointed to the Vermont Commission on Women in 2017.She serves on many local community organizations and . . .

with guest Roger Haydock

Roger Haydock has blazed many trails in the area through local nature organizations. He was in the documentary film . . .

with guest Jeff Potter

Jeff Potter is the Editor-in-Chief of The Commons, our local, independent, non-profit newspaper. A life-long . . .

with guest Carmen Derby

Born in Puerto Rico, Carmen Derby came to the USA at age 12.     -----     -----     -----She is currently the . . .

with guest Chris Lamb

Chris Lamb is one of the bright lights of our Harris Hill Ski Jump here in Brattleboro.He started competing here at . . .

with guest Shela Linton

Shela Linton, co-founder of The Root Social Justice Center was born and raised in Brattleboro. She's been an advocate . . .

with guest Annie Quest

Annie Quest is an artist, teacher, and . . .

with guest Peter Elwell

Peter Elwell, Brattleboro Town ManagerPeter Elwell talks about growing up in Brattleboro, the events that brought him . . .

with guests Paul & Susan Dedell

Paul Dedell and Susan Dedell continually inspire and expand our notions of music, theater and beauty through their . . .

with guest Tim Allen

Tim Allen is an artist, a body-worker, and a personal chef.          *          *          *He is also the chief . . .

with guest Bob Lyons

Bob Lyons has served on the board of the Brattleboro Food Coop, the local School Boards and is currently on the board . . .

with guest Lise Sparrow

*Rev. Lise Sparrow, Pastor of the Guilford Community Church was a guest on "Here We Are" back in 2017, and she spoke . . .

with guest Ron Stahley

Ron Stahley was our Superintendent of Schools for the Windham SouthEast Supervisory Union (WSESU) for 15 years.His . . .

with guests Aiden Meyer & Aidan Flower Des Jardins

Join us for a fun half hour with two actors from New England Youth Theatre (NEYT).Aiden Meyer is a senior at BUHS and . . .

with guest Lisa Kuneman

Lisa Kuneman is an educator, facilitator and activist. She is also a co-organizer of Tiny House Fest Vermont.Her . . .

with guest Alan Blackwell

Alan Blackwell was born and raised in NYC. He is an artist who has traveled widely, studied calligraphy in China, and . . .

with guest Becca Blust

Becca Blust grew up in Guilford, and has been a tattoo artist since 2008.Her artistry comes from a love of drawing, . . .

with guest Stephanie Greene

Stephanie Greene is an author, free-lance writer, and VPR commentator who grew up here in Brattleboro. She is on the . . .

Antidote Books with Ruth Rodriguez & Jeremy Sowell

Born and raised in Houston Texas, Ruth Rodriguez and Jeremy Sowell have opened a charming, inspired, independent . . .

with guest Art Costa

ART COSTA is an innovative artist who takes the most ordinary materials – cardboard, paper, barbed wire, sand, . . .

with guest Cor Trowbridge

Host Wendy O'Connell talks with Brattleboro Community TV ED Cor Trowbridge about the impact of local media on the . . .

with guest Stewart McDermet

Stewart McDermet is a vital part of so many of our local organizations and non- profits – many of which he started or . . .