with guest James Chapman

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

What exactly are our Public Works? Steve gives us an inside look at the many aspects of the infrastructure that keep . . .

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

Tom Yahn is an innovative educator, enthusiastically showing students that learning is dynamic and creative.Tom has . . .

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 . . .