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New Leadership in the New Legislative Session
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December 4, 2020 (pre-recorded on 11/27): Sen. Becca Balint is the new president pro tempore (or pro tem as we tend to say). Balint is the first woman elected to serve as pro tem. Today she joins the show to discuss the upcoming legislative session and what leadership means to her.
Shows In This Series
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Welcome 2021!
January 8, 2021: The calendar has turned a page, 2020 is over, and a new year has begun. Whew! And yet... the year may . . .
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New leadership looks towards new biennium
Jan. 1, 2021 (pre-recorded 12-18-20): Vermont lawmakers start a new two-year cycle in January. Yet, with the COVID-19 . . .
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NPAs and Increasing Participation in Government
December 25, 2020 (pre-recorded 12/17): In Olga and Emilie's search for effective ways to increase citizen involvement . . .
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Privacy in a Digital Vermont?
December 18, 2020 (pre-recorded 12/15): In the age of facial recognition and virtual lives online, what does this mean . . .
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Housing and COVID-19 in the New Year
December 11, 2020 (pre-recorded 12/10): Vermont's response to homelessness might be one of the bright spots of the . . .
Watch Now »
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New Leadership in the New Legislative Session
December 4, 2020 (pre-recorded on 11/27): Sen. Becca Balint is the new president pro tempore (or pro tem as we tend to . . .
Watch Now »
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The Ongoing Protections of Civil Liberties
November 27,2020 (pre-recorded 11-24-20): Falko Schilling of the ACLU Vermont discusses the organization's work during . . .
Watch Now »
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The Issues That Haven't Gone Away
November 13, 2020: Journalist and blogger John Walters joins the show to talk about where we go next in Vermont now . . .
Watch Now »
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The Elections Happened, Now What?
Emilie Kornheiser and Olga Peters discuss this week's presidential and state elections. What has changed? What hasn't? . . .
Watch Now »
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COVID, Elections, Uncertainty, and All The Feels
October 30, 2020 - For many, the pandemic and next week's presidential election are only the tip of the emotional . . .
Watch Now »
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A Livable Wage in Vermont?
October 23, 2020: Wages. What is up with wages in Vermont? It seems state agencies, economic development types, the . . .
Watch Now »
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Health Care is Affordable, But Can Vermonters Pay?
October 15, 2020: The state has worked for decades to create a more affordable health care system. Yet, according to a . . .
Watch Now »
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The Labor Movement in Vermont
October 9, 2020: Speaking in labor terms, Vermont is an "at will" state. So what does the labor movement look like in . . .
Watch Now »
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The True Value of Farming?
October 2, 2020: Vermont has built its brand on cows, rolling hills, and maple syrup. But what is the reality for . . .
Watch Now »
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The Legislative Session's End
September 25, 2020: As Vermont's legislative session for 2020 comes to a close, months after its traditional deadline, . . .
Watch Now »
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What's Next for Hazard Pay?
September 11, 2020: Two bills aimed at getting money directly to people during the COVID-19 pandemic are working their . . .
Watch Now »
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State Revenues and the COVID Penalty
September 4, 2020: We all know the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted state revenues, but, as the Legislature returns to . . .
Watch Now »
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COVID-19, second homes, and rural communities
August 28, 2020 (pre-recorded Aug. 25): Has COVID-19 sparked an urban exodus? Matt Dunne of the Center for Rural . . .
Watch Now »
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What Did We Learn and What Does it Mean for January?
August 21, 2020 (pre-recorded 8/14): Rep Selene Colburn joins the show to discuss the Aug. 11 primary and what it . . .
Watch Now »
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The Party After the Primary
August 14, 2020: Secretary of State Jim Condos joins the show to talk about the state primary. With COVID-19, many . . .
Watch Now »
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100 Years, and Still So Much to Do
August 7, 2020: A century ago, Congress ratified the 19th Amendment. Women have accomplished a lot with their . . .
Watch Now »
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Planning Beyond Crisis
July 31, 2020: Dru Roessle of the state Agency of Human Services joins the show today! As one of the agency leads for . . .
Watch Now »
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The donkey, elephant, and moose days of August
July 24, 2020: With Vermont's primary elections less than a month away, candidates are hitting the Zoom forms. John . . .
Watch Now »
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Shining the light of regulation on cannabis
July 17, 2020: Vermont has spent years taking baby steps towards a taxed and regulated cannabis market. A market, . . .
Watch Now »
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COVID's public health crisis within the private insurance system
July 10, 2020: In the world of health insurance, “affordable” means consumers get what they pay for. Vermont's Chief . . .
Watch Now »
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Racial justice and political courage
July 3, 2020: The Vermont Legislature recently passed bills intended to increase racial justice and decrease police . . .
Watch Now »
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And the Legislature recesses... thanks, COVID-19
June 26, 2020: The State Legislature is in the process of recessing for a couple months. Lawmakers will then resume . . .
Watch Now »
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Hungry communities before and after COVID-19
June 19, 2020: The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the number of hungry households in Vermont. But. People were hungry . . .
Watch Now »
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Budgeting with uncertain money
June 12, 2020: Surprise, surprise, COVID-19 upended the economy. So, in the midst of uncertain state revenues, the . . .
Watch Now »
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COVID-19 and the ominous silence of domestic violence
June 5, 2020: "Stay home, stay safe," was the way most Vermonters protected the community from the spread of COVID-19. . . .
Watch Now »
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Vermont ended homelessness, for a few more days at least
May 29, 2020: It's worth celebrating that Vermont ended homelessness during the COVID-19 pandemic. But now what? As . . .
Watch Now »
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COVID-19 and a laundry list of economic inequities
May 22, 2020: The economic and social fall out of COVID-19 has hit service jobs hard. Many of these jobs are held by . . .
Watch Now »
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Essential Vermonters
May 15, 2020: As Vermont enters its COVID-19 recovery phase, communities look to the future. In today's episode, . . .
Watch Now »
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Tracking COVID-19 and moments for optimism
May 8, 2020: Commissioner for the Vermont Department of Financial Regulation, Michael Pieciak, is busy crunching . . .
Watch Now »
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Naming the bread and the roses
May 1, 2020: It's May Day! And, the COVID-19 pandemic is still happening. And, people struggle to pay their rents and . . .
Watch Now »
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The uncertain ripple effects of COVID-19
April 24, 2020: Vermont Digger Reporter, John Walters, joins the conversation. John, Emilie, and Olga discuss how . . .
Watch Now »
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Why more representation is better than less
April 17, 2020: Windham County has a new House Rep. Meet Kelley Tully, who was recently nominated to fill the Windham . . .
Watch Now »
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The consequences of incompetence
April 10, 2020: Many Vermonters with autoimmune diagnosis have lost access to their medications. Why? According to . . .
Watch Now »
-
Sewing bees filling holes left by the government during COVID-19
April 7, 2020: Governor Phil Scott has asked all Vermonters to wear face masks when in public. In this bonus, Emilie . . .
Watch Now »
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Remaining patient and trusting during COVID-19
April 3. 2020: We know that COVID-19 is scaring us. What is it teaching us? In this episode Emilie and Olga discuss . . .
Watch Now »
-
What can Vermont control around evictions, mortgages and COVID-19?
April 1, 2020: It might be April Fools' Day, but the economic impacts on people's lives from COVID-19 are no joke. . . .
Watch Now »
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Welcome to Vermont, COVID-19...
March 30, 2020: Today Governor Phil Scott announced new restrictions on lodging and a directive that all people . . .
Watch Now »
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Federal funding and acknowledging the long haul
March 27, 2020: A lot has happened in Vermont this week: A Representative called for a quorum. House Speaker Mitzi . . .
Watch Now »
-
COVID and our Human Economy
Olga and Emilie give a quick update on changes in our community.
Watch Now »
-
COVID-19 and the Cracks in the System
The Corona virus has created a sense of uncertainty for workers and business owners alike. Rep Kornheiser and Reporter . . .
Watch Now »
-
Welcome 2021!
January 8, 2021: The calendar has turned a page, 2020 is over, and a new year has begun. Whew! And yet... the year may . . .
Watch Now » -
New leadership looks towards new biennium
Jan. 1, 2021 (pre-recorded 12-18-20): Vermont lawmakers start a new two-year cycle in January. Yet, with the COVID-19 . . .
Watch Now » -
NPAs and Increasing Participation in Government
December 25, 2020 (pre-recorded 12/17): In Olga and Emilie's search for effective ways to increase citizen involvement . . .
Watch Now » -
Privacy in a Digital Vermont?
December 18, 2020 (pre-recorded 12/15): In the age of facial recognition and virtual lives online, what does this mean . . .
Watch Now » -
Housing and COVID-19 in the New Year
December 11, 2020 (pre-recorded 12/10): Vermont's response to homelessness might be one of the bright spots of the . . .
Watch Now » -
New Leadership in the New Legislative Session
December 4, 2020 (pre-recorded on 11/27): Sen. Becca Balint is the new president pro tempore (or pro tem as we tend to . . .
Watch Now » -
The Ongoing Protections of Civil Liberties
November 27,2020 (pre-recorded 11-24-20): Falko Schilling of the ACLU Vermont discusses the organization's work during . . .
Watch Now » -
The Issues That Haven't Gone Away
November 13, 2020: Journalist and blogger John Walters joins the show to talk about where we go next in Vermont now . . .
Watch Now » -
The Elections Happened, Now What?
Emilie Kornheiser and Olga Peters discuss this week's presidential and state elections. What has changed? What hasn't? . . .
Watch Now » -
COVID, Elections, Uncertainty, and All The Feels
October 30, 2020 - For many, the pandemic and next week's presidential election are only the tip of the emotional . . .
Watch Now » -
A Livable Wage in Vermont?
October 23, 2020: Wages. What is up with wages in Vermont? It seems state agencies, economic development types, the . . .
Watch Now » -
Health Care is Affordable, But Can Vermonters Pay?
October 15, 2020: The state has worked for decades to create a more affordable health care system. Yet, according to a . . .
Watch Now » -
The Labor Movement in Vermont
October 9, 2020: Speaking in labor terms, Vermont is an "at will" state. So what does the labor movement look like in . . .
Watch Now » -
The True Value of Farming?
October 2, 2020: Vermont has built its brand on cows, rolling hills, and maple syrup. But what is the reality for . . .
Watch Now » -
The Legislative Session's End
September 25, 2020: As Vermont's legislative session for 2020 comes to a close, months after its traditional deadline, . . .
Watch Now » -
What's Next for Hazard Pay?
September 11, 2020: Two bills aimed at getting money directly to people during the COVID-19 pandemic are working their . . .
Watch Now » -
State Revenues and the COVID Penalty
September 4, 2020: We all know the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted state revenues, but, as the Legislature returns to . . .
Watch Now » -
COVID-19, second homes, and rural communities
August 28, 2020 (pre-recorded Aug. 25): Has COVID-19 sparked an urban exodus? Matt Dunne of the Center for Rural . . .
Watch Now » -
What Did We Learn and What Does it Mean for January?
August 21, 2020 (pre-recorded 8/14): Rep Selene Colburn joins the show to discuss the Aug. 11 primary and what it . . .
Watch Now » -
The Party After the Primary
August 14, 2020: Secretary of State Jim Condos joins the show to talk about the state primary. With COVID-19, many . . .
Watch Now » -
100 Years, and Still So Much to Do
August 7, 2020: A century ago, Congress ratified the 19th Amendment. Women have accomplished a lot with their . . .
Watch Now » -
Planning Beyond Crisis
July 31, 2020: Dru Roessle of the state Agency of Human Services joins the show today! As one of the agency leads for . . .
Watch Now » -
The donkey, elephant, and moose days of August
July 24, 2020: With Vermont's primary elections less than a month away, candidates are hitting the Zoom forms. John . . .
Watch Now » -
Shining the light of regulation on cannabis
July 17, 2020: Vermont has spent years taking baby steps towards a taxed and regulated cannabis market. A market, . . .
Watch Now » -
COVID's public health crisis within the private insurance system
July 10, 2020: In the world of health insurance, “affordable” means consumers get what they pay for. Vermont's Chief . . .
Watch Now » -
Racial justice and political courage
July 3, 2020: The Vermont Legislature recently passed bills intended to increase racial justice and decrease police . . .
Watch Now » -
And the Legislature recesses... thanks, COVID-19
June 26, 2020: The State Legislature is in the process of recessing for a couple months. Lawmakers will then resume . . .
Watch Now » -
Hungry communities before and after COVID-19
June 19, 2020: The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the number of hungry households in Vermont. But. People were hungry . . .
Watch Now » -
Budgeting with uncertain money
June 12, 2020: Surprise, surprise, COVID-19 upended the economy. So, in the midst of uncertain state revenues, the . . .
Watch Now » -
COVID-19 and the ominous silence of domestic violence
June 5, 2020: "Stay home, stay safe," was the way most Vermonters protected the community from the spread of COVID-19. . . .
Watch Now » -
Vermont ended homelessness, for a few more days at least
May 29, 2020: It's worth celebrating that Vermont ended homelessness during the COVID-19 pandemic. But now what? As . . .
Watch Now » -
COVID-19 and a laundry list of economic inequities
May 22, 2020: The economic and social fall out of COVID-19 has hit service jobs hard. Many of these jobs are held by . . .
Watch Now » -
Essential Vermonters
May 15, 2020: As Vermont enters its COVID-19 recovery phase, communities look to the future. In today's episode, . . .
Watch Now » -
Tracking COVID-19 and moments for optimism
May 8, 2020: Commissioner for the Vermont Department of Financial Regulation, Michael Pieciak, is busy crunching . . .
Watch Now » -
Naming the bread and the roses
May 1, 2020: It's May Day! And, the COVID-19 pandemic is still happening. And, people struggle to pay their rents and . . .
Watch Now » -
The uncertain ripple effects of COVID-19
April 24, 2020: Vermont Digger Reporter, John Walters, joins the conversation. John, Emilie, and Olga discuss how . . .
Watch Now » -
Why more representation is better than less
April 17, 2020: Windham County has a new House Rep. Meet Kelley Tully, who was recently nominated to fill the Windham . . .
Watch Now » -
The consequences of incompetence
April 10, 2020: Many Vermonters with autoimmune diagnosis have lost access to their medications. Why? According to . . .
Watch Now » -
Sewing bees filling holes left by the government during COVID-19
April 7, 2020: Governor Phil Scott has asked all Vermonters to wear face masks when in public. In this bonus, Emilie . . .
Watch Now » -
Remaining patient and trusting during COVID-19
April 3. 2020: We know that COVID-19 is scaring us. What is it teaching us? In this episode Emilie and Olga discuss . . .
Watch Now » -
What can Vermont control around evictions, mortgages and COVID-19?
April 1, 2020: It might be April Fools' Day, but the economic impacts on people's lives from COVID-19 are no joke. . . .
Watch Now » -
Welcome to Vermont, COVID-19...
March 30, 2020: Today Governor Phil Scott announced new restrictions on lodging and a directive that all people . . .
Watch Now » -
Federal funding and acknowledging the long haul
March 27, 2020: A lot has happened in Vermont this week: A Representative called for a quorum. House Speaker Mitzi . . .
Watch Now » -
COVID and our Human Economy
Olga and Emilie give a quick update on changes in our community.
Watch Now » -
COVID-19 and the Cracks in the System
The Corona virus has created a sense of uncertainty for workers and business owners alike. Rep Kornheiser and Reporter . . .
Watch Now »