Brave Little State Podcast
1) Lake Champlain’s brush with ‘Great’-ness
There are five Great Lakes: Superior, Ontario, Michigan, Huron and Erie. But for a few fleeting weeks in the late 1990s, Lake Champlain made six. How did this happen? To answer that question from Eri...Show More
2) Twelve hours at the Richmond park and ride
We took a full-day detour to answer this question from Heather Channon of South Burlington: "Who is using all of the park-and-ride lots?" We spent 12 straight hours (yes, you read that correctly) a...Show More
3) Our 8th Annual Brief History of Vermont Road Names
Every summer, we add a new chapter to our favorite annual tradition: investigating the origins of Vermont’s strangest road names, as chosen by our listeners. This summer’s crop included Horn of the M...Show More
4) Quebec is trying to save its bees. What can Vermont learn from them?
Starting this summer, Vermont farmers are some of the first in the nation to face major restrictions on neonicotinoids — a kind of pesticide widely used to treat corn and soy plants. In part, that’s b...Show More
5) Essential Salt
Today, we're sharing an episode of a podcast we really like. It's called Essential Salt, a show about connection, local storytelling and how getting to know your neighbors might change the way you see...Show More
6) What did the sale of the Lake Monsters mean for Vermont baseball? (Encore)
July in Vermont means hot dogs and peanuts and Cracker Jacks… and summer baseball. A few summers ago, reporter Liam Elder-Connors joined question-asker Emma Ramirez-Richer in the stands at Centennial ...Show More
7) Is it time for a new Vermont state flag?
Close your eyes and try to picture the Vermont flag… If you’re drawing a blank — you're not alone. Our flag defies almost all the flag design rules set out by the North American Vexillological Assoc...Show More
8) How are Vermonters staying social after they can no longer drive?
Not being able to drive in this state can be isolating — especially for older Vermonters navigating the challenges of aging. Ninety-two-year-old Gerry Quinlan has found a way, with a network of fri...Show More
9) Reimagining life without kids
Wanting children, and not being able to have them, is an experience people rarely discuss publicly. But it’s one that cuts close to the bone for many — like Gina Accorsi, of Milton. Gina is grieving...Show More
10) Why does Vermont still require car inspections?
Do you know what rocker panels are? No? Well, one listener found out hers were rusted during her annual car inspection — and that they were in need of a pricey repair. Vermont is one of just nine stat...Show More