Best Montpelier Podcasts (2024)

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205: Bring Back Saloon Doors, Too Woo Woo, and a Groton Hero 2:09:54

1h ago2:09:54

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Let us know what you think - text the show! On this week’s show: Happy National Flossing Day Let’s acknowledge the election Historic Gains by Republicans Shift Montpelier's Balance of Power We can’t bring our guns to the bar - is this even America? Burlington police chief Jon Murad will not seek reappointment City Council’s plan for a safer downtow…

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The Living Constitution: Highlights from Season One 24:16

8d ago24:16

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In this season finale, host Dr. Katie Crawford Lackey and producer Adam Belmar reflect on key conversations from the first season of Consider the Constitution Podcast. They revisit notable discussions with constitutional scholars about Article III, judicial review, Madison's vision for managing political diversity, and the evolution of constitution…

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204: Phil Scott's Next Victim, Adam for Lt Gov, and a Vermont Witch 2:02:50

12d ago2:02:50

2:02:50

Let us know what you think - text the show! On this week’s show: Happy National Cook for Your Pets Day Happy bday Glo Yankees demise Phil Scott’s next victim? LT governor race VT prisoners can vote Burlington has a syringe litter problem Burlington’s pod community to seek 3-year extension Don't burn your garbage (46:58) Break music: The Devil Makes…

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203: The Next Bernie, a Narwhal of Cheese, and Body Cams for K-9s 2:00:41

24d ago2:00:41

2:00:41

Let us know what you think - text the show! On this week’s show: Happy National Frankenstein Friday Yankees update? Springfield to vote on repealing gun ban in historic park Rudyard Kipling’s historic Vermont home aims to weather changing times Vt. Teddy Bear, Vt. Flannel to open combined retail shop on Church Beta Technologies taking off Biden, Sa…

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The Birth of Executive Power: Creating the American Presidency 27:48

21d ago27:48

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Dr. Lindsay Chervinsky, Executive Director of the George Washington Presidential Library, joins host Dr. Katie Crawford-Lackey to explore the evolution of presidential power from the nation's founding through the early republic. Drawing from her new book "Making the Presidency: John Adams and the Precedents That Forged The Republic," she discusses …

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202: Bachelor Survival Class, Gatorade IVs, and an Indecent Question from Glo 1:54:15

26d ago1:54:15

1:54:15

Let us know what you think - text the show! On this week’s show: Happy National Necktie Day The wedding is off!...and back on Dairy workers report unsafe work, low pay Amazon to pay $400,000 in settlement over Vermont ban on tobacco product sales Doctor sues Vermont’s former prison health care provider alleging fraud Shortage of IV fluids could for…

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Raising Engaged Citizens: A Conversation with Dr. Lindsey Cormack 27:33

1M ago27:33

27:33

Nurturing civic engagement in America means raising a new generation of informed, active citizens. Special guest Dr. Lindsey Cormack joins host Katie Crawford-Lackey to discuss her latest book, How to Raise a Citizen (And Why It’s up to You to Do It), and share practical strategies for engaging children in politics. Whether you're a parent, educato…

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201: A Proposal, More Roy Orbison and Edmunds Hoodrats 1:53:48

2M ago1:53:48

1:53:48

Let us know what you think - text the show! On this week’s show: Happy National Chocolate Milk Day Yankee check in? VT Attorney general race is interesting EEE on the decline Get your gut checked Multigenerational housing in Jericho Vermont’s only national park could expand The state wants to build a new women’s prison. We got a wild dog Vermont’s …

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Constitution Building Across Continents: Insights from YALI Fellows 16:05

2M ago16:05

16:05

In the final installment of our special three-part series exploring the global impact of the U.S. Constitution, we bring you inside an immersive constitution-building simulation at James Madison's Montpelier. This episode features interviews with six emerging leaders from Sub-Saharan Africa, participants in the U.S. Department of State's Young Afri…

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200: Zoloft Springs, Chris Columbus of Trees, and Worst First Date 1:39:22

2M ago1:39:22

1:39:22

Let us know what you think - text the show! On this week’s show: Happy National Biscuits and Gravy Week Vermont is searching for EEE, one mosquito at a time UVMMC has too much money Mental Health Urgent Care center closer to opening in Burlington Burlington says “Whoops, we might need cops” Vermont State University Enrollment Rises Fatal plane cras…

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Building Justice: African Courts and Global Democracy with Dr. Tinashe Hofisi 25:33

2M ago25:33

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In this second installment of our special three-part miniseries on global democracy, Dr. Katie Crawford Lackey interviews Dr. Tinashe Hofisi, a human rights lawyer and constitutional scholar from Zimbabwe. Dr. Hofisi, an alumnus and instructor of the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI), shares insights from his research on judicial power in a g…

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Global Impact of the U.S. Constitution with Prof. Heinz Klug 33:22

3M ago33:22

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In this first episode of a special three-part mini-series, host Dr. Katie Crawford Lackey of the Robert H. Smith Center for the Constitution at James Madison's Montpelier explores the global impact of the U.S. Constitution. Funded by Virginia Humanities and produced in collaboration with the Presidential Precinct, this series highlights the experie…

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Reconstruction's Constitutional Legacy with Dr. Hasan Kwame Jeffries 20:35

3M ago20:35

20:35

The Reconstruction era following the American Civil War sought to redefine the place of newly freed African Americans in society and align Constitutional promises with reality. History Professor Hasan Kwame Jeffries of The Ohio State University joins host Dr. Katie Crawford-Lackey to discuss contested visions for post-war America among different gr…

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199: Did Lincoln Color?, Skunk Milk and An Attempted El Kabong 2:07:25

3M ago2:07:25

2:07:25

Let us know what you think - text the show! On this week’s show: Happy National Coloring Book day Glo’s skunk update Whoop there it is / who let the dogs out Why does Vermont keep flooding? Cheif Murad doesn't like repeat offenders Burlington rugby star Ilona Maher wins Olympic bronze Vote for the ghost of Dick Sears Accidental Covid-19 case dismis…

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Constitutional Change: Articles V and VII with Dr. Beau Breslin 24:45

4M ago24:45

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Articles V and VII of the U.S. Constitution outline the amendment and ratification process. Host Dr. Katie Crawford-Lackey is joined by Skidmore College Political Science Professor Dr. Beau Breslin to discuss the two pathways for amending the Constitution and the high bar for making changes. This episode also touches on the importance of the Consti…

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198: Talking in Taxis, a Known Masturbator, and the Last Taco in Brattleboro 2:11:51

4M ago2:11:51

2:11:51

Let us know what you think - text the show! Happy National Talk in An Elevator Day Reopened investigation into Smuggs drowning concludes One year into the Vermont State Uni system Vermont State Police confirm found remains belong to Roberta Martin Woodstock voters to decide on short term rentals Outright Vermont wants to boycott twitter Parents lef…

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197: Burlington Burial Oops, Pricey Trees in Montpelier, and Attempted Supermarket Sweep in Berlin 1:53:09

4M ago1:53:09

1:53:09

Let us know what you think - text the show! On this week’s show: Happy National Lottery Day Law enforcement uses roadblock to find jurors Man shot by police in Burke charged w/ attempted aggravated murder o Saint albans woman deported rather quickly Burlington trying to fix old pipes 1st leg of Burlington’s Champlain Parkway set to open this summ H…

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Inside the World of U.S. Attorneys with Timothy J. Heaphy 23:39

4M ago23:39

23:39

In the Judiciary Act of 1789, the First Congress created the office of the U.S. Attorneys, which was signed into law by President George Washington. Timothy J. Heaphy, a former U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Virginia, joins host Dr. Katie Crawford-Lackey to discuss the roles and responsibilities of U.S. Attorneys within the federal justi…

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196: We Need an OTB, Pickleball Compromise and a Poorly Planned Escape 2:18:33

4M ago2:18:33

2:18:33

Let us know what you think - text the show! On this week’s show: Happy national Rock n Roll Day Adam had a baby! UVM Nurses strike deal Whistleblower Alleges iSun Leaders Misled Shareholders Manhattan Pizza & Pub Walkout Addison drunk prosecutor settles Vermont launches problem gambling website Law aimed to protect cyclists New VT law cracks down o…

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Republic or Democracy with Dr. Casey Burgat 30:51

5M ago30:51

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This July 4th, 2024 episode explores the history between "democracy" and "republic" in America's government. George Washington University Assistant Professor Dr. Casey Burgat discusses how these concepts were understood at the Constitutional Convention in 1787 and how they complement each other. Recorded at James Madison's Montpelier, the conversat…

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195: Matt is Cancer-Free!, Spruce Up the Trailer Parks, and VT Motorcycle Gangs 2:08:31

5M ago2:08:31

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Let us know what you think - text the show! On this week’s show: Happy national Bingo Day Matt is cancer free! Tornados in VT To fund lawsuit over education secretary, senators sought donations Oops - 800 gallon chemical spill at airport Stowe’s property values double Champlain Valley Expo wants to host more concerts Police crack down on dangerous …

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194: Glo's 8 Seconds, Zoning Middle Finger and a Lifeguard Shortage 2:19:08

5M ago2:19:08

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Let us know what you think - text the show! On this week’s show: Happy National Vanilla Milkshake Day Fried chicken comment 2 Vermont senators sue Gov. Phil Scott Burlington Mayor Dodges Media Conservative group challenges non-citizen voting Vt. marijuana company questions authority of Cannabis Control Board Nurses union at UVM Medical Center threa…

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Pursuing Equal Protection: The Reconstruction Amendments and the Ongoing Struggle for Justice 24:31

5M ago24:31

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In this episode of Consider the Constitution, recorded close to the 2024 Juneteenth federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery, host Dr. Katie Crawford-Lackey interviews Dr. DeAnza Cook about the Reconstruction Amendments (13th, 14th, and 15th) and their impact on the American justice system. Dr. Cook explains how the 13th Amendment abolished…

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193: Ghost Towns, VT Lawmakers Go Nuts and the Cabot Poetry Trail 2:13:59

5M ago2:13:59

2:13:59

Let us know what you think - text the show! On this week's show: Happy National Bourbon day, New Mexico day, and Pet wedding week Bennington lawmaker caught harassing colleague Burlington mayor defends getting free meals from citizens Phil Scott signs animal cruelty law Cows in electric collars SunCommon goes belly up Bad news for lumber industry? …

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192: Burlington Cops Scare Kids, Felons to Farmers and a Saint Albans Sandwich Thief 2:33:21

6M ago2:33:21

2:33:21

Let us know what you think - text the show! On this week’s show: Happy National VCR Day Bennington County Senator Dick Sears has died at 81 - VTDigger Burlington cops scare high schoolers w/ fake shooting Vermont ACLU takes Essex County Sheriff’s Department to court in public VT Christian Alliance allege they are discriminated against due to LGBTQ …

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Comparative Constitutional Law with Dr. Mila Versteeg 21:23

6M ago21:23

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In this episode of "Consider the Constitution," Dr. Katie Crawford-Lackey interviews Dr. Mila Versteeg, a professor at the University of Virginia School of Law, about modern democratic governance and the role of constitutions. They discuss the differences between the U.S. Constitution and those of other countries, the importance of citizens in enfo…

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191: We Hate VT Developers, Smuggs Sniper, and a Townshend War Hero 2:34:09

6M ago2:34:09

2:34:09

Let us know what you think - text the show! On this week’s show: Happy national dinosaur day Why am I so happy that Trump was convicted? Negro league baseball records What does passage of Vt. psychedelic mushroom law mean? The Rosa parks of being stoned at work Burlington Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak reappoints Jon Murad as police chief US Supreme Co…

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190: Vineyard Shenanigans, War of 1812 Theme Song, and a Civilized Scumbag 2:23:55

6M ago2:23:55

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Let us know what you think - text the show! On this week’s show: Happy Brother’s Day Its hot AF Phil Scott hates bees Howard Dean, Miro Weinberger rule out runs for governor of Vermont Trend? The olds are retiring Tenant protections fail UVM halts construction of housing Vt. officials say $1M Lake Carmi aeration system made water quality VT Search …

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Compromise and Debate at the Constitutional Convention with Professor Michael Klarman 27:48

6M ago27:48

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In this episode of Consider the Constitution, Professor Michael J Klarman delves into the intricate history behind the drafting and ratification of the U.S. Constitution. He explores the compromises and debates between competing interest groups at the Constitutional Convention, the evolution of democracy since its ratification, and the unique chall…

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189: Weathervane Returned, Vermont Master Sculptor and Jamaica Stories 1:58:26

6M ago1:58:26

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Let us know what you think - text the show! On this week’s show: Happy National “Shades” Day No one wants to be the racial equity director Burlington mayor seeks to reduce graffiti problem Meet your next governor, Poa Mutino Man accused of killing gf says not enough evidence Whatchu know ‘bout Searsburg, VT? Women’s prison proposal too big We got o…

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188: Junktown VT, Too Much Drumming in Milton, and Not Board Material 2:12:11

7M ago2:12:11

2:12:11

Let us know what you think - text the show! On this week’s show: Happy National “One Day Without Shoes” Day Sanders, 82, cites Trump, nation’s problems in reelection bid (wcax.com) Phil Scott appoints a dem Roxbury junk ordinance Whatchu know ‘bout Roxbury, VT? Cannabis Company Could Lose License for Using Banned Pesticide Vermont opioid deaths dec…

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Presidential Impeachment with Prof. Michael J. Gerhardt 22:29

7M ago22:29

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Delve into the heart of the impeachment process in the U.S. Constitution with Professor Michael J. Gerhardt, a distinguished professor of jurisprudence at the University of North Carolina Law School. Explore the historical origins, the framers' intentions, and the complexities of holding high-ranking officials accountable. With insights into recent…

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187: Pizza Recall, Uppity Nurses, and a Fight Over Loose Pigs 2:37:46

7M ago2:37:46

2:37:46

Let us know what you think - text the show! On this week’s show: Happy National No Pants Day Another Howard Dean run? Scott doubles down Frozen pizza recall 900% increase in blood disease at UVM MC Do nurses know how much other people make? Dental hygienist shortage Report: Burlington offers just ‘adequate’ nature space Vermont road crews navigate …

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186: Boy Scout Burlesque, Norwich Scandal, and Street Sweeping Is a Hoax 2:16:28

7M ago2:16:28

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Let us know what you think - text the show! On this week’s show: Happy National take your pick day Burlesque day Hug an Australian day Your first kiss day Birdhouse vandal State Sen Bobby Starr retires Ex-Norwich University president sued over inappropriate behavior The future of downtown Brattleboro uncertain Barre to Sell Two Parking Lots for $1 …

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Character and Leadership at the Constitutional Convention with David O. Stewart 22:08

7M ago22:08

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Historian and author David O. Stewart joins host Dr. Katie Crawford-Lackey to discuss the leadership styles of key figures like George Washington and James Madison, and how their personalities and approaches to politics shaped the drafting of the U.S. Constitution. Stewart emphasizes the importance of character in leadership, and how understanding …

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185: Salute to Pizza Drivers, Manchester Vampires and the Derby Little Drummer Boy 2:27:26

7M ago2:27:26

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Let us know what you think - text the show! On this week’s show: Happy National Pizza Delivery Driver Appreciation Day Joe's Pond officially iced out early Sunday morning + Danville man winner Warning: ‘Cicada-geddon’ is only a month away (wcax.com) Vermont’s elderly workforce Restaurant owners say Burlington police failed to respond during vandali…

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184: We're Losing the Weird, Wheeler Park Shadiness and Hippie Hypocrisy 2:01:45

7M ago2:01:45

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Let us know what you think - text the show! On this week’s show: Happy International Licorice Day 160K people drove to the state for Monday’s eclipse Private planes packed BTV Train hits car in Barton Bernie Sanders arsonist Dick Mazza resigns Goddard College to close after 86 years No impeachment for nut-kicking sheriff Wheeler park development go…

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History of Policing in America with Dr. DeAnza A. Cook 25:21

8M ago25:21

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This episode considers the origins and development of policing and police-community relations in America. DeAnza A. Cook, Assistant Professor of Contemporary African American History and Black Leadership at The Ohio State University, joins host Dr. Katie Crawford-Lackey to discuss the changes in law enforcement post-Civil War, the impact of the civ…

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183: Eclipse - Oh No!, Middle Finger Epitaph, and Coin Drop Ideas 2:40:28

8M ago2:40:28

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Let us know what you think - text the show! On this week’s show: Should we introduce the show to any out-of-towners? Happy International Plan Your Epitaph Day Its manure season! VT state troopers discipline report Banyai video…hahahahha Its too expensive to be a legislator Maple producers boil down how the sugaring season fared (wcax.com) Cheese & …

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182: Mermen and Mermaids, Doulas, and Matt Is Mean to Colchester 2:25:06

8M ago2:25:06

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Let us know what you think - text the show! On this week’s show: Happy International Mermaid Day Weeki Wachee Opening Day thoughts, Matt? Jeon Jong-seo Do you have an eclipse plan? VT data privacy act Burlington police warn of GPS tracking devices Car thefts continue to climb as lawmakers debate stricter penalties VT’s most popular creemee stand fo…

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19th Amendment with Prof. Julie Suk 25:38

8M ago25:38

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In this episode, Julie C. Suk, Professor of Law, at Fordham University School of Law discusses the 19th Amendment, which granted women the right to vote in the United States. The discussion covers the history of the women's suffrage movement, the impact of the 19th Amendment, and the ongoing struggle for gender equality. Despite the 19th Amendment,…

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181: Daniel Banyai's Shoulders, Local Druidry, and Presidential Heights 2:24:44

8M ago2:24:44

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Let us know what you think - text the show! On this week’s show: Happy National As Young As You Feel Day Pour one out for M. Emmet Wash Daniel Banyai looks sad behind bars with black eye Judge tosses sex assault conviction because sheriff deputy spoke to jurors Regional dispatch in limbo Homeless shelter costs 50K a night 8th annual Vermont “Beardi…

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180: Productive on the Toilet, Bird Hierarchy and Books Are Overrated 2:33:48

8M ago2:33:48

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Let us know what you think - text the show! On this week’s show: Happy National Everything you think is wrong Day Bernie wants us to work 32 hours a week VTrans begins preliminary consideration for Amtrak expansion New bike safety laws Woman who died at Mount Washington’s Tuckerman Ravine was Labor shortages in Green Mountain State leave bus driver…

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American Political Economy with Dr. Danielle Charette 26:31

8M ago26:31

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In this episode, Dr. Danielle Charette, an expert on 18th-century political economy, discusses the economic instability faced by the newly independent states, the economic debates during the Constitutional Convention, and the economic theories influencing the founders. The podcast also explores the economic boom during the Gilded Age and the origin…

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179: Fifty Years to Live, Spider Friends, and Good Old Fashioned Police Work 2:05:59

9M ago2:05:59

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Let us know what you think - text the show! On this week’s show: Happy National Cereal Day Nikki Haley wins Vermont New lady mayor - Emma Mulvaney-Stanak Winooski votes to approve its share of bridge Voters reject some school budgets New bill to ban guns at polls Warmest winter on record Biden approves flood recovery Golfing weather Can UVM grad st…

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178: Confused by Maps, Too Tired for a Revolution and Pitching a Yurt 2:31:25

9M ago2:31:25

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Let us know what you think - text the show! On this week’s show: Happy National Pig Day Lawmakers on verge of doing something cool…..then form a committee instead Hackers affect pharmacies in VT Are we going cashless? Lets get that wealth tax going Statewide teacher shortage Sunscreen at school Barre Montessori kids finally getting out of the basem…

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FLUTE STORIES - Friedrich Kuhlau's Arietta and Variations on a Theme of Mozart 10:15

9M ago10:15

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Fredrich Kuhlau (1786–1832) was a Danish composer of the late Classical and early Romantic periods who wrote prodigiously for the flute. The final movement of his Fantasie for Solo Flute in D major, "Arietta and Variations" is charming, virtuosic, and fun! The aria "Bati, Bati" from Mozart's opera Don Giovanni is the theme. The operatic spirit shin…

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Political Turmoil in the 1790s with Dr. John Ragosta 23:09

9M ago23:09

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In this episode, Dr. John Ragosta, a historian at the Robert H. Smith International Center for Jefferson Studies at Monticello, discusses the political turmoil in the 1790s. The period saw hyper-partisanship, with Federalists like John Adams and Alexander Hamilton supporting a strong central government, while Democratic Republicans like Thomas Jeff…

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177: Barbed Wire Everywhere, Eclipse Shaming, and No Ketchup on Eggs 2:52:35

9M ago2:52:35

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Let us know what you think - text the show! On this week’s show: Happy Hospitality Workers Appreciation Day Ukranian man behind UVMMC hack UVM ER wants everyone to chill 3000 people show up for a ski jump competition Injured skier denied claims 90 year old claims skiing is secret to long life VT on track to become a blue zone VT lawmakers consider …

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176: Back in the Womb, a Bidet Any Day, and Designated As a Party House 2:22:19

9M ago2:22:19

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Let us know what you think - text the show! On this week’s show: Happy International Flirting Week Valentine’s day bandit Burlington election will include ranked-choice voting The Fight for Decker Towers Vermont cannabis industry asking for changes How Burlington is preparing for influx of eclipse visitors VT adoptees can now access birth records H…

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