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VPR's occasional series featuring compelling thoughts and ideas from a wide variety of people.Visit the archive of VPR Presents for more discussions with politicians, justices, artists, and other thought leaders during their visits to Vermont.

VPR Presents Tom Bodett

Tom Bodett

Tom Bodett, author and regular panelist on NPR's Wait, Wait...Don't Tell Me never finished college. He dropped out and began an adventure that led him to a variety of places, including Alaska. He recently spoke to graduates of the Community College of Vermont as part of their commencement ceremony. In his speech, he shares the lessons he has learned on his unconventional path.

This commencement address was recorded on June 1st at Norwich University, where CCV held its ceremony.

Peter was a Producer/Announcer at VPR until 2015. He began his public radio career in 2007 at WHQR-FM in Wilmington, North Carolina where he served as Morning Edition host and reporter, covering county government and Camp Lejeune Marine Corps Base. His work has won several Associated Press awards and has appeared on NPR's All Things Considered, Weekend Edition, and PRI's This American Life. A graduate of the creative writing program at the University of Maine at Farmington, Peter enjoys writing, cooking and traveling.
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