Commentary Series

Mon-Thurs 8:50 a.m. and 5:50 p.m. Sundays at 10:55 a.m.

Hosted by Betty Smith-Mastaler

More than 50 commentators provide perspective and opinion about current events, topics of interest, and often showcase the work of writers and storytellers. The VPR Commentary Series is produced by Betty Smith-Mastaler.

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Greene: Unplugged

By Stephanie Greene • Dec 3, 2012

Delaney: Books as Gifts

By Dennis Delaney • Nov 30, 2012

Dunsmore: The Real Lincoln

By Barrie Dunsmore • Nov 30, 2012

Levin: Slow Motion Migration

By Ted Levin • Nov 29, 2012

Bittinger: The Women's Vote

By Cyndy Bittinger • Nov 29, 2012

Mares: Secession Revisited

By Bill Mares • Nov 28, 2012

Young Writers on Stage: Abhi Dodgson

By editor • Nov 28, 2012

The Young Writers Project and Vermont Public Radio presented Millennial Writers on Stage at the Burlington Book Festival on Saturday, September 22 in Burlington. Abhi Dodgson of South Hero is one of 16 students who presented their work.

Abhi is home schooled and is in the fifth grade. He says he loves reading, writing and playing the piano. When I'm writing I feel like I'm in another world. I have seen over 20 lambs be born on my farm. I can recognize all 18 of my sheep from any angle, and sometimes I get to go for a ride on my favorite sheep.

Killacky: Cher's New World

By John Killacky • Nov 27, 2012

Young Writers on Stage: Abby Brown

By editor • Nov 27, 2012

Molnar: Town And Gown

By Martha Molnar • Nov 26, 2012

Young Writers On Stage: Kamli Faour

By editor • Nov 26, 2012

The Young Writers Project and Vermont Public Radio presented Millennial Writers on Stage at the Burlington Book Festival on Saturday, September 22, in Burlington. Eighth-grader Kamli Faour was one of 16 students who presented their work. Robin Fawcett of the Young Writers Project provides the introduction:

Greene: Giant Cat's Cradle

By Stephanie Greene • Nov 23, 2012

Henningsen: Whose Revolution

By Vic Henningsen • Nov 23, 2012

Lischer-Goodband: Turkey Tales

By Diana Lischer-Goodband • Nov 22, 2012

(Host) Today is Thanksgiving, and whether you're a vegetarian or an omnivore, chances are good that you're about to gather with family and friends for this annual Harvest celebration. It's also a day when writer and commentator Diana Lischer-Goodband will be thinking about the wild adventures she's had while living with turkeys on her family farm in Dummerston.