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The Frequency: Daily Vermont News

The Frequency is Vermont Public's daily news podcast. Get up to speed on what's happening in Vermont, in under 15 minutes. Available every weekday morning by 6 a.m.

Latest Episode
  • The outgoing mayor of Vermont’s largest city reflects on his 12-year tenure. Plus, Vermont House lawmakers approve a bill that would reduce out-of-pocket health care costs for low-income seniors, Addison County’s top prosecutor moves the case of a 14-year-old charged with murder to juvenile court–a decision made two days before the Vermont Supreme Court suspended her law license, Rep. Becca Balint officially announces she’ll seek a second term in the U.S. House, and thoughts on the Boston Red Sox as the 2024 MLB season gets underway.

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  • A woman from Calais laments rising taxes and fuel costs that led her to sell off land she’s lived on for more than three decades. Plus, more on taxes, as Vermont House lawmakers prepare bills that would raise rates for high-income earners and corporations, the Burlington City Council gets pushback after approving rezoning measures they say will create hundreds of new homes, a bill is moved allowing medical cannabis stores to provide special services and products, the Vermont senate backs legislation that lets the state study the possible health benefits of psychedelic drugs, and Vermont companies brace for changes now that the conglomerate that owns Ben & Jerry’s has announced it’s spinning off its ice cream divisions.
  • Where Vermont lawmakers stand on calls to investigate the state’s recognition process for native tribes. Plus, Vermont House lawmakers move a bill to give people more control over their private web data, Central Vermont Medical Center staff are among the latest health care workers to unionize, Northfield police settle in a case alleging officers used excessive force against a woman with physical disabilities, and prepping for reliable cell phone service on the day of the solar eclipse.
  • The potential to capitalize on tourism spending as tens of thousands of out-of-staters are expected to visit Vermont next month for the total solar eclipse. Plus, Vermont gets a new education secretary, the state Senate gives initial approval to legislation that would remove rulemaking power from the Fish and Wildlife Board, the House advances a bill to ban seeds treated with pesticides harmful to pollinators, lawmakers ponder a new fund to support community access television stations, and a big week ahead for Vermont’s best young spellers.
  • We’ll break down which climate and environment bills made it past the crossover deadline at the midway point in the legislative session.
  • Speaking with University of Vermont head basketball coach John Becker as his team hopes to upset Duke University in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Plus, state House lawmakers pass a bill requiring every electric utility to get its power from renewables by 2035, the House also moves a bill to grant people state-regulated professional licenses regardless of immigration status, the owner of a military-style training facility in West Pawlet pleads not guilty to assault, northern area ski resorts prepare for what to do when the sky goes dark during eclipse day, and a Vermont actor who appeared in several highly acclaimed films has died.
  • Heading out on the VAST trail to gauge the economic impact of snowmobiling in Vermont. Plus, state House lawmakers move a bill requiring homeowners and landlords to disclose if they have property previously damaged by flooding, the owner of a West Pawlet military-style training facility is arrested after an altercation with a local constable, an existing statewide contract for teachers’ health care is extended, fewer students in Vermont are applying for college financial aid, and a former president thinks UVM is going to bust some brackets in the opening round of the men’s NCAA basketball tournament.