Brave Little State

What if you could decide what stories Vermont Public should be covering, before they're even assigned? That's the idea behind Brave Little State.

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What's It Like To Be A Migrant Worker In Vermont?

If you drink Vermont milk, or eat Vermont apples or vegetables, it's likely that you have foreign workers to thank. But do you know any? This month, we spend time with some of the members of the work force that keeps many of Vermont's farms running.

Jun 09, 2017•34 min

What Can Be Done About Vermont's Aging Sewer Systems?

This month on "Brave Little State," a subterranean question about wastewater treatment in Vermont.

May 05, 2017•29 min

A Tribute To Vermont's Old, Falling-Down Barns

This month on "Brave Little State," a question about the many barns in Vermont that are left in a suspended state of disrepair.

Apr 07, 2017•25 min

Why Is Vermont So Overwhelmingly White?

The history of Vermont's whiteness - both racial and cultural - and stories from people of color about what it's like to live here. Fan of the show? Sign up for the BLS newsletter , submit a question about Vermont and/or make a gift to support people-powered journalism....

Mar 03, 2017•31 min

What's The Deal With Coydogs?

There's a creature that lives in Vermont that you don't see very often. It comes across the night in a cacophony of howls, yips and barks. Some attribute the sounds to coydogs, others to coywolves, still others to plain old coyotes. And everyone is right. This month: the fascinating canine that goes by all of those names.

Jan 06, 2017•17 min

Almost 100,000 Vermonters Voted For Donald Trump. Why?

On Election Day, nearly one in three Vermont voters cast ballots for Donald J. Trump - and VPR reporters teamed up with "Brave Little State" to hear from a few of them.

Dec 03, 2016•26 min

What Is The Status Of The Abenaki Native Americans In Vermont Today?

A question about the descendants of this region's first residents. Love the show? Sign up for the BLS newsletter , submit a question about Vermont and/or make a gift to support people-powered journalism. And remember: Be brave. Ask questions....

Nov 04, 2016•25 min

Your Vermont Ghost Stories: A Halloween Special From 'Brave Little State'

In this Halloween special from "Brave Little State," a terrifying compendium of spine-tingling Vermont ghost stories, as told to us by ... you.

Oct 21, 2016•23 min

Are Utility Bills 'So High' In Vermont? It's (Really) Complicated

This month on "Brave Little State," a question about utility bills in Vermont - and a small sampling of Vermont ghost stories.

Oct 07, 2016•32 min

Does Vermont Really Have An Embezzlement Problem?

This month on "Brave Little State," VPR's people-powered journalism podcast, a question about embezzlement in Vermont - and a myth about stone walls and woodland fairies.

Sep 02, 2016•29 min

'Cow' Or 'Ke-ow'? The Past, Present And Future Of The Vermont Accent

In the inaugural episode of 'Brave Little State,' VPR's new, people-powered journalism podcast, we tackle a question about the history of the Vermont accent, and a question about a strange "thing" at the Waterbury rest area.

Aug 05, 2016•31 min

Welcome to Brave Little State

Be brave. Ask questions. Brave Little State is podcast for Vermonters and Vermonters-at-heart, powered by your curiosity. Every episode answers a question that's been asked and voted on by you, our audience — because we think our journalism is better when you're a part of it. From Vermont Public.

Jul 07, 2016•2 min

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