In this (half) episode we speak with Anore Horton, Executive Director of Hunger Free VT, about the impacts of the Government Shutdown (Dec.22 - ??) on Federal Nutrition Program dispersal in Vermont. This is the first installment in our inquiry to understand how communities can mitigate harm, and / or circumnavigate destructive federal policies like the government shutdown. Feel free to contact us with potential leads.

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Hunger in a Shutdown

In this episode we interview advocates from the Women's Freedom Center the local organization working to end domestic and sexual violence serving both Windham and Southern Windsor Counties in Vermont since the 1970's. TW: this interview does discuss femicide, rape, and domestic violence. If you or anyone you know needs help you can call the confidential crisis line at 802-254-6954.

Standing with Survivors: An interview with the Women's Freedom Center

Here is an interview with did with Emilie Kornheiser about her campaign run for Vermont Windham District 1 house seat. We talk about the process, other VT races, and what's coming up. Edited!

Edited Primary Partiers with Emilie Kornheiser

In this episode we speak with Lucy Leriche Vice President for Public Policy Vermont for Planned Parenthood of Northern New England. We discuss access to reproductive healthcare in light of potential changes to Title X as well as the recent retirement of Justice Kennedy from the Supreme Court.

Reproductive Rights Are Human Rights

In this episode we speak with Putney Resident, Lachlan Francis who managed his first campaign when he was 18. We chat about youth involvement in electoral politics, and all the folks that work behind the scenes to get a candidate elected.

Before the Ballot Box

In this episode we speak with Sara Coffey (D) who is running for State Representative for the Windham-1, which comprises Guilford and Vernon, VT.

A Tale of Two Towns with Sara Coffey for State Rep.

In this episode we discuss the new Zero Tolerance policy of separating, and detaining immigrant families, and how people are fighting back at the national and local scale.

No Borders. No Nations. Stop Deportations.

In this episode we interview Dummerston resident, and Vermont State Trooper, Nader Hashim who is running for State Representative for Windham District-4 (Putney, Dummerston, Westminster).

Candidate Hashim

On this episode we talk with Windham County Senator, Senate Majority Leader, and smart individual, Becca Balint about the end of the 2018 legislative session, thoughts about the year, stuff she is proud of, and the larger political game that is underfoot right now.

Real Talk with Senate Majority Leader, Becca Baliant

Interview with, Crista Yagjian, who has 15 +years of experience teaching in different schools throughout Windham County in different special education positions, and has testified two times to legislature about this bill.

Special Education, House Bill H. 897

Our interview with United State house of Representatives Candidate Daniel Freilich, primarying current candidate, Peter Welch. To learn more, check out the website http://www.drdanforcongress.com/home/drdan-logo_new-boxed/#

Daniel Freilich--U.S. House Rep Candidate Interview

We discuss Phil Scott's overall approach to handling school costs, while also going in depth with a live guest, teacher and vice-presidential union member, Tevye Kelman.

We All Deserve Good Healthcare

In this episode we speak with Nico Amador, from the Vermont ACLU, about the Vermont Criminal Justice Training Council's Fair and Impartial Policing Policy, and the ACLU's Smart Justice Campaign.

Most People Don't Need to Be in Prison

In this episode we discuss the history of gun regulation in the U.S., and renewed efforts to regulate guns in the wake of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting. Or course we can't talk about gun violence without talking about police violence.

Who are we regulating?

We talk about the fall of Howard Dean from Progressive governor of Vermont to corporate lobbyist and all his dirty tricks. See you 'round Howard, and thanks for those high deductibles.

Howard Dean, the Lobbyist

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