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Justin Marsh is joined every Monday with folks from their team to update you about everything that happened in the Vermont State House the week before, and what to expect throughout the upcoming week. Listen to exclusive interviews with legislators and environmental allies, and go deeper on policy initiatives affecting our air, water, open space, democracy, and quality of life.

New podcast episodes launch every Monday during the Vermont Legislative Session.

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A Sit-down with the Climate Solutions Caucus Co-Chairs

A Sit-down with the Climate Solutions Caucus Co-Chairs

The co-chairs of the Climate Solutions Caucus share their environmental priorities for the session, how their caucus operates and moves policies forward, their personal thoughts on the biennium structure of the Vermont legislature, and where to go from here now that the Senate failed to override Governor Scott’s veto of the modernized Bottle Bill.

Are Dams Holding Us Back?

Are Dams Holding Us Back?

A conversation with Karina Dailey, a restoration ecologist with Vermont Natural Resources Council, about dams and the role they play to unlocking climate resiliency and broader biodiversity

VCV’s Rising Star Award Winners

VCV’s Rising Star Award Winners

A conversation with Senator Anne Watson (D/P-Washington) and Representative Mike Rice (D-Dorset), winners of VCV’s 2024 Rising Star Award. 

Flood Recovery & Climate Resilience

Flood Recovery & Climate Resilience

Rep. Dan Noyes (D-Wolcott) and Rep. Kelly Pajala (I-Londonderry) talk about flood recovery efforts in their respective districts and climate resilience policies

Flood Recovery Efforts

Flood Recovery Efforts

As Vermonters begin week four of clean up from the devastating flooding that occurred the week of July 10th, we hear from four legislators from across Vermont as they share stories from their communities and efforts of recovery.

Wrapping Up the 2023 Session

Wrapping Up the 2023 Session

On the Season Finale of the Democracy Dispatch Podcast, Speaker of the House Jill Krowinski discusses her role as Speaker, and House leadership’s priorities both currently and with an eye on the second and final year of the biennium.