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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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Episodes
Roaring Twenties: Three Young Lawmakers’ Reflections
Sen. Becca White (D-Windsor), Rep. Jay Hooper (D-Randolph), and Rep. Lucy Boyden (D-Cambridge) discuss their experiences as legislators in the 20s. The three reflect on ageism both on the campaign trail and in the state house, the difficulties of serving as a young person, as well as why their voices matter.
Looking Back on 15 Years of Environmental Justice
Sen. Kesha Ram Hinsdale (D/P-Chittenden Southeast) takes a look back at the environmental justice legislation that inspired her to run for the state legislature over 15 years ago and the importance of equity in the conversation about the environment and climate.
Accessibility from State Trails to the State House
Rep. Elizabeth Burrows (D/P-West Windsor) speaks about her proposed bill that would make state-owned and managed trails more physically accessible and about the limitations of serving for differently-abled legislators.
Freedom & Unity: A Graphic Guide to Civics and Democracy in Vermont
Susan Clark discusses her contributions to Freedom and Unity: A Graphic Guide to Civics and Democracy in Vermont. From Town Meetings to cooperatives, and all the way up to the state house, Vermont’s approach to democracy is by turns unique, varied, and inspired.
The Winooski Dome Proposal Project of 1979
Rep. Taylor Small (P/D-Winooski) talks about the Winooski Dome Proposal Project of 1979, a PFAS bill set to be taken up this session, and climate priorities for her city.