Brave Little State
Episodes
What Can Be Done About Vermont's Aging Sewer Systems?
05 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This month on "Brave Little State," a subterranean question about wastewater treatment in Vermont.
A Tribute To Vermont's Old, Falling-Down Barns
07 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This month on "Brave Little State," a question about the many barns in Vermont that are left in a suspended state of disrepair.
Why Is Vermont So Overwhelmingly White?
03 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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? Si...
What's The Deal With Coydogs?
06 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 attrib...
Almost 100,000 Vermonters Voted For Donald Trump. Why?
03 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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 f...
What Is The Status Of The Abenaki Native Americans In Vermont Today?
04 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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/...
Your Vermont Ghost Stories: A Halloween Special From 'Brave Little State'
21 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this Halloween special from "Brave Little State," a terrifying compendium of spine-tingling Vermont ghost stories, as told to us by ... you.
Are Utility Bills 'So High' In Vermont? It's (Really) Complicated
07 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This month on "Brave Little State," a question about utility bills in Vermont - and a small sampling of Vermont ghost stories.
Does Vermont Really Have An Embezzlement Problem?
02 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This month on "Brave Little State," VPR's people-powered journalism podcast, a question about embezzlement in Vermont - and a myth about stone walls a...
'Cow' Or 'Ke-ow'? The Past, Present And Future Of The Vermont Accent
05 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Welcome to Brave Little State
07 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Be brave. Ask questions. Brave Little State is podcast for Vermonters and Vermonters-at-heart, powered by your curiosity. Every episode answers a ques...