VPR is marking the 100th anniversary of The Long Trail
with a month-long series of reports and essays. Through this series,
we’ll explore the history and future of The Long Trail and introduce
listeners to the people who built, maintain and hike it today.
The founders of our country believed that an informed citizenry was essential to protecting democracy. Humankind presents "An Informed Republic," a look at the role of information in our society.
In a series of reports this summer, VPR’s John Dillon will examine the
social, cultural, economic, and environmental consequences of long-term
agreements to buy large quantities of power from Hydro-Quebec.
The relentless assault of modern communication has left many people
utterly overwhelmed. On this special broadcast of Humankind, David
Allen, author of "Getting Things Done" discusses how to find clarity and
focus in today’s world.
Listen online to "Pieceing Memories Together", a special series of five interviews with elder Vermonters about some of their fondest recollections and about the memories they’ve begun to lose.
VPR presents a special series of commentaries recognizing the contributions of black women in Vermont history. Listen all this week during Morning Edition.
All this week, we’ll hear how people have been faring lately. We
begin with a look at the building industry – an area that’s been one of
the hardest hit by the downturn.
The Third Coast International Audio Festival brings together the year’s best radio stories. Hear the stories that made you laugh, cry and think about the world in 2009 on VPR.
As the UN prepares for the global climate summit in Copenhagen next week, the world’s major economic powers are positioning themselves to win in the new climate economy. Marketplace Presents: The Climate Race looks at the economic implications of climate change.
All Thanksgiving week VPR Commentators shared their stories in
the spirit of StoryCorps’ National Day of Listening. Listen to their stories and take time to record the personal stories that enrich your own life.