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Instant Runoff Voting

We examine the pros and cons of Instant Runoff Voting with Burlington Rep. Chris Pearson, and Rutland Sen. Kevin Mullin. Also, Valley News reporter John Gregg joins us to talk about how some neighbors are fighting a proposed homeless shelter in White River Junction. And, we hear sounds from this year’s White Coat Ceremony at the University of Vermont.
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Vermont’s Homeless Teenagers

Homeless teenagers are often part of a hidden population in Vermont. They may be jumping from couch to couch at friends’ houses, or they may be camping out in the woods, or sleeping in the back of restaurants. Local advocacy groups estimate that more than 1,000 young people are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless in the state. We talk with two teenagers who have lived on the streets, and who have found help through Burlington’s Spectrum Youth and Family Services program.

Homeless in Vermont

Homeless in Vermont A special VPR program hosted by Neal Charnoff Homelessness is a persistent problem in Vermont, and it’s on the rise among families with children. VPR examines the changing face of homelessness in “Homeless in Vermont." We look at the growing number of families and working poor who are in need of shelter. We also visit a homeless family, talk with shelter providers, and hear about the renewed effort to address this troubling issue.