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VYO and the Elley-Long Music Center
Vermont Youth Orchestra Executive Director Caroline Whiddon speaks with RETN's David Cranmer about the VYO Association . . .
The Haunted Forest
Sara Haggerty and Liz Fotouhi join RETN's Dave Cranmer for a discussion about the annual Vermont Haunted Forest event.
The Center for Lake Champlain
Julie Silverman, Program Director for the Center for Lake Champlain, discusses various programs and services of the . . .
ACME Media Summit
Guest Rob Williams discusses the upcoming ACME (Action Coalition for Media Education) summit in Burlington, Vermont.
Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports, Part 1
Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports is a non-profit organization that is committed to empowering individuals with . . .
Vermont African American History Project
Robert L. Walsh, educator and author, speaks with RETN's Scott Campitelli about the newly created non-profit . . .
Green Mountain Club, The
Green Mountain Club Long Trail Patrol members Kelly Walsh and Matt Wels join RETN's Scott Campitelli to discuss the . . .
Vermont Commons
Ian Baldwin, publisher, and Rob Williams, associate publisher, of the "Vermont Commons" print and online forum, . . .
Telecommunications Act of 2006
Lauren-Glenn Davitian, Executive Director of CCTV Center for Media and Democracy in Burlington speaks with Scott . . .
Indecency on Television
Kevin Donahue, a resident of South Burlington, talks about some of the issues involved with content on television and . . .
Active Language Learning
Benjamin R. Clarke, adjunct lecturer of French at Saint Michael's College, talks with RETN's Scott Campitelli about . . .
Foreign Language Instruction and International Education
A discussion about foreign language instruction and international education in K-12 public schools in Vermont, with . . .
World Bank
Middlebury College professor Jon Isham discusses The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development that was . . .
Men's Resources
Members of three different local men's groups discuss resources and opportunities for men interested in support and a . . .
Putin's Russia
Middlebury College professor and director of the International Politics and Economics Program, Michael Kraus, . . .
Mexico Today
Caroline Beer, assistant professor of political science at the University of Vermont, discusses Mexico's current . . .
Colorful Revolutions
Michael Kraus, political science professor at Middlebury College, examines the peaceful revolutions known as the Rose . . .
Make-A-Wish Vermont
June Heston, Executive Director of the Make-a-Wish Foundation Vermont chapter, along with a Margaret and Michael Ford, . . .
Renewable Energy
Dave Rapaport of the East Haven Wind Farm talks about renewable forms of energy; their benefits, drawbacks and myths; . . .
Alzheimer's Legal and Financial Issues
Attorney and certified financial planner practitioner Glenn Jarrett discusses incapacity planning. Topics include the . . .
Haiti
Beginning with an excerpt from her film "Haiti Rising:Celebrating the First Black Republic", Filmaker and activist . . .
Understanding Alzheimer's
Caregiver and Alzheimer's Association instructor Pat Jocelyn joins RETN's Scott Campitelli to discuss the nature and . . .
Independent Media
Publisher and filmmaker Robin Lloyd and writer/editor Greg Guma join RETN's Scott Campitelli to discuss the landscape . . .
Hackie
Author and cabbie Jernigan Pontiac talks about his book, driving a cab and his writing process.
Depleted Uranium Use in U.S. Military Action
UVM philosophy professor Will Miller discusses the realities of the use of depleted uranium in ammunition and other . . .
Social Studies K-12
Elise Guyette of the Vermont Alliance for the Social Studies and producer the Vermont Social Studies Project joins . . .
The Privatization of Defense and National Security
Greg Guma, editor of the international newsletter "Towards Freedom" and author of several books, examines trends . . .
Possible Military Draft in the U.S.
UVM philosophy professor Will Miller, a veteran and Burlington-Area draft and military counselor, explains the history . . .
Handbook of Time
The Handbook of Time project pairs high school students with older adults experiencing dementia and has them join . . .
Greg Guma
RETN's Scott Campitelli discusses "Spirits of Desire," a historical novel dealing with spirituality in the 1880s, with . . .
Vermont Guardian
Vermont Guardian CoFounders Shay Totten and Greg Guma talk about the mission and reality of the paper and the state of . . .
School Connectivity Programs of Project Harmony
This program looks at international School Connectivity Programs of Project Harmony, with Naomi Wachs and Mark Lydon . . .
Filmmaker Tom Jackson
Filmmaker Tom Jackson of New Hampshire discusses his latest documentary, "Worlds Apart: 9-11 First Responders Against . . .
View of the Middle East, A
Mansour Farhang, Political Science Professor at Bennington College, former Iranian Ambassador to the United Nations, . . .
Jodi Picoult
Author Jodi Picoult talks to David Cranmer about her recent bestseller " My Sister's Keeper" and her ten other novels, . . .
Anita Silvey
Elaine Sopchak and Anita Silvey, author and publisher, discuss her book, "The 100 Best Books for Children" and other . . .
Vermont Mozart Festival
A discussion of the history and the 31st season of the Vermont Mozart Festival with its founders and artistic . . .
War on Terrorism, War as Terrorism
UVM philosophy professor Will Miller joins Scott Campitelli for a discussion of the distinction between terrorism and . . .
Empire and Global War
UVM philosophy professor Will Miller joins Scott Campitelli for a discussion of the current state of conflicts and . . .
Vermont Audubon
Audubon Vermont Center Director Mark LaBarr and Education Programs Director Steve Hagenbuch talk about the Center's . . .
VYO Members on Their Carnegie Hall Concert
RT #431 features a conversation with Grace and Cathryn Gaylord, two members of the VYO, on their experiences during . . .
Vermont Symphony Orchestra Education Programs
VSO executive director Alan Jordan and development officer Diane Magras join RETN's Scott Campitelli to look at . . .
Vermont Wildlife
Scott Campitelli and VINS' Larry Berrin discuss Vermont wildlife, especially raptors. Includes visits from a kestrel, . . .
Music and Adolescence
RETN's David Cranmer, VYO conductor Troy Peters and Gailer Head Ted Graf discuss the importance of music in the lives . . .
Dealing with Fatigue
Anne Ireland discusses fatigue; what causes it, and what can be done about it.
Vermont Center for Geographic Information
Leslie Pelch describes the purpose and function of the Vermont Center for Geographic Information and its website.
Vermont Cancer Center
Vermont Cancer Center Director David Yandell talks about the Center and it's activities working for a cure for cancer . . .
Vermont Bar Association Education Programs
On this program a look at the education programs of the VT Bar Association with VBA Executive Director Bob Paolini and . . .
Yoga Practice
Yoga instructor Penny Holden explains the overall practice of yoga in terms of body, mind and spirit with Scott . . .
What is Yoga?
Yoga instructor Penny Holden discusses the tradition of yoga with RETN's Scott Campitelli, while two local yogis . . .
Troy Peters on Carnegie Hall Concert
A discussion with VYO's Troy Peters and VT composer David Gunn on their collaboration for the VYO's Carnegie Hall . . .
For the Love of Books
Teacher and author Jane Vossler joins RETN's Scott Campitelli for a conversation addressing the value of reading in . . .
World Wide Monkey
Scott Campitelli of RETN talks with World Wide Monkey founder John Sortino about the book series and monkeys, stuffed . . .
Same-Sex Marriage
Alan Hirsch, visiting prof. of Constitutional Law at Williams College, discusses with Scott Campitelli the . . .
Inside Iran
Mansour Farhang, Political Science Prof. at Bennington College, former Iranian Ambassador to the United Nations, and . . .
Rik Palieri
Musician, storyteller, and author Rik Palieri talks about his book "The Road is My Mistress: Tales of a Roustabout . . .
Project Harmony
Barbara Miller, Chief Operating Officer of Project Harmony, discusses the work of Project Harmony in Vermont and other . . .
Bennington Museum
Steven Perkins, Curator of The Bennington Museum, talks to RETN's Scott Campitelli about ongoing exhibits at the . . .
A Fleeting Animal: An Opera from Judevine
Vermont Youth Philharmonia's debut of A FLEETING ANIMAL composed by Erik Nielson and based on David Budbill's . . .
Vermont Geographic Alliance
Vermont Associates
Mary Skelton and John Denison, Program Managers for Vermont Associates join Scott Campitelli to discuss Vermonters 55 . . .
Jim Arnosky
Vermont author and illustrator Jim Arnosky talks to Elaine Sopchak of The Book Rack about his background and . . .
Chris Bohjalian
Elaine Sopchak of the Book Rack interviews Vermont author Chris Bohjalian on his book "Transister Radio" and another . . .
Troy Peters
RETN's David Cranmer interviews VYO Conductor Troy Peters about his professional music background and about conducting . . .
Vermont Youth Orchestra
Vermont Youth Orchestra Executive Director Caroline Whiddon speaks with RETN's David Cranmer about the VYO . . .
Vermont Composers
Troy Peters and Erik Nielson discuss their collaboration with the Vermont Youth Orchestra and also talk on the process . . .
Jeff Gusky
Photographer Jeff Gusky talks about his work and the opening of his exhibition at the Fleming Museum.
Philip Baruth
Author Philip Baruth talks about his books, characters and the process of writing.
Lupus Erythematosus
Scott Campitelli of RETN talks with Cathy Nelson, Ginny Lyons, and Emily Lyons of the Vermont Chapter Lupus Foundation . . .
Archer Mayor
Vermont author Archer Mayor speaks with Elaine Sopchak about his work and his writing process.
Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports, Part 2
Jay Gauthier, Eileen Siminger and Danielle Hampton discuss in depth how the program works and evaluate the equipment . . .
Reeve Lindbergh
Elaine Sopchak from The Book Rack & Children's Pages interviews author Reeve Lindbergh.
Willem Lange
Elaine Sopchak of the Book Rack interviews Willem Lange on his new book "John & Tom."
Elizabeth Inness-Brown
Local author Elizabeth Inness-Brown discuss her novel, Burning Marguerite.
Meg Ostrum
Elaine Sopchak interviews Meg Ostrum of the Vermont Folklife Center, who discusses the publication Visit'n, a . . .
Media and Democracy
Robert McChesney from the University of Illinois and John Nichols of The Nation talk with Scott Campitelli about media . . .
Michael Stanton
Local author Michael Stanton discusses his book, "Hobbits, Elves and Wizards: Exploring the Wonders and Worlds of . . .
David Huddle: La Tour Dreams of the Wolf Girl
Local author David Huddle talks about his latest book, LaTour Dreams of the Wolf Girl.
Ruth Horowitz
Join Elaine Sopchak of The Book Rack as she interviews children's author Ruth Horowitz.
Bonnie Christensen
Bonnie Christensen speaks with Elaine Sopchak of The Book Rack about her work from conception to publication.
Marc Estrin
Elaine Sopchak from The Book Rack & Children's Pages talks with Burlington author Marc Estrin about his debut novel, . . .
Gnomes
Dr. Richard Van Leer, renowned theosophist and medium, and Christopher Bargiel, medium and elementalist, talk to Scott . . .
Our Connection to the Other Side
Dr. Richard Van Leer, renowned theosophist and medium, talks to Scott Campitelli about planes of existence and . . .
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