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Two Vermonters from Burlington and Sheldon meet for a One Small Step conversation about politics, education, family life, racial dynamics and bridging the political divide. Plus, towns and cities are holding New Year’s Eve celebrations across Vermont, Montpelier deals with an ice jam scare on the Winooski River, a new law is intended to expand access to telehealth, and Vermont State Parks will offer free, guided hikes on New Year’s Day.

Why a group of musicians have been gathering in Rutland for more than 30 years. Plus, a Canadian storm system is expected to create hazardous driving conditions in Vermont, a person was found dead at a Berlin homeless encampment Saturday, police are investigating hazing allegations at Dartmouth College, Vermont House Republicans say they’ll focus on reversing the state’s aging demographic trends, and the annual audit of Vermont election results showed initial vote tallies were largely accurate.

Cannabis sales have far exceeded expectations in the two years since Vermont’s retail marketplace opened, but the industry is still facing growing pains. Plus, Indigenous Peoples� Day events are happening throughout this week, attendees of a public forum in Newport are worried about potential major changes to North Country Hospital, Vermont is pulling the plug on a popular electric vehicle incentive program, the minimum wage is set to rise in Vermont in the new year, local officials are figuring out how to address a new federal rule requiring water utilities nationwide to replace lead pipes, and Killington Resort receives its first snow of the season.

A school bond vote in Woodstock illustrates the difficulties of dealing with Vermont’s massive backlog of building maintenance. Plus, the state’s emergency motel shelter program appears on solid footing despite advocate concerns, Vermont’s health commissioner comes out in support of overdose prevention sites, cannabis advocates aren’t excited about a bill moving through the Legislature, and state parks will be open in a limited capacity during next month’s solar eclipse.

A town narrative on flooding and how the community of Calais responded to it. Plus, the state Senate passes a flood resilience bill, Richmond prepares to vote on a multi-million dollar loan to renovate its town center, Bennington County may soon have its first addiction recovery facility, a new exhibition showcases art by people with disabilities, and Gov. Scott appoints a new superior court judge.And now that Mitch Wertlieb is settling in as the new host of The Frequency, we want to hear your feedback on the show. What’s working for you? What doesn’t? What do you wish was in the podcast that you’re not hearing? Your input helps us make the best show we can â€� one you’ll look forward to hearing every day. So please share your thoughts at [email protected].

Remembering a Middlebury craftsperson known for her creativity and generosity. Plus, sports betting is exceeding revenue projections in Vermont, the Addison County state’s attorney is arraigned for alleged drunk driving, one of Vermont’s wealthiest residents weighs in on a wealth tax, and some potential changes to USPS service here.And now that Mitch Wertlieb is settling in as the new host of The Frequency, we want to hear your feedback on the show. What’s working for you? What doesn’t? What do you wish was in the podcast that you’re not hearing? Your input helps us make the best show we can â€� one you’ll look forward to hearing every day. So please share your thoughts at [email protected].

What it’s like experiencing a mammogram for the first time, and why the screening is so important. Plus, fast-tracking changes to Vermont’s school funding mechanism, a grant provides financial planning and literacy services to survivors of domestic violence, union membership in Vermont reaches an all-time high, Dartmouth’s men’s basketball team clears a hurdle toward possible unionization, and a Vermont House bill in would ban the licensing of cannabis cultivation in densely populated areas.And now that Mitch Wertlieb is settling in as the new host of The Frequency, we want to hear your feedback on the show. What’s working for you? What doesn’t? What do you wish was in the podcast that you’re not hearing? Your input helps us make the best show we can â€� one you’ll look forward to hearing every day. So please share your thoughts at [email protected].

A Richmond author talks about the inspiration behind a children’s book that imagines grief as different animals. Plus, Vermont changes course on a federal food benefits program, a wide swath of the northern Green Mountains is conserved, a Dartmouth study shows bad news for New England winters, and state lawmakers can’t override the governor’s veto on a bill to expand Vermont’s bottle deposit law.

Economists for the Legislature and Scott Administration gave a presentation showing a positive outlook for state's economy, though Gov. Phil Scott is still likely to make a budget proposal that rises by less than the rate of inflation.

In the next entry in our occasional series on class, a St. Albans woman talks about having relatives known for criminal activity and how it’s affected the way people view her. Plus, a push for disclosure on properties at risk for flooding, Brattleboro residents at least 16 years old can cast votes in local elections for the first time, Barre City moves the date for its Town Meeting Day, a new non-profit aging group partnership, and Amtrak will build a new train station in Brattleboro.