Aleah Papes
AnnouncerAleah Papes joined Vermont Public as an announcer in October 2024. Raised in the suburbs of New York City, she studied theater and comparative literature at Northwestern University, and later got a master’s degree in journalism from NYU. She has called Vermont home since 2020.
She previously worked for the podcast startup Campside Media and for Heritage Radio Network, a nonprofit podcast organization focused on food and farming. Before beginning her journalism career, Aleah spent four years working in administration and communications at the nonprofit Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture. She is also a performer, and has worked with Vermont Stage, the Vermont Symphony Orchestra, and more.
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Plus, music and poetry combine in a special concert at Yellow Barn in Putney.
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In today’s podcast, you’ll hear about how the loss of premium subsidies affected enrollment in Affordable Care Act plans this year, and about aspike in visits to the state’s problem gambling website.
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In this week’s edition of the Capitol recap, We’ll get an update from Vermont Public’s Peter Hirscheld and Lola Duffort about how efforts toreform the state’s education system are going
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In today’s podcast, you’ll learn how the governor’s budget proposal could lead to layoffs at the state transportation agency, why bills to restrict how law enforcement operates in Vermont could face legal challenges; and about plans for an outdoor center for people with disabilities.
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Worried about this weekend's below-freezing forecast? Get inspired by the mammals, insects and amphibians that thrive in the cold.
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Two scientists on how winters in the Northeast are transforming, and a popular cross-country ski area on their innovative efforts to adapt.
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Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark and Treasurer Mike Pieciak on what's next for the law, amid legal challenges from the Trump administration.
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Wilmer Chavarria said he and his colleagues have faced threats after flying the Somali flag in support of their students.
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A crack team of super readers from across the state recommend books to read and gift this season.
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Local gift ideas for everyone on your shopping list, and where to find them.