Peter Engisch
Audio Engineer and ProducerAs a former recording studio owner and jazz fusion pianist, Peter brings a unique perspective when engineering music for Vermont Public. He apprenticed during the 1980's at the same NYC studio where Madonna, Duran Duran and B-52's recorded iconic albums. He cracked the Top 10 on the Smooth Jazz Charts internationally with his ensemble Eight02 and earned a Grammy nomination for his work on Utah Philips' tribute album.
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Here’s some of what we’ll cover in today’s episode: People who get Medicare health insurance need to take action soon to get the coverage they need; a statewide program that provides shelter during the coldest months for people without housing will start up soon; and a former artistic director at the Kennedy Center curates a Burlington jazz festival.
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A taskforce charged with redrawing school district maps doesn’t; What is the legal definition of hemp?
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After the longest government shutdown in history ended last week, Vermonters who use the food assistance program SNAP had their benefits fully restored; another small college closes; and the winner is… fifth graders vote to choose a “Kid Governor.”
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A big drugstore chain settles claims that it overcharged Vermont customers; tips for staying safe on Vermont’s roadways; some volunteers work to resurrect a local newspaper in Rutland County; and because it’s Friday, a dose or two of music.
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More money is flowing into a program that encourages Vermonters to use batteries for backup power, a study looks at Vermont’s vaccine exemption policies, an 1800’s event helped shape how we talk about certain celestial phenomena and a federal job training program for seniors will resume in Vermont after funding delays.
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Sticker shock over potentially much higher health care costs, a narrow re-election win for Vermont’s Republican party chair, and will new public art revitalize Burlington’s Main Street?
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This week on Safe & Sound: a selection of the entries submitted by Vermonters to NPR's annual Tiny Desk Contest
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Music runs like a heartbeat through the Green Mountain State. And even though bars and concert halls are holding silent, the music-makers of Vermont are…