The Frequency: Daily Vermont News

Honoring the new moon

By Mary Williams Engisch,

Liam Elder-Connors, Adiah Gholston, Peter Engisch

Published January 13, 2026 at 5:00 AM EST

A southern Vermont hospital reaches a settlement over alleged Americans with Disability Act violations, a new state program to finance infrastructure for housing projects kicks off, and a story about honoring the moon.

The Frequency is Vermont Public's daily news podcast. Get up to speed on what's happening in Vermont, in under 15 minutes. Available every weekday morning by 6 a.m. Music for today's episode was composed by Peter Engisch and Blue Dot Sessions.

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Mary Williams Engisch

Mary Williams Engisch is a local host on All Things Considered.

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Liam Elder-Connors

Liam is Vermont Public’s public safety reporter, focusing on law enforcement, courts and the prison system. Email Liam.

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Adiah Gholston

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Peter Engisch

As 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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