The Frequency: Daily Vermont News

The ‘for worse’ part of the marriage vows

By Mary Williams Engisch,

Published February 17, 2026 at 9:28 AM EST

The governor wants this year's budget bill to incorporate some flood recovery money, and a Vermont advocate calls for the state to offer more services that could help adults with disabilities build connection without judgment.

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.

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Mary Williams Engisch

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

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Karen Anderson

Karen is Vermont Public's Director of Radio Programming & Operations, serving Vermonters by overseeing the sound of Vermont Public's radio broadcast service.

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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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