Brave Little State

Wanting children, and not being able to have them, can lead to a lot of private hardship. We spoke to Vermonters about their experiences.

Vermont is one of nine states that still requires annual safety inspections for every car. Three frustrated listeners want to know — why?

Vermont’s logging industry has changed a lot over the last several decades. But one thing remains true: We just can’t agree about how to manage our forests in the face of climate change.

Join Brave Little State for a mix and mingle in Rutland County! Meet the podcast team and fellow listeners, and participate in a live voting round.

South Royalton has something that no other Vermont town does: a law school.

Stowe’s logo is everywhere, from gondolas to storefronts — even local police cars. It’s as if the entire town is part of one giant marketing campaign. One listener wants to know why.

The price of health insurance is increasing in many states, but in Vermont, they're increasing at extraordinary rates.

Between 1945 and 1950, five people disappeared near Bennington. Seventy-five years later, the mystery has garnered a following around the globe.

Vermont health insurance is pricey, and getting more expensive quickly. For one listener in Montpelier, it’s just not adding up.

Most towns have one, but no two are exactly the same — and their stories are still unfolding.