Brave Little State

Vermont just passed a law banning the use of some pesticides that are known to kill bees. Quebec has had a similar law on the books for years. So we headed north of the border to see what we can learn from our Canadian neighbors.

The sale of the Vermont Lake Monsters in 2021 brought lots of changes. In some ways, it’s a story of renewal. But the more things change, the more they stay the same.

The Vermont state flag defies almost every rule of good flag design.

Plus, Brave Little State talks to Vermonters about life after cars

Join us as we tag along with three Vermonters who have given up their car keys — but not at the expense of their communities and friendships.

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.