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Sandy Baird comments on the current financial crisis.

SUNY Plattsburgh History professor Sylvie Beaudreau considers the legacy of Samuel de Champlain, 400 years after his first visit to what is now Lake Champlain, in a talk at Fletcher Free Library in Burlington. Her talk, “Remembering Samuel de Champlain: His Legacy after 400 Years,” is part of the Vermont Humanities Council’s First Wednesdays lecture series.

Ben & Jerry's unveils its Pat Leahy Sundae, honoring Senator Leahy for becoming Vermont's longest serving senator.

You can find more information about Changing The Present by clicking here.

You can find more information about Changing The Present by clicking here.

Senator Patrick Leahy, Chair of the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee takes testimony on 'Drug Related Crime in Rural America'. This hearing was recorded in St. Albans, Vermont and includes testimony from Rep. Peter Welch, St. Albans Mayor, Marty Manahan, City Police Chief Gary Taylor, Dr. Fred Holmes, Pediatrician/Youth Advocate, Angela Baker, Vermont Dept. of Health, Peter DesLauriers, St. Albans City Crime Task Force. If you want to purchase a copy of this program. please contact Northwest Access TV (802) 527-6474.

Kathleen Hegarty hosts a show with representatives from the Hicks Foundation on their Multi-site Free Screening day and Cervical Cancer Awareness month. The President of the Hicks Foundation, Allison Hicks, is a cervical cancer survivor who has an inspirational story of diagnosis, treatment, recovery, and discovery of her ability to support her community.

Sen. Bernie Sanders and Chief of Staff Jeff Weaver discuss a range of issues in this 30 minute segment recorded in the U.S. Senate studios in Washington D.C.

Sandy Baird comments on the 'Pledge of Allegiance' requirements exemplified by current debate for the Woodbury, Vt. school.

In this program we will look at the array of events conducted in communities large and small as the country comes together in celebration of National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month in September 2008. For more information, please click here.