Sandy Baird, Lou Andrews, Jim Court - 09/03/2010

Hosts Sandy Baird, Lou Andrews and Jim Court speak on current topics.

Colchester Ave. “Complete Streets” Demonstration Project - 09/02/2010

The City’s plans to repave Colchester Avenue as part of its scheduled street repair program will include a demonstration project to test a “Complete Streets” scenario between Prospect Street and East Avenue. After completion of this stage of the project, data will be collected and traffic behaviors observed during a 4-week demonstration period.  This will be the first ever designed “Complete Streets” project implemented in Burlington, and is being funded in part by the Chittenden County Metropolitan Organization. 

Burlington Ward 6 NPA Meeting - 09/02/2010

Neighborhood Planning Assemblies (NPAs) are grassroots, neighborhood organizations that were established in each of Burlington's seven Wards to encourage citizen participation in City government. Working as neighborhood advocacy groups, Neighborhood Planning Assemblies help improve communication between the citizens of Burlington and City government through regular meetings scheduled in each Ward. Ward 6 meets the first Thursday of the month. Meeting place: Greek Orthodox Church 600 South Willard Street.

Spotlight on BHS - 09/02/2010

School Commissioner Keith Pillsbury along with Superintendent Jeanne Collins, host BHS Principal Amy Mellencamp.

Green Mountain Animal Defenders - 09/01/2010

Host Dennis McMahon speaks with Deborah Loring and Brenna Galdenzi on the variety of programs Green Mountain Animal Defenders is active in. (The 'Mile of Money' campaign raising money for spay/neuter program, wild animals used as entertainment, Vermont shelters).  They will be joined by 'Squidgy, an example of the great pets available at shelters, and joining in the audience are hardworking volunteers Pat Cram and Lindsey Deon.

Benefit Impacts - 09/01/2010

Tom Garrett, Executive Director, Legal Services Law Line of Vermont, Inc hosts Chirs Curtis of Vermont Legal Aid, Montpelier, to discuss the benefit impacts of the current state budget..

Barriers to Fair and Affordable Housing in Burlington - 08/31/2010

Brian Pine and Kevin Stapleton discuss a report the city and the Fair Housing Project recently commissioned called “An Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice.”  The report is a requirement for entities that receive CDBG funding and It addresses the various barriers to fair and affordable housing in Burlington.

Burlington Telecom Advisory Committee - 08/31/2010

The Burlington Telecommunications Advisory Committee meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month.  BTAC is responsible for Advising Burlington Telecom on a number of issues from the public's perspective.  BTAC deals with buildout issues, some financing and channel addtions or deletions. 

Open Forum about VTANG Acquiring F-35 Fighter Jets - 08/31/2010

An open forum on the proposed deployment of the F-35 to the Vermont Air Guard base at Burlington International Airport. Elected Officials invited.

The Road to Recovery PSA - 08/30/2010

National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month Event PSA. www.recoverymonth.gov.

Vermont Democratic Party Executive Director - 08/30/2010

Chittenden County Democratic Party Chair, Jake Perkinson speaks with Vermont State Democratic Party Executive Director Robert Dempsey.

Christopher McBride, Sleight-Of-Hand-Artist - 08/30/2010

Richard Kemp and Christopher McBride, Sleight-Of-Hand-Artist.

Sleight-of-Hand Magic offers a unique experience that is fun, baffling and truly magical. Christopher uses pure sleight-of-hand methods, rather than secret mechanical devices, to create mind-boggling illusions that are fully polished and expertly presented. His mastery of classic and original technique is demonstrated with playing cards and coins. It has taken many years to perfect his art. He started performing mostly for children’s parties in 1974 at the age of 11, and since 1997, he has made a career of his art performing exclusively for adults and older audiences.

For more info about Christopher, please, visit his website.

The Road to Recovery -Embracing Diversity: Crossing Barriers To Deliver Treatment to Everyone - 08/30/2010

Ivette Torres, Associate Director for Consumer Affairs, Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

Join host Ivette Torres for this program that shows how addiction is not limited to any one race, religion, creed, or lifestyle. Fortunately, neither are treatment and recovery services. Achieving long-term recovery is often dependent on finding personalized treatment and recovery services that meet the specific individual's cultural, religious, or lifestyle needs. This episode looks at how substance use is acceptable in some cultures and how this may create a barrier for individuals seeking treatment and recovery services; the importance of providing services that incorporate the specific needs of the individual; and how some treatment and recovery models may prove more effective for one group than another.

If you have questions or comments about this program, please contact Richard Kemp at rtkemp@aol.com.

Genetically Modified Food; WikiLeaks, ep. 28 - 08/30/2010

WWYW is a multimedia program focusing on issues of accountability, that is produced by the Government Accountability Project, the nation’s leading whistleblower protection and advocacy organization. Episode 28, Genetically Modified food has been a part of the American diet for several yeaqrs-and it's everywhere.  85 percent of U.S. corn, 91 percent of U.S. soybeans.  Now, a proposed genetically modified salmon has close to receiving FDA approval. What are the public health risks? The current regulations/legislation covering this new technology?  Guests include representatives from Food & Water Watch, and Friends of the Earth.  In the second part of the program, the whistleblower website WikiLeaks has caused widespread controversy.  Jesselyn Radack discusses WikiLeaks, as well as the cases of Bradley Manning and Thomas Drake, two national security whisltleblowers who are being prosecuted by their own government.

Doug Racine Recount Announcement - 08/27/2010

Doug Racine held a press conference Friday 8/27/10 in Richmond to announce he will seek a recount in the Democratic Primary Election for Governor.

Drug Treatment and the Courts - 08/27/2010

Judge Ben Joseph speaks with Bob Wolford, LICSW and Jessi Farnsworth, LCMHC, Outpatient Clinician with Howard Center, on some of the adult drug treatment programs offered through Howard Center.

Organizing to Meet the Job Crisis - 08/27/2010

Host Traven Leyshon speaks with Anja Rudiger of National Economic & Social Rights Initiative and Jeff Thompson with Political Economy Research Institute on the issues surrounding jobs.

UVM Walking Tour - 08/26/2010

Monthly call in show hosted by Preservation Burlington. Tonight's guest is William Averyt, professor emeritus at UVM and tour guide of UVM's historic buildings.

Burlington Schools - 08/25/2010

Burlington Mayor Bob Kiss hosts this call in show. Tonights guests are Burlington School Superintendent Jeanne Collins and Assistant Superintendent Terry Bailey.

Democratic Unity Event - 08/25/2010

2010 Democratic candidates rally the day after the Primary to pull together for the upcoming General Election in November.