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Martha Abbott, Chairwoman of the Vermont Progressive Party, joins host Richard Kemp. For more information: Vermont Progressive Party, PO Box 281, Montpelier, Vt 05601. Telephone 802-229-0800. www.progressiveparty.org

Bob Hooper, Chair of Chittenden Democratic Committee and Rep. Mike Yantachka, Chitt 1-2, Assistant Treasurer, Chittenden County Democratic Committee speak with Agency of Transportation Secretary Brian Searles on the recently closed legislative session.

Various current events topics are discussed. Sponsored by the Caroline Fund.  The Caroline Baird Crichfield Fund for Women in Need shall assist women
in emergencies to create independent, safe, healthy and creative lives. 

Hosted by Ward 1 Commissioner Keith Pillsbury. Joining Keith is  Linda Walsleben, ELL Coordinator, Superintendent Jeanne Collins, and Ward 5 Commissioner, Paul Hochanadel.  For more information visit the District web site:  www.bsdvt.org

Peter Kriff, Executive Director of Vermont Statewide Independent Living Council shares the organizations mission and focus.  Centers for Independent Living (CILs) are private, nonprofit corporations that provide services to maximize the independence of individuals with disabilities and the accessibility of the communities they live in. Centers are funded in part by the Department of Education, Rehabilitation Services Administration, Independent Living Branch, to provide, among other things, several core services: Advocacy - Independent living skills training - Information and referral - Peer counseling. For more information: http://www.vtsilc.org

Host Lauren-Glenn Davitian offers the highlights of the NTEN Conference held in San Francisco in April 2012. Attended by 1700 nonprofits and circuit riders, the event focused on data visualization, mobile innovation, online collaboration and more. Find selected resources here at the Common Good Vermont blog.

Rob Reiber speaks with local baseball historian Don MacDonald on an initiative to commemorate the beginnings of baseball at Centennial Field in Burlington, Vermont.

Host Mayor Miro Weinberger talks with Celebrate Burlington Awards winners and nomimees. Jeetan Khadka – co-winner of Bloomenthal Award, Tim Jarvis – nominee for Bloomenthal Award, Caryl Stewart – winner of Clavelle Award, Stephanie Sequino – nominee for Clavelle Award, Gail Shampnois – nominee for Clavelle Award, Amy Demetrowitz, representative of Thayer Commons Project Partnership, nominee for Clavelle Award, Erin Kvam and Jeremy Hammond, co-winners of Bloomenthal Award.

  Information on the Somali Bantu Community Association of Vermont, Inc. can be found at www.somalibantuvermont.org - Somali Bantu Community Association of Vermont, Inc. 294 North Winooski Ave, Suite 212 B, Burlington, VT 05401.   Office Phone: (802) 658-2683  Fax: (802) 264-9633  Association Email: sbcavt [at] somalibantuvermont [dot] org

Host Melinda Moulton speaks with Vermont Women's Fund Director, Catherine Kalkstein.

Host Jennifer Wallace-Brodeur speaks with Peter Kriff, Executive Director, Statewide Independent Living Council and Kim Brittenham, Community Access Coordinator, Vermont Center on Independent Living, on the Burlington Access Group and new efforts to promote disability issues in Burlington.  Burlington Livable Community Project is engaging residents, community organizations and the City to make changes so people of all ages can live in the setting of their choice, get around the city in a variety of ways, and engage fully in the life of our community.  For more information visit the AARP Site. 

Host Bonnie Scott talks on the issues of the day with a Libertarian perspective.

Guest host Robert Maynard, speaks with Winifred McCarthy, Retired Sociology Professor, Lyndon State College.  Ms. McCarthy is a resident of Burlington with her Doctorate on "Migration of Cosmopolites to Rural Vermont", published 1985; was Fellow at Graduate Faculty of New School For Social Research; served on Vermont Council for Humanities and Social Science for several years; member of NPA Select Committee for Ward Five for a few years; member of professional organizations in Social Sciences. Regular Host Rob Roper  returns in May. 

Democratic City Councilors share their views and take your calls. For more info on Burlington Democrats, click here.