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FOCUS: Vermont’s Irish Rebel Captain John Lonergan 03/12/2021

Guest: William L. McKone, President of Vermont Fenian Society

Vermont writer Liam McKone brings to life the story of Captain John Lonergan, Union soldier during the Civil War and recipient of the United States Medal of Honor for bravery at the Battle of Gettysburg. The author talks to host Margaret Harrington about the Fenian movement to rid Ireland of British occupation.

Judge Ben: Supporting Victims of Domestic Violence in Canada 02/19/2021

Host Ben Joseph chats with Amy Fitzgerald, Executive Director of the British Columbia Society of Transition Housing. This organization provides housing for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in the province of British Columbia, Canada.

Hotline Numbers:

Domestic Violence 1-800-228-7395
Sexual Assault 1-800-489-7273

Prescription Drug Importation Public Hearing 02/25/2020

In December 2019, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Food and Drug Administration published a proposed rule which may allow states to import prescription drugs from Canada.

As part of the Scott Administration’s efforts to reduce health care costs for Vermonters, Governor Phil Scott and the Agency of Human services are seeking public input to inform the Administration’s planned comments on the federal rule and to understand the public’s views on importation of drugs from Canada.

Public comments are due to the Federal Administration by March 9, 2020.

The Agency of Human Services lead two public hearings: one in Burlington and one in Montpelier, to hear from stakeholders and members of the public to ensure the Administration’s comments reflect the expertise and feedback of those in Vermont’s health care system.

Chronic: Episode 1 - Santa's Workshop 12/19/2018

The young elf Aidan gets his Christmas wish to show others his videos.

Videos Featured:

Paul McLeod Interview: https://www.cctv.org/watch-tv/programs/paul-mcleod-interview

La Posada, A Guatemalan Christmas Tradition: https://www.cctv.org/watch-tv/programs/la-posada-guatemalan-christmas-tradition

Senator Patrick Leahy: U.S.-Canada Air, Rail and Land Travel 04/15/2016

Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT) discusses progress on his preclearance bill, which would allow travelers coming to the United States to pass through U.S. Customs and Border Protection inspections prior to leaving Canada, improving border security and making for a smooth arrival in Vermont and other U.S. destination.

Governor Jim Douglas: Gov. Douglas & Quebec Premier Charest 08/03/2004

Gov. Jim Douglas and Quebec Premier Jean Charest Press Conference on the Status of Bilateral Agreements of General Cooperation and the Management of the Waters in Lake Champlain and Lake Memphremagog.

STEVE BERKOWITZ, HEALTH CARE REFORM 03/05/1992

Channel 17 Live with Lauren-Glenn Davitian and Steve Berkowitz (UVM) discussing the Canadian Health Reform and its implications for the US.

Featured Story

CCTV Receives NEH Grant to Support Community Archives

CCTV Center for Media & Democracy is pleased to announce receipt of a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Humanities Collections and Reference Resources grant alongside 32 peer archival institutions across the country. This $49,927 grant award will support efforts to preserve and expand access to audio/visual community history materials in the CCTV Archives. Read more about this opportunity here!