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09/25/2025

🏠 Housing reform is heating up in Burlington 🏠

The Progressive caucus on City Council is rolling out new proposals aimed at tackling the city’s housing crisis.

Plans include:
🔹 Growing the city’s Housing Trust Fund by $1M through a property transfer tax
🔹 Requiring UVM to keep part of student housing affordable for low-income students
🔹 Using the new state CHIP program to build permanently affordable homes
🔹 Pushing for a city charter change to allow rent stabilization

Councilor Gene Bergman said, “We’ve got to make sure housing is a human right, not a commodity.”

But not everyone agrees — Burlington Democrats say while they share many of the same goals, they’re unsure some of these proposals will actually lead to the growth and stability the city needs.

🔗 Full story: https://www.wcax.com/2025/09/23/uvm-medical-school-grad-help-lead-future-space-medicine/

A University of Vermont graduate selected for NASA's newest astronaut class will help lead the future of space medicine.

09/25/2025

Zoie Saunders | Zoie Saunders,Secretary - Vermont Agency of Education, joins Anthony & Dan to discuss the future of education in VT |

Each morning we talk about the issues and events that are important to you. And they want to hear from you. Feel free to call in anytime during the show at 888-414-0303.

09/25/2025

🚀 Big news for Vermont! UVM Med School grad Dr. Imelda Muller has been chosen for NASA’s newest astronaut class — making history as part of the first group with more women than men. A Navy veteran and undersea medical officer, she’s now training to shape the future of space medicine. 🌌💉

She says she still misses Vermont’s maple creemees 🍦 — but soon, she’ll be taking her skills out of this world! SUPER CONGRATULATIONS! HUGE accomplishments!

👉 Read more: https://www.wcax.com/2025/09/23/uvm-medical-school-grad-help-lead-future-space-medicine/

A University of Vermont graduate selected for NASA's newest astronaut class will help lead the future of space medicine.

09/25/2025

Scott Beck | Scott Beck, Vermont State Senator - Caledonia District and Minority Leader, joins Anthony & Dan to discuss the upcoming session. |

Each morning we talk about the issues and events that are important to you. And they want to hear from you. Feel free to call in anytime during the show at 888-414-0303.

09/23/2025

Doug Bishop | Doug Bishop, VT State Representative Colchester Chittenden - 20, joins Anthony & Dan to talk about the upcoming legislative Session. |

Each morning we talk about the issues and events that are important to you. And they want to hear from you. Feel free to call in anytime during the show at 888-414-0303.

09/23/2025

Alex Armani-Munn | Alex Armani-Munn, Executive Director of Addison County Economic Development Corporation, joins Anthony & Jamie to discuss his organization.

Each morning we talk about the issues and events that are important to you. And they want to hear from you. Feel free to call in anytime during the show at 888-414-0303.

09/22/2025

COLCHESTER, Vt. – A new state record was set this weekend at the Annual Vermont Giant Pumpkin Growers Weigh-Off at Sam Mazza’s Farm.

James Bean of Bakersfield took the top prize with a pumpkin weighing in at 1,814 pounds, the heaviest ever recorded at the event.

The weigh-off drew crowds who came to see not only pumpkins but also giant sunflowers, tomatoes, and other oversized produce. Families enjoyed the festival atmosphere, cheering on competitors and celebrating Vermont’s fall harvest season.

The event has become a seasonal tradition, highlighting the dedication of growers and the spirit of community that comes with it.



Read More:https://www.wcax.com/2025/09/21/annual-vermont-giant-pumpkin-growers-weigh-off-crowns-new-state-record-holder/

09/22/2025

The Champlain Valley Auction is back!

Save on dining, golf, skiing, home & garden, health & beauty and so much more.

HURRY! The deals end at 5pm on Friday.

Shop the deals here:
https://champlainvalleyauction.com/

09/19/2025

✨ Memories made last night at Waterworks! ✨Comm-UNITY!

Great work to everyone who participated and came to eat!

The annual Wait-A-Thon is back at Waterworks in Winooski 🍴

💙 Local celebs like Senator Thomas Chittenden, musician Paul “Franzzy” Franz, and WCAX’s own Jay Barton will be waiting tables—competing for tips to benefit the Ronald McDonald House of Burlington.

Last year’s diners said it best: “Unexpected, hilarious, fun, and all for a great cause!” 🙌

An annual event, get in line for your spot for next year! Such a fabulous fun way to support families and children in need. 💕

The annual Wait-A-Thon kicks off at Waterworks restaurant in Winooski on Thursday night to raise money for sick children.

09/19/2025

https://www.wcax.com/2025/09/18/ny-health-officials-report-local-resident-infected-with-west-nile-virus/

Health officials say it is the first human case confirmed in the area since the early 2000s.

09/18/2025

Always interesting to go back into history!

Two landmark occasions for shoppers in Vermont on this day in history.

09/18/2025

Jerry Greenfield Exits Ben & Jerry’s After 47 Years, Citing Loss of Independence

EAST DORSET, Vt. — After nearly five decades with Ben & Jerry’s, co-founder Jerry Greenfield is leaving the iconic ice cream brand, saying its independence to address social issues has been curtailed under parent company Unilever.

In a letter shared by co-founder Ben Cohen on social media, Greenfield lamented the loss of the brand’s ability to speak out on peace, justice, and human rights. He said the independence guaranteed by the original merger agreement with Unilever is now gone, leaving the company “silenced, sidelined for fear of upsetting those in power.”

“For more than 20 years, Ben & Jerry’s stood up for human rights in relation to real events happening in our world,” Greenfield wrote. “The real test of values is when times are challenging and you have something to lose.”

Greenfield emphasized that Ben & Jerry’s has always been about more than ice cream — it was a platform to spread love and fight for equity and justice.

Unilever, which acquired Ben & Jerry’s in 2000, is spinning off its ice cream business, including Ben & Jerry’s, into a stand-alone company called The Magnum Ice Cream Company. Greenfield and Cohen have advocated for the brand to return to independent ownership, arguing that corporate control undermines its founding mission.

A spokesperson for Magnum thanked Greenfield for his contributions but stated that they disagreed with his perspective and continue to support the company’s values.

Tensions between Ben & Jerry’s and Unilever have been ongoing. In March, Ben & Jerry’s sued Unilever in federal court, claiming the parent company unlawfully removed CEO David Stever and blocked statements on topics including Palestinian rights, climate change, and social issues.

Despite the disputes, Ben & Jerry’s remains a globally recognized brand, known for its creative flavors like Cherry Garcia and Phish Food, and for intertwining business with social activism.

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Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Jerry Greenfield is leaving the ice cream brand after 47 years, saying that the independence it once had to speak up on social issues has been stifled by parent company Unilever.