The head of the coalition of Vermont's free health care clinics says: "More people falling through the cracks into the safety net is indicative of a system that is failing." Olivia Sharrow blames "out of control hospital costs" for the rise in uninsured and underinsured people seeking help at the state's nine free clinics.

State Treasurer Mike Pieciak was elected in 2022. Before that he served as Commissioner of the Department of Financial Regulation, where he played a key role in the state's Covid response and helped untangle the Ponzi-like fraud at Jay Peak. Part of his job as treasurer includes overseeing the Unclaimed Property Division, from where I received my $29 check.

UVM History Department senior lecturer Andrew Buchanan discusses why it's important to look at what happened before 1941 and after 1945 to understand the full implications of World War II... even to today.

Auditor of Accounts Doug Hoffer has released a 69-page report on the role of state officials in the EB-5 ponzi scheme scandal. Three developers, Ariel Quiros, Bill Stenger and William Kelly were sentenced to jail in connection with the fraud.

Ten years ago, Vermont documentary filmmaker Bess O'Brien put the spotlight on opioid addiction in "The Hungry Heart." Now, she aims to raise awareness about Vermonters facing food and housing insecurity in "Just Getting By." The film tours from March 22 - April 12 throughout the state.

Dan Daltry served as a contact tracer for the Vermont Department of Health in the frightening early stages of the Covid-19 pandemic, which was declared a national emergency four years ago. Daltry, an infectious disease program manager, has worked for the department since 2006.  This interview will also appear as part of the Vermont Historical Society's oral history project on the state's response to Covid-19.

Lawmakers and Vermonters are bracing ahead of Town Meeting Day over potentially staggering increases in education property taxes.

Howard Center helps people and communities by providing services to address mental health, substance use, and developmental needs. Beth Holden, Chief of Client Services, Dan Hall, Director of Outpatient Services, and Dr. Heidi Melbostad, Director of the Chittenden Clinic discuss some of the challenges clients and the Burlington-based organization are facing.

Northeast Kingdom developer Bill Stenger served jail time in connection with the EB-5 scandal that rocked Vermont. The Newport businessman led the effort to raise more than $400 million from foreign investors to fund projects in Jay, Burke and Newport. In Part 2 of "Fall from Grace," Stenger discusses his culpability, remorse and post-prison efforts to help see some of unfinished projects completed.  Stenger pleaded guilty to a federal felony charge of providing false information about one of the projects.  Stenger's business partner,  Ariel Quiros, who siphoned off $50 million in investor money, was sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty to three federal charges and was ordered to pay more than $81 million.

Northeast Kingdom developer Bill Stenger served jail time in connection with the EB-5 scandal that rocked Vermont.  The Newport businessman led the effort to raise more than $400 million from foreign investors to fund projects in Jay, Burke and Newport. In part 1 of "Fall from Grace," Stenger discusses his 9 months at a Massachusetts prison and his relationship with business partner Ariel Quiros, who siphoned off $50 million in investor money and was sentenced to five years in prison and ordered to pay back more than $81 million. Stenger pleaded guilty to a federal felony charge of providing false information about one of the projects and was sentenced to 18 months in prison and ordered to pay $250,000 in restitution.

Michael Monte, the executive director of Champlain Housing Trust, discusses the complex challenges to create affordable housing and the recent surge of homeless people in Vermont.

Lindsay DesLauriers, president of Bolton Valley, discusses her family's history owning the Chittenden County site and some of the challenges of being an independent ski operation.

Former Ambassador Skip Vallee talks about the suicide of his 27-year-old son, Charlie, and the foundation the family started for research on Long Covid.

House Speaker Jill Krowinski, D-Burlington, discusses priorities and goals for the second half of the 2023-2024 biennium.

Senate President Pro Tem Phil Baruth, D/P-Chittenden Central, discusses goals for the second half of the legislative biennium starting January 3, as well as accomplishments in 2023.

Ken Squier, the voice of NASCAR motor racing and owner of WDEV Radio, died two weeks ago at the age of 88.

Former Gov. Jim Douglas discusses the lawsuit against Middlebury College leaders for removing the Mead Memorial Chapel sign in 2021.

Democrat Joan Shannon is running for mayor.  She's served on the City Council for 20 years.

Democrat Karen Paul has entered the race for mayor. Paul has been on the City Council since 2008 and serves as its president.

Emma Mulvaney-Stanak is running for mayor in Burlington as a Progressive.