Vermont's Voice

S2 Ep 2: The Problem With Plastics, feat. Judith Enck

Join hosts Elijah Kushen and Alexis Drown for a conversation with author, educator, and all-around plastics expert Judith Enck. We'll discuss the growing plastics problem, the health impacts of microplastics, the legislative situation in Vermont, and what you can do about it.

S2 Ep. 1: Meeting the Moment

Hosts Jordan Heiden and Elijah Kushen kick off season 2 of Vermont's Voice with an exploration of some of VPIRG's legislative priorities for 2026, and discuss the rise of authoritarianism & VPIRG's plan to meet it with Executive Director Paul Burns. 📖 Read more about VPIRG's legislative priorities: www.vpirg.org/news/2026-priorities [www.vpirg.org/news/2026-priorities]🎁 Make a gift to support the pod: www.vpirg.org/donate [www.vpirg.org/donate] 🏥 Submit your healthcare stories: https://secure.ngpvan.com/grWGFtKqW0WUmeAEMdHcsw2 [https://secure.ngpvan.com/grWGFtKqW0WUmeAEMdHcsw2]

U.S. Senator Peter Welch (Bonus!)

In this special bonus episode, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D, VT) stops by for a conversation on climate, immigration, Gaza, voter suppression, and more. If you appreciate the Vermont's Voice podcast, consider a small gift to keep us going: www.vpirg.org/vtvoicedonate [www.vpirg.org/vtvoicedonate]

Ep. 17: Democracy Summer (Season Finale)

On the final episode of Season 1 of the Vermont's Voice podcast, co-producer Elijah Kushen takes over the interviewer's chair to talk to usual-host-and-campaign-director Jordan Heiden, about the longest-running anti-Trump protest in Woodstock, Vermont, and her exciting new campaign, Democracy Summer. 👕 Get your Democracy Summer T-Shirt! [vpirg.store] 🇺🇸 Sign the pledge for Democracy and stay involved! [https://www.democracysummervt.org/take-action] 📋 Take Action With VPIRG! [https://www.vpirg.org/action/] 🎁 Support the pod & VPIRG's work! [www.vpirg.org/donate] 🖥️ Community Activism Webinar [www.youtube.com/watch?v=yj6fEl6XLz8] 📆 Labor Day Rally [https://50501vermont.com/event/take-on-the-billionaires-labor-day-2025/]

Ep. 16: 40 Years of Canvass

Welcome back to another episode of Vermont's Voice! This summer marks the 40th anniversary of the VPIRG Summer Canvass – a unique grassroots organizing operation that allows us to connect with Vermonters all around the state. We'll hear from four former VPIRG canvass directors - Dan Barry, Drew Hudson, Taylor Johnson, and Marcie Gallagher - to learn about their memorable experiences. If you have questions, comments, stories, or ideas for future episodes, shoot us an email at jheiden@vpirg.org. You can support the podcast by liking, commenting, sharing, subscribing, and rating us 5 stars! You can support the podcast financially at: vpirg.org/donate. Vermont's Voice is a weekly series where host Jordan Heiden investigates some of Vermont's most pressing issues by connecting with leaders and community members all around the state. YOU are Vermont's Voice -- so let's talk!