The Ripple: Recent Episodes
Jared Bailey
The Ripple is a daily news podcast. A local (Vermont) story, national and international news. Sports, weather and Today in History. Also featuring interesting interviews.
Our last episode of this school year. Today we’ll take a look at life after Vermont hits 80%, why do I or your families pay more taxes than Elon Musk or Jeff Bezos, why the US says there is now a dictator in Nicaragua and our final weekly sports update.
This week, we sit down with Mr. Rene Sanchez, the new CVSD Superintendent to get to know him and what his plans are once he starts on July 1st.
This week: how Vermont recognized the one year anniversary of George Floyd’s murder, Former President Trump facing legal issues in New York, cyclone Yaas prepares to make life in India even worse, and our weekly sports roundup.
Vermont leading the way in terms of COVID response, America reaches a milestone vaccination number, climate change is destroying some of the worlds oldest artwork, and your weekly sports roundup.
The covid vaccine is coming your way, a gas pipeline gets hacked, fears of war in Israel, and your weekly sports report.
In our 50th episode: Burlington High School will need to built brand new, Biden sets new vaccination goals, one man tries to establish a new border between France and Belgium, and your weekly sports roundup.
The challenge some rural Vermonters face in terms of reliable internet, President Biden to address a joint session of Congress today, and the deadly second wave of the covid that is devastating India, and of course, sports.
A new bill to help BIPOC Vermonters own land, a look at Vermont and the US’s decision to suspend the Johnson & Johnson vaccine for a few days, a volcano that is still erupting in the Caribbean, and your weekly sports roundup.
The governor releases his road map to reopening Vermont, bad news for your favorite burger, and tv in China looks a little different lately. All of this and your weekly sports roundup are on the way.
We do our weekly Vermont covid update as well as looking at the national uptick in violence against Asian Americans, baby turtles rescued from smugglers and our weekly sports update. Enjoy!
Vermont Covid update, a Chicago suburb is going to pay reparations to black resident who suffered housing discrimination, and one of the busiest shipping lanes in the world is blocked. Our weekly sports wrap closes it out.
An update on when life may get back to normal in Vermont, a look at the surge of hate crimes in the US and how the world is celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. We’ll wrap it all up with sports.
Vermont continues to share good news in the fight against Covid, despite a major outbreak in Newport. The US is set to pass a $1.9 trillion relief bill today. Hawaii is seeing mass flooding and Brazil hits the breaking point. Sports! is back as well.
Vermont COVID roundup, President Biden promises to have enough vaccines by the end of May, and the ongoing violence in Myanmar. Capped off by the weekly sports roundup!
On this weeks show we’ll take our weekly look at Vermont covid data, this winter storm that gave us a snowday and how it impacted the rest of the US, and the case of the disappearing princess. All that along with your weekly sports wrap.
As the Ripple turns the big 4-0 we look at COVID in Vermont as well as the return of the Vermont winter sports season. Nationally we look at the 2nd impeachment trial against Former President Trump. A dress code violation causes trouble in New Zealand and our weekly sports wrap.
This week we look at how the vaccination efforts are going in Vermont. We look at two national news stories as well as the international news about the military coup happening in Myanmar. Our episode finishes as always, with our weekly sports wrap.
In this week's episode we are as busy as Biden (probably not). We look at the Vermont case and vaccine count, highlight some of Biden's 40 Executive Orders that he's signed in his first 7 days, the history and controversy surrounding Australia Day and of course, our weekly sports wrap.
We look at the news that Gov Phil Scott enters quarantine, Vermont virus and vaccine totals. The day ahead for outgoing President Trump and incoming President-elect Biden. We check in on the story of the trapped miners in China as well as our weekly sports report.
A Vermont covid update. The state's plan to handle any armed protests. Impeachment 2.0 and learning about the 25th Amendment. Cases surge in the UK and a sports update that includes a thunderbolt of a goal from Hull City's Lewie Coyle.
So many initials, so much information! We look at all the COVID related news in Vermont from numbers to vaccines. Nationally we look at the Georgia Senate Runoff and certification of the election results while we look at a story from the BBC to understand what life is like in the UK as they deal with this new strand of virus. A weekly sports roundup is the cherry on top!
In our new weekly format we do a deep dive into tracking the virus and vaccine. We look at Vermont's plan, the national rollout and how things are going in Europe. We hear from Dr. Tim Lahey about the Pfizer vaccine and how Vermont will handle it. We take a look at the sports and weather week ahead too.
Vermont prepares for 20,000 people to lose unemployment benefits, FDA approves the Pfizer vaccine, and the EU increases their pledge to cut CO2 emissions. Weather, sports and a look at the amazing story of the great Lufthansa heist at JFK airport in Today in History.
In our second to last daily episode we look at what is being done to save the VSC from financial collapse, the government saying facebook is too powerful and Canada approving the Pfizer vaccine. Weather, sports, and looking at Alfred Nobel in Today in History.
Looking at COVID growth in our state and region, President-elect Biden's 100 million vaccine in his first 100 day promise, and the unprecedented action of a soccer game being abandoned due to alleged racist language. Sports, weather and our interview with Williston Schools Lead Principal Greg Marino on what school will look like when 5th and 6th graders return for 4 days a week of in person learning.
In our 30th episode:
UVM looks to trim $8 million dollars from the College of Arts & Sciences. Joe Biden is declared the winner of Georgia for the 3rd time and Diego Maradona could be the face of Argentinian currency. Weather, sports, and looking at the assassination of John Lennon in Today in History.
A new taxiway opens at Burlington International Airport, 85% of California is under Covid Lockdown and a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Australia is under threat from from a 6 week long bushfire. Weekend sports wrap. A chilly day ahead and learning about Pearl Harbor Day in Today in History.
A new daily record case count in Vermont, President-elect Joe Biden wants Americans to wear masks for 100 days, and Time names Kid of the Year. Your weekend weather outlook and the disappearance of Flight 19 in the Bermuda Triangle in Today in History.
We look at two local education headlines about budget shortfalls due to the pandemic- local schools and UVM before tipping off the NBA season with our student sports reporter Alex!
Vermont ramps up testing and sample security. Two companies await emergency approval of their vaccine for the US. And a giant telescope in Puerto Rico collapses. Winter weather comes into town and happy birthday to the EPA which turns 50 today in Today in History.
Vermont State House and Senate looks to be led by an all female leadership team. Biden names first female Treasury Secretary. Climate goals "within reach" and Rosa Parks refuses to give up her seat in Today in History.
Checking in on Small Business Saturday in Vermont, a plea from Dr. Fauci to stay home if you got together with other households last week, and an Ecuadorian leader wins a prestigious environmental prize. Weather and sports as well. Happy Monday.
Excerpts from Dr. Mark Levine's interview on VPR, Joe Biden wins the Georgia recount, and Europe's "tough" 6 months ahead. A warmer day today, and happy anniversary to Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip in today in history.
New testing sites open across Vermont, grim words from Dr. Fauci, and Hurricane Iota reeking havoc in Central America. Warmer weather on the way and a look at the Gettysburg Address, a "little speech" that made a big mark on American history.
Today we interview Dr. Emilie Beaupre from the Vermont Large Animal Clinic about what a large animal vet does, how she got there and the steps she took along the way. Bundle up for a chilly Vermont day ahead!
Vermont sees a large number of new residents, the SpaceX crew reaches the International Space Station, and Hurricane Iota makes landfall with 155mph winds. An arctic blast of weather today and tomorrow and we usher in the Renaissance in Today in History.
New restrictions for Vermont over the weekend as cases explode here and across the US. Central America prepares for the second Category 4 hurricane to land there in less than 2 weeks, and in today in history the US welcome Oklahoma as the newest state. All that and more in today's Ripple.
A look at Vermont's record number of new covid cases (again), confirming the 2020 election as the most secure in US history, and travel restrictions across Europe. A chilly day and weekend ahead and an interview with McKena, the reigning 10 year old state champion gymnast about how she got there and her plans for the future.
Covid cases surge in VT, a deeper dive into why Republican Lawmakers are silent, and Australia Post Office allowing Aboriginal names. Today in 1954 Ellis Island closes. That and more!
New travel restrictions as Vermont tries to slow the number of Covid cases, President-elect struggles to gain access to transition materials, and Hong Kong sees mass resignations of lawmakers. Today in History we look at Armistice Day and a brief overview of World War I.
A local school fixes bikes to give away, the first female to conquer "El Capitan" in under 24 hours, and peace in Azerbaijan. A great weather day ahead, and Sesame Street debuts 51 years ago today!
Record covid cases in Vermont, a new president, and traveling on the hyperloop. Gorgeous weather, tracking tropical storm Eta and we look at "The Night of Broken Glass" for today in history.
BHS gets a new building, Biden inches closer, and car maker Bentley will go fully electric by 2030.
A sunny weather outlook for the weekend, Hurricane Eta looks towards Florida and today in 1860 Abraham Lincoln wins the presidency.
Vermont elects its 1st openly transgender legislator, and update on the presidential vote count. Explaining FRBs and Magnetars in outer space and beginning to track another hurricane. Also, Top Secret Order #1 is given today in 1941, the order the plan the bombing of Pearl Harbor.
Today's episode updates Vermont statewide office election results, the too close to call national election, weather, sports and the discovery of King Tut's tomb!
Today's Ripple Features an interview with Chittenden County State Senator Christopher Pearson.
He explains what the electoral college is, how it started and how it will determine tonight's Presidential Election.
He also talks about other interesting things to keep on eye on tonight as election results come in.
Today's episode looks at the legal battle over the Green River Reservoir, Biden and Trumps final push to the polls, and a typhoon in the Philippines. A chilly weather day ahead and Today in History looks at the signing of the bill to declare Martin Luther King Jr. day a National Holiday.
Today's episode looks at the cyber attack on the UVM Health Network, the highest voter turnout in over 100 years, and why dogs are the oldest pet. Thursday night NFL scores and weather. We also interview local musician Dan Johnson on the release of his 7th album "Trucks and trains, bad luck and blues" which comes out today!
In today's episode,
Jim Condos calls out a supreme court justice, learn how to vote... on Halloween art at the mall, and keep track of the second wave of Covid as it spreads across Europe. Sports feature a Champions League roundup. Vermont gets its first Winter Weather Advisory and Hurrican Zeta is already reeking havoc. Today in history learn all about the stock marker crash known as "Black Tuesday".
Today's episode features a local hiker conquering all the 3,000ft Vermont peaks!
Nationally, we look at the newest California wildfires. A coral reef taller than the Empire State is discovered. Sports, weather, announcements and a trip to the top of the St. Louis Gateway Arch all follow. Thanks for listening!
Today's episode features local updates on winter sports, the confirmation of a new Supreme Court justice, and a trip to Kazakhstan where they are embracing the new Borat movie. Your daily sports, weather, and Sterling announcements and a trip along the New York subway for Today in History.
Your Monday, October 26th episode features your news, weather and sports followed by a fascinating Day in History!
Friday's Ripple features stories from around the world and a fascinating look at the fall of the Roman Republic.