Social Justice

Bobby Lussier, CCTV, interviews Antoine Haywood, Ph.D., who is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Journalism at the University of Florida. They discuss the importance of community media and the history of public access television centers.

For more information visit: www.antoinehaywood.com | www.jou.ufl.edu/staff/antoine-haywood

Host Mariah Riggs interviews Erica Marks, Director of Volunteer Services at Age Well. They discuss the work of Age Well, highlighting how volunteers support older Vermonters. Their aim is to raise awareness about the services available for older adults, families, and caregivers.

Age Well is the largest Area Agency on Aging in the state of Vermont. Erica has been training and supporting volunteers for 17 years. She led the growth and development of Age Well’s Volunteer program taking it from 100 volunteers to over 1,100 strong! Age Well has one of the largest volunteer programs in the state of Vermont. She and her team created the innovative “Volunteer Respite Squad Program” which won a 2021 USAging Recognition Award in the Caregiving Category.

For more information visit: www.agewellvt.org/giving-back/volunteer

Host Ali Dieng talks with David Hartnett, Former New North End City Councilor and Sarah Morgan, Planner, Office of Planning City of Burlington about the PlanBTV project and its impacts on the New North End of Burlington.

From Champ Chat:

Students from Champlain College provide an analysis of the impact of the election on students, immigration, LGBTQ issues and also historical context about American presidential elections. Champ Chat is a newsmagazine program produced, written and hosted by Champlain Colledge students. Each semester they share what's happening on campus and the world from a student perspective.

In the first segment, anchors Donovan Taggart and Jeffrey Gordon discuss the Vermont Democratic Party, the popular vote, and voter analysis. Historian Dr. Bob Mayer and reporter Claire Richard provide historical context. Next Donovan and Jeffrey discuss abortion rights, immigration, and Bernie Sanders' tweet. They wrap up the program by discussing Champlain wellness and Extra Life.