Burlington Progressives TV

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Burlington Progressives TV highlights elected officials, activists, and community members fighting for the issues that matter to working people. Join us and discuss how we can make Burlington a more vibrant, livable, and equitable city for all!

Programs in this Series

Format: 2024-11-21
Format: 2024-11-21
Nurses Union’s Fight for Fair Contract with UVMMC - 05/16/2024
From Burlington Progressives TV: Host Gene Bergman is joined by Evan Ellenberger, UVMMC Nurse (Rapid Response), and Helen Thurston, UVMMC Nurse (Medical Intensive Care Unit) from The University of Vermont Medical Center.
Legislative Update - 04/25/2024
From Burlington Progressives TV: Host Gene Bergman is joined by State Rep. Kate Logan (Chitt. 16) and State Rep. Troy Headrick (Chitt. 15) for a Legislative Update.
Elected Councilors to Burlington City Council - 03/28/2024
From Burlington Progressives TV: Host Gene Bergman is joined by four elected councilors: Carter Neubieser, Joe Kane, Melo Grant, and Marek Broderick.
City Councilor Candidates Will Anderson and Marek Broderick - 02/01/2024
From Burlington Progressives TV: Host and city councilor candidate Gene Bergman (P)* (Ward 2) is joined by city councilor candidates Will Anderson (P) (Ward 6), and Marek Broderick (P) (Ward 8) to discuss their campaigns. For more information about...
City Councilor Candidates Joe Kane, Lena Greenberg, and Dan Castrigano - 01/30/2024
From Burlington Progressives TV: Host and city council candidate Gene Bergman (P)* (Ward 2) is joined by city council candidates Joe Kane (P) (Ward 3), Lena Greenberg (I) (Ward 5), and Dan Castrigano (P) (Ward 4) to discuss their campaigns. For more...
City Councilor Candidates Carter Neubieser and Lee Morrigan - 01/23/2024
From Burlington Progressives TV: Host and Councilor Joe Magee is joined by city councilor candidates Carter Neubieser (P) (Ward 1) and Lee Morrigan (P) (Ward 7) to discuss their campaigns. For more information about their campaigns and...
Public Safety and Other Council Matters - 11/29/2023
From Burlington Progressives TV: Host Gene Bergman is joined by Central District City Councilor Melo Grant to discuss public safety and other council matters.
In the Shadow of McNeil - Thermal Energy Networks and Other Alternatives to Decarbonize - 10/25/2023
From Burlington Progressives TV: Host Gene Bergman is joined by Attorney James Dumont and Ward 3 resident Nick Persampieri to discuss the McNeil Plant, thermal energy networks, and other alternatives to decarbonize.
Patient Safety and Livable Wages: The Campaign by UVM Medical Center Support Staff United for a Fair Contract - 06/29/2023
From Burlington Progressives TV: Host Gene Bergman chats with Jacob Berkowitz, Staffing Office Specialist and Support Staff United Bargaining Team Member; Lou Levesque, Patient Service Specialist and Support Staff United Bargaining Team Member; and...
Proposed End to the Motel Voucher Program - 05/25/2023
From Burlington Progressives TV: Host Gene Bergman chats with Councilor Joe Magee and State Representative Kate Logan to talk about the housing crisis and the proposed end to the motel voucher program.
Progressive City Council Members' Agenda - 04/25/2023
From Burlington Progressives TV: Host Gene Bergman chats with fellow City Council members Joe Magee, Zoraya Hightower, and Melo Grant about their agenda for the upcoming year.
Public Assets Institute - 03/16/2023
From Burlington Progressives TV: Host Gene Bergman chats with Stephanie Yu from the Public Assets Institute.
Independent Community Control Board - BPD - 02/02/2023
From Burlington Progressives TV: In 2020 and 2021, Burlington residents reacted to incidents of excessive force by BPD officers by calling for real community oversight of the police department. After the Mayor vetoed a charter change ballot item to...
Town Meeting Day Results! - 03/06/2020
Host JF Carter Neubieser, Progressive Party Organizer and Activist, chats with Josh Wronski, Executive Director of the VT Progressive Party.
Burlington City Council Elections - 01/03/2020
Host JF Carter Neubieser, BTV Progressive Party Steering Committee Member, sits down with Ward 3 City Councilor Brian Pine to discuss local politics, money in politics, and the upcoming Burlington City Council Elections.

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