Vermont Public What?

I was listening to VPR, Vermont Public radio, today when they announced that their new name was …. Vermont Public.

Vermont Public what?  Well, they’ve merged TV and radio. “Vermont Public probably strikes you as both familiar, and different – and that’s the idea. Our name has evolved to reflect who we are, and where we’re going. We’re still everything you count on – and we can do more together, and welcome more people into the fold,” says their announcement.

It strikes me as kinda stupid sounding. No mention of the main thing they do… media broadcasts and streams over radio, TV, cable and internet. No mention of news or information. It doesn’t say anything about who they are or where they are going. It seems more like the forgot to finish the naming process.


BCTV Schedules – Week of June 20, 2022

Monday, June 20, 2022

4:00 am Racism in America – Chinese in America 5/19/22
6:00 am Around Town with Maria – Bill McKibben in Brattleboro 5/27/22
7:05 am Ethan Allen Homestead Enrichment Program – Thomas Jefferson and the American Maple Sugar Industry
8:00 am Democracy Now! – Democracy Now! Daily Broadcast


BCTV Schedules – Week of June 13, 2022

BCTV Channel 1085 schedule for the week of 6/13/22

Monday, June 13, 2022

4:10 am Vermont Cannabis Control Board – 5/16/22
5:00 am Brattleboro Development Review Board – Brattleboro DRB Special Mtg 5/25/22
6:45 am Vernon Selectboard – Vernon SB Mtg 6/7/22
8:00 am The David Pakman Show – The David Pakman Show – Weekly Broadcast


“Here We Are” with Jan Ori

Jan’s heart beats to live music – she tells great stories of growing up with 60’s rock ‘n roll, then performing and touring with her own band in the 80’s heyday…..plus how the heck she came to this area.


BCTV Schedules – Week of June 6, 2022

BCTV Channel 1075 schedule for the week of 6/6/22

Monday, June 6, 2022

5:00 am Racism in America – Chinese in America 5/19/22
7:00 am Vermont Institute of Civic and International Involvement – Free Speech v. Government Ministry of Truth 5/4/22
8:00 am Democracy Now! – Democracy Now! Daily Broadcast


BCTV Schedules Week of May 30, 2022

BCTV Channel 1075 schedule for the week of 5/30/22

Monday, May 30, 2022

4:53 am Veterans Events – The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall Comes to Brattleboro – Part 4
5:49 am Veterans Events – Memorial Day – Monuments and Cemeteries of Brattleboro 2020
6:30 am Veterans Events – Memorial Day Observed in Brattleboro 5/31/21
8:00 am Democracy Now! – Democracy Now! Daily Broadcast
9:00 am Veterans Events – Memorial Day Observed in Brattleboro 5/31/21


New Issue of Blog88.org

Today I plan to go to the Co-op cafe, having just turned 77, and splurge on a slice of chocolate layer cake.

It is also the day that you get to see the new issue of blog88.org. It is the first issue since December. I felt dismayed to have gotten caught up in the winter doldrums, until I realized how foolish it is to make blogging into deadline pressure. Did it make sense to replace the work responsibilities that I have left behind with new obligations and stress?


“Here We Are” with Helena Leschuk

It takes a village (and a few towns, and many volunteers) to keep local TV alive and well and thriving -. as well as an accomplished and devoted crew.

In this show, Helena Leschuk gives us an inside look into Brattleboro Community TV and the staff that brings us the local information we need to know and many terrific shows to keep us entertained.


BCTV Schedules – Week of May 23, 2022

BCTV Channel 1075 schedule for the week of 5/23/22

Monday, May 23, 2022

4:55 am Around Town with Maria – Earth Day Celebration in Brattleboro VT 4/22/22
6:00 am The News Project – In Studio – Southern Vermont Economy Summit
6:30 am New England Center for Circus Arts – Circus Spectacular 3/5/22
8:00 am Democracy Now! – Democracy Now! Daily Broadcast


BCTV Schedules Week of May 16, 2022

BCTV Channel 1075 schedule for the week of 5/16/22

Monday, May 16, 2022

5:15 am Brooks Memorial Library Events – Saige Doll and Books 4/13/13
6:00 am Collegiate A Cappella Concert – 18th (Almost) Annual A Cappella Concert 4/9/22
8:00 am Democracy Now! – Democracy Now! Daily Broadcast
9:00 am Keeping Up with Senior Solutions – Ep 24 – Volunteers


BCTV Schedules – Week of May 9, 2022

BCTV Channel 1075 schedule for the week of 5/9/22

Monday, May 9, 2022

5:00 am Community Senior Center – VT State Parks 3/31/22
6:00 am Landmark College Presents – Jennifer Cook – Autism in Heels 4/5/22
7:05 am VNH Let’s Talk – What is Occupational Therapy and How Does it Help?
8:00 am Democracy Now! – Democracy Now! Daily Broadcast
9:00 am Around Town with Maria – Earth Day Celebration in Brattleboro VT 4/22/22


BCTV Schedules – Week of May 2, 2022

BCTV Channel 1075 schedule for the week of 5/2/22

Monday, May 2, 2022

4:30 am Brattleboro Democracy Forum – Real Democracy with Tim Kip and Friends 4/12/22
6:00 am Landmark College Presents – Jennifer Cook – Autism in Heels 4/5/22
7:05 am Ethan Allen Homestead Enrichment Program – The Archaeology of Colonial Conflict 3/20/22
8:00 am Democracy Now! – Democracy Now! Daily Broadcast


BCTV Schedules – Week of April 25, 2022

Monday, April 25, 2022

4:05 am Female Founders – Creative Agencies
5:30 am The News Project – In Studio – Wanted – Younger Vermonters On Town Offices
6:00 am Landmark College Presents – Jennifer Cook – Autism in Heels 4/5/22
7:05 am Ethan Allen Homestead Enrichment Program – The Archaeology of Colonial Conflict 3/20/22
8:00 am Democracy Now! – Democracy Now! Daily Broadcast


BCTV Schedules – Week of April 18, 2022

BCTV Channel 1075 schedule for the week of 4/18/22

Monday, April 18, 2022

4:00 am OLLI Spring 2022 – The Outer Limits
5:30 am Open Exchange Vermont – Ep 18 – Covid Chronology with Eric Francis Coppolino
6:00 am Greenwood School Presents – Gettysburg – Learn the Address 2022
8:00 am Democracy Now! – Democracy Now! Daily Broadcast
9:00 am Branch Out Burlington – How to Plant a Tree with VJ Comai 3/29/22


BCTV Schedules – Week of April 11, 2022

BCTV Channel 1085 schedule for the week of 4/11/22

Monday, April 11, 2022

4:30 am Vermont State House – Senate Comm. on Education 3/11/22
5:00 am West River Education District – WRED Long Term Planning Mtg 4/4/22
7:00 am Vernon Selectboard – Vernon SB Mtg 4/5/22


BCTV Schedules – Week of April 4, 2022

BCTV Channel 1075 schedule for the week of 4/4/22

Monday, April 4, 2022

5:00 am Education and Enrichment for Everyone – Vermont’s State Refugee Office 3/4/22
6:00 am Champlain College – Ukraine in Context 3/10/22
7:00 am Brattleboro Literary Festival – Literary Cocktail Hour with Jonathan Evison
8:00 am Democracy Now! – Democracy Now! Daily Broadcast
9:00 am New England Youth Theatre presents – Clown Town


Patti Smith on “Here We Are”

Patti Smith lives and breathes in Nature – and writes and illustrates her discoveries. She’s befriended and rehabilitated  many critters over the years, created nature programs, and been the heartbeat of Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center (BEEC) since it began.
Take a look…… and then go for a walk!


BCTV Schedules – Week of March 28, 2022

BCTV Channel 1075 schedule for the week of 3/28/22

Monday, March 28, 2022

5:00 am GMALL Lectures – Cryptocurrency Unraveled
6:30 am Red Newt Productions – Whimsical Tour of Artful Ice Shanties 2022
7:00 am Brattleboro Literary Festival – Literary Cocktail Hour with Jonathan Evison
8:00 am Democracy Now! – Democracy Now! Daily Broadcast
9:00 am First Congregational Church – Superstition or Authentic Faith? 3/20/22


BCTV Schedules – Week of March 21, 2022

BCTV Channel 1075 schedule for the week of 3/21/22

Monday, March 21, 2022

4:00 am All Things LGBTQ – Interview Show 3/8/22
5:00 am A Civil Discussion – Guest, Governor Jim Douglas
5:30 am Landmark College Presents – Alexandria Peary, M.F.A., Ph.D. 2/23/22
6:30 am Around Town with Maria – Artful Ice Shanties at Retreat Meadows 2/21/22
7:00 am Open Exchange Vermont – Ep 17 – Covid Tests with Eric Francis Coppolino