VPR Presents
VPR Presents
Al Sharpton’s MLK Message
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Reverand Al Sharpton was the keynote speaker at Burlington’s Martin Luther King Day Celebration Sunday. It was the first trip to Vermont for the sometimes controversial civil rights leader. The Greater Burlington Multicultural Resource Center hosted the event. Martin Luther King awards were given to Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders and Evelyn and Modisane Kwanza of Alpha Baptist Church.VPR Presents
Thad Allen on Leadership
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VPR Presents Admiral Thad Allen on leadership in times of crisis.VPR Presents
VPR Presents Mansour Farhang
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As Iran pursues nuclear technology, the United States grows increasingly concerned about Iran’s potential to create a nuclear bomb. Iranian-born author and former diplomat Mansour Farhang says neither Iran nor the United States really wants war.VPR Presents
VPR Presents Joseph Ellis
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Historian Joseph Ellis sheds light on the letters of John and Abigail Adams.VPR Presents
VPR Presents: Gwen Ifill
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Gwen Ifill, Peabody award winning moderator for Washington Week is the keynote speaker of the George D Aiken Lecture at the University of Vermont in this special VPR presentation.VPR Presents
VPR Presents Bill “Spaceman” Lee
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Bill Lee discusses the curve, slider, fastball and even his famed Eephus pitch, how to mix them up and keep batters off balance.VPR Presents
VPR Presents Amartya Sen
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Economics and philosophy professor Amartya Sen says this year’s college graduates are entering a difficult economy. He put the current economic crisis in context at St. Michael’s College’s graduation ceremony.VPR Presents
VPR Presents A Discussion Of Civil Unions
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Three major players in the fight for Vermont’s civil union law look back on its creation ten years ago.VPR Presents
