Vermont Edition
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Poet Galway Kinnell

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Northeast Kingdom poet Galway Kinnell joins us to celebrate National Poetry Month and talk about his life in verse.  Also, the Tuck School of Business is putting stronger emphasis on ethic courses. 
Vermont Edition
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Celebrating the Northeast Kingdom

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Sixty years ago, Senator George Aiken popularized the name of the "Northeast Kingdom."  And now, we celebrate the region best known for its unspoiled beauty and calmer way of life.  Our guests include Rep. Scott Wheeler, and longtime Kingdom resident Norm Lewis (a.k.a. Danny Gore).  Also, a look at the logging industry with author Jack McEnany.
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Aiken coined “Northeast Kingdom” 60 years ago

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On this day – March 24th – sixty years ago, Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom got the name that’s stood the test of time. These days, "Northeast Kingdom" crops up frequently in daily conversation, business directories, and bumper stickers. So VPR’s Charlotte Albright has been asking "What’s in a Name?"