Youth Radio Vermont

Series produced by Vermont Folklife Center Media

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Youth Radio Vermont is a program of the Vermont Folklife Center in Middlebury, VT that trains kids in the art of radio documentary production.

Youth Radio Vermont (http://youthradiovermont.org) is a program of the Vermont Folklife Center in Middlebury, VT (http://www.vermontfolklifecenter.org) that trains kids in the art of radio documentary production. The program gives kids the skills to develop, produce, and edit stories about themselves and the communities where they live. Youth Radio Vermont got its start in 2006. In its first year, the program touched down in Middlebury, Rutland, Tinmouth, and Montpelier, Vermont. Youth Radio Vermont is just getting underway with a new class of kids at Winooski High School.


25 Pieces

Order by: Newest First | Oldest First
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I asked people in Middlebury, Vermont, "What makes you happy?" This is what they said.

Bought by WXLV-FM


  • Added: Jun 14, 2007
  • Length: 05:26
  • Purchases: 1
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For the past couple years, my dad has been in and out of jail. This story is about why. And it's about how my father's troubles have affected me.

Bought by WXLV-FM


  • Added: Jun 14, 2007
  • Length: 05:28
  • Purchases: 1
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John Halligan talks about the loss of his son to suicide.

Bought by KFAI Minneapolis, YouthCast, and WXLV-FM


  • Added: Jun 14, 2007
  • Length: 19:53
  • Purchases: 3
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I wrote this piece to show a typical night out with my dad.

Bought by WAMC Northeast Public Radio and WXLV-FM


  • Added: Jun 14, 2007
  • Length: 05:20
  • Purchases: 2
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Story of a man who must end a loving marriage when he comes to terms with his homosexuality.

Bought by KUT, KRCB 104.9, KUNM, and WXLV-FM


  • Added: Jun 14, 2007
  • Length: 10:10
  • Purchases: 4