10 in Their 20s

Series produced by Vermont Public

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Commentary series highlights the perspective of people in their twenties.

Vermont Public Radio explores what is important to the 20-something generation in this series of 10 commentaries.

The commentators reflect on diverse topics, from the importance of knowledge to the importance of having health care insurance. One commentator considers his close involvement with the presidential campaign of Howard Dean. Another weighs in on the importance of a Montreal Expos ballgame.

These fresh voices could have been recorded almost anywhere and provide an insightful look into the thoughts of the nation's newest adults.

Recommended order for airing all 10 commentaries:

1. "What Matters" Jacob Levi Kuebler
2. "World View" Brendan Fisher
3. "New Jersey Honesty" Helen Labun
4. "Think About Your Movies" Luke Mindell
5. "Helath Insurance Dilemma" Marrisa Caldwell
6. "Finding a Spiritual Home" Greg Bernhardt
7. "Support the Expos" Sean Cooley
8. "Lend A Hand" Rebekah Zietz
9. "Eat Wisely" Suzanne Podhaizer
10. "Politics Up-Close and Personal" Garrett Graff Hide full description

Vermont Public Radio explores what is important to the 20-something generation in this series of 10 commentaries. The commentators reflect on diverse topics, from the importance of knowledge to the importance of having health care insurance. One commentator considers his close involvement with the presidential campaign of Howard Dean. Another weighs in on the importance of a Montreal Expos ballgame. These fresh voices could have been recorded almost anywhere and provide an insightful look into the thoughts of the nation's newest adults. Recommended order for airing all 10 commentaries: 1. "What Matters" Jacob Levi Kuebler 2. "World View" Brendan Fisher 3. "New Jersey Honesty" Helen Labun 4. "Think About Your Movies" Luke Mindell 5. "Helath Insurance Dilemma" Marrisa Caldwell 6.... Show full description


10 Pieces

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Think About Your Movies
From: Vermont Public
Series: 10 in Their 20s
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A young man's lament on art versus entertainment.

Bought by 90.1 WFYI Public Radio, WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass., and WZBC


  • Added: Jun 11, 2004
  • Length: 02:33
  • Purchases: 3
What Matters
From: Vermont Public
Series: 10 in Their 20s
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A 20-something party-goer fights the apathy of his peers.

Bought by 90.1 WFYI Public Radio, WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass., and WZBC


  • Added: Jun 11, 2004
  • Length: 02:37
  • Purchases: 3
New Jersey Honesty
From: Vermont Public
Series: 10 in Their 20s
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A crunchy-granola environmentalist professes a love for New Jersey.

Bought by 90.1 WFYI Public Radio and WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass.


  • Added: Jun 11, 2004
  • Length: 02:54
  • Purchases: 2
Finding a Spiritual Home
From: Vermont Public
Series: 10 in Their 20s
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A young couple seeks community through joining a church.

Bought by 90.1 WFYI Public Radio and WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass.


  • Added: Jun 11, 2004
  • Length: 02:43
  • Purchases: 2
Politics Up-Close and Personal
From: Vermont Public
Series: 10 in Their 20s
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A campaign staffer's perspective on the impact of Howard Dean's presidential campaign

Bought by WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass. and WZBC


  • Added: Jun 11, 2004
  • Length: 02:52
  • Purchases: 2
World View
From: Vermont Public
Series: 10 in Their 20s
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One traveler compares how he was received in Europe in Fall 2001 and two years later.

Bought by 90.1 WFYI Public Radio and WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass.


  • Added: Jun 11, 2004
  • Length: 02:57
  • Purchases: 2
Eat Wisely
From: Vermont Public
Series: 10 in Their 20s
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A writer ponders the intersection of food and the environment.

Bought by 90.1 WFYI Public Radio, WMPG, and WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass.


  • Added: Jun 11, 2004
  • Length: 02:57
  • Purchases: 3
Support the Expos
From: Vermont Public
Series: 10 in Their 20s
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A baseball fan pleads for others to join in his support for the fading Montreal Expos.

Bought by WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass.


  • Added: Jun 11, 2004
  • Length: 02:21
  • Purchases: 1
Lend A Hand
From: Vermont Public
Series: 10 in Their 20s
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A college student dispels stereotypes about her generation.

Bought by 90.1 WFYI Public Radio and WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass.


  • Added: Jun 11, 2004
  • Length: 02:01
  • Purchases: 2
Health Insurance Dilemma
From: Vermont Public
Series: 10 in Their 20s
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A young mother weighs the costs of buying health insurance against the risks of living without it.

Bought by KXOT Public Radio, 90.1 WFYI Public Radio, WMPG, and WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass.


  • Added: Jun 11, 2004
  • Length: 02:19
  • Purchases: 4