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Vermont Conservation Voters’ Political Outreach Director, Justin Marsh, hosts a weekly conversation with legislators, energy and climate leaders, and environmental champions.
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Signup to Generate a PitchVermont Conservation Voters’ Political Outreach Director, Justin Marsh, hosts a weekly conversation with legislators, energy and climate leaders, and environmental champions.
Democracy Dispatch is hosted by Justin Marsh. The show has published 72 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "2026 Session Shakedown" (8 June 2026, 46 minutes), "The Past, Present, and Future of Vermont’s River Communities" (4 May 2026, 55 minutes), and "The 2026 Democratic Candidates for Lieutenant Governor" (27 April 2026, 90 minutes).
Democracy Dispatch publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 38 minutes across 72 episodes.
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Justin Marsh hosts Democracy Dispatch, a news podcast with 72 episodes published.
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Episode #18
The Vermont Legislature has adjourned, and it's time for our annual Session Shakedown. VCV Executive Director Dan Fingas joins the podcast to break down the biggest environmental and democracy-related developments of...
This week's episode examines how climate change is reshaping the meaning of home in communities facing increasing floods and environmental disruption. It challenges the idea that people can simply relocate, highlighting...
With your host away for the week, this week’s episode is an audio recording of the Lieutenant Governor’s forum held two weeks ago in Rutland. This is your chance to hear how the three candidates for the Democratic...
In the late 1800s, Vermont was a very different place. Its hills were largely cleared, its soils exhausted, and its economy struggling under the weight of overused land. In When the Trees Came Back: The Great Battle to...
In this episode, we bring you two timely conversations with Vermont lawmakers on the state’s ongoing work to address toxic chemicals, and how those policies are playing out on the ground. First, we speak with...
Vermont was once a leader in wind power, with projects like Deerfield, Kingdom Community Wind, and Georgia Mountain helping supply clean, in-state energy. Today, that progress has largely stalled. In this episode, Peter...
Episode #12
In this episode, we’re joined by Lauren Hierl, Executive Director of the Vermont Natural Resources Council, to break down one of the most significant overhauls of Vermont’s land use system in decades. We explore the...
We check in with friend of the podcast, Sen. Anne Watson, Chair of the Senate Natural Resources and Energy Committee, for a conversation about the policies shaping Vermont’s future. We dig into Act 181 and what it means...
Episode #10
It's crossover, which means our annual Halftime Report episode. VCV's Justin Marsh and Dan Fingas discuss the current legislative session in Vermont, and give updates on environmental and democracy policies, clean...
In this episode, we begin with a conversation about nuclear energy and why it’s back on the policy agenda in Vermont. As electricity demand grows and climate deadlines loom, I’m joined by Rep. Kath James (D-Manchester)...
Artificial intelligence is booming. Cloud computing is expanding. And across the country, massive data centers are being proposed and built at a rapid pace - facilities that can consume as much electricity as small...
What if one of the most powerful climate solutions isn’t a new technology — but simply using what we already have? On this episode of Democracy Dispatch, we explore the growing zero-waste movement in Vermont and the...
In this conversation, Treasurer Mike Pieciak discusses the pressing affordability issues facing Vermonters, particularly in housing and healthcare. He outlines the initiatives his office is undertaking, including...
In this conversation, Anika Heilweil discusses her work with the Public Assets Institute and the Fair Share Vermont campaign, focusing on the need for progressive taxation in Vermont. She explains the differences...
Sen Martine Larocque Gulick, a democrat from Burlington, and Anna Seuberling of VPIRG discuss the pressing issue of toxic chemicals, the health risks associated with paraquat, personal motivations for advocating its...
For Vermonters who care deeply about the environment and climate, the 2024 election was a setback. And nationally, I think the term ‘setback’ doesn’t do justice to the grim reality. Our national partner, League of...
In this episode of the Democracy Dispatch Podcast, host Justin Marsh discusses the latest legislative actions in Vermont, focusing on environmental policies and the recognition of emerging leaders in the state...
Congresswoman Becca Balint discusses her experiences in the Vermont Senate, her commitment to environmental stewardship, and the challenges facing democracy and climate progress today. She addresses the implications of...
On this surprise bonus episode in between seasons, host Justin Marsh guests on the "There's No 'A' in Creemee" podcast hosted by Joanna Grossman and former Sen. Andy Julow (D-Grand Isle). The trio discusses campaigning...
Episode #16
In this episode, Justin Marsh and Dan Fingas discuss the outcomes of the 2025 legislative session in Vermont, focusing on climate and environmental legislation. They highlight key wins, such as the ban on PFAS in...
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