One byte of information Google would prefer you don’t know: they’re tracking the locations of Vermont’s Android phone users.
Revisiting The Twilight Zone
A WWII paratrooper changed how America experienced television.
Trans advocates make news coverage demands
Let this be a lesson to you all, a trans advocacy group warns.
WCAX pulls Randolph locker room story, will ‘publicly acknowledge the damage done’
Mainstream news coverage of the locker room conflict since the now-deleted WCAX report has essentially ‘flipped the script’ or ignored the story.
Media Bias: news coverage of Article 22 ignores critics
Last week two of Vermont’s largest news media ran lengthy, in-depth analyses of Article 22 – without interviewing any critics of the controversial constitutional amendment.
Digger parent org sues State of Vermont to disclose EB-5 info
With the ACLU’s help, the parent organization of a Vermont online newspaper is suing the State of Vermont for hiding info about the EB-5 scandal in the Northeast Kingdom.
Guest-hosting Vermont Viewpoint Tuesday
Tune in to WDEV 9-11 AM Tuesday for Vermont Viewpoint guest-host Guy Page and guests Kevin Ellis, Brad Broyles, Cindy Tabor and Maggie Kerrin.
Chronicle readers make August the Month of Madden
“Liam who?” on August 1 became well-known – if not universally admired – by the day after the August 9 primary.
ICE announces policy to subpoena and arrest news reporters
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has issued new policy guidelines on how, when and why it will subpoena, execute search warrants, and arrest members of the U.S. news media.
Phil Scott fumer-in-chief over low ratings for Jan. 6 hearing TV coverage
“We have what, 330 million people in the country, and I believe we only had 19 million watching,” Gov. Phil Scott said of live coverage of the House investigation into the events of Jan. 6.
With chutzpah and no capital, Galloway made Digger a success
Thirteen years after starting her entrepreneurial tour de force, VTDigger founder Anne Galloway is stepping back from the daily grind and stepping more often into her garden.
James O’Keefe tells the Veritas at Dartmouth
Mainstream media reporting on Project Veritas is the journalistic equivalent of the fox telling you its thoughts on the farmer’s dog.
Has VTDigger been paid for Prop 5 freebie? Anti Prop 5 group wants to know
Has VTDigger kept its promise to seek payment for a freebie ad it gave to a pro-Prop 5 group?
What’s going on with the Vermont media? Two veteran journos discuss
Two longtime Vermont news reporters discuss the current state of journalism in the Green Mountain State.
Bernie, you still alive? New owner of Twitter keeps forgetting
Sen. Bernie Sanders and Elon Musk have a history of tangling on Twitter. Now the Tesla owner is the biggest stockholder in the social media platform.
The Babylon Bee’s Man of the Year is Rachel Levine
Read the ‘Man of the Year’ post that (finally) got fake news satire website Babylon Bee kicked off of Twitter.
VT Digger admits mistake in $1000 advertising donation to pro-abortion group
VT Digger donated $1000 in pro-Prop 5 advertising the day before the Vermont House approved the constitutional amendment protecting unrestricted access to abortion.
Another Vermont conservative speech venue ‘canceled’ – and a new venue found
Opponents are trying to ‘cancel’ outspoken conservatives in Vermont by pressuring their venue hosts.
VT, national media mis-dub Jan. 6 resolution
The GOP resolution says nothing about an attack on the Capitol. So why do state and national media insist it does?
Meg Hansen podcast ‘drops’ Feb. 21
A free-market think tank has launched a new podcast featuring host Meg Hansen interviewing informed guests about vital Vermont policy issues.
Vermont media vie for advertising in Senate committee today
Will Vermont’s emerging online news media pry a lucrative form of advertising away from traditional newspapers?
“All lives matter,” MLK niece told Vermont radio audience
At the height of the national agony following the George Floyd killing, the niece of Martin Luther King Jr. told an Essex Junction radio station audience why all lives matter.
Top News ’21: New Digger editor knocks communities “full of white people” (March 31)
Journalist Auditi Guha bashed communities “full of white people” as “boring” on Twitter on March 15, just two days before VT announced her hiring as a senior editor at VTDigger.
Weekly Media Briefing slides for Dec. 28 Gov. Phil Scott Press Conference
Every Tuesday morning Gov. Scott’s press office sends Covid-19 Data Modeling to the media before his noontime press conference. Now see it for yourself.
Stephanie Gorin leads VAB Hall of Fame inductees
From TV news anchors to camera operators to radio hosts, the VAB has new Hall of Fame members.
Video: Putney grad helps Soros bankroll U.S. media
George Soros is getting financial help from a Putney School grad and fellow billionaire to bankroll the U.S. media.
Putney school grad joins with Soros to bankroll U.S. media
A graduate of the politically-progressive Putney School is teaming up with George Soros to bankroll local media around the country.
Pro-pot Koch brother funded tonight’s PBS marijuana documentary
One of the Koch brothers paid the bills for the tonight’s PBS documentary on marijuana legalization. VPR also will air a Q & A with people who helped write Vermont’s marijuana legalization legislation.
Vermont no longer observes Columbus Day, but ‘The Potwins’ do
Two Vermont co-producers of a family television program have taken out a local radio ad reminding Vermonters about Columbus Day.
Firing back at ‘Sad Remnants’ of GOP op-ed in VTDigger
Two very different Republicans – one from the Northeast Kingdom, the other from Southwestern Vermont – both ridiculed a superficial, highly partisan op-ed written by a former leader of VTDigger’s parent organization.
Secret government meeting raises ire in Grand Isle
Press, public, the county sheriff, and the county prosecutor all were excluded from a government meeting about the future of the Grand Isle Court House, Mike Donoghue of the Islander reports.
“Run for school board,” Eric Metaxas tells Vermont radio audience
Commentator and author Eric Metaxas today encouraged his Vermont radio audience to get involved in local government.
Video: Vax-skeptic journalists not welcome at guv’s press conference
Two vax-skeptic Vermont journalists have been refused a place at Gov. Phil Scott’s weekly press conferences.
Exciting news about how the Vermont Daily Chronicle is growing – and how you can help
This July saw the best-read day, week, and month in the history of the Vermont Daily Chronicle. My heartfelt thanks to you.
Burlington GOP candidate blocked on local Facebook page
In Burlington, social media operators cancel a gay Republican candidate for City Council. Soooo ‘inclusive.’
Chang/Metaxas tickets available
Information and tickets are now available for the September 10-11 visit of two national media powerhouses: China expert Gordon Chang and author/interviewer Eric Metaxas.
Former Obama communications staffer to lead new statewide media
Project 14, a new statewide media outlet funded by the University of Vermont, will be led by former Obama White House communications staff member, Meg Little Reilly, a Brattleboro native and UVM graduate.
Journal-Opinion wins press award
The Journal Opinion, the community newspaper for Bradford and surrounding towns in a bi-state, quad-county readership area, won three awards, including 1st place in Spot News Photography, at the 2020 New England Newspaper and Press Association Better Newspaper Competition.
Conservative tweeter calls out Kesha ‘defund the police’ Ram
Conservative Twitter commentator Brad Broyles this morning called out Sen. Kesha Ram (D-Chittenden) for stoking the fire of anti-police sentiment after the deadly shooting of Daunte Wright in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. And Ram didn’t like it.
Have lunch with Dana Perino
The Ethan Allen Institute, in partnership with Mass Fiscal Alliance, is sponsoring a virtual (Zoom) event with former press secretary for George W. Bush, current Fox News host, and author of the newly released Everything Will Be Okay: Life Lessons for Young Women (from a Former Young Woman), Dana Perino.
New VT Digger editor knocks MA communities “full of white people”
Journalist Auditi Guha bashed communities “full of white people” as “boring” on Twitter on March 15, just two days before VT announced her hiring as a senior editor at VTDigger.
Booted newsman Steve Merrill to address Liberty Network
On Saturday March 27, the Vermont Liberty Network will gather at noon on the State House steps to celebrate the Green Mountain Boys of many generations past who served in the cause of Liberty. Public access TV host Steve Merrill will be a guest speaker.
As his committee attacks conservative news outlets, Welch suggests government funding of media
At a Feb. 24 public hearing, Welch said market forces created our polarized national media and suggested government funding as an alternative.
Vermont “Public” media merger just another big fish
Seven Days has around 43 employees; VtDigger around 22. How many at your local newspaper? Their budget? Local newspapers will soon face new competition for scarce ad revenue, talent acquisition/retention, fundraising/donations and future subscribers. The outcome? Put a large fish into your aquarium. What happens to the small fish?
To survive, Vermont media must court conservatives
Who are the paid conservative editorial writers in Vermont media? What programs at public radio/tv speak deeply, intensely to conservatives? Where are Vermont media’s weekly paid conservative columnists? Conservatives say that you are more likely to find two unicorns mating in your backyard then a paid conservative news/editorial employee at any large Vermont media company.
Vermont Daily launches video news program, “The Ericka Redic Show”
The first episode of “The Ericka Redic Show,” a Vermont Daily online video news program, is now available on YouTube. “We’ll be covering the news out of Montpelier and around the state, and why it matters to you,” host Ericka Redic of Burlington announced in the opening moments of Episode One.
Kicked Off The Front Porch
“I do think FPF has gone overboard in controlling posts—at least our local monitors. Any attempt to have a reasonable discussion on BLM for example, set them off immediately—even when I presented them with pretty outrageous posts in favor of BLM. I think it’s time to move to other social media where free speech is actually encouraged.”
New Hampshire cutting taxes on Covid-hit businesses. Vermont?
According to stories in the New Hampshire media, Governor Chris Sununu (R) wants to cut their state rooms and meals tax, which now stands at 9%, the same as Vermont.
Why conservatives don’t trust media
Nothing reinforces conservatives’ negative media stereotypes more than watching news coverage of an event they attended being falsely portrayed as racist. They know they’re not racist. They know the event (say, the Support the Police rally in July) wasn’t racist. But coverage focused on one unknown person making one derogatory comment. Conclusion: The media came with an agenda.
Vermont Thanksgiving of bygone era seen in 1955 promotional video
If you’re nostalgic for a taste of a Thanksgiving from the good old days, you might want to watch “Thanks to Vermont,” a 1955 promotional video for Vermont products.
Letter: Seven Days should self-examine for conservative ‘blind spot’
Seven Days should conduct a confidential poll of news staff and editorial employees of Seven Days, VtDigger, and Vermont Public Radio. How many consider themselves conservative, served in the armed forces, donated to Republican presidential candidates, belong to the local fish and game club, fly an American flag, watch NASCAR, support local police, etc.?
Helping Vermont media understand their bias
Vermont conservatives – and Trump supporters in particular – are media shy. At numerous Trump rallies this reporter has asked flag-waving, sign-carrying, “USA” chanting Vermonters to tell me why they support the president. Those willing to answer usually refuse to give their names. Social and family repercussions are feared. Worse, they tell me they’re worried about losing their jobs.
WDEV: fired host Gram would ‘throw himself into’ political opinion
Dave Gram was let go as WDEV morning talk host this past weekend in part because of how he interjected his political opinions into discussions, both he and station management said. “We […]
Gram out, Cengeri in as WDEV morning talk host
At 9:05 this morning, WDEV listeners tuned in to the “Dave Gram Show” – only to find Vermont radio veteran Ric Cengeri hosting a new program called “Vermont Viewpoint.” Cengeri, a former […]
VT media buzz about Biden computer = crickets
By Guy Page 4 PM, October 15 – At 5 AM on October 14, the New York Post published a story with this lead paragraph: “Hunter Biden introduced his father, then-Vice President […]
Digger publisher says racist remarks led to end of ‘comments’ section
Guv might end State of Emergency without vaccine – if Legislature acts By Guy Page August 18, 2020 – Gov. Phil Scott would consider ending the State of Emergency before Vermonters are […]
Mike Donoghue: alive and well, despite news reports
Yes, Governor Scott, he’s still asking the tough questions August 11, 2020 – Editor’s note: Gov. Phil Scott made a tongue-in-cheek reference during a recent news conference about being unsure if longtime […]
‘Systemic Paternalism’ column banned by VT Digger
Editor says column on systemic racism didn’t meet ‘good faith’ standard by Guy Page July 24, 2020 – VT Digger, Vermont’s most-read source of online news and commentary, on Tuesday removed a […]
Big Statewide media no longer print reader comments
VTWatercooler, others still publishing readers’ thoughts By Guy Page July 21, 2020 – VT Digger, Seven Days, and Vermont Public Radio (VPR) – three pillars of Vermont statewide news media – no […]
Vermont Daily Today –
More State House candidates join Klar Koalition The number of candidates for statewide office affiliated with the gubernatorial campaign of John Klar now totals about 25 – with more to come, Klar […]
Who publishes “Vermont Business Daily?”
Liberal media think-tank publicizes conservative, computer-generated “Vermont Business Daily” By Guy Page July 17, 2020 – NiemanLab, a national, liberal-leaning media think-tank, has pegged the “Vermont Business Daily” as a conservative, partisan […]
“All lives matter,” MLK niece tells Vermont radio audience
Dr. Alveda King counsels Vermonters, Americans to repent and “live together as brothers and sisters, not perish together as fools” By Guy Page July 2, 2020 – “The answer to violence is […]
Covid-19 bad news for newspapers
Virus takes toll on Vermont print media By Guy Page With the outbreak peak still yet to come, and the near-term future of the Vermont economy uncertain, already at least one newspaper […]
State publishes wi-fi hot spot map
The State of Vermont has published a map showing public “hot spots” of wi-fi availability. Broadband Internet access is an important resource for remote learning and working from home but may not […]
As pandemic grows, vermonters wonder about plastic bag ban, public transit, paid family leave
Graphic credit: Fox News By Guy Page March 19, 2020 – Some recent environmental and fiscal decisions made by Vermont State Government are being rethought, or at least second-guessed, due to the […]
Stop the presses!
With newspaper circulation in decline and communication going digital, the last newspaper to print in-house finally surrenders By Guy Page February 28, 2020 – The Burlington Free Press called me yesterday afternoon […]
In 2020, Be Your Own Media
BYOM – how to do it, and why By Guy Page December 26, 2019 – You’ve heard the usual complaints about the media. People say they are biased. Inaccurate. Lazy. They are […]
Making Headlines: news & analysis of Vermont media
Newsies to hawk Times Argus on sidewalk Vermont town clerks part of Russian electoral plot? Mark Steyn doubts it State employee union head bashes Digger over Woodside coverage by Guy Page December […]
VT Water Cooler Today:
Welch: Impeachment hearings ‘inspiring, discouraging’ – Essex Reporter When VT nursing homes struggle, so do residents – VPR Ski wear clothing – why buy when you can rent? – WPTZ Burlington City […]
VT Water Cooler Today:
DMV selling your information to insurance companies – Progressive councilor joins Burlington GOP in opposing noncitizen voting – California renewable policy causes forest fires – Scott, union fight over Woodside closure State […]
Analysis: Trump calls press ‘enemy of people,’ but Obama treated them that way
November 17, 2019 – by Guy Page – President Donald Trump gets a lot of flak for harping on the press. At every rally he loves to point at the reporters huddled […]
What I would have said on WDEV this morning, if I had had the time
This morning I was the designated pro-Trumper on the Dave Gram Show on WDEV, discussing Washington’s Impeachment Case Du Jour: our president asking his Ukrainian counterpart to re-investigate the alleged misdeeds of a private […]
