Beyond Bernie - Searching for Vermont's Political Identity - COMING MAY 9th - Vermont PBS

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Examines what makes Vermont a trailblazing progressive force impacting the entire country.

Explore the character of the ‘Brave Little State’ of Vermont and the shared values that matter most to Vermonters, regardless of party affiliation. Although it may be one of the smallest states in the Union in both size and population, it boasts monumental firsts — from abolishing slavery in the 18th century to legalizing civil unions at the beginning of this century. Today, Vermont continues to punch above its weight boasting two presidential candidates in the last 12 years and two high profile senators currently serving in the U.S Senate. Learn what makes Vermont a trailblazing progressive force, not only within its own borders, but one that impacts the entire country.
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Episodes:
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1. It’s the Person, not the Party 10:01 Published: 2018/05/09

From Gov. Phil Scott to former presidential candidate Howard Dean, politicians and the journalists who cover them explain what makes Vermonters tick and how ‘who’ is more important than their party affiliation when it comes to politics in Vermont.

2. The Eyes of the Nation on Vermont 8:52 Published: 2018/05/09

U.S. Senator Jim Jeffords’s opposition to the policies of the George W. Bush administration forced him to defect from the Republican party in 2001 to become an Independent and caucus with the Democrats. This caused a historic shift in power in the U.S. Senate. All eyes were then focused on the state of Vermont and its daring senator who stuck to his principles.

3. The Next Generation 8:49 Published: 2018/05/09

Millennial delegates Democrat Ashley Andreas and Republican Paul Dame attended their respective party conventions in 2016 and left with distinctly similar experiences. They share what they hope for the future of Vermont and how the next generation of political game changers can make a difference in the lives of Vermonters.

4. Burlington’s Socialist Mayor 15:15 Published: 2018/05/09

The 1980s introduced Ronald Reagan and his conservative politics to the nation. But in true Vermont fashion, the state’s biggest city swung to the left voting Bernie Sanders, a self-proclaimed Socialist, into the mayor’s office by a mere 10 votes. Since then, Burlington has been a bastion of progressive politics setting an example for the state and the nation.

5. …They Ended Up Changing the World 16:11 Published: 2018/05/09

Examines the influx of back-to-the-landers, peace activists, and disenfranchised youth who flocked to Vermont in the 1970s in search of a different way to live. In the process, they precipitated progressive social and political change in the state that impacts Vermont to this day.

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2. Vermont PBS Videos:

Beyond Bernie 1. It’s the Person, not the Party

Beyond Bernie 2. The Eyes of the Nation on Vermont

Beyond Bernie 3. The Next Generation

Beyond Bernie 4. Burlington’s Socialist Mayor

Beyond Bernie 5. …They Ended Up Changing the World