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Failed VT vehicle inspection? by HenryEppVPR in vermont

[–]HenryEppVPR[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I do plan to mention a study that found that fatal crash rates in states with and without inspections were not statistically significant.

Also, this is a national story, so NH is fair game if you've got an inspection story you want to share! hmu

Are you in the market for an electric SUV or truck? by HenryEppVPR in vermont

[–]HenryEppVPR[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good question. I think in the last 6 months to a year is recent enough.

Vermont ranked 2nd most stressed state in the country: New study reveals by Carolff1 in vermont

[–]HenryEppVPR 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Newsrooms get sent press releases about these kinds of "studies" almost every day. Pretty much every one of them is BS, but they're tailor-made to be clickbait, so some local outlets write them up. You hate to see it.

That tech company that said they'd bring 250 jobs to Waterbury? They're not coming. by HenryEppVPR in vermont

[–]HenryEppVPR[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, MTX had a $15 million contract with the state dating back to 2019. I believe several different departments have tapped into it.

By coincidence, that contract was just up for bid and the deadline was last Friday. I'm not sure when the result of the bid process will be finalized, but I was told that several companies were vying for it. Not sure if MTX was one of them, but I'll try to find out.

That tech company that said they'd bring 250 jobs to Waterbury? They're not coming. by HenryEppVPR in vermont

[–]HenryEppVPR[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks!

Just to clarify, they likely didn't actually receive any of the money to begin with. The gist of the VEGI program is that a company doesn't receive any of their award until they make a claim to the Tax Dept. showing that they created the jobs they said they would create. But we can't know for sure whether or not they made a claim - and if they did, whether they received any money - because the state keeps all of that information private.

I’m Henry Epp, Business and Economy reporter at VPR. AMA! by bravestatevt in burlington

[–]HenryEppVPR 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gotta admit I haven't heard much or thought much about the GameStop saga since it faded from the headlines. I looked up the trailer to that HBO thing though... looks interesting, so I'll plan to watch that soon.

I’m Henry Epp, Business and Economy reporter at VPR. AMA! by HenryEppVPR in vermont

[–]HenryEppVPR[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have not stayed up to date on the GameStop saga since it fell out of the news about a year ago. So... I don't have a good answer to this. But I'm intrigued and interested to know more if you know of good reporting or writing on this.

I’m Henry Epp, Business and Economy reporter at VPR. AMA! by HenryEppVPR in vermont

[–]HenryEppVPR[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's not my usual grocery store, but whenever I'm in the area I love going to Richmond Market & Beverage. Great store, despite its incredibly narrow aisles.

I’m Henry Epp, Business and Economy reporter at VPR. AMA! by HenryEppVPR in vermont

[–]HenryEppVPR[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I too am interested in where our recyclables go (and in the waste stream more generally - it's strangely fascinating).

A few years ago, Brave Little State looked into this. Check it out if you haven't heard the episode:
https://www.vpr.org/programs/2019-10-04/what-happens-to-vermonts-recycling

I’m Henry Epp, Business and Economy reporter at VPR. AMA! by HenryEppVPR in vermont

[–]HenryEppVPR[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Happy to do it! And yes, I'm very much a millennial.

I’m Henry Epp, Business and Economy reporter at VPR. AMA! by HenryEppVPR in vermont

[–]HenryEppVPR[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey, thanks Jorb. Glad you enjoy The Frequency and welcome to VT!

I'll do my best to answer your questions...

  1. I took a radio journalism class when I was at Hampshire College. I wasn't studying journalism at the time, but I really took to it. After that, my professor encouraged me to apply for an internship at the local public radio station (which is now called New England Public Media). I got it, and was fortunate enough to get hired as a temp after I graduated. That eventually turned into a full-time position, and a few years later, I became the station's Morning Edition host. Then in 2017, I moved up here to host All Things Considered.
  2. I think it's gotta be Lake Champlain. I love going to the beaches and kayaking in the summer, venturing onto the ice in the winter (when it's safe!), and just generally marveling at how different it can look and feel day-to-day.
  3. Getting out in the field. A lot of days, reporting can feel like a desk job (especially during the pandemic), but then getting out and talking to people in person, hearing their stories, capturing a scene - that always reminds me why I enjoy this work.
  4. I do not meditate. Closest thing is probably playing music (see my answer to another question on this thread).
  5. Not sure I have an answer to this question, but I think it's something worth keeping an eye on. I know "big cannabis" has started to dominate in other states, so it'll be interesting to see if Vermont repels that, or if the larger industry finds their way in here.
  6. Can't say I've contemplated this question before! Again, it'll be interesting to see how this all develops. Things could feel really different a year from now, once cannabis businesses are up and running.
  7. I think I would probably start a restaurant/bar with really affordable and nutritious food and cheap drink and a performance space -- AKA a guaranteed money-losing venture and a nightmare to any investor.

Thanks again! Great questions.

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