Host Brad Ferland talks first with Dr. Douglass Teschner about his new Book, Beyond the Politics of contempt: Practical Steps to Build Positive Relationships in Divided Times, a hopeful roadmap for Americans trying to make sense of this dark moment and striving to find a better way;

Then Lindsay Deslaurier, owner of the family-owned Bolton Valley Ski Resort, on an early start to the season, and what's new this year, plus memories of seasons past;

Then WDEV's Lee Kittell talks with Brad about the recently-concluded RadioVermont trip to Antarctica, put together by Milne Travel and Atlas Ocean Voyages.