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Vermont is one of two states, plus the District of Columbia, that allows incarcerated people to vote. But data show just a fraction of those who are incarcerated use that right. This episode was produced by Mae Nagusky. Music by Blue Dot Sessions and CNS's own, Gabe Bango. Special thanks to Jason Trombley, Ariel White, Tina Hagen, Chris Barton and Alec Ewald. This has been Local Wire. Be sure to check out our website communitynews.net for more Vermont news stories.

In this special feature episode, CNS producer Andrew Connelly explores Vermont's tight-knit and vibrant music scene through conversations with young artists. This episode was produced and hosted by Andrew Connelly. Special thanks to all of the artists featured in this episode. Be sure to check out their music below. Artists and songs: (in order of interview appearance)Lily SeabirdFeatured Song: "Fire Song," https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJp3hf1V5Zc&t=541sSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1ZIjaMq0dyU2CZaI6GFxBd?si=wQRRD-GaQnKoWgx8Rul6PgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lilyseabird/Ben Collins and Emma Downie (Rose McCann Band)Featured Songs: “Please Yourself” and “305”Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1zwZVcKR1Iyzqgi1XmQkdT?si=BkGMMkHJQaGbjdI4uQj1IAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rosemccannband/Will Sturke (Moondogs)Featured Songs: “Waves” and “Another Life”Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5ieYpqH0GJnoINXRo5nGON?si=YpDFrwljQ0WFxUFDvLd1WgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/moondogs_band_/Matt Diener and Jack Cattabiani (The Big Sip)Featured Song: “Smirk”Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3mJRzw53C2ZCUgOX4RNlOi?si=XHx-GF2DSZWRtaw1CZhIqAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigsipstagram/No Showers on VacationFeatured Song: “Space Trash”Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/artist/3Oav1ycsjn6uj7j7uMylOD?si=6UWCvVuJTUO-EptAFxihQgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/noshowersonvacation/

Three student stories aired on Vermont Public Radio in December! The Newsreel shares CNS student stories featured on Vermont Public Radio each month.Student stories featured in this episode in order of appearance:Sophie Mendez - Winooski School Health CenterDoug Phinney - EPA Superfund Site ReviewMeg Schneider - Waterbury River of Light ParadeYou can find full length student stories on our website: www.communitynews.net. This episode was produced by Andrew Connelly.