Central Vermont Community Radio

04/16/2023

The spring on-air drive is live this morning!

If you're tuned in this morning you are hearing Alan & Steven kick us off offering up seeds and ramps as incentives to get donors to jump in right away with donations. So Vermonty! :)

Together, we're aiming at raising $10,000 by 4/30.

Give now at WGDR.org/donate.

04/10/2023

One of the best storytellers in the game. Congrats Rumblestrip. TY for collecting the stories of Vermonters and for being on our programming committee too. Erica's impact will be heard on our new schedule and we're bringing Rumblestrip on the air too!

On her acclaimed podcast "Rumble Strip," Erica Heilman sometimes sounds as if she's calling from a closet in which she has barricaded herself against an...

07/15/2022

Tune in Saturday for Brody's First Show!

This spring, Brody Moran interned with the station to learn the basics of how to create a show. All done remotely, Brody learned how to interview and curate music from current WGDR/WGDH programmers.

His final project is a special one-hour show, airing this Saturday, July 16 from 1-2pm.

It features a fantastic interview with a local psychiatrist, an original song by Brody, and great music. Congrats to Brody on graduating and we wish him the best for what comes next!

07/13/2022

We need your help getting more happenings and needs from the community on the air. We are looking for events (can be ticketed) and content for public service announcements (info about non-profits, causes, etc.). This is a free service of the station, help us spread the word! More info and how to submit content here:

Submit your community content to WGDR/WGDH in the form of event announcements or PSAs.

07/11/2022

CVCR statement on the repeal of Roe vs. Wade:

“CVCR’s mission stands firmly in line with social change that re-harmonizes communities. As such, the US Supreme Court decision to strike down Roe vs. Wade is a direct affront to the health and well being of Vermonters. It is a direct attack on the fundamental right to bodily autonomy and the critical access to reproductive healthcare. It significantly and disproportionately impacts pregnant BIPOC people, LGBTQ people, and those living in poverty.

As a community radio station, we are committed to creating air time to bring discourse on this issue and to provide information on community resources for Vermonters to take action and seek care.

Reproductive choice is a right all should have and access to abortion care and birth control is critical health care. CVCR stands in support of reproductive justice efforts here in Vermont and nationally and is ready to do our part to raise voices toward this cause.”

- CVCR Board

04/19/2022

Rise Above Us vs Them. Be a Builder.

09/03/2021

Donations continue to flow to the new station, programmers continue to create fine programs, more volunteers are stepping up to the work of keeping this all-volunteer run station on the air. Central Vermont Community Radio has applied for and just now received federally approved non profit status which will allow us to apply for grants. Thanks to everyone contributing. Listen at 91.1 or 91.7. Streaming thru the website at wgdr.org

06/12/2021

This Saturday, June 12th, 8PM Eastern, join John celebrating public & community radio. He'll be joined by Krista Tippett of OnBeing and Jeanne Holton, a 42-year veteran of WMNF in Tampa. PLUS! It's an ALL-REQUEST SHOW!. The request lines are open. Get your ticket right here: https://www.folkmusic.com/june-12-2021.html
You can enter your request in the Chat on Mandolin once you've claimed your ticket. See you Saturday!

06/06/2021

"With this move, Goddard College is saying that their commitment to residents, students and the local culture is far greater than money, said Ernesto Aguilar, executive director of the National Federation of Community Broadcasters. “When institutions like Goddard say they want to pass the torch of media access in this way, it’s worthy of thanks and celebration,” he said.

The transition allows WGDR/WGDH to continue to broadcast a diversity of ideas, stories and culture to Vermonters across the northern part of the state."

Goddard College in Vermont has turned ownership of WGDR/WGDH over to Central Vermont Community Radio, a local group

06/04/2021

In 1973, WGDR/WGDH started as college radio, with a renegade spirit. In 2002, programming was all from community volunteers, many Goddard College grads. Now we're officially community-owned! Read our history at Goddard and what's next:

Goddard College gifted the beloved WGDR/WGDH to Central Vermont Community Radio, modeling its commitment to independent, alternative media.

05/19/2021

“We thank Goddard College for this most generous gift to central Vermont! We look forward to working with the entire community to provide lively, dynamic, informative radio along with inspiring, diverse music programs, long into the future.” - CVCR Board Members

Read our full press release here:

Wednesday, May 19, 2021 – Plainfield, VT: WGDR/WGDH listeners near and far, station programmers, and fans of community radio world-wide celebrated the ownership transition of the station from Goddard College to Central Vermont Community Radio (CVCR) this week.