Betty Smith-Mastaler
Programming ProducerBetty was and still is VPR's first full time employee, hired in 1976 to handle a variety of administrative aspects. Once the station began broadcasting in 1977, she also served as an on-air host.
For years Betty produced the VPR commentary series. She is now a programming producer and is connecting Vermonters one conversation at a time with StoryCorps One Small Step. She is based in VPR's Norwich studio.
Prior to joining VPR, Betty was a local AM radio personality and actress.
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An inside look as Vermonters take One Small Step with StoryCorps. Learn about the process from start to finish, and then explore the project and the full archive here. -
Join VPR on New Year's Day at noon for a special broadcast of One Small Step -- lessons we learn from from holding conversations across political divides. Hear Vermonters as they connect, one conversation at a time.
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As part of VPR's collaboration with StoryCorps One Small Step we hear from Jason, who identifies as conservative, and Jim, who identifies as liberal. One Small Step is a national project that aims to bridge the political divide and bring people closer together— one conversation at a time.
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As part of our national collaboration with StoryCorps One Small Step, we hear from two university students who have very different political leanings.
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One Small Step is a national initiative from StoryCorps that brings strangers together for a personal conversation.VPR is one of six stations in this year's cohort for StoryCorps One Small Step. Hear voices of Vermonters who have participated in a One Small Step conversation.
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One Small Step is a nationwide initiative to help bridge political divides and strengthen communities, one conversation at a time.
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One Small Step is a national initiative from StoryCorps that brings strangers together for a personal conversation. We hear from two Vermonters who met virtually for an hour-long talk to try to break down stereotypes and get to know someone different from themselves.
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We introduce you to One Small Step, a national project that aims to bridge the political divide and bring people closer together — one conversation at a time.
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Like many other small towns this summer, Montgomery Center has been in the pandemic doldrums. Enter a now-global mask-making project.Activities at local…
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Five years ago, accompanied by her Cherokee father, DeLanna Studi retraced the northern route of The Trail of Tears – or as many of its 990 miles as are…
