In 2025, we had a short run series of the “Radio Round Up” to keep you looped in on all the changes at the station and the impact of the sale of the Goddard campus and sale to Ledgeworks. We wrapped this show in the fall of 2026, but you can listen to the first few episodes linked below!

LISTEN: Thank You, Dave Tucker

Friday, March 7, the station hosted a gratitude show for Dave Tucker, our Board Chair, co-Music Director, Programming Committee Member, programmer mentor, all around volunteer of all things, and most importantly, long time host of "The Long and Winding Road." Dave was diagnosed with a fast-moving and incurable cancer, and we are doing this show to honor him during the limited time he has left with us. We won't be pitching, we'll be spinning his favorite tunes, telling stories, and showing our radio love for his impact on this place. Dave was instrumental in these first few years of community ownership, and his legacy around here will be long-lasting.

LISTEN: Gathering Peace: Jules Rabin

"Gathering Peace" host Joseph Gainza interviews two guests in this episode, including Jules Rabin, a long-time Vermonter, rebound baker, and activist. They discuss why he will be demonstrating for Palestinians on his 100th birthday. ules describes his advocacy for a just peace in the Middle and how, as a Jew, he is responding to the devastation of Gaza by the Israeli government.

LISTEN: A Radio Remembrance of Reuben Jackson

On Saturday, March 9, we gathered through the power of the radio airwaves (a very Reu thing to do) to honor Reuben Jackson's life. We took calls, shared memories and stories, played snippets of his radio shows and poetry readings, and created some celebration space for a life that has impacted so many near and far here in Vermont.

WGDR, Plainfield is where Reuben got his start in radio at just 18 years old as a student at Goddard. We are honored to help celebrate his life at, in his own words, "one of the greatest loves of my life (WGDR/radio)."

Hosted by Reuben's friend in nerdy radio, DJ Llu (and our station manager), with special guests and other tributes.

LISTEN: WGDR’s History over 50 years

Three shows, celebrating 50 years of WGDR on the air with a look back with past station managers, stories from listeners and programmers, and clips from our archives too.

LISTEN: Celebrating the life of Larry Gordon

In November of 2021, beloved musician and Vermont community activist Larry Gordon passed away after a bike accident. As tributes by friends, family, colleagues, and fellow musicians amplified, WGDR/WGDH provided a platform for them to sing out across Vermont, live on the air.

This show aired on Sunday, November 14, from 7-9pm, honoring Larry’s life. Hosted by Joseph Gainza, with board operation by Carl Etnier, the show featured friends of Larry’s telling stories and the music of Village Harmony.

On behalf of all of us at WGDR/WGDH, thank you Larry for the tremendous impact you had on Vermont and far beyond.