The firing of a public safety official sows doubts about the future of Vermont's bias-free policing work.

Plus, how the federal government shutdown is impacting Vermonters.

And after more than a decade of delays and turmoil, the redevelopment of Burlington's downtown mall is nearing completion.

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This week's panel

Mitch Wertlieb (Moderator) - Vermont Public

Peter Hirschfeld - Vermont Public

Courtney Lamdin - Seven Days

Calvin Cutler - WCAX

Dive deeper

Fair and impartial policing architect fired from Vermont State Police (WCAX)

Developers Hope Burlington Square Brings Life to Downtown (Seven Days)

Vermont officials warn of economic blowback if government

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