Northern New England races could decide control of the U.S. Senate. Maine and New Hampshire, we’re looking at you. Today on Vermont Edition: a close look at northern New England politics in the lead up to Election Day.  Hear from Boston Globe editor and reporter James Pindell, an expert on New England politics. The political differences between Vermont and New Hampshire are also the subject of a new book. Retired Vermont Law professor Brian Porto investigates the states’ earliest years and political development. He argues that their contrasting policies around land use, school finance and more shaped the states’ divergent cultures. Broadcast live on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, at noon; rebroadcast at 7 p.m. Have questions, comments or tips? Send us a message or check us out on Instagram.