Bad neighbors. What can you do about them?
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Matt Chase
Prologue
Act One
Home, Home Near the Range
A stranger moves to Pawlet, Vermont. At first, his neighbors aren’t sure exactly what to make of him. And then, the problems start. Reporter Mike Giglio tells the story. (23 minutes)
Act Two
Fear Thy Neighbor
Reporter Mike Giglio tries to answer the question: Just how much should the residents of Pawlet fear their new neighbor? (21 minutes)
Song:
“Neighbors” by Lucius & “Bad Neighbor” by Kora (radio only)
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