Sam Sanders

Sam has worked at Vermont Public Radio since October 1978 in various capacities â

Music News
5:45 am
Sat February 9, 2013

Frank Ocean's Big Year, And What Hasn't Changed In Hip-Hop

Credit Kevin Mazur / WireImage
Frank Ocean performs at the MTV Video Music Awards in September 2012.

Originally published on Sat February 9, 2013 12:11 pm

Frank Ocean is set to take a victory lap at this year's Grammys. He's up for six awards for his album Channel Orange, including best new artist, and he'll be performing as well. But just a few months ago, Frank Ocean's music wasn't the story — his sexuality was.

To review: After a listening party for Channel Orange last July, a BBC journalist pointed out that a few of the love songs referenced a "him" where you might have expected to hear "her."

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Around the Nation
6:02 am
Sun January 20, 2013

After Sandy Hook Shootings, Dads Step Up Security

Originally published on Sun January 20, 2013 2:46 pm

The national group WATCH D.O.G.S. organizes fathers to volunteer to provide security in their children's schools. After Sandy Hook, the group's strategy didn't change. Some Watchdogs say they've just become even more vigilant.