Vermont Edition
Noon to 1 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Rebroadcast at 7 p.m.
Hosted by Mikaela Lefrak, Vermont Edition convenes conversations and shares stories about the communities in our region. Whether you’re a local leader, a lifelong Vermonter or a brand new listener, this is your show.
Latest Episodes
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A proposed tax bill would reduce property tax increases to an average of 7%.
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The president of the nurses union says they will strike if they can't reach a suitable agreement with BMH. -
Seven Days music editor Chris Farnsworth discusses new releases from some of Vermont's most famous musicians.
Special Series
Town by Town
For one hour each month, we’ll hone in on one of Vermont’s 252 towns or cities. At the end of the hour, we’ll randomly select our next town, and it goes on from there!
Here's what we're discussing this week.
- Monday, March 30: Rep. Emilie Kornheiser discusses property taxes, followed by a look at the ongoing negotiations between the Brattleboro Memorial Hospital administration and nurses. Plus: a conversation about local music with Chris Farnsworth of Seven Days.
Tuesday, March 31: In light of a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision about a Vermont State Police officer's actions at a 2015 protest, we'll discuss qualified immunity and the rights of protesters.
- Wednesday, April 1: Grab your lucky rabbit foot, watch out for black cats, and learn all about superstitions and local folklore.
- Thursday, April 2: Stories of Americans trying to get secondary citizenship.
Latest Episodes
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It's Vermont Edition's annual spring migration show with the bird diva, Bridget Butler! -
For the latest stop in our ongoing tour around Vermont, we learn about Rockingham, Saxtons River and Bellows Falls. -
Some health insurance plans are denying coverage for weight loss drugs due to high costs. -
Adjutant General Henry "Hank" Harder Jr. takes command of the Guard amid multiple international deployments. -
In the latest installment of our At Home series, we visit the Williston home of the Guster frontman. -
Plus: a Westmore author learns what it means to be a 'good grandpa.'
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Irish immigrants played a vital role in the growth of many Vermont industries. -
The Chittenden County Democrat reflects on his years in state government and shares his priorities for the rest of this legislative session. -
The Vermont legislature hits a key deadline for the session. Plus, Senate Minority leader Scott Beck discusses his party's priorities. -
In the current era of immigration enforcement, this was Vermont’s first confrontation of its kind between community members and ICE.
