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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Gardening consultant, speaker and All Things Gardening host Charlie Nardozzi answers your questions. -
A nail-biter of a referendum in 1995 nearly led the province to declare sovereignty. Quebeckers can still feel the repercussions of the vote today. -
Both the University of Vermont and Middlebury College have new presidents: Marlene Tromp at UVM and Ian Baucom at Middlebury.
Here's what we're discussing this week.
- Monday, Oct. 27: Maine and Vermont are the only two states that allow incarcerated residents to vote. A new report from the Sentencing Project explores those programs' goals and effectiveness. Plus: the head of the Turning Point Center of Rutland discusses its Peer Recovery Coaching program.
- Tuesday, Oct. 28: Windham County author Chuck Collins explores income inequality in his new book, "Burned by Billionaires: How Concentrated Wealth and Power are Ruining Our Lives and Planet."
- Wednesday, Oct. 29: Yo-Yo Ma joins indigenous musicians for a concert along the Connecticut River near Dartmouth, inspired by the waterways of the north.
- Thursday, Oct. 30: Still need a Halloween costume? Listen in for ideas on last-minute, DIY Halloween costumes for 2025!
Latest Episodes
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Paul Dame responds to the news that Republican state sen. Sam Douglass resigned after participating in a racist and antisemitic group chat. -
The federal government also changed eligibility for food assistance, leaving some previously eligible immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers without benefits. -
In the latest installment of our Town by Town series, we spend the hour learning about life in the small Lamoille County community.
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Plus, resources for care givers from the Alzheimer's Association and the Vermont Department of Health.
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Three literary conversations on Banned Books Week, upcoming book festivals and a new poetry collection.
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Bridget Butler, aka the Bird Diva, discusses the importance of local birding and climate's impact on migration patterns. -
St. Albans dairy workers are back on the job after their union contract was ratified. What does this say about the broader labor movement regionally and nationwide?
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Sen. Peter Welch shares his perspective on the stalemate on Capitol Hill. -
Nearly all of Vermont is in a severe to extreme drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. -
Vermont's governor also answers questions about the federal government shutdown, immigration enforcement and affordability.
