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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Author and historian Rhae Lynn Barnes' new book, Darkology: Blackface and the American Way of Entertainment, describes the origin of minstrel shows and University of Vermont's Kake Walk tradition. -
Ibogaine research is gaining traction in some states, including Texas. Some local lawmakers and medical providers think Vermont should join them.
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Plus, statehouse reporter Peter Hirschfeld discusses this year's races for Vermont governor and lieutenant governor.
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, Apr. 13: Rhae Lynn Barnes on her new book "Darkology: Blackface and the American Way of Entertainment." A section of the book covers UVM's former Kake Walk tradition, which involved blackface.
- Tuesday, Apr. 14: A discussion of the role of private equity in health care. Plus: efforts protect Vermont's night sky from light pollution.
- Wednesday, Apr. 15: Vermont Edition's annual herpetology with Jim Andrews. Seen any reptiles or amphibians on the move this spring? Email vermontedition@vermontpublic.org.
- Thursday, Apr. 16: "Gray divorce" — separations among couples 50 and older — is on the rise. We explore this trend with author and therapist Oona Metz and family lawyer Nanci Smith.
Latest Episodes
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The new anthology includes poems from current and former Vermont poet laureates, and former Gov. Madeleine Kunin.
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This traditional dance form has deep roots in New England. But it’s also still evolving, thanks in part to local callers. -
What some consider acceptable workplace behavior may actually be problematic.
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Two Vermonters share their experience in claiming their Canadian roots. -
Learn more about the superstitions, quirky traditions and tall tales around our region. -
A U.S. Supreme Court decision and a Vermont bill both connect to nationwide conversations about police and protester rights. -
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.
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It's Vermont Edition's annual spring migration show with the bird diva, Bridget Butler!
