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Vermont Edition

'Brave Little State' asked, why do people leave Vermont? 'Vermont Edition' wants to hear your thoughts.

By Mikaela Lefrak,
Matthew F Smith
Published August 25, 2022 at 8:08 PM EDT
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Associated Press
Why do some people leave Vermont? Questions explored in the latest "Brave Little State" and explored in today's "Vermont Edition".

Why do people leave Vermont? What could make them return? A recent episode of Brave Little State explored these questions, and this hour, we'll listen to the full episode and hear a live conversation with reporter Myra Flynn about the experiences, thoughts and reflections she's heard about why people leave the state.

Our guest is:

  • Myra Flynn, reporter and engagement producer for Brave Little State

Broadcast live at noon on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.

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Mikaela Lefrak
Mikaela Lefrak is the host and senior producer of Vermont Edition. Her stories have aired nationally on Morning Edition, All Things Considered, Weekend Edition, Marketplace, The World and Here & Now. A seasoned local reporter, Mikaela has won two regional Edward R. Murrow awards and a Public Media Journalists Association award for her work.
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Matthew F Smith
Matt Smith worked for Vermont Public from 2017 to 2023 as managing editor and senior producer of Vermont Edition.
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