Press Release

Vermont Public has been honored with a National Edward R. Murrow Award from the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) for its multimedia coverage of the 2024 total solar eclipse. Vermont Public received recognition in the “Excellence in Innovation” category.

Vermont Public has announced the release of Biraland, a vibrant and imaginative musical comedy series from Vermont-based creator Bira Vanara, as part of its Made Here Fund.

Rumble Strip, the award-winning, independently produced podcast by Erica Heilman, has expanded to a weekly radio segment. Extended, 15-minute episodes will air every Sunday during Weekend Edition Sunday at 9:42 a.m. on Vermont Public’s main radio station.

Vermont Public has won four national awards for its work in 2024 from the Public Radio Journalists Association, for interview, news feature, special coverage and arts feature.

Vermont Public’s original podcast Homegoings is now available to stream on YouTube, bringing its signature soul-to-soul conversations to a visual medium and a broader audience.

Vermont Public has been honored with two Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards for its 2024 solar eclipse coverage from the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA), in the Excellence in Innovation and Excellence in Video categories.

Vermont Public has released two original audio series by local content creators as part of its Made Here Fund, which was created to support Vermont media makers.

Vermont Public is adding new locally-hosted music programming to its weekend lineup: ‘All Ears’ with Tad Cautious on Saturdays at 6 p.m., and ‘Now Playing’ with DJ Llu on Sundays at 6 p.m. The new schedule will take effect Saturday, May 17.

Vermont Public and the Vermont International Film Festival have announced the 5th annual Made Here Film Festival, April 24-27, 2025. As the only regional film festival dedicated exclusively to films and filmmakers from New England and Québec., the festival features 50 films and includes panel discussions, workshops, special events and receptions.

For every Giving Tuesday gift to Vermont Public on Dec. 3, the Vermont Community Foundation and its generous fundholders will donate the equivalent of 23 meals that Vermont Foodbank can offer to community members facing hunger and food insecurity.