Press Release

“As Vermont’s only dedicated classical music station, we value our connection to Vermont’s musical community. Knowing there are more people out there who can join us on our journey of discovery each day is really exciting,” said Helen Lyons, Vermont Public's music manager and host of Vermont Public Classical's morning program.

The But Why Fan Club offers three different membership levels: Fan, Big Fan, and Super Fan. Each level offers different benefits including a welcome kit, monthly activity newsletters, a discount to the But Why merch store, and access to virtual meet and greet events.

“Having reliable transportation is so crucial to our [family’s] success. Thank you so much for your compassion,” one recipient wrote in a thank you letter.

Finn served for nearly six years, first with Vermont Public Radio and then with Vermont Public following the merger of VPR and Vermont PBS. Brendan Kinney, the organization's senior vice president of development, will become interim CEO.

This week, Vermont Public will present the Vermont Community Foundation with more than $875,000 raised in its recent flood relief fundraiser to benefit the VT Flood Response and Recovery Fund 2023.

Vermont Public has announced a new partnership with the Burlington-based nonprofit Good News Garage to administer its vehicle donation program. The program will support public media in Vermont and could provide necessary transportation to families in the state.

In response to catastrophic flooding caused by heavy rainfall last week, Vermont Public and the Vermont Community Foundation have joined forces to raise money for the VT Flood Response & Recovery Fund 2023, beginning today through midnight on Sunday, July 23.

After 20 years as local host of Morning Edition, Mitch Wertlieb is passing the mic to colleague and All Things Considered co-host Jenn Jarecki. Wertlieb will stay at Vermont Public to host The Frequency, Vermont Public’s daily news podcast, beginning this fall.

Connor Cyrus has resigned from Vermont Public. Cyrus joined the station in 2021 as co-host and senior producer of Vermont Edition. Additionally, he has hosted political debates, Vermont This Week, events and produced video features.

Sarah Ashworth, Vermont Public’s senior vice president of content, will leave her role in June 2023 to become director of Wisconsin Public Radio.