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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The University of Vermont's Community News Service provides journalism training with an opportunity for a professional byline
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A crack team of super readers from across the state recommend books to read and gift this season.
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Staffing, housing and taxes are the top three challenges businesses in Vermont face.
Here's what we're discussing this week.
- Monday, Dec. 15: Winooski school superintendent Wilmer Chavarria. Plus: learn about Vermont's Climate Superfund Act with Treasurer Mike Pieciak and Attorney General Charity Clark.
- Tuesday, Dec. 16: In the latest installment of our monthly series Town by Town, we head to Berlin in Washington County.
- Wednesday, Dec. 17: Musician Neko Case discusses her memoir, The Harder I Fight The More I Love You. Plus: our monthly food chat with Melissa Pasanen of Seven Days.
- Thursday, Dec. 18: Friends and family help us honor the lives of people in our region who died in 2025.
- Friday, Dec. 19: Vermont Edition's annual 2-hour music show! Submit your favorite song of the year — or an old favorite that meant a lot to you in 2025 — to vermontedition@vermontpublic.org.
Latest Episodes
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Reporter Peter Hirschfeld discusses his new stories about Vermont's undocumented immigrants, and authors of a new book explore the role of immigrant labor in our food supply chain.
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This year's December 1st letter says property taxes could rise an average of 11.9%.
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Storefronts along the town's Main Street are brimming with miniature scenes this month.
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She used ancient Greek philosophy and modern works by back-to-the-land writers as inspiration for her latest book.
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Local gift ideas for everyone on your shopping list, and where to find them.
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Local auto mechanics share what they know about EV battery life and winter maintenance for electric cars and trucks.
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Olivia Sweetnam says her staff is providing top-notch care even while navigating major budgetary challenges.
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A rebroadcast of Vermont Edition's At Home interview with the noted herbalist.
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Hear from jingle writers who have composed some legendary earworms for local businesses. This show is a rebroadcast from July.
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In the third installment of our November series on holiday cooking, local bakers share their favorite dessert recipes and baking tips.