
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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A new book by Susan Dominus explores why how some families have multiple high achieving kids.
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Some towns, like Londonderry, are putting stricter regulations on AirBnBs and other similar rentals.
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Every Sunday evening for nearly 30 years, local airwaves filled with music from all over the world thanks to Robert Resnik. He died on Monday at the age of 72.
Here's what we're discussing this week.
- Monday, July 28: How small towns are trying to regulate Airbnb.
- Tuesday, July 29: A new book by Susan Dominus explores how sibling dynamics shape us. We'll also speak with a pair of New Hampshire siblings featured in the book, Lauren Groff and Sarah True.
- Wednesday, July 30: Champlain College president Alex Hernandez on cybersecurity, federal public defender Michael Desautels on funding constraints for defense lawyers, and WCAX's Jack Fitzsimmons on the Vermont Green's championship run.
- Thursday, July 31: How are Canadians feeling about visiting the U.S.? Plus: a look at a new album from the Burlington artist Emerald Ground Water, and a new video series from Middlebury creator Bira Vanara.
Latest Episodes
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This clinic plays a key role in Vermont’s hub and spoke model of substance use treatment.
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What's story behind the Green Mountain State flag, and is it time to update it?
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Writer Mike Ayers has a new oral history of the jam band era, called "Sharing in the Groove"
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The state has implemented a ban — with some exemptions — on pesticides called neonicotinoids. The new policy will impact farmers, landscapers, and pollinators.
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The exhibit features new interactive sound art installations for visitors to explore.
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Three local film professionals — a director, a producer and a writer/actor — discuss making movies outside of Hollywood.
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Landmark College's new president Jim Dlugos and Willowell Foundation founder Matthew Schlien discuss unique learning opportunities in Vermont.
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The head of Vermont's largest hospital network discusses the rough road ahead for medical care in the region.
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Plus: we visit the mobile Mexican consulate in Montpelier.
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Jingle writers explain what goes into making a catchy jingle, and listeners share their favorites from businesses in our region.