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Vermont Edition
Vermont Edition brings you news and conversation about issues affecting your life. Host Mikaela Lefrak considers the context of current events through interviews with news makers and people who make our region buzz.
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Candy sellers dish on this year's trick-or-treating trends
In the days before Halloween, some are focused on finishing up their costumes. Others of us are more focused on the candy — Reese’s cups, Sour Patch Kids…
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Town by Town: Panton
This Vermont town has fewer than 700 residents. It borders both Lake Champlain and Otter Creek. And it has rich soil, perfect for farming. Know what it is?…
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Vermont Climate Assessment authors share their key takeaways
Vermont has the reputation of being a climate refuge. But the state is actually warming faster than the global average. On Vermont Edition: the latest climate…
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How will Medicaid changes affect Vermonters?
Come New Years Day, millions of Medicaid beneficiaries in the U.S. will have to prove they work 80 hours in a month. That’s just one of the changes coming to…
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Vermont Public's 2026 governor debate
Republican Gov. Phil Scott and Amanda Janoo, a Democrat/Progressive, met for their first debate. Vermont Edition hosted a debate between Vermont's two major…
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Art events and exhibits from Burlington to Brattleboro
Black-and-white photographs of child laborers. Murals by Afghan refugees. Free queer haircuts in an art gallery. Movies from around the world. All of this…
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2026 election interviews: Vermont treasurer and auditor, plus Props 3 and 4
This general election Vermonters will vote on multiple statewide positions and two proposed constitutional amendments. Host Mikaela Lefrak spoke with senior…
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How to identify the birds traveling south right now
As most of us sleep, millions of birds travel across the night skies. They’re heading south in heavy numbers, ready to find their winter homes. Today on…
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New releases from a local filmmaker, an author and musicians
A Mohegan leader helped shape the vision and raise the funds for Dartmouth College. He's now the subject of a documentary. Today on Vermont Edition: we mark…
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Vermont and New Hampshire politics, then and now
Northern New England races could decide control of the U.S. Senate. Maine and New Hampshire, we’re looking at you. Today on Vermont Edition: a close look at…
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Vermont Public's 2026 U.S. House debate
Vermont Edition hosted a debate between three candidates for Vermont's seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. Incumbent Rep. Becca Balint, a Democrat from…
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The magic of Art at the Kent in Calais
The curators of Art at the Kent in Calais are gearing up for their final weekend of the year. Beyond that, the annual exhibition faces an uncertain future…
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Vermont Public's 2026 lieutenant governor debate
Vermont Edition hosted a debate between Vermont's two major party candidates for lieutenant governor on Tuesday. Current Lt. Gov. John Rodgers, a Republican…
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2026 election interviews: Vermont attorney general and secretary of state
The general election is just under one month away. In Vermont, multiple statewide and federal positions will appear on this year’s ballot. Today on Vermont…
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On the Record: A Vermont's journalist retrospective of his work
Before social media, before the internet existed at all, local newspapers kept our communities informed and connected. But even in print’s heyday, making…
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Bootleggers, counterfeiters and brothels: The salacious side of Vermont's past
Vermont might be picturesque, but these Green Mountains are no strangers to scandal. This brave little state has its own long history of counterfeiting…
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Town by Town: Lemington
It's the latest installment in our monthly series, Town by Town. Each month, we spend a whole hour learning about one of the state’s 252 towns and cities. At…
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The making of Vermont Public's 2026 election poll
Governor Phil Scott is in the tightest reelection bid of his career. In a new poll Democrat Amanda Janoo is within 10 points of the governor. I’m Mikaela…
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Vermont Edition's annual fall gardening show
Today on Vermont Edition: our annual fall gardening show with Charlie Nardozzi. He’s the host of All Things Gardening on Vermont Public, a backyard consultant…
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Vermont National Guard leader on his airmen's return from deployment
This month has been full of change for members of the Vermont National Guard. On September 6th, the 158th Fighter Wing returned home from a monthslong overseas…
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The in and outs of mushroom hunting in Vermont
The cooling temperatures and autumn rain signal the end of summer. It also means that wild, edible mushrooms are popping up in forests around our region. While…
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Barre's school budget woes could affect a future school district merger
Two of the largest healthcare networks in the region just cut hundreds of positions. These hospitals are trying to stem their losses while still serving…
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When farm clothes become high fashion
High fashion designers collaborate with Carthartt. Noah Kahan’s signature look is coveralls. Yep, workwear as fashion is officially a thing. Today on Vermont…
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New documentary explores Vermonters' everyday lives
The new documentary Every Day: Big and Small shows how Vermonters build community and find connection through hard times. Today on Vermont Edition, it's…
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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in Vermont
On Vermont Edition: Hispanic Heritage Month. University of Vermont's Spanish lecturer Adriana Sanchez-Gutierrez, known as DJ Adru, on her new radio show called…
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Clergy arrested at Williston ICE facility: 'We're going to continue this kind of resistance'
A recent protest at an ICE facility in Williston ended with a group of Christian religious leaders arrested for trespassing. Today, we'll hear what led them to…
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Bestselling author Daniel Mason's new novel on Vermont's 'Country People'
Bestselling author Daniel Mason's new novel, “Country People," is a comedic tale of a California family that moves to southern Vermont. They discover the…
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He was a firefighter at Ground Zero. 25 years later, he remembers it all.
This September 11th marks the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Firefighter Michael Donovan served at Ground Zero that day. He lost many friends…
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It's Jeopardy! on Vermont Edition
For all you game show nerds, tonight’s a big night. It’s the "Jeopardy! Masters" final. If that means nothing to you, here’s the deal: high-ranking Jeopardy…
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Norman Rockwell's Vermont years on display at the Shelburne Museum
Dinner table scenes. Soldiers deploying to war. Kids with scuffed knees and dirty socks. The quintessential American illustrator Norman Rockwell painted them…
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New year, new rule: No phones in Vermont schools
School is back in session. This is the first year that students across Vermont are banned from bringing cell phones. Today on Vermont Edition: the reasoning…
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Ancient native 'trash fish' get a bad rap. These anglers want to change that.
It’s early September and the water’s warm in our region’s lakes and ponds. That means some fish are under stress, while many native species are in their…
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How shrinking household size is burdening Vermont's housing market
Based on the data, just one or two people live in most of Vermont's homes, that's Roughly 70 percent of the state's houses. The state has one of the country’s…
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Town by Town: Chittenden
Our August 2026 Town by Town stop is Chittenden in Rutland County. This town has the distinction of being the largest municipality in Vermont by area, though…
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How proposed federal changes could impact Vermont's historic sites
Proposed federal changes to historic preservation sites–including what qualifies for protection and who makes those decisions–has experts around the country on…
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From poetry to philosophy, here's three Vermont authors for your to-read list
Every year, little old Vermont produces big new names in the writing world. A Booker Prize nominee. A poet published in the New Yorker. A professor with a…
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New regulations could have a big impact on Vermont's cannabis industry
New federal regulations surrounding hemp products are expected to have huge ripple effects on the industry. Guest host Jenn Jarecki hosts a panel of guests to…
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Passport to the land of creemees: Vermont Edition's 2026 ice cream show
It's Vermont Edition's annual creemee show, where each summer we talk with maker's and lovers of Vermont's most famous delicacy. This year, speak with Adam…
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Voices of winners in Vermont's primary election
Amanda Janoo, Molly Gray, and Gerald Malloy discuss their campaigns, and reporter Lola Duffort breaks down the results. Then: it’s been nearly five years since…
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Exploring Lake Champlain, above and below the surface
Vermont might be far from the ocean, but that's not an issue for local scuba divers. The waters of Lake Champlain are dark, deep and perfect for underwater…
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Primary election preview with Vermont's Secretary of State
Vermont’s primary election is Aug. 11. About 3.1% of registered voters cast their ballots early, according to the Secretary of State's office. The rest of…
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A cross-border conversation about tariffs and trade
President Trump's policies and posture towards Canada have upended our country's relationship with our neighbor to the north. His recent announcement of 50…
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Live from Addison County Fair and Field Days
Every year, the Vermont Edition team heads out to a Vermont fair to bring you the sounds and voices of our states favorite summertime traditions. Today we come…
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Champlain Valley winemakers are building an identity for Vermont wine
As alcohol consumption decreases in younger generations, Vermont winemakers are looking for federal recognition for the Champlain Valley of Vermont. It would…
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REBROADCAST: The history of blackface and minstrelsy in Vermont
Blackface performance – or minstrel shows – might seem like relics of the 19th century. But these racist traditions stuck around much longer, including at the…
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Fostering a filmmaking community in Vermont
This summer’s already seen a number of big blockbuster movies – The Odyssey, the new Spiderman, Toy Story 5. You can reliably catch all these movies at…
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Town by Town: Guilford
Every month, Vermont Edition spends an hour learning about a different municipality in the state for our monthly series, Town by Town. Today, we'll learn about…
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Classical Music 101: It's not just Beethoven and Bach
Are you classical-curious but don’t know where to start? Our roundtable of experts share some tips on where to start. Broadcast on Tuesday, Jul. 28, 2026, at…
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Vermont business leaders call for an 'abundance agenda'
Local business leaders want Vermont to adopt the "abundance agenda." Remove administrative burdens so we can build more housing, and attract more working age…
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Vermont Public's 2026 Democratic primary debate for governor
Vermont Edition's Mikaela Lefrak moderates a debate between the two candidates vying for the Democratic nomination for Vermont's next governor, Amanda Janoo…
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Learning a new language as an adult
Many of us dream of learning another language. But becoming fluent as an adult is so hard that it can feel impossible. Here's some good news: our region is…
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Vermont Public's 2026 Democratic primary debate for lieutenant governor
Vermont Edition host Mikaela Lefrak moderates a debate between the three Democratic candidates for lieutenant governor: Esther Charlestin of South Burlington…
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The uncertain future of the Ben & Jerry's Foundation
The Ben and Jerry’s Foundation announced it will shut down by the end of the year. It’s the latest update in a legal dispute with Ben and Jerry’s parent…
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Vermont's prisons not 'as staffed as we want to be,' says Commissioner Jon Murad
Vermont has six correctional facilities located across the state. Together these prisons house more than 1,500 incarcerated Vermonters. On Thursday, Vermont…
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Front Porch Forum reflects on 20 years
The popular service Front Porch Forum celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. For many Vermonters, it’s a beloved way to connect with neighbors, share local…
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Vermont Edition's first rodeo
Rodeo culture is alive and well in Vermont, thanks in part to Pond Hill Ranch, a 2000-acre family-run business in Castleton, VT. It’s the largest horse leasing…
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Meet the Democratic candidates for Vermont state auditor + UNH poll: young Vermonters find state unaffordable
On Monday, Vermont Edition aired interviews with the two candidates vying for the Democratic nomination for Vermont state auditor. Political newcomer Nicholas…
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Meet the Democratic candidates for Vermont state auditor
On Monday, Vermont Edition aired interviews with the two candidates vying for the Democratic nomination for Vermont state auditor. Political newcomer Nicholas…
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Revolutionary War reenactors bring Vermont history to life
With America’s 250th, there’s been a lot of focus on Vermont’s early history. You can always read about it in a book, but historical reenactors are out there…
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Montréal music comes alive in the summer
Summer in our region provides many opportunities to see live music outdoors. This year, Montréal’s summer festival season is more packed than ever. Vermont…