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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.
Episodes
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Filling the gaps in rural maternity care
Brattleboro Memorial Hospital plans to close its labor and delivery unit within the next year. As other rural hospitals scale back on maternity care, what will…
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The state of Vermont's dairy processing industry
Vermont’s dairy industry has constricted dramatically over the last decade. According to data from UVM Extension, there were 838 dairy farms a decade ago. That…
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About 150 Vermonters are incarcerated in Mississippi. Brave Little State explains why.
About 150 Vermonters are incarcerated in Mississippi. Brave Little State explains why.
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Town by Town: Middlesex
Today is the latest installment in our monthly series, Town by Town. Each month, we hone in on a different town or municipality in the state. This month, we're…
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'I hate this, but that is our reality:' More layoffs coming for UVM Health
UVM Health, Vermont’s largest health care provider, needs to reduce expenses by at least 300 million dollars over the next three years. That's the…
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A new book on aging, a grunge band reunites, and more
This hour, Vermont Edition brings you the stories of three creative people in our region and their new projects. We begin with Richard Hawley of Ripton. He…
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Taking a swing at two types of golf in Vermont
As it turns out, many people visit the Green Mountain state just to tee off here. We’ll parse over the numbers, and discuss how the golf industry is attempting…
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Vermont Edition At Home: Katherine Paterson
In the latest installment of our series, Vermont Edition At Home, we head to the Montpelier home of writer Katherine Paterson. The award-winning author has…
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Vermont gets its first ever animal welfare director
Earlier this year, Vermont’s first director of animal welfare, Lisa Milot, released a report on how the state responds to animal welfare and cruelty cases. She…
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'Charity & Sylvia': A 19th century same-sex love story in Vermont
A new graphic novel tells the story of Charity Bryant and Sylvia Drake, two seamstresses in 1800s Addison County. The two women lived together as a couple for…
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Juneteenth and the music of liberation
This Friday is Juneteenth, a holiday marking the date that some of the last enslaved people in the Confederacy received word that they were free. Juneteenth…
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The World Cup's impact on New England
The FIFA World Cup is underway in stadiums across the US, Canada and Mexico. Toronto and Vancouver in Canada are two of the World Cup host cities. For…
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Burlington High School says goodbye to its Macy's location
Burlington High School says goodbye to its Macy's location
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Vermont Edition at Home: Howard Dean
Howard Dean is a former Vermont governor, presidential candidate and Democratic National Committee chair. But before all that, he was just a local physician…
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Penny for your thoughts? Vermonters weigh in on the copper coin's demise
The U.S. Mint ceased making new pennies in November. Our humble, one-cent, copper-and-zinc coin can still be used as currency, but its circulation will dwindle…
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Need a book recommendation? Check out Vermont Edition's summer reading list
Need a book recommendation? Check out Vermont Edition's summer reading list
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The battle over Battery Energy Storage Sites
Battery energy storage systems — BESS — are popping up across the country. They strengthen the electrical grid by storing energy and releasing it at high…
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Town by Town: Brattleboro
It's is the latest installment of our Town by Town series. where every month, we take an hour to learn about a randomly selected town or city in Vermont, with…
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The architecture movement rooted in the Mad River Valley
Design-build architects are trained not just to envision a home or structure, but to build it themselves and to improvise based on their on-site experiences…
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AG Charity Clark and America 250 in Vermont
First, we're joined by Vermont's Attorney General Charity Clark, who discusses her ongoing legal battle against Meta, the parent company of Facebook and…
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Legislative session wrap-up
The Vermont Legislature adjourned for the session Friday evening after Democratic lawmakers and Gov. Phil Scott reached an agreement on education reform…
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What hours of bodycam footage reveal about ICE operations in Vermont
What hours of bodycam footage reveal about ICE operations in Vermont
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Beetles, bees and butterflies: How to explore your buzzing backyard ecosystem
Have you ever thought about just how many insect species call your yard home? There are thousands of species to discover just outside your door. The app…
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Are twins really "in the water" in Sheldon? Brave Little State investigates
Vermont Edition went down the rabbit hole with a recent episode of Brave Little State to find out if there really are more twins per capita in the town of…
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'Social media can be an amazing tool:' How these Vermonters built unique communities online
Some movie stars or celebrity chefs have massive followings on Instagram or YouTube. Others gain followers by posting addictive content. But some people simply…
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Journalist Jasper Craven on the harms of American military education
Military academies and ROTC clubs teach children and young adults — most of them boys — how to fight in war. But this education comes with its own risk of…
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'I'm not here to punish taxpayers:' Gov. Phil Scott on ed reform, return to office and more
We’re nearing the traditional end point of Vermont’s legislative calendar. Adjournment at the statehouse in Montpelier is tentatively scheduled for May 29, but…
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Tick talk
Tick season is upon us yet again, and tick bite-related emergency room visits in the Northeast are higher than normal right now. It’s hard not to resent these…
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Burlington police body cam footage from March ICE raid will be released 'very soon,' says mayor
Burlington police body cam footage from March ICE raid will be released 'very soon,' says mayor
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Novelist Tim Weed, photographer Nate Larson, and filmmaker Robbie Leppzer
Vermont has no shortage of artists creating new works. Author Tim Weed of Putney has a new novel set in Vermont called The Gatepost that blends modern science…
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Should Vermont pump the brakes on tech in schools?
There are many tech tools making their way into kids’ classrooms: Chromebooks and iPads, Canvas and Powerschool, ChatGPT and Claude. Is that a good thing?…
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Layoffs in Franklin County point to a shrinking manufacturing economy
Manufacturing is an important part of Vermont’s economy. According to the state, about seven percent of Vermont workers are employed by manufacturing companies…
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Flood preparedness and recovery in Vermont
Over the past few years, Vermonters have upped their flood resilience efforts. As we enter another flood season, this work becomes even more urgent. Douglas…
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Vermont Edition's annual spring gardening show with Charlie Nardozzi
It's Vermont Edition’s annual spring gardening show and our guest is Charlie Nardozzi, gardening consultant extraordinaire, speaker, and TV and radio host. You…
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After SCOTUS strikes down tariff rule, who gets a refund?
After SCOTUS strikes down tariff rule, who gets a refund?
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Should Vermont raise taxes on the rich?
At both the state and federal level, there's growing momentum behind the progressive idea of new taxes on the richest Americans. Democrats in Montpelier…
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Vermont CSAs take on food insecurity and health disparities
As the weather warms, farmers in our region are filling up their customer lists for their annual CSAs. Today we hear from two local organizations working to…
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The uncertain future of Circus Smirkus
Circus Smirkus has been training young performers for four decades. But with financial challenges and an aerial accident last summer, the future of the touring…
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Nick Sweeney, director of the new Noah Kahan documentary
Strafford’s Noah Kahan is arguably the most famous musician to come out of Vermont in recent years. A new Netflix documentary, "Noah Kahan: Out of Body,"…
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The push and pull of land use reform in Vermont
The most significant land use law in Vermont’s recent history is on the brink of major change. Key portions could be repealed, like the “road rule” and tier…
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Town by Town: Royalton
Every month, Vermont Edition hones in on a different town or city for a series called Town by Town. Our goal is visit all 252 towns in Vermont. For the latest…
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New book chronicles the comeback story of Vermont forests
Around the turn of the 20th century, only 25% of Vermont was still forested. Today, that situation has completely reversed, with forests covering about three…
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How to tackle your storage unit this spring cleaning season
How to tackle your storage unit this spring cleaning season
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Blue Cross Blue Shield CEO Beth Roberts (rebroadcast)
This hour we’re going to be talking with Beth Roberts, the CEO of Vermont’s largest private insurance company, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont. This is a…
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Navigating 'gray divorce' in your later years
Navigating 'gray divorce' in your later years
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Spring peepers, salamanders and other amphibious signs of spring
The sound of spring peepers tells us warmer weather is on its way. As the frogs ribbit, spotted salamanders crawl across roads to find mating spots, while…
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The growing role of private equity in healthcare
Vermont state lawmakers are considering a bill that would restrict the influence of private equity in the healthcare system. Private equity's influence has…
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The history of blackface and minstrelsy in Vermont
The history of blackface and minstrelsy in Vermont
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The psychedelic that has mental health therapists and lawmakers intrigued
Using psychedelics in mental health treatment has been gaining legitimacy in recent years. Now, a little-known substance called ibogaine has some addiction…
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Rep. Becca Balint pushes for an Iran war powers vote in the House
Rep. Becca Balint pushes for an Iran war powers vote in the House
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Contra dancing, through the eyes and ears of callers
Contra dancing has deep roots in New England. But it's also still evolving, from an increased emphasis on gender inclusivity to new styles of dance. Two…
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What is appropriate–and inappropriate–conduct in the workplace?
An unprompted hug. A shoulder massage that was never requested. A compliment or comment that crosses a boundary. What some consider acceptable workplace…
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So you're thinking about getting Canadian citizenship, eh?
So you're thinking about getting Canadian citizenship, eh?
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No joke, let's talk superstitions and Vermont folklore
Grab your lucky rabbit’s foot, walk around that ladder, and come talk about superstitions and tall tales with us. Do you ever wonder why you feel a little…
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The legal battles over accountability in policing
A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision has roots in Vermont and nationwide implications. The Zorn v. Linton case involved a 2015 protest in Montpelier, and…
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Brattleboro nurses and hospital administrators return to the bargaining table
Nurses at Brattleboro Memorial Hospital will return to the bargaining table tomorrow with hospital administrators.
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Migratory songbirds warble, tweet and twitter their way back to Vermont
Migratory songbirds warble, tweet and twitter their way back to Vermont
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Town by Town: Rockingham
For the latest in our Town by Town series, we head to Rockingham, in Windham County. Rockingham sits along the Connecticut River and includes the villages of…
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As health plans drop GLP-1s, what's next for patients?
As health plans drop GLP-1s, what's next for patients?
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'I would never follow an unlawful order:' Vt. National Guard's new leader on overseas deployments
Lawmakers recently elected a new head of the Vermont National Guard. This new leadership comes as Guard members are being deployed around the world, from the…