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.
Here's what we're discussing this week.
- Monday, March 25: Officials from Vermont Emergency Management and the Department of Transportation discuss how they're preparing Vermont for the influx of people coming to see the solar eclipse.
- Tuesday, March 26: Unilever recently announced it plans to spin off Ben & Jerry's, raising new questions about how the multinational consumer goods company squared the Vermont ice cream maker's social justice roots with its own desire for profits. We'll explore the challenges of being a socially responsible B Corp with a Champlain College finance professor, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility and some local business owners.
- Wednesday, March 27: The documentary "Underdog" tells the story of a Vermont dairy farmer who risks losing the only home he's ever known. We'll talk with the filmmaker and a member of Farm First, an organization that supports farmers' mental health. Plus, a conversation with outgoing Burlington Mayor Miro Weinberger.
- Thursday, March 28: We'll share a recent episode of Brave Little State on libraries, followed by a live conversation with a Vermont State University professor trying to visit all 187 Vermont libraries during her sabbatical.
Latest Episodes
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Filmmaker Tommy Hyde and a representative from Farm First talk about the hurdles and resources for Vermont farmers.
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The outgoing Democrat discusses some of the city's largest challenges, from the drug crisis to affordable housing, his proudest achievements and what he might do next.
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Unilever is spinning off its ice cream division, which includes Ben & Jerry’s. The Vermont-based company has long been known as a company that wears its values on its sleeve.
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Plus, the Agency of Transportation and the Green Mountain Club discuss how to prepare for the total solar eclipse.
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New England author Amy Brady takes a look at American's love of ice.
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A new piece at the Highland Center for the Arts called “When Light Bends” celebrates the upcoming eclipse.
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Filmmaker Bess O'Brien previously gained national recognition for her 2013 film "The Hungry Heart."
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Plus, a conversation about taking a gap year instead of going straight to college or entering the workforce.
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Vermont's state climatologist and an environmental writer discuss the emotional toll of climate change.
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We check in with House Speaker Jill Krowinski and three reporters who have been tracking bills through the legislative session.