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, April 22: We share a recent episode of Rumble Strip about trans Vermonter Kasey's personal journey, followed by a live discussion with two queer Vermont poets to mark National Poetry Month.
- Tuesday, April 23: A conversation with Phil Baruth, President Pro Tempore of the Vermont Senate. Then, for Earth Week, we'll learn about the latest technology for decarbonizing your home.
- Wednesday, April 24: Herpetologist Jim Andrews, the coordinator for the Vermont Reptile and Amphibian Atlas, tells us about the reptiles and amphibians you might see this spring.
- Thursday, April 25: A rebroadcast of our episode on estate planning with two Vermont lawyers.
Latest Episodes
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Lawmakers work to get enough votes to override the governor's veto of a bill that would ban flavored tobacco and vape products.
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For the annual spring bird show, the Bird Diva answers all your birding questions.
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Teachers share tips on explaining solar eclipses to children and helping them watch one safely.
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Sometimes students with dyslexia need extra help in school. Senate bill 204 would guarantee kids between kindergarten and third grade get screened for any learning differences they might have.
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We hear from lawmakers in favor of and opposed to a House bill that would overhaul how communities develop land.
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We take a look at how Vermont public libraries are supporting their communities with Brave Little State.
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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.