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Vermont Edition

Vermont Public
Vermont
Burlington
Climate Change
American Chestnut
University Of Vermont
Gardening
Medicaid
Community Engagement
Environmental Conservation
Flooding
Property Taxes
Poetry
Homelessness
Blight
Act 73
Venezuela
Tariffs
Vermont Public
Music
Belvidere

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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Latest Episodes

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 Farnham, the state’s Chief Recovery Officer, joins to tell us about how changes at the Feder... more

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 can hear Charlie on Sunday mornings right here on Vermont Public for All Things Gardening.... more

After SCOTUS strikes down tariff rule, who gets a refund?

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 recently revived the idea of raising taxes on high-income earners, but the effort was not success... more

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Recent Guests

Grace Woroch
Community Health Manager at Vermont Youth Conservation Corps
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Episode: Vermont CSAs take on food insecurity and health disparities
Gabby Boyston
Food Access Manager at the Intervale Center in Burlington
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Mary Ann Lickteig
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Nick Sweeney
Director of Noah Kahan, Out of Body
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Episode: Nick Sweeney, director of the new Noah Kahan documentary
Dale Post
Music Director
Royalton Town Band / Mid-Vermont Christian School
Episode: Town by Town: Royalton
Lauren Adamoli
Owner
First Branch Coffee / Bale Commons
Episode: Town by Town: Royalton
Elena Greenlee
Executive Director
Bale (Building a Local Economy)
Episode: Town by Town: Royalton

Host

Mikaela Lefrak
Host of Vermont Edition

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 123 ratings
  • An interesting listen

    I’m from New England and love visiting Vermont. The hosts are always polite even when callers are a little blunt. Although the callers tend to be very nice! You can learn a lot from this show regardless of where you live.

    One suggestion I have is that while each episode says it’s been edited for clarity and brevity, it feels like some content could be cut such as calls from people who can’t hear the hosts or vice versa. The hosts having to cut off callers who go on for too long is a little awk... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    JJ90909
    United States2 years ago
  • Unprofessional

    You don’t seem to have an editor. You leave in irrelevant calls, and the resulting fluster that it causes the hosts. Mikaela stutters and stammers and she sounds perpetually stuffed up. “Verbont” I can’t stand it. The guests are good, and the topics are interesting. Please make it sound more professional and smoother

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    123FakeSt
    United States3 years ago
  • Love the show but…..

    I love the show but some of the programs are just boring and useless.

    I love Jane Lindholm and miss her very much, the new hosts voices are super annoying.

    I love when brave little state does it because they are clear and factual.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    lake/farmgirl
    United States3 years ago
  • Man they’re pushing the vaccines hard

    Aren’t some of the Nuremberg codes “The experiment should be so conducted as to avoid all unnecessary physical and mental suffering and injury” and “Proper preparations should be made and adequate facilities provided to protect the experimental subject against even remote possibilities of injury, disability, or death“? How is giving a vaccine at an inn, Jazzfest or speedway conducting the (emergency authorized) vaccination as to avoid all unnecessary physical and mental injury? How is administ... more

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    the real Krypto Man
    United States5 years ago
  • Hi Jane

    Its ok but I like your other podcast ‘but why?’ better I’ve listened to all the episodes of it.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    sky_guy_bugy_boy
    United States5 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners appreciate the depth of discussions around local issues and feel engaged with the community through interactive segments.
Overall, many commend the hosts for their informative segments and ability to highlight important topics affecting Vermont residents.
Some feedback criticizes the production quality, suggesting improvements to editing for a smoother listening experience.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The uncertain future of Circus Smirkus
Q: Do we know anything about the financial liability and ongoing questions around insurance and premiums?
The Executive Director notes that liability insurance is in place but the situation is still unclear, with lawyers involved and ongoing discussions about coverage and future costs.
Blue Cross Blue Shield CEO Beth Roberts (rebroadcast)
Q: What is your view on re-entering Medicare Advantage in Vermont?
We remain excited about the opportunity to re-enter in a way that is meaningful and sustainable, with careful consideration of benefits and costs; we would avoid exiting again and would pursue a softer, well-studied approach.
New book chronicles the comeback story of Vermont forests
Q: Bill, go ahead. Good morning. I'm interested in the forest impact on the water quality in the state. For example, when there were no trees, was there flash flooding?
Forests protect groundwater and watersheds; removing trees dries out the ground and streams, making floods and runoff worse, with spring floods and even summer floods more destructive.
The psychedelic that has mental health therapists and lawmakers intrigued
Q: When did Ibogaine first come onto your radar, and what convinced you to pursue research or policy work around it?
It began with early personal and professional interest in psychedelic medicine, followed by exposure to the science and policy discussions, and then organizational connections that highlighted regulatory and research opportunities.
Navigating 'gray divorce' in your later years
Q: What considerations come into play for adult children when their parents divorce in later life?
Even though adult children aren't legal parties to custody issues, the impact on their relationships and family dynamics is significant; the team includes mental health support to address boundaries, loyalty, and the relational changes that affect everyone involved.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont Edition

What is Vermont Edition about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Focusing on issues relevant to Vermont and its residents, the episodes often center on environmental challenges, local governance, community engagement, and social topics. Guests frequently include experts, local leaders, and activists who share insights on pressing matters such as biodiversity, healthcare affordability, and the impacts of legislative efforts on everyday life. Unique to this podcast is its interactive format, inviting listener participation and questions during discussions, which enhances the connection between the hosts and the audience. Such engagement not only addresses immediate concerns but also fosters an informed community dialogue around Vermont's current events and cultural trends.

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These podcasts share a similar audience with Vermont Edition:

1. Brave Little State
2. Rumble Strip
3. On the Media
4. On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti
5. The Ezra Klein Show

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Vermont Edition launched 20 years ago and published 248 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Vermont Edition include:

1. Grace Woroch
2. Gabby Boyston
3. Mary Ann Lickteig
4. Laura Lawson Tucker
5. Darlene Jensen
6. Nick Sweeney
7. Dale Post
8. Lauren Adamoli

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