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Vermont Edition

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

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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Recent Guests

Christine Tyler Hill
Artist and crossing guard in Burlington, creator of The Cloud Report
Self / The Cloud Report
Episode: 'Social media can be an amazing tool:' How these Vermonters built unique communities online
Graham Montague
Natural Resources PhD candidate at UVM, snorkeler who shares underwater videos on YouTube
University of Vermont
Episode: 'Social media can be an amazing tool:' How these Vermonters built unique communities online
Mirna Valerio
Endurance athlete, writer, and brand ambassador
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Episode: 'Social media can be an amazing tool:' How these Vermonters built unique communities online
Jasper Craven
Investigative journalist, author of God Forgives, Brothers Don't
VTDigger; author of the book
Episode: Journalist Jasper Craven on the harms of American military education
Phil Scott
Governor of Vermont
Government of Vermont
Episode: 'I'm not here to punish taxpayers:' Gov. Phil Scott on ed reform, return to office and more
David Allen
Associate Professor of Biology, Middlebury College
Middlebury College
Episode: Tick talk
Betsy Bancroft
Herbalist and author
Sage Mountain / Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism
Episode: Burlington police body cam footage from March ICE raid will be released 'very soon,' says mayor
Robbie Leppzer
Documentary filmmaker; An Artist Responds to War
Independent filmmaker
Episode: Novelist Tim Weed, photographer Nate Larson, and filmmaker Robbie Leppzer
Nathan Larson
Photographer and writer; Field Notes on Avoidance author
Self-published author/photographer
Episode: Novelist Tim Weed, photographer Nate Larson, and filmmaker Robbie Leppzer

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

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    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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    1
    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.

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    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.

Strong focus on community impact and real-world implications of policy choices.
Polished yet accessible coverage of Vermont issues with strong host interview style.
Guest lineup provides diverse local perspectives and practical policy context.
Listener feedback highlights accessible reporting, though some feel pacing or editing could improve.

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Talking Points

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Journalist Jasper Craven on the harms of American military education
Q: What are the different schools and systems involved in military education mentioned in the book?
The network includes congressionally chartered service academies like West Point, Annapolis, and the Air Force Academy, ROTC and JROTC units in high schools and colleges, private religiously chartered military schools, and youth groups like the Boy Scouts and Civil Air Patrol.
Burlington police body cam footage from March ICE raid will be released 'very soon,' says mayor
Q: What is the status of the city's plan to open a safe injection site, and how does this fit into the broader approach to addiction treatment and public health?
The city is in the first year of state-funded efforts, conducting service assessments, selecting partners, and aligning with a broader strategy that includes overdose prevention and treatment options, with ongoing work and state collaboration.
Burlington police body cam footage from March ICE raid will be released 'very soon,' says mayor
Q: Would you agree with the caller that the support services for people experiencing homelessness and addiction are currently at capacity and not enough beds exist in Vermont?
The state faces a broader health system challenge with limited beds and access to longer-term treatment; Burlington is advocating for expanded state resources and continued local efforts to provide affordable, accessible care and treatment options.
'I'm not here to punish taxpayers:' Gov. Phil Scott on ed reform, return to office and more
Q: Why is it so important for you to continue to push for this return-to-office order for state employees?
The governor framed it as an equity issue, but mainly as a move to build team cohesion, improve accountability, and create a better public-facing image of state services, while acknowledging remote work options remain for some roles.
'I'm not here to punish taxpayers:' Gov. Phil Scott on ed reform, return to office and more
Q: Do you think Vermont needs to take further steps to regulate ICE activity or unmask law enforcement?
The governor reaffirmed support for state law enforcement and indicated conservative steps on ICE, emphasizing a constitutional stance rather than mandating federal agents to wear masks or other broad changes.

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

This regional public affairs program covers state and community issues, blending policy, economy, education, public safety, and culture with interviews from policymakers, business leaders, educators, and local experts. Episodes frequently center on education funding and reform, EdTech regulation, local economic shifts (notably manufacturing and supply chains), flood recovery, and community resilience, often pairing a policy discussion with real-world, on-the-ground perspectives from Vermont residents and practitioners. A notable strength is how it threads government, business, and nonprofit voices to illuminate local impacts, while maintaining a steady stream of accessible, citizen-focused storytelling that can appeal to listeners who want ... more

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Recent guests on Vermont Edition include:

1. Christine Tyler Hill
2. Graham Montague
3. Mirna Valerio
4. Jasper Craven
5. Phil Scott
6. David Allen
7. Betsy Bancroft
8. Robbie Leppzer

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