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Vermont Edition

Vermont Public
Vermont
Burlington
University Of Vermont
Gardening
Property Taxes
Act 73
Venezuela
Music
Belvidere
Mental Health
Donald Trump
School District Consolidation
Vermont Public
Montpelier
Tariffs
Sacred Harp
Thanksgiving
Grafton
American Chestnut
Vermont Air National Guard

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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School is back in session. This is the first year that students across Vermont are banned from bringing cell phones. 

Today on Vermont Edition: the reasoning behind the cell phone ban, and what it’s like on the ground, trying to enforce it. We’ll ta... more

It’s early September and the water’s warm in our region’s lakes and ponds. That means some fish are under stress, while many native species are in their element.

Today we explore the underwater world of so-called “trash fish.” These ancient, native ... more

Based on the data, just one or two people live in most of Vermont's homes, that's Roughly 70 percent of the state's houses. The state has one of the country’s smallest average household sizes in the country.

As we try to solve the state’s housing cr... more

Our August 2026 Town by Town stop is Chittenden in Rutland County. This town has the distinction of being the largest municipality in Vermont by area, though its population hovers around 1,200.

Each month for Town by Town, we spend an hour together ... more

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Adam Rice
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Gerald Malloy
Republican nominee for U.S. House (Vermont)
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Episode: Voices of winners in Vermont's primary election
Ellen Yon
Executive Director, Vermont Afghan Alliance
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Episode: Voices of winners in Vermont's primary election
Amanda Janoo
Democratic nominee for governor
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Episode: Voices of winners in Vermont's primary election
Molly Gray
Democratic nominee for Lieutenant Governor
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Episode: Voices of winners in Vermont's primary election
Eva Sullivan
Education Manager, Community Sailing Center
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Episode: Exploring Lake Champlain, above and below the surface
Matt Cetin
Owner and Captain, Dive One LLC; firefighter
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Host

Mikaela Lefrak
Host of Vermont Edition, regularly guiding interviews and conversations on Vermont Public (Vermont Public Radio).

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 127 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 States4 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 States4 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    sky_guy_bugy_boy
    United States5 years ago

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Listeners appreciate local perspectives and the cross-border context, with strong call-ins being a hallmark.
Listeners praise thoughtful interviewing and civically engaged discussion.
Some feel production could be tighter and wish for more polished editing.

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Exploring Lake Champlain, above and below the surface
Q: Kreig, are there other stories that you like to share about these shipwrecks?
One standout is the General Butler tale, and Kreig also discusses Champ as a folklore element tied to the lake, using storytelling to bring underwater history to life for divers.
Exploring Lake Champlain, above and below the surface
Q: First, you're taking people out on your boat, out to these dive sites. What happens next when you get to the place where you want to go?
The process starts with getting divers comfortable and ensuring equipment is ready, then they head out to the dive site, perform a buddy check, and enter the water after a final safety check.
Voices of winners in Vermont's primary election
Q: To what do you credit the success of your campaign?
Amanda Janoo attributed bold ideas, a strong grassroots operation with hundreds of volunteers, and a powerful retail-ground game that built personal connections with voters.
A cross-border conversation about tariffs and trade
Q: What sectors in Vermont or Quebec are most at risk from the tariffs?
Sectors linked to construction materials (like cement and lumber) and manufacturing supply chains that depend on Canadian inputs are most affected, with broader uncertainty hampering investment.
REBROADCAST: The history of blackface and minstrelsy in Vermont
Q: How did Cakewalk at UVM evolve and eventually end?
Cakewalk began as a loosely organized activity and grew into a university-sanctioned, high-profile event that raised money but was rooted in and promoted white supremacist ideas; strong student activism and ally support led to its abolition in 1969.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont Edition

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

This program focuses on regional news, policy, and culture with a strong emphasis on Vermont and border-related topics. Episodes frequently feature public officials, business and industry leaders, local farmers, educators, and community organizers, alongside long-form profiles of local culture, history, and the arts. The show often pairs policy discussions (housing, healthcare, education, economic development) with grounded, on-the-ground perspectives from residents and regional experts, including cross-border trade and Vermont's evolving industries like wine and film. A notable strength is its blend of rigorous interviewing, civic storytelling, and community voices, making it a practical, people-centric source for listeners who want to und... more

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1. Brave Little State
2. Rumble Strip
3. Fresh Air
4. On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti
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Vermont Edition launched 21 years ago and published 310 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. Henry Mizrahi
2. Rebecca Freedner
3. Adam Rice
4. Gerald Malloy
5. Ellen Yon
6. Amanda Janoo
7. Molly Gray
8. Eva Sullivan

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