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Vermont Edition

Vermont Public
Vermont
University Of Vermont
Burlington
Property Taxes
Gardening
Act 73
Venezuela
Music
Vermont Public
Belvidere
Donald Trump
School District Consolidation
Lake Champlain
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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Latest Episodes

Bestselling author Daniel Mason's new novel, “Country People," is a comedic tale of a California family that moves to southern Vermont. They discover the beauty and quirks of rural living, as well as a centuries-old local legend. 

Mason is a Pulitze... more

This September 11th marks the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Firefighter Michael Donovan served at Ground Zero that day. He lost many friends and colleagues.

On Vermont Edition: Captain Michael Donovan of Ludlow. His new memoir comm... more

For all you game show nerds, tonight’s a big night. It’s the "Jeopardy! Masters" final. If that means nothing to you, here’s the deal: high-ranking Jeopardy champions compete against each other for a $500,000 prize, a $100,000 donation to a charity o... more

Dinner table scenes. Soldiers deploying to war. Kids with scuffed knees and dirty socks. The quintessential American illustrator Norman Rockwell painted them all. Many were created while he lived and worked in Vermont for more than a decade. 

Today ... more

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Recent Guests

Jakob DeArruda
Three-time Jeopardy! champion, quarter-finalist Tournament of Champions 2024
Okemo Valley, Ithaca (current)
Episode: It's Jeopardy! on Vermont Edition
David Madden
Jeopardy! contestant (4-time), runs International Academic Competitions
International Academic Competitions
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Susan White
Jeopardy! contestant in 2019, online bookseller
Sutton Books, Norwich
Episode: It's Jeopardy! on Vermont Edition
Kelly Brush
Founder of the Kelly Brush Foundation
Kelly Brush Foundation
Episode: Norman Rockwell's Vermont years on display at the Shelburne Museum
Daisy Rockwell
Writer and translator, granddaughter of Norman Rockwell
North Bennington
Episode: Norman Rockwell's Vermont years on display at the Shelburne Museum
Tom Denenberg
Museum Director, Shelburne Museum
Shelburne Museum
Episode: Norman Rockwell's Vermont years on display at the Shelburne Museum
Shawn Good
Fisheries biologist for Vermont Fish & Wildlife
Vermont Fish & Wildlife
Episode: Ancient native 'trash fish' get a bad rap. These anglers want to change that.
Chelsea Rapin
Fish & Wildlife Certified Master Angler
Essex
Episode: Ancient native 'trash fish' get a bad rap. These anglers want to change that.
Drew Price
Owner of Master Class Angling, Fly Fishing Guide Service
Master Class Angling
Episode: Ancient native 'trash fish' get a bad rap. These anglers want to change that.

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

    Apple Podcasts
    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

Listeners Say

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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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New regulations could have a big impact on Vermont's cannabis industry
Q: What is hemp and how does it differ from cannabis according to federal law?
Hemp is cannabis with very low levels of THC (0.3% or less on a dry weight basis) and is treated as an agricultural product, while cannabis (marijuana) is a Schedule I drug; this distinction drives different regulatory regimes and affects how products can be marketed and sold.
Town by Town: Chittenden
Q: What makes Chittenden special to you as a resident and as someone who documents it?
The town's combination of vast national forestland, tight-knit community, and ongoing projects like Mountaintop Resort and the fish hatchery make it both beautiful and dynamic; people here care about preserving the land for future generations while adapting to growth and change.
Town by Town: Chittenden
Q: Nina, when did you and your family move to Chittenden?
We moved to Chittenden in 1997, and over the years I grew into a role on the Planning Commission while continuing to work as a reporter.
Norman Rockwell's Vermont years on display at the Shelburne Museum
Q: What made Rockwell move to Vermont, and how did the local environment influence his work?
The guest explains that Vermont offered a quieter life away from celebrity, a place to focus on work, and that the surrounding communities and landscapes became integral to his compositions, while several local models appeared in his paintings.
Ancient native 'trash fish' get a bad rap. These anglers want to change that.
Q: What does the Master Angler program aim to achieve beyond recognizing trophy fish?
It aims to broaden awareness of the diversity of fish that can be caught, educate anglers about different species, and promote sustainable, responsible harvesting while elevating nontraditional sport fish like bowfin and gar.

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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
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4. Fresh Air
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Recent guests on Vermont Edition include:

1. Jakob DeArruda
2. David Madden
3. Susan White
4. Kelly Brush
5. Daisy Rockwell
6. Tom Denenberg
7. Shawn Good
8. Chelsea Rapin

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