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Vermont Edition

Vermont Public
Vermont
Happiness
Teenage Life
Israel-Palestine Conflict
Imagination
How It All Ends
Covid-19 Pandemic
Friendship
Returning To Haifa
Climate Change
University Of Vermont
Olympics
Center For Cartoon Studies
The New Yorker
Northeast Kingdom
Flooding
Community Support
Ice Cream
Burlington Police Department
Republican Party

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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Betty Smith is known as Vermont Public’s founding mother. She’s been with the station since its very first day, and this year, she celebrates her 50th anniversary in public radio. She’ll tell us stories from the early days of VPR, when they weren’t s... more

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Lawmakers respond to controversial Israel trip

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It's the fourth installment of our annual fall series, School Stories. Every Tuesday this month, we’ve focused on issues related to Vermont schools. For this edition, we discuss pre-kindergarten.

In 2014, Vermont’s governor Peter Shumlin signed a un... more

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Some Vermont towns are adopting a new strategy to help people in crisis. It’s called situation tables.

We’ll learn about this initiative that’s underway from Bennington to Burlington. Police and social services groups come together for weekly meetin... more

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Recent Guests

Tyler Erath
Assistant professor of psychiatry at the University of Vermont and co-author of a key study on contingency management.
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Jess Kirby
Leader at Vermonters for Criminal Justice Reform, running the Incentives for Success program using contingency management.
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Scott Allen
A retired police chief from Massachusetts who now works for Cordata, training on the situation table model.
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Jason Moon
Host of Bear Brook and senior producer with NHPR's investigations team.
NHPR
Episode: Two hikers break Long Trail records / An update on the Bear Brook case
Tara Dower
Professional ultramarathon trail athlete and record holder of the fastest supported hike on the full Appalachian Trail.
Episode: Two hikers break Long Trail records / An update on the Bear Brook case
Tori Constantine
Nurse at the University of Vermont Medical Center and record holder for fastest unsupported hike for a female on the Long Trail.
University of Vermont Medical Center
Episode: Two hikers break Long Trail records / An update on the Bear Brook case
Kristin Smith
Visiting associate professor of sociology and research shop director at the Rockefeller Center for Public Policy.
Dartmouth College
Episode: Vermont state employees react to Gov. Scott’s return-to-office order
Steve Howard
Executive Director of the Vermont State Employees Association.
Vermont State Employees Association
Episode: Vermont state employees react to Gov. Scott’s return-to-office order
Celia Bird
Family nurse practitioner and comprehensive sex educator teaching health classes, and sex ed at the Unitarian Universalist Church
The Schoolhouse, Burlington
Episode: School Stories: Sex Education

Host

Mikaela Lefrak
Host of Vermont Edition, known for insightful conversations and engaging discussions about local issues and broader social topics.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 118 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 Statesa year 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

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    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.

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    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 States4 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

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Listeners appreciate the hosts' politeness and how they engage with community members.
The inclusion of diverse guest perspectives is appreciated, strengthening the community discourse.
There is a desire for the episodes to maintain a smoother editing style, with some calls perceived as irrelevant.
The content is seen as informative and relevant to Vermont residents.

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Lawmakers respond to controversial Israel trip
Q: Do you plan to support any such legislation or introduce it yourself in the next legislative session?
Both lawmakers, Gregoire and Galfetti, confirmed that they do not recall being asked to support legislation targeting the boycott, divestment, and sanctions movement during their trip.
Lawmakers respond to controversial Israel trip
Q: Is this something that you're hearing about from them often?
Representative Galfetti acknowledged frequent feedback from constituents within both the Palestinian and Israeli communities about the ongoing conflict, emphasizing the importance of listening to their voices.
Lawmakers respond to controversial Israel trip
Q: Why did you want to go on this trip?
Representative Gregoire spoke about the importance of firsthand knowledge and the opportunity to learn directly about the Israeli experience, while Representative Galfetti expressed the need to connect with other legislators and represent diverse perspectives from their constituents regarding the conflict.
School Stories: Vermont's stalled pre-K expansion
Q: Do you think your funding approach is adequately supporting the pre-K expansion?
Yes, as we navigate the education transformation, we need to ensure adequate funding and resources to expand pre-K access and transform our education system.
School Stories: Vermont's stalled pre-K expansion
Q: What is your vision for expanding pre-K in Vermont?
Expanding pre-kindergarten access is critical to ensure every child has access to high-quality early childhood education, which sets the foundation for future success.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont Edition

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

The focus is on providing in-depth exploration of current events, community issues, and diverse topics relevant to Vermont residents. Episodes cover an array of subjects, from cultural events and education to public health matters and local traditions. The hosts frequently feature interviews with experts and community members, fostering discussions that are both informative and relatable. A unique feature of this content is its emphasis on local history and community engagement, encouraging listeners to connect with the topics discussed and share their perspectives. This makes it particularly appealing to those interested in staying informed about the region's developments and cultural nuances.

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Which podcasts are similar to Vermont Edition?

These podcasts share a similar audience with Vermont Edition:

1. Brave Little State
2. Rumble Strip
3. The Frequency
4. Fresh Air
5. Vermont Public News Podcast

How many episodes of Vermont Edition are there?

Vermont Edition launched 20 years ago and published 129 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. Tyler Erath
2. Jess Kirby
3. Scott Allen
4. Jason Moon
5. Tara Dower
6. Tori Constantine
7. Kristin Smith
8. Steve Howard

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