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Vermont Edition

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

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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Republican Gov. Phil Scott and Amanda Janoo, a Democrat/Progressive, met for their first debate. Vermont Edition hosted a debate between Vermont's two major party candidates for governor on Wednesday. 

Broadcast live on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, at ... more

Black-and-white photographs of child laborers. Murals by Afghan refugees. Free queer haircuts in an art gallery. Movies from around the world. All of this artistic output is here in our region this fall.

Today on Vermont Edition: current art exhibit... more

This general election Vermonters will vote on multiple statewide positions and two proposed constitutional amendments. Host Mikaela Lefrak spoke with senior political reporter Bob Kinzel about Proposal 3, which covers labor rights and collective barg... more

As most of us sleep, millions of birds travel across the night skies. They’re heading south in heavy numbers, ready to find their winter homes.

Today on Vermont Edition, it's the sights, sounds and surprises of fall migration season. We’re joined by... more

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Recent Guests

Brian Porto
Author of Twin States, Different Paths; retired law professor
Windsor resident, Vermont Law and Graduate School (former)
Episode: Vermont and New Hampshire politics, then and now
James Pindell
Associate editor, Boston Globe; political analyst
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Episode: Vermont and New Hampshire politics, then and now
Gerald Malloy
Republican candidate for Vermont's at-large U.S. House seat
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Episode: Vermont Public's 2026 U.S. House debate
Adam Ortiz
Independent candidate for Vermont's at-large U.S. House seat
Independent
Episode: Vermont Public's 2026 U.S. House debate
Becca Balint
Democratic Representative for Vermont's at-large U.S. House seat
Democratic Party
Episode: Vermont Public's 2026 U.S. House debate
Molly Gray
Former Vermont lieutenant governor, attorney and former executive director of the Vermont Afghan Alliance
Episode: Vermont Public's 2026 lieutenant governor debate
John Rodgers
Vermont lieutenant governor, former state legislator, farmer and business owner
State of Vermont
Episode: Vermont Public's 2026 lieutenant governor debate
H. Brooke Paige
Republican candidate for Secretary of State
Republican Party, Secretary of State candidate
Episode: 2026 election interviews: Vermont attorney general and secretary of state
Charity Clark
Democratic incumbent Attorney General
Attorney General of Vermont
Episode: 2026 election interviews: Vermont attorney general and secretary of state

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 126 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 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
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    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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    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 States6 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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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Vermont Public's 2026 lieutenant governor debate
Q: What innovative solutions would you support as Lieutenant Governor to attract and keep young people to the state, as well as achieve improved economies of scale?
Rodgers emphasizes trade skills and lowering costs, including property taxes and health insurance. Gray proposes expanding housing construction, reducing red tape, adopting a voluntary model building code and launching a Vermont Housing Corps.
Vermont Public's 2026 lieutenant governor debate
Q: With all that time at your discretion, how will you use the role?
Gray says she would use the office to advocate for universal primary care, affordable housing and property tax relief, and to speak out on federal actions. Rodgers says he has used it for constituent services, legislative work and policy leadership.
2026 election interviews: Vermont attorney general and secretary of state
Q: What is your position on mail-in voting?
She argues that mail-in voting is a supported and empowering option for Vermonters, emphasizing accessibility and practicality for people with busy lives.
2026 election interviews: Vermont attorney general and secretary of state
Q: Are you investigating other possible sources of incorrect registrations in the state?
She explains ongoing collaboration with the DMV and upgrades to the election management system to address data transfer and address verification issues.
2026 election interviews: Vermont attorney general and secretary of state
Q: My first question to her was, after being elected in 2022, why do you believe you remain the best fit for this role today?
She points to ongoing improvements in IT systems, enhanced civics outreach, and better public understanding of how elections work as justification for continuing in the role.

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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. The Frequency
4. The New Yorker Radio Hour
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Recent guests on Vermont Edition include:

1. Brian Porto
2. James Pindell
3. Gerald Malloy
4. Adam Ortiz
5. Becca Balint
6. Molly Gray
7. John Rodgers
8. H. Brooke Paige

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