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Vermont Edition

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

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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Before social media, before the internet existed at all, local newspapers kept our communities informed and connected. But even in print’s heyday, making newspapers profitable has always been an uphill battle.

Today on Vermont Edition: veteran journ... more

Vermont might be picturesque, but these Green Mountains are no strangers to scandal. This brave little state has its own long history of counterfeiting, illicit gambling, mysterious murders and more. 

The exhibition Vermont Vice at the Bennington Mu... more

It's the latest installment in our monthly series, Town by Town. Each month, we spend a whole hour learning about one of the state’s 252 towns and cities. At the end of the hour, we spin a big wheel to decide what town is next.

This hour: Lemington,... more

Governor Phil Scott is in the tightest reelection bid of his career. In a new poll Democrat Amanda Janoo is within 10 points of the governor.

I’m Mikaela Lefrak. Today on Vermont Edition: the results of Vermont Public’s 2026 poll. What do people thi... more

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Recent Guests

Charlie Nardozzi
Host of All Things Gardening, Vermont Public; gardening consultant and author
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Episode: Vermont Edition's annual fall gardening show
Margaret Nelson
Professor Emerita of Sociology at Middlebury College
Middlebury College
Episode: Vermont National Guard leader on his airmen's return from deployment
Lonnie Poland
Former Vermont Air National Guard medic and chair of the Milton Democratic Party
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Episode: Vermont National Guard leader on his airmen's return from deployment
Hank Harder
Adjutant General, Vermont National Guard
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Episode: Vermont National Guard leader on his airmen's return from deployment
Jenna Antonino-DiMare
Chef and forager educator, The Mushroom Forager
The Mushroom Forager
Episode: The in and outs of mushroom hunting in Vermont
Ari Rockland-Miller
Foraging writer/educator, The Mushroom Forager
The Mushroom Forager
Episode: The in and outs of mushroom hunting in Vermont
Emily Neasley
Superintendent, Barry Unified Union School District
Barry Unified Union School District
Episode: Barre's school budget woes could affect a future school district merger
Jay Nichols
Executive Director, Vermont Principals Association
Vermont Principals Association
Episode: Barre's school budget woes could affect a future school district merger
Sherlock Terry
Curator at Billings Farm and Museum
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Episode: When farm clothes become high fashion

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

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    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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    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 States6 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

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 Edition's annual fall gardening show
Q: Linda in Montpelier asked about a very small macoon apple tree being defoliated with buds still forming and how to protect it in winter.
Answer suggested insect/pest check (caterpillars or sawfly larvae), clean up debris around the tree, ensure watering and possible compost or fertilizer to start strong in spring, and monitor for caterpillars mid-season.
The in and outs of mushroom hunting in Vermont
Q: What ethical foraging practices do you recommend?
The guests advocate leaving at least half the patch in the ground, obtaining permission on private land, checking public land regulations, avoiding waste, and being humble in harvest to ensure future yields and ecological health.
The in and outs of mushroom hunting in Vermont
Q: When did the interest in mushrooming begin for Ari and Jenna?
Both speakers describe an origin in Western Massachusetts and Ithaca, New York, with early curiosity about mushrooms; Ari recalls growing up in the woods and teaching himself with field guides, while Jenna similarly fell in love with mushroom hunting after college and becoming part of the local food scene.
New documentary explores Vermonters' everyday lives
Q: How did you approach filming without a single omniscient narrator?
I experimented with a more poetic, vignette-based structure, letting the rhythm of each short story guide the audience through the film rather than a traditional documentary narration.
New documentary explores Vermonters' everyday lives
Q: Why the shift in subject matter?
I wanted to move away from divisive topics and focus on people and places that are making a difference in small communities across the state, highlighting everyday acts of care as a source of hope.

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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. Selected Shorts
5. On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti

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Vermont Edition launched 21 years ago and published 326 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. Charlie Nardozzi
2. Margaret Nelson
3. Lonnie Poland
4. Hank Harder
5. Jenna Antonino-DiMare
6. Ari Rockland-Miller
7. Emily Neasley
8. Jay Nichols

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