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Vermont Edition

Vermont Public
Vermont
Burlington
University Of Vermont
Gardening
Property Taxes
Climate Change
Tariffs
Venezuela
Act 73
Music
Belvidere
Mental Health
Donald Trump
School District Consolidation
Vermont Public
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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President Trump's policies and posture towards Canada have upended our country's relationship with our neighbor to the north. His recent announcement of 50 percent tariffs on some Canadian goods has further ratcheted up tensions between the two natio... more

Every year, the Vermont Edition team heads out to a Vermont fair to bring you the sounds and voices of our states favorite summertime traditions. Today we come to you live from Addison County Fair and Field Days in New Haven. 

This hour we’ll get to... more

As alcohol consumption decreases in younger generations, Vermont winemakers are looking for federal recognition for the Champlain Valley of Vermont. It would help them market their products nationwide and could also increase agritourism to the Champl... more

Blackface performance – or minstrel shows – might seem like relics of the 19th century. But these racist traditions stuck around much longer, including at the University of Vermont.

Today on Vermont Edition, we'll listen back to our conversation fro... more

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Recent Guests

Dillon Tanner
Founder of Mothership Monthly Film Fest in Burlington
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Ross McElwee
Independent filmmaker, notable works including Sherman's March
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Episode: Fostering a filmmaking community in Vermont
Jane Fonda
Actor, public figure participating in Vermont events
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Episode: Fostering a filmmaking community in Vermont
Kirsten Johnson
Documentary cinematographer, worked on Dick Johnson is Dead
Filmmaking
Episode: Fostering a filmmaking community in Vermont
Emma Schlenoff
Producer of The Obelisk, board member of Vermont Production Collective, founder of Witness Oak Productions
Vermont Production Collective; Witness Oak Productions
Episode: Fostering a filmmaking community in Vermont
Jay Craven
Curator of the Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival, filmmaker
Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival
Episode: Fostering a filmmaking community in Vermont
Ada Brown
Executive director of the Broadbrook Community Center (formerly Broadbrook Grange)
Broadbrook Community Center
Episode: Town by Town: Guilford
Dave Snyder
Owner of Guilford Sound recording studio
Guilford Sound
Episode: Town by Town: Guilford
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Host

Mikaela Lefrak
Host of Vermont Edition

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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    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 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.

    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
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    sky_guy_bugy_boy
    United States5 years ago

Listeners Say

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

Strong focus on community impact and real-world implications of policy choices.
Polished yet accessible coverage of Vermont issues with strong host interview style.
Guest lineup provides diverse local perspectives and practical policy context.
Listener feedback highlights accessible reporting, though some feel pacing or editing could improve.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Vermont Public's 2026 Democratic primary debate for governor
Q: Do you support a tax surcharge on incomes over $500,000 to pay for universal primary care?
Amanda Janoo supports the surcharge as part of a broader fair-share reform to fund universal care, while Aly Richards argues for a more modest approach, noting political feasibility and potential impact on top earners and overall economy.
Vermont Public's 2026 Democratic primary debate for governor
Q: If elected, would universal primary care factor into your plans for health care reform for the state? If so, how would you fund it?
Aly Richards responds that universal primary care should be funded by the state, with a roadmap in the first year, including loan forgiveness and rural incentives, backed by a plan to address pipeline issues and an intermediary role to manage health insurance so physicians can focus on patients.
The uncertain future of the Ben & Jerry's Foundation
Q: Forgive my ignorance here, you and Jerry were both against the sale to Unilever?
That's correct. We didn't own the majority of the stock, so the sale went through despite our objections.
Montréal music comes alive in the summer
Q: How does Nuit d'Afrique curate its festival experience?
The festival blends local talent with international acts from Africa and the Caribbean, emphasizes community, culture, and education through workshops, and uses a large-scale outdoor/indoor mix to attract diverse audiences.
Montréal music comes alive in the summer
Q: What is unique about Angine de Poitrine's approach to music?
They combine unusual time signatures and microtones with bold visual identity, creating an otherworldly, avant-garde aesthetic that resonates with a broad audience and provokes discussion about art and pop culture.

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

This regional public affairs program covers state and community issues, blending policy, economy, education, public safety, and culture with interviews from policymakers, business leaders, educators, and local experts. Episodes frequently center on education funding and reform, EdTech regulation, local economic shifts (notably manufacturing and supply chains), flood recovery, and community resilience, often pairing a policy discussion with real-world, on-the-ground perspectives from Vermont residents and practitioners. A notable strength is how it threads government, business, and nonprofit voices to illuminate local impacts, while maintaining a steady stream of accessible, citizen-focused storytelling that can appeal to listeners who want ... more

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1. Brave Little State
2. Rumble Strip
3. The Frequency
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Vermont Edition launched 21 years ago and published 299 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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1. Dillon Tanner
2. Ross McElwee
3. Jane Fonda
4. Kirsten Johnson
5. Emma Schlenoff
6. Jay Craven
7. Ada Brown
8. Dave Snyder

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