Vermont Edition
Noon to 1 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Rebroadcast at 7 p.m.
Hosted by Mikaela Lefrak, Vermont Edition convenes conversations and shares stories about the communities in our region. Whether you’re a local leader, a lifelong Vermonter or a brand new listener, this is your show.
Here's what we're discussing this week.
- Monday, June 3: We remember two longtime Vermont senators who recently passed away, Dick Sears and Dick Mazza. We'll talk with retiring Vermont senators who worked with them for decades: Jane Kitchel, Bobby Starr and Dick McCormack. Plus, a look at the massive backlog of cases in Vermont's courts.
- Tuesday, June 4: Retiring meteorologist Steve Maleski and Megan Duncan, who's picking up the Eye on the Sky baton. Plus, a preview of the Burlington Discover Jazz Fest with Flynn Center director Jay Wahl.
- Wednesday, June 5: A roundtable discussion about the state of the economy in Franklin County. This show was originally taped live in St. Albans.
- Thursday, June 6: A discussion of public transit options in Chittenden County with Brave Little State and a transit planner.
Latest Episodes
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Curator Adi Oasis and Flynn curator Jay Wahl discuss what to expect from this year's lineup.
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Steve Maleski, a meteorologist whose forecasts have helped buoy Eye on the Sky for 40 years, is retiring. And, a new voice — Megan Duncan — will be joining the meteorologists Mark Breen and Lawrence Hayes to keep Vermont Public listeners updated on the weather. Maleski and Duncan joined Vermont Edition host Mikaela Lefrak to reflect on Maleski’s tenure and welcome Duncan into the role.
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The retiring senators share memories of their colleagues and reflect on their decades together in the Legislature.
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Reporters Liam Elder-Connors and Derek Brouwer share a behind-the-scenes look at their reporting on Vermont's courts backlogs.
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We talk to Middlebury author Carolyn Kuebler about her debut novel.
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A cat expert in Burlington offers tips on responsibly helping outdoor cats and the importance of spaying and neutering.
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'Young Woman and the Sea' tells the story of the first woman to swim across the English Channel
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Looking for an adventure this summer travel season? Quebec is filled with cosmopolitan cities, delicious restaurants, and natural wonders.
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Greene is the author of six books of fiction. His latest marks his first foray into nonfiction and memoir.
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Mayor Thom Lauzon discusses redevelopment projects, the school budget and other big issues facing Barre.