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, April 29: The first case of measles has been confirmed in Vermont. State Epidimoelgist Patsy Kelso you need to know about the disease and how to prevent its spread. We'll also talk with a state lawmaker about a gun bill nearing passage. Plus, we'll learn about an attempt to break a world record on Green Up Day.
- Tuesday, April 30: A conversation with Middlebury novelist Julia Alvarez on her new book, The Cemetery of Untold Stories. Plus, we'll chat with Vermont's teen Poetry Out Loud winner ahead of the national championship.
- Wednesday, May 1st: A rebroadcast of our show on alternative spirituality across Vermont.
- Thursday, May 2nd: A rebroadcast of the episode from August on pinball with experts!
- Friday, May 3rd: A special interview with 1A's Jenn White and guest host Mitch Wertlieb on her journalism career, covering local news, and interviewing Oprah. If you have questions for Jenn, email us at VermontEdition@VermontPublic.org.
Latest Episodes
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"The Cemetery of Untold Stories" is an exploration of the act of storytelling and the characters we all create.
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Greer Kennedy, a senior at St. Johnsbury Academy, will compete on behalf of Vermont in the national championship in Washington D.C. Thursday.
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The Vermont Department of Health shares an update on the important role of vaccinations in containing the virus.
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Green Up Day is around the corner. We learn about grassroots efforts across the state to remove trash from our communities.
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Last week, the Vermont House passed a bill outlawing untraceable ghost guns. What does that mean for Vermonters?
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Vermont herpetologist Jim Andrews shares his knowledge about reptiles and salamanders.
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Senate President Pro Tem Phil Baruth joins Vermont Edition. Baruth discusses property taxes, Act 250 reform, and Governor Phil Scott’s expected vetoes.
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Experts share ways to cut down a house's dependence on fossil fuels.
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We'll share a recent episode of the podcast Rumble Strip, followed by a poetry reading and discussion.
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Zoie Saunders discusses her views on school choice and her hopes for the future of Vermont’s schools.