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Vermont Edition Podcast

English, Local-Regional News, 1 season, 310 episodes, 11 hours, 7 minutes
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Vermont Edition brings you news and conversation about issues affecting your life. Hosts Jane Lindholm and Bob Kinzel consider the context of current events through interviews with news makers and people who make our region buzz.
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Debut novel 'Liquid, Fragile, Perishable' explores how fictional Vermont characters collide

We talk to Middlebury author Carolyn Kuebler about her debut novel.
5/24/202413 minutes, 43 seconds
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Kitten season means an increase of cats on a volunteer-run rescue in Burlington

A cat expert in Burlington offers tips on responsibly helping outdoor cats and the importance of spaying and neutering.
5/23/202418 minutes, 50 seconds
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New Disney movie is based on a book by Vermont author Glenn Stout

'Young Woman and the Sea' tells the story of the first woman to swim across the English Channel
5/23/202414 minutes, 6 seconds
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New Disney movie is based on a book by Vermont author Glenn Stout

'Young Woman and the Sea' tells the story of the first woman to swim across the English Channel
5/23/202414 minutes, 6 seconds
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Montpelier author Thomas Christopher Greene shares 'tiny true stories' in new book

Greene is the author of six books of fiction. His latest marks his first foray into nonfiction and memoir.
5/23/202414 minutes, 29 seconds
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Destination Quebec: Ideas for summer adventures up north

Looking for an adventure this summer travel season? Quebec is filled with cosmopolitan cities, delicious restaurants, and natural wonders.
5/22/202433 minutes, 38 seconds
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Barre City Mayor Thom Lauzon shares his vision for the city

Mayor Thom Lauzon discusses redevelopment projects, the school budget and other big issues facing Barre.
5/22/202416 minutes, 22 seconds
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This Newport recovery center is helping Northeast Kingdom teens navigate the opioid crisis

Journey to Recovery has partnered with local schools on addiction prevention and early intervention.
5/21/202431 minutes, 9 seconds
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Vermont is trying to bolster its ranks of assessors to reappraise homes

Home reappraisals have a big effect on the real estate market. How exactly do they work?
5/21/202423 minutes, 26 seconds
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Vermont's U.S. Rep. Becca Balint explains her focus on mental health legislation

Balint joins Vermont Edition to discuss a new mental health bill, her views on House Speaker Mike Johnson and her reelection campaign.
5/20/202423 minutes, 47 seconds
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What makes a great graduation speech? Our region weighs in

It’s graduation season, which means commencement speeches are starting to echo across the Green Mountains.
5/16/202447 minutes, 6 seconds
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Vermont could start studying psychedelic mental health treatments

An effort in Vermont to study psilocybin mushrooms and other psychedelics, plus Vermont's new state mushroom.
5/15/202435 minutes, 28 seconds
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Vermont could start studying psychedelic mental health treatments

An effort in Vermont to study psilocybin mushrooms and other psychedelics, plus Vermont's new state mushroom.
5/15/202435 minutes, 28 seconds
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The surprising history of turkey hunting in Vermont

Vermont Fish & Wildlife and Vermont Folklife are working together to collect oral history stories about turkey restoration and hunting.
5/14/202434 minutes, 11 seconds
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A crop of Vermont restaurants are blooming soon

Seven Days food editor Melissa Pasanen talks about the latest Vermont food and restaurant news.
5/14/202412 minutes, 31 seconds
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A recap of Vermont's 2024 legislative session

Statehouse reporters discuss the legislative session, the upcoming veto session and election season.
5/13/202446 minutes, 26 seconds
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Vermont poet laureate Bianca Stone on finding poetry in everyday life

Stone was recently appointed to the position this spring for a four-year term.
5/10/202428 minutes, 36 seconds
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Vermont poet laureate Bianca Stone on finding poetry in everyday life

Stone was recently appointed to the position this spring for a four-year term.
5/9/202428 minutes, 36 seconds
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A Dartmouth PhD student studies the season of the ticks

A researcher explains the spread of blacklegged ticks in the northeast and their role in Lyme disease transmission.
5/9/202417 minutes, 27 seconds
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An update on Vermont's school budget reckoning

Plus, a look at the controversy over the state's interim education secretary.
5/8/202436 minutes, 47 seconds
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Vermonter Billy Bender will row for Team USA in the Paris Olympics

"It's pretty surreal," the Norwich native says of qualifying for the 2024 summer Olympics.
5/8/202410 minutes, 58 seconds
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Spring gardening show: how to set yourself up for success this growing season

All Things Gardening host Charlie Nardozzi shares tips on everything from pollinator plants to pest control.
5/8/202446 minutes, 27 seconds
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How UVM, Middlebury and Dartmouth are responding to the pro-Palestinian protests

Students, faculty and community members weigh in on the campus protests across our region as part of the nationwide protest movement against the war in Gaza.
5/6/202446 minutes, 47 seconds
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'1A' host Jenn White shares stories that shaped her journalism

The 1A host capped off a weeklong visit to Vermont by reflecting on her upbringing, values and what journalism can do.
5/3/202446 minutes, 22 seconds
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Vermont's Julia Alvarez honors unfinished characters in 'The Cemetery of Untold Stories'

"The Cemetery of Untold Stories" is an exploration of the act of storytelling and the characters we all create.
5/2/202437 minutes, 42 seconds
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Encore: Pinball makes a comeback in Vermont

When was the last time you played a game of pinball? Maybe it was on a machine in a friend’s basement when you were a kid. Or maybe you’re a competitive player and always go to arcades. Perhaps you’ve never played at all!
5/2/202446 minutes, 54 seconds
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Encore: Vermonters seek out alternate forms of spirituality

While Vermont might not be filling up church pews, spirituality is strong in the Green Mountains.
5/2/202445 minutes, 48 seconds
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Vermont's Julia Alvarez honors unfinished characters in 'The Cemetery of Untold Stories'

"The Cemetery of Untold Stories" is an exploration of the act of storytelling and the characters we all create.
5/1/20240
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Vermont's Poetry Out Loud champ heads to finals for second year in a row

Greer Kennedy, a senior at St. Johnsbury Academy, will compete on behalf of Vermont in the national championship in Washington D.C. Thursday.
4/30/202412 minutes, 12 seconds
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How to prevent the spread of measles in Vermont

The Vermont Department of Health shares an update on the important role of vaccinations in containing the virus.
4/29/202417 minutes, 38 seconds
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How to prevent the spread of measles in Vermont

The Vermont Department of Health shares an update on the important role of vaccinations in containing the virus.
4/29/202417 minutes, 38 seconds
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A bill to outlaw untraceable ghost guns moves through the Vermont statehouse

Last week, the Vermont House passed a bill outlawing untraceable ghost guns. What does that mean for Vermonters?
4/29/202420 minutes, 4 seconds
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Vermonters attempt to break a Guinness World Record on Green Up Day

Green Up Day is around the corner. We learn about grassroots efforts across the state to remove trash from our communities.
4/29/20248 minutes, 31 seconds
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How have Vermont's reptiles and amphibians fared this spring?

Vermont herpetologist Jim Andrews shares his knowledge about reptiles and salamanders.
4/24/202447 minutes, 2 seconds
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Tips for electrifying your home

Experts share ways to cut down a house's dependence on fossil fuels.
4/23/202428 minutes
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As the session nears end, a conversation with President Pro Tem Sen. Phil Baruth

Senate President Pro Tem Phil Baruth joins Vermont Edition. Baruth discusses property taxes, Act 250 reform, and Governor Phil Scott’s expected vetoes.
4/23/202418 minutes, 44 seconds
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Vermont Education secretary appointee discusses charter schools, consolidation and DEI

Zoie Saunders discusses her views on school choice and her hopes for the future of Vermont’s schools.
4/19/202421 minutes, 55 seconds
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Vermont Education secretary appointee discusses charter schools, consolidation and DEI

Zoie Saunders discusses her views on school choice and her hopes for the future of Vermont’s schools.
4/18/202421 minutes, 55 seconds
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What's up with the Vermont wave? Take a trip with Brave Little State and find out

A recent Brave Little State episode explores the much beloved local gesture.
4/18/202427 minutes, 19 seconds
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What Vermonters should know about colorectal cancer

The University of Vermont Cancer Center director explains why colorectal cancer is a growing concern among people under 50 and a survivor of rectal cancer from Essex shares her story.
4/17/202446 minutes, 31 seconds
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Mentorship program helps Randolph high school grads transition to college

Teachers and counselors at Randolph Union High School share how they're supporting their low-income students, even after graduation.
4/16/202434 minutes
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'Higher ed has lost something that's critical': Reflecting on Goddard College's closure

After 86 years and many ups and downs, Goddard College in Plainfield will close at the end of this semester. We reflect on its legacy and history.
4/15/202447 minutes, 48 seconds
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Fourth annual Made Here Film Festival showcases stories from our region

A regional film festival celebrates movies made in New England and Quebec, from a werewolf horror-comedy to a documentary about weight and body image.
4/11/202416 minutes, 52 seconds
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A deep dive on Vermont's climate superfund bill

Can Vermont make big fossil fuel companies pay for climate change damages? Some Vermont legislators say yes.
4/10/202446 minutes, 4 seconds
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A day after the eclipse, many Vermonters are still in awe

The solar eclipse has come and gone, leaving many of us starry-eyed and some very tired from long drives home.
4/9/202416 minutes, 27 seconds
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Flavored nicotine ban up in the air after Gov. Scott's veto

Lawmakers work to get enough votes to override the governor's veto of a bill that would ban flavored tobacco and vape products.
4/9/202430 minutes, 18 seconds
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Three things to know about spring migration from Vermont's Bird Diva

For the annual spring bird show, the Bird Diva answers all your birding questions.
4/4/202447 minutes, 7 seconds
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How to watch the eclipse safely with kids

Teachers share tips on explaining solar eclipses to children and helping them watch one safely.
4/3/202445 minutes, 41 seconds
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Vermont bill aims to catch learning differences, like dyslexia, at an early age

Sometimes students with dyslexia need extra help in school. Senate bill 204 would guarantee kids between kindergarten and third grade get screened for any learning differences they might have.
4/2/202446 minutes, 48 seconds
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Act 250 reform bill advances in Montpelier

We hear from lawmakers in favor of and opposed to a House bill that would overhaul how communities develop land.
4/1/202447 minutes, 8 seconds
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Exploring the impact of Vermont's public libraries with Brave Little State

We take a look at how Vermont public libraries are supporting their communities with Brave Little State.
3/28/202447 minutes, 45 seconds
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'Underdog' documentary highlights mental health challenges of farming

Filmmaker Tommy Hyde and a representative from Farm First talk about the hurdles and resources for Vermont farmers.
3/27/202433 minutes, 3 seconds
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Burlington Mayor Miro Weinberger reflects on his 12 years in office

The outgoing Democrat shares his proudest achievements, as well as a couple regrets.
3/27/202414 minutes, 18 seconds
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What does it mean to be a socially responsible company?

Unilever is spinning off its ice cream division, which includes Ben & Jerry’s. The Vermont-based company has long been known as a company that wears its values on its sleeve.
3/26/202445 minutes, 16 seconds
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Eclipse preparations tips from Vermont Emergency Management

Plus, the Agency of Transportation and the Green Mountain Club discuss how to prepare for the total solar eclipse.
3/25/202444 minutes, 7 seconds
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'Ice' book examines the American love of staying cool

New England author Amy Brady takes a look at American's love of ice.
3/21/202413 minutes, 30 seconds
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'When Light Bends' blends art and science at the Highland Center for the Arts

A new piece at the Highland Center for the Arts called “When Light Bends” celebrates the upcoming eclipse.
3/21/202412 minutes, 20 seconds
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New documentary tells intimate stories of housing and food insecurity in Vermont

Filmmaker Bess O'Brien previously gained national recognition for her 2013 film "The Hungry Heart."
3/21/202421 minutes, 15 seconds
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Vermont FAFSA applications are down. Some high school seniors consider gap years instead

Plus, a conversation about taking a gap year instead of going straight to college or entering the workforce.
3/20/202447 minutes, 33 seconds
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With spring officially here, Vermonters reflect on mild and erratic winter

Vermont's state climatologist and an environmental writer discuss the emotional toll of climate change.
3/19/202447 minutes, 6 seconds
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These Vermont bills made it past Crossover Day and could become law

We check in with House Speaker Jill Krowinski and three reporters who have been tracking bills through the legislative session.
3/18/202447 minutes, 7 seconds
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Your questions about Vermont's moose, answered

"Our moose actually aren't doing as bad as some people might think," a wildlife biologist reports.
3/14/202413 minutes, 30 seconds
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Casella, state respond to recent leachate spill in Coventry stormwater pond

Vermont’s landfill operator and state regulators are figuring out what comes next after a plan to remove toxic chemicals from landfill runoff went awry.
3/14/202433 minutes, 8 seconds
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How's the maple flowing so far this season?

We talk with UVM Extension's maple specialist about how this sugaring season is faring so far.
3/14/202413 minutes, 8 seconds
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Incoming Burlington mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak shares her priorities for first 90 days

When she takes office, Mulvaney-Stanak will be the city's first woman and first openly LGBTQ+ mayor.
3/14/202422 minutes, 15 seconds
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Brattleboro program aims to diversify the music industry

The Stone Church's Grrrls 2 The Front program wants to increase the number of women, trans and nonbinary people in the music industry with education and live events.
3/13/202412 minutes, 25 seconds
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Incoming Burlington mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak shares her priorities for first 90 days

When she takes office, Mulvaney-Stanak will be the city's first woman and first openly LGBTQ+ mayor.
3/13/202422 minutes, 15 seconds
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How Vermont gamers are expanding the esports industry

A look inside a Vermont esports dojo and the skills needed to design successful video games.
3/12/202446 minutes, 25 seconds
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Essex County has the oldest population in Vermont. Here's how it supports them

What Vermont's aging population means for the economy, schools and more.
3/11/202446 minutes, 9 seconds
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What's next? Superintendents discuss their failed budgets

Nearly a third of all school budgets failed to pass on Town Meeting Day. Vermonters were asked if they could shoulder nearly double-digit property tax increases to support their schools.
3/7/202446 minutes, 52 seconds
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UVM Health Network CEO shares challenges, plans for improving access to care

University of Vermont Health Network CEO Sunny Eappen talks about the network’s challenges and how it is working to improve access to health care for rural Vermonters.
3/6/202442 minutes, 51 seconds
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Checking in on Vermont's cannabis industry

A conversation with the chair of the Cannabis Control Board and a retailer in White River Junction.
3/5/202432 minutes, 36 seconds
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Town Meeting Day preview: From ballots to bridges to bees

We check in with towns and cities across Vermont as people get ready for Town Meeting Day.
3/4/202443 minutes, 53 seconds
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Meet the candidates for Burlington mayor

Democrat Joan Shannon, Progressive Emma Mulvaney-Stanak, and independents William Emmons and Christopher Haessly are on the ballot. Vermont Public asked questions about public safety, housing and more.
2/22/202446 minutes, 39 seconds
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Weight loss drugs: How they work, why people take them, and their cost

Injectable drugs such as Ozempic are used to lower blood sugar and suppress appetite. They’re used by people with diabetes and, increasingly, for weight loss.
2/20/202445 minutes, 51 seconds
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'This is America': A conversation with musicians Johnny Gandelsman and Kojiro Umezaki at Dartmouth

The virtuosic violinist and Dartmouth artist-in-residence Johnny Gandelsman discusses his new anthology.
2/20/202445 minutes, 56 seconds
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A conversation about Homegoings podcast on Rachel Dolezal

Host Mikaela Lefrak and guests tackle the topic of racial identity, as discussed in two recent episodes of the Vermont Public podcast Homegoings.
2/15/202448 minutes, 7 seconds
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Rep. Balint introduces bill aiming to tackle affordable housing crisis

Rep. Becca Balint proposes the Community Housing Act, which would spend $500 billion to increase housing affordability.
2/14/202423 minutes, 36 seconds
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Must be love on the brain: A psychiatrist on how love affects our minds

We talk to a psychiatrist from the UVM Medical Center on how love shapes the brain.
2/14/202422 minutes, 30 seconds
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How an education bill could change your Town Meeting Day

The Vermont secretary of state is guiding local clerks through potential last-minute ballot changes.
2/13/202446 minutes, 29 seconds
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What you should know about Vermont's proposed wealth taxes

Vermont legislators are considering two bills that would raise taxes on the state's wealthiest residents.
2/12/202446 minutes, 53 seconds
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Local book lovers share recommendations for Black History Month

Vermont Edition's winter book show returns, with a special focus on books by Black authors.
2/8/202448 minutes, 58 seconds
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Mammograms: Health equity and some Vermont resources

We hear from Morning Edition's Jenn Jarecki on her path to getting her first mammogram and learn about resources in Vermont.
2/7/202447 minutes, 9 seconds
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Reporter roundtable: Bills on flood relief, housing, the environment

Local lawmakers have been busy so far this year, trying to tackle some of the state’s biggest hurdles—from the housing shortage to climate change.
2/5/202449 minutes, 40 seconds
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Made Here's new season features tow truckers, towns and printmakers

Made Here here kicks off on the 1st of February.
2/1/202411 minutes, 4 seconds
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Celebration is on the menu for Vermont's three James Beard Award nominees

Honey Road, Paradiso Hi-Fi, and Barr Hill's cocktail bar are all nominated for prestigious culinary awards.
2/1/202435 minutes, 52 seconds
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St. Albans is in the center of totality for this spring’s eclipse. How is the area preparing?

St. Albans city and town will experience three and a half minutes of darkness during the upcoming eclipse in April. A city planning coordinator and inn owner tell us how they're preparing.
2/1/202430 minutes, 50 seconds
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Drag queen Sasha Velour studied cartooning in White River. Now she's on a world tour

The world famous drag queen Sasha Velour will bring her live show to the Flynn Performing Arts Center in Burlington on March 3.
1/31/202418 minutes, 7 seconds
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St. Albans is in the center of totality for this spring’s eclipse. How is the area preparing?

St. Albans city and town will experience three and a half minutes of darkness during the upcoming eclipse in April. A city planning coordinator and inn owner tell us how they're preparing.
1/30/20240
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Are Vermont bees thriving or dying? Depends who you ask

Vermont's bee population is healthy, according to the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, but beekeepers say their bees are in crisis. At the center of the debate are pesticides known as neonicotinoids.
1/29/202446 minutes, 40 seconds
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How to live your best winter life in Montreal

Vermont Edition collected winter travel recommendations for Montreal and the Eastern Townships.
1/25/202446 minutes, 12 seconds
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How to love your houseplants so they survive all winter long

From snake plants to succulents, our house plants can start to feel like part of the family. Especially in the winter, when they might be the only green, growing thing you see all day.
1/24/202445 minutes, 57 seconds
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Without its paper mill, Putney reenvisions its future

Nearly 130 people lost their jobs when the Putney Paper Mill closed last week.
1/23/202433 minutes, 19 seconds
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In 'The General and Julia,' Vermont author Jon Clinch explores the life of Ulysses S. Grant

In the novel, the fictionalized Grant reflects on his life as a husband, father, general and American president.
1/23/202414 minutes, 24 seconds
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Refugees and resettlement organizations in Vermont ask for housing help

Leaders of refugee resettlement agencies are asking the state to help fund temporary and long-term housing for refugees.
1/22/202433 minutes, 48 seconds
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Refugees and resettlement organizations in Vermont ask for housing help

Leaders of refugee resettlement agencies are asking the state to help fund temporary and long-term housing for refugees.
1/22/202433 minutes, 48 seconds
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How one local nonprofit supports BIPOC skiers and snowboarders

Vermont Edition has a conversation with Unlikely Riders, an organization that gets BIPOC Vermonters into the outdoors.
1/18/202414 minutes, 12 seconds
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Talking class, money and privilege in the 'What class are you?' series

Vermont Edition shares the last installment of Vermont Public's occasional series called ‘What Class Are You?’, where reporter Erica Heilman drives around Vermont and talks with people from all sorts of backgrounds about money and privilege.
1/18/20245 minutes, 23 seconds
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Beat the winter blues with these upcoming Vermont art exhibitions

Curators at local museums and art centers share details of soon-to-open exhibitions and events.
1/17/202447 minutes, 35 seconds
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Exploring noncitizen voting in Vermont with Brave Little State

We explore the impact of non-U.S. citizens voting on local issues in three Vermont cities.
1/16/202449 minutes, 6 seconds
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How Vermont organizations help people experiencing homeless through the winter

A look at how Vermont organizations are addressing homelessness this winter, with the Bennington County Coalition for the Homeless and the Champlain Housing Trust.
1/11/202433 minutes, 48 seconds
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Vermont food pantries report increased demand

The Vermont Foodbank and the Hardwick Area Food Pantry report an increase in requests for free food.
1/11/202412 minutes, 39 seconds
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Vermont drag performers on the hoax bomb threat that interrupted an Upper Valley story hour

Over the weekend, a bomb threat derailed a Drag Story Hour in White River Junction. Drag performers Emoji Nightmare and Katniss Everqueer tell us about the experience, and how they're looking ahead.
1/10/202424 minutes, 53 seconds
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UFOs and the U.S. government: An out-of-this-world conversation with Garrett Graff

Pulitzer nominated author and Vermont native Garrett Graff discusses his new book on UFOs and the U.S. government's quest to find them.
1/9/202434 minutes, 2 seconds
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What to know about the new FAFSA student aid form

Experts in post-secondary financial aid discuss the updated FAFSA form.
1/9/202433 minutes, 1 second
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Women's Freedom Center marks 50 years working with domestic violence survivors

The grassroots organization works with people in Windham and Windsor counties who have experienced domestic and sexual violence.
1/8/202413 minutes, 50 seconds
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Comedian Tina Friml on Vermont jokes, Jimmy Fallon and making comedy more accessible

Friml's comedy sets include jokes and observations about growing up in Vermont and having cerebral palsy.
1/4/202444 minutes, 39 seconds
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Vermont Edition: Live from the Statehouse

Vermont Edition takes listeners inside the action on the first day of the legislative session.
1/3/202449 minutes, 11 seconds
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An exploration of Vermont's Act 250 with Brave Little State

A recent episode of Brave Little State looks at Vermont's signature land-use law and how Vermonters want the state to change — or not — in the future.
1/2/202447 minutes, 28 seconds
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Some favorite 'Vermont Edition' moments from 2023

Many of our favorite show moments revolved around a common theme — community, and people showing up to take care of one another.
12/21/202348 minutes, 35 seconds
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Remembering those we loved and lost in 2023

Vermonters share stories of loved ones who passed away in the past year, including broadcaster Ken Squier, chef Ahmed Ohmar, and poet Louise Glück.
12/20/202348 minutes, 12 seconds
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Gov. Scott on flooding, guns and property taxes

The governor joined Vermont Edition, as many Vermont communities began to assess damage from another flooding event.
12/19/202347 minutes, 27 seconds
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Online sports betting to launch in Vermont in January

Legal sports gambling is set to launch in Vermont on January 11th.
12/18/202331 minutes, 29 seconds
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Your odds of seeing a marten in Vermont may be increasing

A wildlife biologist shares the latest on rebounding marten populations in Vermont.
12/18/202314 minutes, 7 seconds
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Recycling and reuse tips to get you through the holiday season

Forget those five golden rings! Here are five recycling and reuse tips from Vermont Edition.
12/14/202348 minutes, 21 seconds
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Recycling and reuse tips to get you through the holiday season

Forget those five golden rings! Here are five recycling and reuse tips from Vermont Edition.
12/14/202348 minutes, 21 seconds
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Shaftsbury photographer's book documents Uyghurs before Chinese crackdown

Vermont photographer Kevin Bubriski's new book documents the everyday life of the Uyghurs in Kashgar in the 1990s.
12/14/202317 minutes, 1 second
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Thirty years of Montpelier's The Bridge: A conversation with its editor

We talk to the managing editor for Montpelier's The Bridge as they celebrate 30 years of publishing.
12/13/202310 minutes, 12 seconds
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'We're with him': Mother of student paralyzed in Burlington shooting shares family's story

Hisham Awartani is receiving treatment in Massachusetts for the serious spinal cord injury resulting from the shooting. His mother says he is determined to return to college next semester.
12/13/202320 minutes, 3 seconds
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Vermont manufacturers report a busy holiday season

Two Vermont manufacturers talk about their global reach and hectic holiday schedule.
12/12/202330 minutes, 48 seconds
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Vermont manufacturers report a busy holiday season

Two Vermont manufacturers talk about their global reach and hectic holiday schedule.
12/12/202330 minutes, 48 seconds
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Why a proposed floodplain project never moved forward

Listen to a conversation with public safety reporter Liam Elder-Connors on his recent reporting about a proposed floodplain in Waterbury that was ultimately never built.
12/12/202315 minutes, 40 seconds
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How to keep kids safe from firearms

A recent gun incident at a Vermont elementary school sparks gun safety conversations. Some experts lend helpful tips.
12/11/202347 minutes
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Shop local with Vermont Edition's annual gift guide

Shopping local this holiday season doesn't have to be hard— it's Vermont Edition's local gift guide to the rescue!
12/7/202346 minutes, 13 seconds
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The dough's and don'ts of holiday baking

Two seasoned bakers answer your questions as we head into the holiday baking season.
12/6/202346 minutes, 52 seconds
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Raising a biracial child in Vermont, with Brave Little State

A recent episode of Brave Little State about raising a biracial child in Vermont is followed by a conversation with two Vermont parents of biracial children.
12/5/202345 minutes, 51 seconds
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How Rutland's drug treatment court tries to support people experiencing addiction

People who work within the program say it effectively reduces recidivism. But it can also be a challenging program to complete.
12/5/202346 minutes, 20 seconds
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A conversation about Vermont's long-term care shortage

Host Mikaela Lefrak digs into recent reporting on the shortage with senior reporter Nina Keck, state Rep. Dan Noyes and the operators of big and small long-term care facilities.
11/30/202347 minutes, 57 seconds
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What constitutes a hate crime in Vermont?

Vermont Edition focuses on where we are in the investigation of the shooting of two Palestinian Americans and a Palestinian in Burlington, and what exactly a hate crime designation is.
11/29/202316 minutes, 49 seconds
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Vermonter Adam Pearce tapped as Top 10 CNN Hero

A Vermonter has been named one of CNN's Top Heroes for aiding individuals with traumatic brain injuries. LoveYourBrain brings hope and healing to others through yoga and meditation.
11/29/202322 minutes, 47 seconds
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Shelburne resident pens new children's book on the power of giving

Kristen Vincent's book "Hope Beneath the Tree" benefits a local nonprofit of the same name.
11/29/20237 minutes, 47 seconds
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Eight winter driving tips from local auto experts

With winter conditions setting in on Vermont's roadways, local car mechanics offer suggestions for staying safe and keeping your car in good shape.
11/28/202346 minutes, 55 seconds
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Vermont communities respond to shooting of three college students of Palestinian descent

Groups are asking for law enforcement to investigate the shooting as a hate crime.
11/27/202345 minutes, 23 seconds
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Encore: How Vermont millennials are changing their relationship to work

A listen back to a show from June with millennial career-shifters, including a career coach in Burlington, a Ripton musician, and a cartoonist with a book called No One Wants to Work Anymore.
11/21/202349 minutes, 34 seconds
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Encore: A conversation with environmentalist Bill McKibben

A listen back to a conversation with environmentalist Bill McKibben from September.
11/20/202347 minutes, 47 seconds
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Bellows Falls Pride organizer on the importance of Transgender Awareness Week

A Bellows Falls Pride organizer shares what it means to be an ally during Transgender Awareness Week.
11/16/202310 minutes, 55 seconds
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Vermont's literacy rates have fallen. How educators are helping kids

A local educator and literacy organization discuss falling literacy rates in Vermont and how to help kids with reading.
11/16/202336 minutes, 21 seconds
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Short-term rentals: A conversation about the pros and cons

The number of short-term rentals in Vermont continues to rise, new data shows. Some towns are responding with new registries and regulations.
11/15/202339 minutes, 14 seconds
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A conversation with NPR's Ayesha Rascoe

Enjoy a conversation between host Mikaela Lefrak and NPR host Ayesha Rascoe that was recorded in front of a live audience in Colchester last month.
11/15/202348 minutes, 56 seconds
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One Rutland volunteer reflects on rewards of helping others access food

Thanksgiving is around the corner. For many Vermonters, it’s a time to be grateful and give back to their community.
11/15/20239 minutes, 42 seconds
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University of Vermont graduate students discuss ongoing campaign to unionize

UVM graduate student union organizers join to talk about the campaign. Plus, a Dartmouth professor and labor historian talks about the national uptick in unionizing efforts and Dartmouth's successful attempt this spring.
11/13/202346 minutes, 44 seconds
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Vermont veterans and their loved ones share stories of building community

Today, highlighting the stories of Vermont veterans and ways to find support.
11/9/202347 minutes, 54 seconds
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Vermont veterans and their loved ones share stories of building community

Today, highlighting the stories of Vermont veterans and ways to find support.
11/9/202347 minutes, 54 seconds
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Vermont's state librarian discusses new report on status of libraries, from funding to technology

The report is more than 200 pages, detailing Vermont libraries' ability to meet community needs.
11/8/202335 minutes, 58 seconds
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The Vermont Community Broadband Board wants your input on achieving 'digital equity'

The board's digital equity officer discusses barriers to overcome, from the cost of broadband to some Vermonters' need for basic digital skills.
11/8/202310 minutes, 25 seconds
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Brattleboro shelter leaders on transition amid grieving killed staffer

Outgoing head of the Groundworks Collaborative Josh Davis discusses his decision to step away from the organization, and interim director Peter Elwell speaks on stepping into the role.
11/7/202334 minutes, 3 seconds
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String of homicides in October tax Vermont police

Reporter Liam Elder-Connors gives an update on the recent string of homicides in Vermont.
11/7/202313 minutes, 55 seconds
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The 2023 Farm Bill is held up in Congress. Here's how that could impact Vermonters

The Farm Bill is a package of legislation that has a tremendous impact on the livelihoods of farmers. It also covers food access programs for low-income families.
11/7/202346 minutes, 42 seconds
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Part 2 of Brave Little State's 'Recognized' Series

We listen to the second part of "Recognized," a recent Brave Little State series about Abenaki peoples and the ongoing dispute about who belongs to their communities.
11/3/202349 minutes, 17 seconds
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Part 1 of Brave Little State's 'Recognized' Series

We listen to the first part of "Recognized," a recent Brave Little State series about Abenaki peoples and the ongoing dispute about who belongs to their communities.
11/1/202357 minutes, 41 seconds
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What's lurking in Vermont? A Halloween special on cryptids, ghosts and unexplained phenomena

Today's Vermont Edition unearths a few good ghost stories — and some of the science behind why we enjoy being scared.
10/31/202347 minutes, 55 seconds
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Discussing Vermont's lawsuit against Meta with Attorney General Charity Clark

Vermont is suing the tech company Meta, and so are dozens of other states. They allege the company made platforms like Instagram addictive for kids on purpose.
10/30/202346 minutes, 51 seconds
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As the Air Guard gets a new lease from Burlington, what's the status of the F-35?

Can simulators cut down on the need for F-35 flights over the Burlington area? Here's what the 158th Fighter Wing commander had to say.
10/27/202332 minutes, 2 seconds
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Sen. Peter Welch on the Maine shooting, Speaker Mike Johnson, Israel and Gaza, and Vermont's F-35s

Sen. Peter Welch said the House's newly-elected speaker is "easy to talk to," but Welch is concerned that Johnson was an active denier of the 2020 election results.
10/26/202316 minutes, 27 seconds
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Seven Days reporter discusses article detailing violence at Woodside Juvenile Rehabilitation Center

Seven Days published "The Loss of Grace" Wednesday, a 16-page special report investigating violence at Woodside Juvenile Rehabilitation Center.
10/25/202347 minutes, 8 seconds
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A listen to the podcast Homegoings on Black birth

A recent episode of the podcast Homegoings, Black birth: Laboring for justice.
10/24/202349 minutes, 21 seconds
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A discussion about Burlington's opioid epidemic and how to tackle it

We listen to a recent episode of the Rumble Strip podcast about drug-related crime in Burlington and debate the best ways to tackle the opioid epidemic.
10/23/202347 minutes, 6 seconds
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Remembering former Vermont poet laureate, Louise Glück

Vermont Edition pays tribute to Nobel Prize winner and former Vermont state poet, Louise Glück, and plays a sneak peak of the Vermont Public Classical podcast, Timeline.
10/19/202347 minutes, 10 seconds
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Financial planning for death: Vermont experts share where to begin

Vermont Edition broke down the basics of estate planning with two local lawyers who specialize in it and a doula who helps people navigate these conversations.
10/18/202346 minutes, 53 seconds
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New book highlights Burlington's true crime stories

Local author Thea Lewis’s latest book, True Crime stories of Burlington, Vermont, shares her inspiration.
10/17/202315 minutes, 40 seconds
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Rutland editor shares news on recent crime, housing plan

Jim Sabataso, news editor of the Rutland Herald, shares a behind-the-scenes look at the headlines from his coverage area.
10/17/202319 minutes, 22 seconds
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What the deal between Blue Cross of Vermont and Michigan means for local policyholders

VTDigger's health reporter explains the new relationship between the Berlin, Vt.-based private health insurance company and a larger subsidiary in Michigan.
10/17/202311 minutes, 53 seconds
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Burlington leaders discuss new resolution concerning the ongoing opioid crisis

The new resolution from the Burlington City Council has named the opioid crisis the city's top public health and safety priority.
10/16/202347 minutes, 30 seconds
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Brave Little State gets to the bottom of the highest lookouts in Vermont

A recent episode of Brave Little State about fire towers is followed by a live discussion on current efforts to add safety features to the ones remaining on state lands.
10/11/202347 minutes, 18 seconds
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How three high-tech companies have found room to grow in Vermont

Beta Technologies recently built a new facility for its electric aircraft manufacturing. Beta's CEO and other leaders in tech manufacturing industries visited Vermont Edition to talk about the challenges and opportunities of growing in Vermont.
10/10/202346 minutes, 31 seconds
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Digging into the proposed academic program cuts at Vermont State University

Interim President Mike Smith discusses his proposal for program changes on the five campuses of Vermont State University.
10/9/202346 minutes, 48 seconds
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'Bird Diva' Bridget Butler shares fall birding tips for peak migration

Fall is migration season for birds, which makes it a great time to grab the binoculars. If you're trying to catch a glimpse of some of the wildlife before winter, "Bird Diva" Bridget Butler has some tips. Plus, images of birds you might find in Vermont this season.
10/5/202347 minutes, 41 seconds
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Slide into home with a chat about Major League Baseball's postseason

Host Mikaela Lefrak is joined by Vermont Public’s own Mitch Wertleib and Bob Kinzel plus Wolcott journalist Amy Kolb Noyes to talk rule changes, postseason predictions, and favorite players in Major League Baseball.
10/4/202346 minutes, 3 seconds
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Think parenting young kids is hard? You're not alone.

Early childhood development expert and author Alyssa Blask Campbell and Keegan Albaugh, founder of Dad Guild, share insights into supporting tiny humans through their big emotions.
10/3/202345 minutes, 40 seconds
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No prison time: Grand Isle County case spurs debate on drug crime sentencing

Vermont Edition convened a discussion about how our criminal justice system deals with people who have been accused of drug-related crimes like selling fentanyl.
10/2/202347 minutes, 18 seconds
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How Vermont opera companies are becoming more accessible

Host Mikaela Lefrak chats with directors at Opera Vermont and Opera Company of Middlebury as well as Vermont Public Classical's Helen Lyons on recent opera news around Vermont.
9/29/202346 minutes, 52 seconds
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How Vermont opera companies are becoming more accessible

Host Mikaela Lefrak chats with directors at Opera Vermont and Opera Company of Middlebury as well as Vermont Public Classical's Helen Lyons on recent opera news around Vermont.
9/28/202346 minutes, 52 seconds
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Brave Little State on buying motel housing, and talking with the CEO of the Champlain Housing Trust

Host Mikaela Lefrak takes listeners through a broadcast of Brave Little State, followed by a conversation with the CEO of the Champlain Housing Trust.
9/27/202346 minutes, 48 seconds
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Brave Little State on buying motel housing, and talking with the CEO of the Champlain Housing Trust

Host Mikaela Lefrak takes listeners through a broadcast of Brave Little State, followed by a conversation with the CEO of the Champlain Housing Trust.
9/27/202346 minutes, 48 seconds
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'It's very frustrating': Rep. Becca Balint weighs in on looming government shutdown

The shutdown would lead to a freeze on paychecks for the millions of people who work for the federal government — including those in Vermont — as well as a pause on many government services.
9/26/202312 minutes, 1 second
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What Vermonters need to know about COVID-19, flu and RSV shots this fall

Vermont’s Health Commissioner Dr. Mark Levine shares how to stay healthy this season.
9/26/202335 minutes, 46 seconds
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What Vermonters need to know about COVID-19, flu and RSV shots this fall

Vermont’s Health Commissioner Dr. Mark Levine shares how to stay healthy this season.
9/26/202335 minutes, 46 seconds
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As student loan repayments resume, financial experts offer resources for Vermonters

Student loan repayments are restarting after a three year pause, impacting over 43 million federal borrowers. Also, tips on how to address financial stress and anxiety.
9/25/202345 minutes, 13 seconds
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Environmentalist Bill McKibben discusses climate anxiety and overcoming inaction

Bill McKibben is the founder of Third Act, an organization that helps older Americans get involved with the climate movement. He discusses rising climate anxiety and how to overcome inaction.
9/14/202347 minutes
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Shelburne's Marilyn Webb Neagley on her new memoir, 'Attic of Dreams'

Neagley discusses her childhood in Ascutney and her role in the founding of Shelburne Farms.
9/14/202312 minutes, 47 seconds
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Vermont's top federal lawyers share their priorities

Civil rights enforcement, violent crime and fraud cases are among the areas of focus for the U.S. Attorney's Office in Vermont.
9/13/202334 minutes, 43 seconds
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A conversation with Vermont Human Rights Commission's new leader

Big Hartman, the new executive director of Vermont's Human Rights Commission, talks about housing and employment discrimination.
9/13/202312 minutes, 48 seconds
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'Strengthen what we have': Vermont planners share how flood rebuilding conversations are going

Some Wolcott residents are still using town offices to bathe or wash dishes. Meanwhile, there's a lot of discussion about long-term changes like elevating homes or expanding floodplains.
9/11/202346 minutes, 12 seconds
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Beyond flannel and Birkenstocks: Local designers and a stylist on Vermont fashion

A Montpelier stylist and designers from Burlington and Grand Isle discuss Vermont style trends on Vermont Edition.
9/7/202346 minutes, 36 seconds
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Made Here's new season features chainsaw artists, skateboarders and more

Host Mikaela Lefrak talks with Eric Ford, executive producer and host of Vermont Public's Made Here.
9/6/202310 minutes, 6 seconds
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Montpelier's Savoy Theater features prominently in new memoir

Rick Winston, founder and former owner and operator of the Savoy Theater in Montpelier, discusses his new memoir, Save Me A Seat: A Life with Movies.
9/6/202316 minutes, 39 seconds
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Two Afghans reflect on finding refuge in Vermont, two years after U.S. withdrawal

Yalda and Asad share their stories of getting their families to the U.S.
9/5/202347 minutes, 37 seconds
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Demo derbies and maple doughnuts: Scenes from the Champlain Valley Fair

Vermont Edition broadcast live from the fair, capturing some of the characters and behind-the-scenes secrets that make it special.
8/31/202347 minutes, 40 seconds
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Brave Little State dives into the Vermont rap scene

On a recent episode of Brave Little State, reporter Mae Nagusky explores Vermont's rap scene through the journey of MC and comedian Omega Jade.
8/30/202344 minutes, 28 seconds
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Back to school in Vermont: What educators say about buses, flood recovery and COVID-19

Vermont kids are heading back to school this week. On today's episode, we talk about how education providers and administrators are working on access and equity in schools and how some kids may have been impacted by this summer's flooding.
8/29/202347 minutes, 4 seconds
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In 'Families on the Edge,' Dartmouth professor chronicles homelessness in the Upper Valley

Elizabeth Carpenter-Song kept in touch for years with families she met at a shelter in 2009.
8/28/202317 minutes, 15 seconds
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Energy costs put heavier burden on certain Vermont towns, new report shows

Efficiency Vermont says work needs to be done to make weatherization and other programs more accessible, especially for people in rural areas. Disclosure: Efficiency Vermont is a business sponsor of Vermont Public.
8/28/202328 minutes, 42 seconds
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Encore: The legacy of composer Julius Eastman

This hour, we listen back to a special presentation of the podcast Timeline from Vermont Public Classical. In this show, host James Stewart shares with listeners the music and life story of Julius Eastman, an openly gay Black composer whose music is only now being rediscovered.Broadcast at noon and 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023; originally broadcast on Feb. 20, 2023.
8/24/202344 minutes, 34 seconds
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Encore: Vermonters share exotic pet stories

Boa constrictors, bearded dragons, hedgehogs. For some Vermonters, the definition of a pet goes beyond the mainstream cat and dog. This hour, we listen back to an episode about exotic pets.
8/23/202345 minutes, 51 seconds
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Encore: Mirna Valerio on ultra-running, body image and becoming 'the Mirnavator'

A rebroadcast of a conversation with ultra-runner Mirna Valerio.
8/22/202346 minutes, 26 seconds
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A think tank says Vermont should grow to 802,000 people by 2035. Here's why — and how

Data analysis shows far fewer Vermonters are entering the workforce compared to those who are retiring, according to Vermont Futures Project Executive Director Kevin Chu.
8/17/202325 minutes, 55 seconds
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UVM epidemiologist answers questions about recent COVID uptick, new vaccine

Dr. Tim Plante, a general internist, epidemiologist and assistant professor at the University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine, talks more about the national increase in COVID-19 cases and the updated vaccine coming this fall.
8/17/202322 minutes, 1 second
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How one Vermont organization adapts sports — like cycling — to everyone's abilities

Cycling can be a physically and mentally demanding sport. But the scene is also becoming more open, including for people with physical and cognitive disabilities.
8/16/202347 minutes, 54 seconds
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Talking trash: Where does it go and what can we do about it?

Guests Josh Kelly, the solid waste program manager with the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation, and Lee Perry, the maintenance division director for the City of Burlington, talk about waste in Vermont.
8/15/202346 minutes, 52 seconds
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Gov. Phil Scott on flood recovery, rebuilding and the education secretary search

Gov. Phil Scott joined Vermont Edition host Mikaela Lefrak to talk through where flood recovery stands from the state's perspective.
8/14/202347 minutes, 37 seconds
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Vermont's pinball wizards on why this throwback game is picking up in popularity

Vermont is home to a small but strong network of bars and arcades where you can play pinball games like Godzilla, Baywatch and the Big Lebowski.
8/10/202347 minutes, 36 seconds
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How to troubleshoot home gardening during wet and buggy months, and tips for fall

All Things Gardening host Charlie Nardozzi provides tips on how to help your gardens through the highly wet and buggy summer Vermont is having. Plus, tips for getting ready for all the fall planting.
8/9/202346 minutes, 2 seconds
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Tips for catching the Perseid meteor shower at its peak

The annual Perseid meteor shower graces the night sky this time of year. Its peak is coming up, and meteorologist Mark Breen shares his meteor-gazing tips.
8/8/202310 minutes, 11 seconds
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What summer flooding means for Lake Champlain water quality and cyanobacteria blooms

This summer’s heavy rains have led to phosphorus runoff and sewage leaks into Vermont lakes and ponds. A water quality expert with the Lake Champlain Sea Grant explains why it’s important not to swim if there’s a cyanobacteria bloom.
8/8/202321 minutes, 42 seconds
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Out-of-control wildfires still burn in Quebec

As wildfires continue to rage in Canada — sometimes sending heavy smoke over Vermont — CBC journalist Ben Shingler shares the latest.
8/8/202315 minutes, 15 seconds
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Digging deeper into FEMA aid one month after the start of Vermont's flooding disaster

Two FEMA representatives join Vermont Edition to answer your questions about the application and aid processes.
8/7/202346 minutes, 37 seconds
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Don't have a meltdown: Vermont Edition's ice cream show is back

Ice cream and sorbet makers across Vermont share insights into their production process, favorite flavors, and more.
8/3/202346 minutes, 17 seconds
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Barbie, Beyonce and 'The Bear': The 2023 Pop Culture Explosion

We break down the big cultural hits of the year so far with media experts and fans.
8/2/202346 minutes, 51 seconds
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The great wake boat debate: Public to weigh in on proposed regulations

An update on efforts to regulate wake boats in Vermont.
8/1/202312 minutes, 20 seconds
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Vermont's secretary of state says new contractor registry will help with flood recovery

Vermont's Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas discusses a residential database of contractors and more.
8/1/202333 minutes, 33 seconds
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Should post-flood Montpelier be rebuilt on higher ground?

After the recent flooding, a state flood mitigation officer, architect and engineer discuss the factors that go into deciding whether to relocate properties or keep them where they are.
7/31/202346 minutes, 5 seconds
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Three young Vermont activists on how COVID-19 shaped their work, and what keeps them going

Exploring the intersections of climate change, racial justice and LBGTQ activism with Vermont youth activists.
7/27/202346 minutes, 12 seconds
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Homegoings host Myra Flynn shares inspiration for the first episode

Myra Flynn, host of Vermont Public's newest podcast, Homegoings, joins host Mikaela Lefrak after we listen to the first episode.
7/26/202348 minutes, 22 seconds
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After the floods, Vermont artists and arts groups salvage materials, work

Vermont artists and arts advocates are among those affected by the recent floods, with many having to reschedule performances and salvage materials and work.
7/25/202347 minutes, 34 seconds
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How a Barre domestic violence shelter cares for others while cleaning up themselves

Anne Ward, the executive director of Mosaic Vermont — a shelter for those affected by domestic and sexual violence — says they're focused on continuing their services even as their buildings experienced extensive flooding damage.
7/24/202315 minutes, 12 seconds
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Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark answers your questions on price gouging and scams

Attorney general Charity Clark shares ways Vermonters can stay safe from scams and price gouging as they rebuild from recent floods.
7/24/202331 minutes, 21 seconds
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Brave Little State explores the power of Vermont's rivers and streams

On the latest episode of Brave Little State, reporter Lexi Krupp looks into the ways humans have transformed how water runs through Vermont's landscape.
7/20/202349 minutes, 25 seconds
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Sen. Welch and Rep. Balint share insights on federal flood relief

Members of Vermont's congressional delegation discuss guidance on applying for federal disaster assistance.
7/19/202341 minutes, 22 seconds
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Vermont farmers reckon with total crop loss following floods

Many Vermont farmers are urgently seeking support after the catastrophic floods wiped out their fields.
7/18/202346 minutes, 5 seconds
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The difficult choice facing some Vermont small business owners: rebuild, or close for good?

Small business owners in Ludlow and Hardwick share their stories. Plus, we share information on a new fund to support recovery efforts for businesses across Vermont.
7/14/202354 minutes, 30 seconds
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Vermont communities brace for more rain while recovery efforts continue

Communities across Vermont are bracing for more rain, following the historic flooding earlier this week. And yet Vermonters are already willing to get to work. We get an in-depth forecast from the National Weather Service. More thunderstorms are coming today and this weekend.
7/13/202347 minutes, 28 seconds
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Recovery efforts begin across Vermont

Communities across Vermont are coming together on clean-up and recovery efforts following historic flooding earlier this week. We bring you updates on flood recovery efforts from across the state.
7/12/202348 minutes, 38 seconds
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Waters continue rising on Tuesday evening

The rain has stopped, for now, but the capital and other Vermont towns are still under water. We bring you the latest from officials on the ground in some of the most affected areas of the state.
7/11/202348 minutes, 25 seconds
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Vermont wakes up to severe flooding Tuesday morning

Federal disaster declaration approved; Where we stand on Tuesday morning in Vermont as flooding continues.
7/11/20231 hour, 41 minutes, 22 seconds
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Flooding continues across Vermont on Monday evening

Monday evening updates on the heavy rains and flash flooding across Vermont
7/10/202349 minutes, 3 seconds
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How to stay safe in Vermont's flash floods

Here's how the heavy rains and flash flooding are affecting Vermonters statewide.
7/10/202348 minutes, 35 seconds
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Brave Little State tries to find the origin of a Barre City nickname

We air a recent episode of Brave Little State on Barre City and then check in with a newspaper editor there.
7/6/202347 minutes, 13 seconds
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Encore: The 4-day workweek comes to Vermont

Recent data shows a four-day workweek can improve worker health and productivity, and some Vermont employers are trying it out.
6/30/202344 minutes, 22 seconds
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How Vermont millennials' relationship with work is different than other generations

Younger workers discuss the ways their relationship to their jobs has shifted since the pandemic.
6/28/202346 minutes, 24 seconds
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NHPR podcast investigates sexual misconduct at New Hampshire addiction treatment centers

New Hampshire Public radio reporter Lauren Chooljian hosts the podcast "The 13th Step."
6/27/202320 minutes, 52 seconds
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New play explores personal side of Vermont's medical aid in dying law

Rob Mermin talks about why he wrote "Act 39," a true story of what happened when his friend used Vermont's medical aid in dying law.
6/27/202325 minutes, 1 second
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Vermont state Senators weigh in on the recent veto session

State Senate leaders discuss the recent veto session, including landmark legislation.
6/26/202345 minutes, 29 seconds
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Summer book show: What's on your reading list?

Two local librarians and a bookseller from Woodstock share their summer reading recommendations.
6/22/202345 minutes, 41 seconds
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Charlotte News editor shares news from southwestern Chittenden County

Charlotte News editor Scooter MacMillan chats with host Mikaela Lefrak about the news in the region.
6/20/202316 minutes, 55 seconds
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Celebrating Juneteenth with sailing and storytelling on Lake Champlain

This year is the third annual Juneteenth Sails on Lake Champlain, a free sailing and storytelling celebration for Black Vermonters.
6/20/202319 minutes, 25 seconds
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'Storytelling with a soul': Vermont Public's Myra Flynn on her new show, 'Homegoings'

Myra Flynn shares the inspiration behind Homegoings and where she hopes the show goes from here.
6/15/202313 minutes, 42 seconds
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New cookbook edition highlights Vermont's farm-to-table tradition

Vermont cookbook author Tracey Medeiros talks about the many restaurants and farms included in her new edition.
6/15/202333 minutes, 15 seconds
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Many Vermonters find spirituality outside of traditional religious groups

Vermonters share stories of finding spiritual connections outside of traditional religious organizations.
6/14/202347 minutes, 46 seconds
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What the Green Mountain Club wants you to know about hiking this summer

Host Mikaela Lefrak gets an update on hiking trails from the director of field programs at the Green Mountain Club.
6/13/202311 minutes, 56 seconds
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Vershire journalist Matthew Hongoltz-Hetling wades into the world of medical quackery

Host Mikaela Lefrak chats with journalist Matthew Hongoltz-Hetling about his new book on the fringes of American medicine.
6/13/202326 minutes, 15 seconds
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Vermont recently evicted around 800 people from motel housing. Here's how one woman is doing

Colby Lynch and her partner lived in the Quality Inn in Barre. Then, Vermont began to wind down the program that covered the cost of her room.
6/13/202311 minutes, 3 seconds
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How our Canadian neighbors are faring during this record-breaking wildfire season

Host Mikaela Lefrak discusses the Canadian wildfires and examines the U.S. coverage with a CBC journalist.
6/12/202316 minutes, 8 seconds
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Why Brattleboro is hiring private security guards to bolster its police force

Host Mikaela Lefrak speaks with Brattleboro town leaders about the root causes of recent security concerns downtown and proposed solutions.
6/12/202331 minutes, 20 seconds
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Inaugural Rutland County Pride Festival encourages 'living out loud'

Host Connor Cyrus chats with Moonshine Shorey about the upcoming Rutland County Pride Festival.
6/8/202314 minutes, 57 seconds
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Increasingly under attack in other states, how gender-affirming care works in Vermont

Around the country, at least 17 states have banned or limited gender-affirming care. In Vermont, the health care for transgender adults and children is protected.
6/8/202331 minutes, 49 seconds
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What to expect from the Burlington Discover Jazz Festival 2023

The Burlington Discover Jazz Festival runs June 7-11, 2023, and is a beloved kickoff event for summer in Vermont. Flynn Executive Director Jay Wahl joined Vermont Edition to talk about a few of the highlights this year.
6/6/202310 minutes, 51 seconds
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Burlington seeks money for longer emergency motel stays and new downtown shelter

Host Mikaela Lefrak talks with Burlington's special assistant to end homelessness and the head of a nonprofit about the influx of people facing homelessness as the motel-housing program ends.
6/6/202336 minutes, 20 seconds
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Vermont can't find enough foster parents. What that means for kids in state care

Host Mikaela Lefrak talks with a foster parent about her experiences, plus the foster kin manager and guardian ad litem program manager on caring for kids in Vermont.
6/5/202345 minutes, 46 seconds
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How Vermont’s wedding industry is faring post-pandemic

Host Mikaela Lefrak talks with wedding industry experts on the state of Vermont's wedding industry post-pandemic and wedding trends to look out for this year.
6/1/202345 minutes, 55 seconds
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In new book, ‘Bernie's Mitten Maker’ Jen Ellis reflects on internet fame, crafts and healing

Vermont Edition host Connor Cyrus interviewed Ellis about the book and what's next.
5/31/202314 minutes, 54 seconds
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Gov. Phil Scott's vetoes and what they mean for the budget, other bills

Host Connor Cyrus talks with political reporter Bob Kinzel about which bills Gov. Phil Scott has signed and vetoed.
5/31/202318 minutes, 39 seconds
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Brave Little State explores how Vermonters feel about guns. What do you think?

Vermont Edition shares an episode of Brave Little State that explores how Vermonters feel about guns and opens the phone lines to hear from listeners.
5/30/20231 hour, 21 minutes, 26 seconds
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Vermont Sen. Peter Welch answers your questions

Host Mikaela Lefrak talks with Vermont Sen. Peter Welch about his priorities as a freshman senator.
5/25/202331 minutes, 31 seconds
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Brattleboro Reformer editor shares news from southeast Vermont

Host Mikaela Lefrak talks with the news editor of the Brattleboro Reformer about events in southeastern Vermont.
5/25/202316 minutes, 33 seconds
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One last stitch: Quilters react to the end of the Vermont Quilt Festival

Host Mikaela Lefrak chats with the founder and chair of the Vermont Quilt Festival on fond memories and why the festival is ending.
5/24/202336 minutes, 10 seconds
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Like butterflies? You can contribute to Vermont's next Butterfly Atlas

Host Mikaela Lefrak chats with a biologist with the Vermont Center for Ecostudies and the coordinator of the Butterfly Atlas.
5/24/202311 minutes, 46 seconds
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Vermont librarians weigh in on book challenges and bans

Host Connor Cyrus discusses book challenges with a young adult author and librarians across Vermont.
5/23/202345 minutes, 6 seconds
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From motel rooms to tents: Barre leaders grapple with end of state emergency housing

Host Mikaela Lefrak leads a discussion on the impending end of Vermont's motel housing program.
5/22/202346 minutes, 4 seconds
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Encore: How to avoid misinformation and find treatments for menopause

Host Mikaela Lefrak speaks with a Vermont doctor who specializes in menopause about its symptoms and treatment options.
5/18/202346 minutes, 1 second
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Vermonter Mirna Valerio on ultra-running, body image and becoming 'the Mirnavator'

Host Mikaela Lefrak speaks with Vermonter Mirna Valerio about body image and her athletic endeavors.
5/18/202346 minutes, 16 seconds
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The challenges facing Vermont's independent pharmacies

Host Mikaela Lefrak speaks with pharmacists from Vermont communities about the joys and struggles of their business.
5/16/202348 minutes, 10 seconds
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Here are the big bills that passed in Montpelier this year

Host Mikaela Lefrak gets an update from political reporters on the bills they have been covering this legislative session.
5/15/202345 minutes, 31 seconds
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Encore: Sniffing out the connection between memory and smell

Host Mikaela Lefrak speaks with a scent scientist and others in smell-heavy industries.
5/11/202348 minutes, 31 seconds
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Vermont officials tackle recent rise in deaths, health concerns in prisons

Host Mikaela Lefrak talks with the heads of Vermont's departments of Health and Corrections and the defender general about health concerns in local prisons.
5/10/202348 minutes, 19 seconds
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Vermont professor Sheila Liming believes 'hanging out' is a radical act

The Champlain College professor discusses her new book, "Hanging Out: The Radical Power of Killing Time."
5/9/202312 minutes, 18 seconds
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One way to fight loneliness: Communal living in Vermont

Vermont Edition shares a recent episode of Brave Little State that explores some of the ways people are living communally in Vermont.
5/9/202336 minutes, 51 seconds
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Vermont's key climate bill is teetering on the edge—again

Host Mikaela Lefrak digs into the Affordable Heat Act, which Gov. Phil Scott recently vetoed.
5/8/202338 minutes, 56 seconds
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As lawmakers debate universal school meals, an East Hardwick teen is following the story

A student at Hazen Union School in Hardwick wanted to learn more about his school's free and reduced meals program. So he made a podcast about it.
5/8/20239 minutes, 20 seconds
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Antiques Radio Show: What's your favorite old household object?

Host Mikaela Lefrak talks with vintage and antique dealers about the tricks of their trade.
5/4/202348 minutes, 37 seconds
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Renowned chef returns to hometown of Barre for library fundraiser

Host Mikaela Lefrak chats with a California-based pastry chef about his Vermont roots.
5/3/202311 minutes, 59 seconds
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Time to forage: How to spot safe edibles in the Vermont woods

Host Mikaela Lefrak chats with foraging expert and children's book author Melany Kahn about differentiating plants and fungi, and how foraging can be a family activity.
5/3/202337 minutes, 11 seconds
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Families with autistic kids are shifting the conversation to inclusion and affirmation

Host Mikaela Lefrak talks with a mother of an autistic teen, a physician and an advocate about the changing conversation around autism.
5/2/202347 minutes, 29 seconds
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Gov. Scott answers your questions on affordable housing, clean heat and more

Host Mikaela Lefrak talks with Gov. Phil Scott about some of the biggest issues facing Vermonters.
5/1/202348 minutes, 10 seconds
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Herpetologist in the house: Answers to your Vermont reptile and amphibian questions

Host Mikaela Lefrak talks with herpetologist Jim Andrews about the reptiles and amphibians Vermonters should be on the lookout for in spring.
4/27/202348 minutes, 10 seconds
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Infertility: How Vermonters navigate an often exhausting and expensive process

Host Mikaela Lefrak discusses the challenges around infertility, from physical stresses to feelings of isolation, with Vermonters who are intimately associated with them.
4/26/202347 minutes, 34 seconds
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College students connect with Hispanic Vermonters through a Spanish class project

A University of Vermont Spanish professor shares the story of a class project in which her students interviewed Hispanic Vermonters.
4/26/202315 minutes, 24 seconds
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What's up with Vermont's old stone walls? Brave Little State explores

Vermont Edition shares a recent episode of Brave Little State that digs into the history of Vermont's old stone walls.
4/26/202329 minutes, 32 seconds
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How Vermont can be a safer place for trans youth

Host Mikaela Lefrak talks to the executive director of Outright Vermont and a parent of a trans child about the safety of trans youth in Vermont.
4/24/202346 minutes, 40 seconds
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Encore: Chef Gesine Bullock-Prado shares her favorite maple recipes

Host Mikaela Lefrak talks with Vermont chef Gesine Bullock-Prado about her new cookbook.
4/20/202335 minutes, 25 seconds
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Encore: A 2011 interview with famed cartoonist Ed Koren

A rebroadcast of a 2011 conversation between Jane Lindholm and cartoonist Ed Koren, who died last week.
4/20/202312 minutes, 24 seconds
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Should you dig in or wait out the frost? The spring gardening show has answers

Host Mikaela Lefrak chats with All Things Gardening host Charlie Nardozzi on spring gardening practices.
4/19/202346 minutes, 49 seconds
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Philosophy Week offers Vermonters ways to think about life, death and everything in-between

Host Mikaela Lefrak talks with an organizer and presenter of Public Philosophy Week, a series of events throughout the state.
4/18/202329 minutes, 4 seconds
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Balint introduces bill to help fund mental health training in schools

Host Mikaela Lefrak talks with Rep. Becca Balint about legislation she introduced that would create a grant for mental health first aid training in schools.
4/18/202318 minutes
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Addressing Vermont’s increase in opioid overdose deaths

Host Mikaela Lefrak speaks with the health commissioner on plans to bolster the state's response to opioid overdoses, as well as the importance of harm reduction with health experts.
4/17/202346 minutes, 27 seconds
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Vermont pop culture: The good, the bad and the maple

Mitch Wertlieb talks about pop culture, Vermont and all the in-between.
4/14/202346 minutes, 52 seconds
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Gaming that's good? Vermont schools embrace competitive esports

Host Mikaela Lefrak talks with students, parents and coaches about esports and the how and why Vermont schools are embracing competitive video games.
4/13/202346 minutes, 6 seconds
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'Paint' writer-director Brit McAdams on lovingly making fun of Vermont

The new film stars Owen Wilson as a Bob Ross-inspired host of a painting show on public television.
4/12/202311 minutes, 27 seconds
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Remembering beloved Burlington drag queen Margaurite LeMay (and her alter ego, Michael Hayes)

Host Connor Cyrus remembers Michael Hayes, who was also known as beloved Burlington drag queen Margaurite LeMay.
4/12/202317 minutes, 37 seconds
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The 2024 total solar eclipse is coming to Vermont. How to figure out the best viewing spot now

Here's all the hot tips for solar eclipse viewing next April with the Fairbanks Museum and Planetarium's Mark Breen.
4/12/202316 minutes, 41 seconds
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Why doctors are wary about a drop in Vermonters getting mammograms

Host Mikaela Lefrak talks about breast cancer with a UVM researcher, a radiologist and a survivor.
4/11/202347 minutes, 26 seconds
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A new US-Canada deal makes it harder for migrants to claim asylum. How does Vermont factor in?

Host Mikaela Lefrak speaks with an immigration attorney in Vermont and the head of a refugee center in Montreal about U.S.-Canada border relations and asylum seekers.
4/10/202345 minutes, 36 seconds
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How do Airbnbs factor into Vermont’s housing crisis? 'Brave Little State' digs into the data

Vermont Edition shares a recent episode of Brave Little State about whether short-term rentals are exacerbating Vermont's housing crisis.
4/7/202343 minutes, 38 seconds
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Pitch clocks and bigger bases: Major League Baseball's new season and new rules

Host Mikaela Lefrak talks about the 2023 Major League Baseball season with a roundtable of sports fans.
4/6/202347 minutes, 23 seconds
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Author M.T. Anderson's new novel for kids imbues magic into the landscape

Host Mikaela Lefrak speaks with the Calais author about his new book, "Elf Dog & Owl Head."
4/5/202316 minutes, 13 seconds
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Vermont's poet laureate mailed a thousand poems to strangers statewide. Did you get one?

Host Mikaela Lefrak speaks with Mary Ruefle, Vermont's poet laureate, about patience, persistence and poetry.
4/5/202316 minutes, 32 seconds
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In her new novel, Rebecca Makkai has some questions for you

Mikaela Lefrak speaks with the author about her suspenseful new novel, "I Have Some Questions for You," set at a New Hampshire boarding school.
4/5/202315 minutes, 28 seconds
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Should Vermont pass universal free school meals?

Host Connor Cyrus talks with a deputy undersecretary for the USDA, a state lawmaker and a school food services director about universal school meal legislation being considered in Vermont.
4/4/202338 minutes, 41 seconds
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New book celebrates 25 years of Higher Ground concert posters

A new art book chronicles a quarter century of Higher Ground concerts.
4/4/20237 minutes, 22 seconds
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Exit Interview: Education Sec. Dan French on leading schools through COVID-19

Host Connor Cyrus talks with Education Secretary Dan French during his last days on the job.
4/4/202313 minutes, 5 seconds
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How a Middlebury chapel's name has reignited the 'culture wars' debate

Host Mikaela Lefrak learns more about the lawsuit over Middlebury College's renaming of its chapel.
4/3/202333 minutes, 36 seconds
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Trump indictment: How are Vermonters responding?

Hosts Connor Cyrus and Mikaela Lefrak talk with regional political scientists about the historic event, and we open the phone lines to hear what Vermonters are thinking.
3/31/202346 minutes, 52 seconds
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Vermont sex workers say decriminalizing would increase safety. But some say it would benefit traffickers

Host Connor Cyrus talks with state Rep. Taylor Small, sex workers and an anti-trafficking advocate about efforts to decriminalize sex work in Vermont.
3/30/202347 minutes, 14 seconds
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The birds are back in town: the annual spring bird show

Host Mikaela Lefrak chats with Bridget Butler, the Bird Diva, on migration patterns and creating an inclusive birding community.
3/29/202347 minutes, 7 seconds
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Celebrating Women's History Month with Julia Alvarez, Zoe Keating and more

Host Mikaela Lefrak honors Women's History Month by talking with female Vermonters making waves in their respective fields.
3/28/202348 minutes, 33 seconds
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Reporter Roundtable: What bills made it out of committee this legislative session

Host Mikaela Lefrak speaks with statehouse reporters on what bills made it out of committee by the mid-point of the Vermont legislative session.
3/27/202345 minutes, 53 seconds
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How renewable is Vermont's electricity? 'Brave Little State' looks at fossil fuels in the power grid

Vermont Edition shares a recent episode of Brave Little State all about where the electricity in Vermont's power grid comes from.
3/24/202348 minutes, 40 seconds
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Vermont's child labor laws were written for family farms. But what about migrant workers?

Host Mikaela Lefrak talks with Vermont's labor commissioner and advocates about child labor practices on dairies in the state.
3/23/202346 minutes, 57 seconds
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How journalists at UVM can narrow the local news gap

Host Connor Cyrus talks with the director of the Center for Community News at UVM about how student journalists across the country can close the gap in local news coverage.
3/22/202313 minutes, 57 seconds
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Vermont College of Fine Arts is moving its residency programs to Colorado. What does that mean for Montpelier?

Host Connor Cyrus talks with members of the Montpelier community on how VCFA's decision to move their residencies and sell buildings will affect our capital.
3/22/202332 minutes, 37 seconds
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St. Joseph's in Burlington is at center of new book on Catholic orphanage abuses

Host Mikaela Lefrak speaks with author Christine Kenneally about her book investigating abuse in Catholic-run orphanages over the last century.
3/21/202347 minutes, 34 seconds