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.
Latest Episodes
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Some health insurance plans are denying coverage for weight loss drugs due to high costs. -
Adjutant General Henry "Hank" Harder Jr. takes command of the Guard amid multiple international deployments. -
In the latest installment of our At Home series, we visit the Williston home of the Guster frontman.
Special Series
Town by Town
For one hour each month, we’ll hone in on one of Vermont’s 252 towns or cities. At the end of the hour, we’ll randomly select our next town, and it goes on from there!
Here's what we're discussing this week.
- Monday, March 23: An interview with the new leader of the Vermont National Guard, Henry "Hank" Harder. Plus: A look at rising gas prices with Jared Duval of the Energy Action Network.
- Tuesday, March 24: Many insurance plans in Vermont no longer cover GLP-1 drugs when used for weight loss. We'll discuss the impacts of this change with Sen. Ginny Lyons, chair of the Vt. Senate Committee on Health and Welfare, and family medicine physician Natasha Withers.
- Wednesday, March 25: For the latest installment of our monthly Town by Town series, we head to the town of Rockingham in Windham County.
- Thursday, March 26: Vermont Edition's annual spring bird migration show with the Bird Diva, Bridget Butler.
Latest Episodes
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Plus: a Westmore author learns what it means to be a 'good grandpa.'
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Irish immigrants played a vital role in the growth of many Vermont industries. -
The Chittenden County Democrat reflects on his years in state government and shares his priorities for the rest of this legislative session. -
The Vermont legislature hits a key deadline for the session. Plus, Senate Minority leader Scott Beck discusses his party's priorities. -
In the current era of immigration enforcement, this was Vermont’s first confrontation of its kind between community members and ICE. -
Author Jennifer Chevalier's new work of historical fiction takes place in New France.
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At the end of the month, Brattleboro Police Chief Norma Hardy plans to retire. -
Roy Desrochers brings his highly developed palate to Vermont's agriculture and maple industry.
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A debate about the future of nuclear power in Vermont.
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In the new ensemble, immigrants living in Vermont share original compositions and global musical traditions.
