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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The self-storage industry is booming as operators in Vermont report long waitlists and big profits. -
The divorce rate among older adults has tripled since the 1990s. Author and therapist Oona Metz and divorce lawyer Nanci Smith help us understand why.
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Salisbury herpetologist Jim Andrews joins Vermont Edition for our annual hour on reptiles and amphibians.
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, Apr. 20: An interview with Beth Roberts, the CEO of BlueCross BlueShield of Vermont, the state's largest private insurer. This is a rebroadcast from February.
- Tuesday, Apr. 21: What's behind the surge in self-storage facilities? We'll play a recent Brave Little State on the subject, then talk with a representative of KIS Clean Outs and Thrift in the Upper Valley about how to let go of extra stuff.
- Wednesday, Apr. 22: Author Robert Mello discusses his new book, "When the Trees Came Back: The Great Battle to Save Vermont's Forests." Plus: new research on wildflowers with biologist Morgan Southgate.
- Thursday, Apr. 23: The next stop in our Town by Town series takes us to Royalton in Windsor County. Join us at First Branch Coffee for the show! Seats are first come, first served.
Latest Episodes
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Vermont's skies may be darker than in other states, but there are still reasons to keep light pollution at bay.
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The legislature is considering a bill to restrict the influence of private equity in medical settings, but some doctors say they are happy with this kind of ownership. -
Author and historian Rhae Lynn Barnes' new book, Darkology: Blackface and the American Way of Entertainment, describes the origin of minstrel shows and University of Vermont's Kake Walk tradition. -
Ibogaine research is gaining traction in some states, including Texas. Some local lawmakers and medical providers think Vermont should join them.
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Plus, statehouse reporter Peter Hirschfeld discusses this year's races for Vermont governor and lieutenant governor. -
The new anthology includes poems from current and former Vermont poet laureates, and former Gov. Madeleine Kunin.
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This traditional dance form has deep roots in New England. But it’s also still evolving, thanks in part to local callers. -
What some consider acceptable workplace behavior may actually be problematic.
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Two Vermonters share their experience in claiming their Canadian roots. -
Learn more about the superstitions, quirky traditions and tall tales around our region.
