Vermont Edition
Noon to 1 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Rebroadcast at 7 p.m.
Hosted by Mikaela Lefrak, Vermont Edition convenes conversations and shares stories about the communities in our region. Whether you’re a local leader, a lifelong Vermonter or a brand new listener, this is your show.
Here's what we're discussing this week.
- Monday, May 13: A roundtable of statehouse reporters debriefs the 2024 legislative session.
- Tuesday, May 14: Vermont Folklife and Fish & Wildlife are working together to record the memories of biologists and hunters involved in turkey restoration. We'll hear their stories. Plus, our monthly conversation with Seven Days food writer Melissa Pasanen.
- Wednesday, May 15: Could psychedelic therapy improve mental health? We'll discuss with a Windham County lawmaker and Brattleboro Retreat addiction counselor. Plus, a look at the new state mushroom (which isn't psychedelic) with a legislator and kids who helped pass the bill.
- Thursday, May 16: This commencement season, we'll look at the art of graduation speeches. Who was your graduation speaker? What do you remember about it? Email us or send us a voice memo to vermontedition@vermontpublic.org.
Latest Episodes
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All Things Gardening host Charlie Nardozzi shares tips on everything from pollinator plants to pest control.
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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.
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The 1A host capped off a weeklong visit to Vermont by reflecting on her upbringing, values and what journalism can do.
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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!
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While Vermont might not be filling up church pews, spirituality is strong in the Green Mountains.
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"The Cemetery of Untold Stories" is an exploration of the act of storytelling and the characters we all create.
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Greer Kennedy, a senior at St. Johnsbury Academy, will compete on behalf of Vermont in the national championship in Washington D.C. Thursday.
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The Vermont Department of Health shares an update on the important role of vaccinations in containing the virus.
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Green Up Day is around the corner. We learn about grassroots efforts across the state to remove trash from our communities.
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Last week, the Vermont House passed a bill outlawing untraceable ghost guns. What does that mean for Vermonters?