Vermont Edition

Republican Gov. Phil Scott and Amanda Janoo, a Democrat/Progressive, met for their first debate. Vermont Edition hosted a debate between Vermont's two major party candidates for governor on Wednesday.  Broadcast live on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, at 7 p.m.; rebroadcast at 12 p.m on Thursday, Oct. 22. Have questions, comments or tips? Send us a message or check us out on Instagram .

Black-and-white photographs of child laborers. Murals by Afghan refugees. Free queer haircuts in an art gallery. Movies from around the world. All of this artistic output is here in our region this fall. Today on Vermont Edition: current art exhibits and cultural events. We'll take a tour that starts and ends in Burlington, with stops in Hanover and Brattleboro in between. An exhibition at Dartmou...

This general election Vermonters will vote on multiple statewide positions and two proposed constitutional amendments. Host Mikaela Lefrak spoke with senior political reporter Bob Kinzel about Proposal 3 , which covers labor rights and collective bargaining, and Proposal 4 , which covers equal rights protections. Then, Bob Kinzel interviews the treasurer candidates: incumbent Democrat Mike Pieciak...

As most of us sleep, millions of birds travel across the night skies. They’re heading south in heavy numbers, ready to find their winter homes. Today on Vermont Edition, it's the sights, sounds and surprises of fall migration season. We’re joined by the Bird Diva, Bridget Butler. She’ll tell us about the waterfowl, birds of prey, sparrows and finches flying right over our heads. She can help you i...

A Mohegan leader helped shape the vision and raise the funds for Dartmouth College. He's now the subject of a documentary.  Today on Vermont Edition: we mark Indigenous’ Peoples Day by sharing the story of Samson Occom. Filmmaker Signe Taylor partnered with the Mohegan Tribe and Dartmouth College to make this new documentary. Then: a Vermont author and illustrator took on one of the most difficult...

Northern New England races could decide control of the U.S. Senate. Maine and New Hampshire, we’re looking at you. Today on Vermont Edition: a close look at northern New England politics in the lead up to Election Day.  Hear from Boston Globe editor and reporter James Pindell , an expert on New England politics. The political differences between Vermont and New Hampshire are also the subject of a...

Vermont Edition hosted a debate between three candidates for Vermont's seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. Incumbent Rep. Becca Balint , a Democrat from Brattleboro, faces challenges from Republican Gerald Malloy of Weathersfield and Independent Adam Ortiz of Newport City. Broadcast live on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, at noon; rebroadcast at 7 p.m. Have questions, comments or tips? Send us a me...

The curators of Art at the Kent in Calais are gearing up for their final weekend of the year. Beyond that, the annual exhibition faces an uncertain future. Seven Days arts editor Alice Dodge shares her experiences from reporting a recent cover story on the annual contemporary art show. Art at the Kent concludes on Sunday, Oct. 11, with a closing celebration from 3-5 p.m. Then: A recent podcast epi...

Vermont Edition hosted a debate between Vermont's two major party candidates for lieutenant governor on Tuesday. Current Lt. Gov. John Rodgers , a Republican from Glover, faces a challenge from former Lt. Gov. Molly Gray , a Democrat from Burlington. During the debate they shared their policy priorities and traded pointed criticisms. Broadcast live on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, at noon; rebroadcast at...

The general election is just under one month away. In Vermont, multiple statewide and federal positions will appear on this year’s ballot. Today on Vermont Edition, we'll hear from candidates running for statewide office. You’ll hear from two of the Secretary of State candidates, incumbent Democrat Sarah Copeland Hanzas and Republican H. Brooke Paige. Then, we turn to the Attorney General’s race,...

Before social media, before the internet existed at all, local newspapers kept our communities informed and connected. But even in print’s heyday, making newspapers profitable has always been an uphill battle. Today on Vermont Edition: veteran journalist and publisher Nat Winthrop. He wrote stories about everything from IVF experiments in Randolph to drug smuggling on Lake Champlain. He published...

Vermont might be picturesque, but these Green Mountains are no strangers to scandal. This brave little state has its own long history of counterfeiting, illicit gambling, mysterious murders and more.  The exhibition Vermont Vice at the Bennington Museum explores some of the shadier aspects of life. Curator Jamie Franklin shares his favorite stories from the show.  Author Thea Lewis has written man...

It's the latest installment in our monthly series, Town by Town. Each month, we spend a whole hour learning about one of the state’s 252 towns and cities. At the end of the hour, we spin a big wheel to decide what town is next. This hour: Lemington, in Essex County. If you look at a map of Vermont, let your eyes wander to the far eastern border of the state, and then travel up, nearly to Canada. L...

Governor Phil Scott is in the tightest reelection bid of his career. In a new poll Democrat Amanda Janoo is within 10 points of the governor. I’m Mikaela Lefrak. Today on Vermont Edition: the results of Vermont Public’s 2026 poll. What do people think about this year’s candidates? Taxes on second homes? Data centers? The causes of the high cost of living? Pollster Richard Clark of Vermont State Un...

Today on Vermont Edition: our annual fall gardening show with Charlie Nardozzi. He’s the host of All Things Gardening on Vermont Public, a backyard consultant and the author of many gardening books. We'll learn how to prep beds for the winter and get the most out of your remaining fall harvest. We’ll also look ahead to the arrival of El Nino this fall. It’s looking like it could be one of the stro...

This month has been full of change for members of the Vermont National Guard. On September 6th, the 158th Fighter Wing returned home from a monthslong overseas deployment on back-to-back missions to the Caribbean and the Middle East.  Vermont National Guard Adjutant General Henry "Hank" Harder Jr . discusses their Guard's missions and the process of reintegration.  Over the past decade more than 3...

The cooling temperatures and autumn rain signal the end of summer. It also means that wild, edible mushrooms are popping up in forests around our region. While many mushrooms are delicious and safe to eat, others can be deadly, so it's very important to know the difference.  Today, we’re talking about the joys, and potential dangers, of mushroom foraging. Our guests, Ari Rockland-Miller and Jenna...

Two of the largest healthcare networks in the region just cut hundreds of positions. These hospitals are trying to stem their losses while still serving patients. On Vermont Edition: UVM and Dartmouth Health. Vermont Public’s health care reporter Lola Duffort helps us put these hospitals' financial straits into national context. Then: Barre residents voted down their school district budget for a t...

High fashion designers collaborate with Carthartt. Noah Kahan’s signature look is coveralls. Yep, workwear as fashion is officially a thing. Today on Vermont Edition, we're talking farm fashion, from work shirts down to wool socks. Carhartt’s archivist traces the company’s roots back to its founder, who designed products for railroad workers. A vintage retailer in Woodstock sells upcycled workwear...

The new documentary Every Day: Big and Small shows how Vermonters build community and find connection through hard times. Today on Vermont Edition, it's filmmaker Bess O’Brien. For the new doc, she collected vignettes from around the state. They all show people helping each other out in ways big and small. Then: Author MT Anderson is fascinated by St. Nick. Not Santa Claus with the reindeer and ba...

On Vermont Edition: Hispanic Heritage Month. University of Vermont's Spanish lecturer Adriana Sanchez-Gutierrez, known as DJ Adru, on her new radio show called Hispanic Worlds from Vermont. It kicks off this Sunday on 99.3 FM.  Musician Maiz Vargas Sandoval is the lead organizer of Burlington’s Latin American Connection event.  Plus: the founders of Hermanas Vermont, a group created by and for Lat...

A recent protest at an ICE facility in Williston ended with a group of Christian religious leaders arrested for trespassing. Today, we'll hear what led them to stage this protest, what happened that day and how faith guides their activism.  Three of the seven arrested clergy members joined us in the studio today: Rev. Jessica Derise , an ordained minister in Burlington with the United Church of Ch...

Bestselling author Daniel Mason's new novel, “Country People," is a comedic tale of a California family that moves to southern Vermont. They discover the beauty and quirks of rural living, as well as a centuries-old local legend.  Mason is a Pulitzer Prize finalist and the author of six books, including the 2023 bestseller North Woods. Plus, a longstanding music venue in Burlington – Radio Bean –...

This September 11th marks the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Firefighter Michael Donovan served at Ground Zero that day. He lost many friends and colleagues. On Vermont Edition: Captain Michael Donovan of Ludlow. His new memoir commemorates the 25th anniversary from a firefighter’s perspective. Plus, a member of Vermont’s Nepali community is trying to support his friends and famil...

For all you game show nerds, tonight’s a big night. It’s the "Jeopardy! Masters" final. If that means nothing to you, here’s the deal: high-ranking Jeopardy champions compete against each other for a $500,000 prize, a $100,000 donation to a charity of their choosing, and the illustrious Trebek Trophy. "Jeopardy!" is one of the most beloved and longest-running shows on American television. We're jo...