Vermont Edition

Plastic is an incredibly helpful material, especially in the kitchen. But when we throw these plastic items away, they don’t go anywhere good. Today on Vermont Edition: author and scientist Rachael Zoe Miller of Granville. She aims to help consumers make smart purchases to keep their bodies safe and the earth clean. Her latest book is Decision-Making in the Age of Plastics: Kitchens. Do you wonder...

A huge night for Democrats -- a renunciation of Trump. In Vermont, the country’s most popular governor, a Republican, wins a sixth term. On Vermont Edition: we recap the midterm results, with a focus on our region. You’ll hear from Vermont’s top-of-the-ticket winners – Congresswoman Becca Balint, Governor Phil Scott, and Lieutenant Governor-elect Molly Gray. On the national stage, Democrats see ma...

Turn in your ballot and grab an “I Voted Sticker.” It is Election Day in the United States. Today on Vermont Edition, we check in with senior reporter Bob Kinzel in Montpelier. Every election, he keeps a close eye on his “mirror towns.” The results from these three Vermont towns always mirror the statewide results for governor. Positions like governor and state senator are very familiar at this po...

Election Day is just about here. At this point, you might be battling some political news fatigue. There are constant spam calls and texts, news headlines about races in other states and attack ads on TV.  Today on Vermont Edition: we face the news fatigue with Ripton’s Bill McKibben. Even though he’s a career activist, he deals with it too. He’s found some ways to push through it. News fatigue af...

In the days before Halloween, some are focused on finishing up their costumes. Others of us are more focused on the candy — Reese’s cups, Sour Patch Kids, Tootsie Rolls, and whatever else crosses our paths during spooky season. In Vermont Edition's (first annual?!) Halloween candy special, we explore the history of trick-or-treating with food historian Susan Benjamin . The Bennington College gradu...

This Vermont town has fewer than 700 residents. It borders both Lake Champlain and Otter Creek. And it has rich soil, perfect for farming. Know what it is? Today on Vermont Edition, we're focusing on Panton, in Addison County. It’s the latest stop on our Town by Town tour of the state. We’ll hear from a trio of local town officials – the former and the current selectboard chair, and the town moder...

Vermont has the reputation of being a climate refuge. But the state is actually warming faster than the global average. On Vermont Edition: the latest climate assessment from the University of Vermont. It shows how climate change is impacting specific regions in the state. We’ll talk with two of the co-authors. Then – are lending programs to help people of color buy homes a thing of the past? Verm...

Come New Years Day, millions of Medicaid beneficiaries in the U.S. will have to prove they work 80 hours in a month. That’s just one of the changes coming to the federal healthcare program in 2027. These changes are largely the result of HR.1, also known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which President Trump signed it into law last July. It represents the largest-ever clawback of federal health...

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...