Vermont Edition

Dinner table scenes. Soldiers deploying to war. Kids with scuffed knees and dirty socks. The quintessential American illustrator Norman Rockwell painted them all. Many were created while he lived and worked in Vermont for more than a decade.  Today on Vermont Edition: Norman Rockwell in the Green Mountains. We'll hear stories from his granddaughter, the writer and translator Daisy Rockwell, as wel...

School is back in session. This is the first year that students across Vermont are banned from bringing cell phones.  Today on Vermont Edition: the reasoning behind the cell phone ban, and what it’s like on the ground, trying to enforce it. We’ll talk with the principal of Rutland High School and the Dean of Students at Sharon Academy.  This episode of Vermont Edition also includes a conversation...

It’s early September and the water’s warm in our region’s lakes and ponds. That means some fish are under stress, while many native species are in their element. Today we explore the underwater world of so-called “trash fish.” These ancient, native species are often dismissed by anglers. But the members of our panel catch, release and celebrate these species.  Master Angler Drew Price leads the fl...

Based on the data, just one or two people live in most of Vermont's homes, that's Roughly 70 percent of the state's houses. The state has one of the country’s smallest average household sizes in the country. As we try to solve the state’s housing crunch, this component should play a key role in the conversation. That’s a big takeaway from recent reporting   Carly Berlin. She’s Vermont Public’s hou...

Our August 2026 Town by Town stop is Chittenden in Rutland County. This town has the distinction of being the largest municipality in Vermont by area , though its population hovers around 1,200. Each month for Town by Town, we spend an hour together learning about one of Vermont’s 252 towns or cities. At the end of the hour, we randomly select our next town using a big spinner . Guests for our liv...

Proposed federal changes to historic preservation sites–including what qualifies for protection and who makes those decisions–has experts around the country on edge.  Today on Vermont Edition: What’s behind the move to make changes to a federal legal requirement known as Section 106. That law mandates federal agencies to assess and evaluate the impact of projects on historic and cultural propertie...

Every year, little old Vermont produces big new names in the writing world. A Booker Prize nominee. A poet published in the New Yorker. A professor with a thrilling new mystery out. On today's Vermont Edition, we talk to Wyn Cooper, Miciah Bay Gault and Makenna Goodman.  Broadcast live on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at noon; rebroadcast at 7 p.m. Have questions, comments or tips? Send us a message o...

New federal regulations surrounding hemp products are expected to have huge ripple effects on the industry. Guest host Jenn Jarecki hosts a panel of guests to discuss these changes and how they potentially impact growers, sellers, and buyers of CBD in the state. They'll also discuss some recent changes at the federal level, and what the future of growing and selling cannabis in Vermont looks like...

It's Vermont Edition's annual creemee show, where each summer we talk with maker's and lovers of Vermont's most famous delicacy.  This year, speak with Adam founder of the Vermont Creemee Passport, a physical booklet that allows you to track your travels to Vermont’s 180-plus creemee stands. We also are joined by two creemee makers to get their take on what makes for a great creemee. Rebecca Freed...

Amanda Janoo, Molly Gray, and Gerald Malloy discuss their campaigns, and reporter Lola Duffort breaks down the results.  Then: it’s been nearly five years since the U.S. withdrew from Afghanistan. Vermont now has one of the largest per capita populations of Afghans in the U.S. The head of the Vermont Afghan Alliance will tell us about the challenges they still face.  Broadcast live on Wednesday, A...

Vermont might be far from the ocean, but that's not an issue for local scuba divers. The waters of Lake Champlain are dark, deep and perfect for underwater adventure. Matt Cetin is the owner and captain at Dive One LLC, the only dive charter company in Burlington. Kreig Pinkham is the Training Director for the Waterfront Diving Center in Burlington. They tell us about the historic shipwrecks and a...

Vermont’s primary election is Aug. 11. About 3.1% of registered voters cast their ballots early, according to the Secretary of State's office. The rest of Vermont's 500,000 or so registered voters will need to go to a polling station to cast their ballots. Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas joins the show to discuss primary day logistics, Vermont's campaign finance laws and election security...

President Trump's policies and posture towards Canada have upended our country's relationship with our neighbor to the north. His recent announcement of 50 percent tariffs on some Canadian goods has further ratcheted up tensions between the two nations.  To discuss the impact of this announcement on our two nations, Vermont Edition combined forces for a joint broadcast with CBC's Radio Noon in Que...

Every year, the Vermont Edition team heads out to a Vermont fair to bring you the sounds and voices of our states favorite summertime traditions. Today we come to you live from Addison County Fair and Field Days in New Haven.  This hour we’ll get to know the fair’s history, talk with 4-H members and animal experts, and get a little taste — literally — of what the fair has to offer.  We're joined t...

As alcohol consumption decreases in younger generations, Vermont winemakers are looking for federal recognition for the Champlain Valley of Vermont. It would help them market their products nationwide and could also increase agritourism to the Champlain Valley. We’re joined by three wine producers in the Champlain Valley region. Deirdre Heekin is the founder of Domaine La Garagista farm and winery...

Blackface performance – or minstrel shows – might seem like relics of the 19th century. But these racist traditions stuck around much longer, including at the University of Vermont. Today on Vermont Edition, we'll listen back to our conversation from April with the scholar Rhae Lynn Barnes. Her latest book is “Darkology: Blackface and the American Way of Entertainment.” Barnes spent more than a de...

This summer’s already seen a number of big blockbuster movies – The Odyssey , the new Spiderman , Toy Story 5 . You can reliably catch all these movies at theaters across our region. But there are also many opportunities this summer to see movies produced, directed, or curated by your neighbors. This hour we’ll preview a number of the upcoming film festivals that highlight new and up-and-coming fi...

Every month, Vermont Edition spends an hour learning about a different municipality in the state for our monthly series, Town by Town.  Today, we'll learn about Guilford, in Windham County. Guilford was once the most populous town in the state. It doesn’t hold that designation anymore, but it’s home to a bustling community center, local businesses and a rich history.  We’ll talk with a local poet,...

Are you classical-curious but don’t know where to start? Our roundtable of experts share some tips on where to start. Broadcast on Tuesday, Jul. 28, 2026, at noon; rebroadcast at 7 p.m. Have questions, comments or tips? Send us a message or check us out on Instagram .

Local business leaders want Vermont to adopt the "abundance agenda." Remove administrative burdens so we can build more housing, and attract more working age people. Today on Vermont Edition: the abundance agenda. We’ll break down exactly what this buzzy phrase means and the challenge it poses specifically to liberals and progressives. Then: Vermont’s primary is about two weeks away. Two people ar...

 Vermont Edition's Mikaela Lefrak moderates a debate between the two candidates vying for the Democratic nomination for Vermont's next governor, Amanda Janoo and Aly Richards.  Broadcast on Thursday, Jul. 23, 2026, at noon; rebroadcast at 7 p.m.

Many of us dream of learning another language. But becoming fluent as an adult is so hard that it can feel impossible. Here's some good news: our region is full of linguaphiles who have cracked the code on achieving fluency in multiple tongues.  We discuss the different methods of language learning with: linguistics professor Thor Sawin , the Associate Dean of Curriculum for Middlebury Language Sc...

Vermont Edition host Mikaela Lefrak moderates a debate between the three Democratic candidates for lieutenant governor: Esther Charlestin of South Burlington, Molly Gray of Burlington and Ryan McLaren of Essex Junction. Broadcast on Tuesday, Jul. 21, 2026, at noon; rebroadcast at 7 p.m.

The Ben and Jerry’s Foundation announced it will shut down by the end of the year. It’s the latest update in a legal dispute with Ben and Jerry’s parent company, Magnum.  Today on Vermont Edition, we learn what’s going on at Ben and Jerry’s with co-founder Ben Cohen. He’s leading a charge to buy back the ice cream company from its corporate owners. We'll also hear from Tim McQuiston with Vermont B...

Vermont has six correctional facilities located across the state. Together these prisons house more than 1,500 incarcerated Vermonters.  On Thursday, Vermont Edition, Department of Corrections Commissioner Jon Murad on corrections staffing levels, the department’s overtime spending, and overcrowding in some of the state’s prisons.  Plus, with the Seven Days staff writer Colin Flanders on the Chitt...