Vermont Edition

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Publishing a book can take many forms. Some may be published with large corporations in New York City while other books are self-published. Another option for writers to consider is publishing with a small, independent press.  Samantha Kolber , owner and publisher of Rootstock Publishing in Montpelier, and Dede Cummings , owner and publisher of Green Writers Press in Brattleboro, tell us about the...

Vermont’s state lawmakers are back in Montpelier for the new legislative session. They’ll pick up where they left off last June: trying to reform education, lower property taxes and make health care more affordable and accessible. Today on Vermont Edition, we're live from inside the golden dome of the Vermont Statehouse. First, we'll check in with legislative leaders Democratic Senate President Pr...

Following the US attack on Venezuela and the capture of it's president and first lady, we're joined by Rep. Becca Balint to get her thoughts on what's transpired and what's ahead. We are also joined by Vermont State Rep. Troy Headrick , an Independent, who has introduced legislation related to the state's involvement in Federal deployment of the Vermont Air National Guard. We'll also hear from a p...

On this last day of the year, we’re following up on three Vermont Public stories from 2025. We hear from Vermont Public’s Nina Keck about her consistent reporting on adult day programs throughout the state. We also sit down with Father Brian Cummings of Saint Anne’s Shrine. Father Brian was in Rome this past April when Pope Francis passed away. We spoke to him the very day the new conclave began,...

"Decision Making in the Age of Plastics"

The city of Rutland sometimes gets a bad rap, but residents say there’s a side of the city that people often overlook. The team at Brave Little State recently solicited questions from a live event in Rutland and the winning question centers on why Rutland is made to feel like the ugly child .

The American Chestnut tree once dominated forests in the Eastern US. That is, until a blight nearly wiped it out. Now, scientists and volunteers are trying to bring back these towering trees. Today on Vermont Edition, we’ll listen back to a show from this summer about chestnut restoration efforts in the Northeast. Scientists are developing and planting blight-resistant American chestnuts around ou...

Vermont’s Air National Guard and F-35A fighter jets have arrived in Puerto Rico . They’ve been deployed as part of Operation Southern Spear — a build-up of U.S. forces in the region targeting Venezuela and the Maduro regime. Sen. Peter Welch (D-VT) joins us to weigh in on the deployment. He’s spoken out against President Donald Trump’s actions against Venezuela. Stephon Boatwright , a St. Michael’...

An advocate for people experiencing homelessness. A folk singer, beloved by adults and children alike. A devoted mother who founded a food pantry. A poet. A professor. A Peace Corps volunteer. Today on Vermont Edition, we honor some of the remarkable people from our communities who died in 2025. You’ll hear from their friends, family members, colleagues, and admirers. We’ll also share calls and em...

2025 was a landmark year for the genre-bending singer-songwriter Neko Case. She released a new album, " Neon Grey Midnight Green ," and published a memoir, The Harder I Fight The More I Love You . In both, she uses her singular voice to weave together personal stories, the sounds of a diverse musical community and her abundant respect for the natural world. Case has deep roots in Vermont. She spen...

Today on Vermont Edition: it’s the latest in our monthly series, Town By Town. Each month we spend an hour learning about a randomly selected town or city in Vermont.  Today it’s Berlin, in Washington County. You’ll hear from three residents with deep roots, including a local author and the president of the town historical society! We’ll also visit the longstanding Wayside restaurant.  Broadcast l...

The Winooski School District’s superintendent, Wilmer Chavarria , has emerged this year as an outspoken advocate for immigrant families in his city, which is the most diverse municipality in Vermont. Chavarria first made national headlines this summer after he was detained by U.S. Customs and Border Protection in Texas after visiting family in Nicaragua. Last week he testified on Capitol Hill abou...

Today on Vermont Edition, UVM’s Community News Service provides journalism training with an opportunity for a professional byline. The program's audio journalism instructor and two current students will share what they’ve learned about reporting over the past semester. Then: Did your Spotify Wrapped make you realize that you’ve been listening to the same artists over and over again this year? Seve...

Today on Vermont Edition, it’s our annual winter books show. We’ve assembled a team of super readers from all across the state to recommend books for you to read and gift this season. You’ll hear from a South Burlington children’s librarian, bookshop owners in Waterbury, Wilmington and Middlebury, and a writer and editor from Middlesex.  They’ve brought with them lists of new books by Vermont auth...

Doing business in Vermont

Federal agents have arrested more than 100 people in Vermont over the last 10 months. Those arrests have heightened fears in tight-knit communities across the state. Vermont Public’s Peter Hirschfeld discusses his new 4-part series on arrests and deportations in our region. He gives us a behind-the-scenes look at his investigation. Many of the immigrants targeted for arrest work on local farms. A...

An early estimate from the state predicts that next year’s property taxes could rise an average of nearly 12 percent. The state’s tax commissioner Bill Shouldice joins us to explain how that property tax estimate was made, and all the factors that could affect the final number on your tax bill. Then: noted Montpelier author Makenna Goodman has a new novel. It takes place in the middle of the count...

Our region is teeming with holiday markets where shoppers can find the perfect holiday gift, share in community and support local artists and makers. This year's Vermont Edition gift guide show goes behind the scenes of some of the state's holiday fairs: Julia Tadlock , founder of Brattleboro Flea, tells us about the crafts, books, food and more that shoppers can expect to find at downtown Brattle...

Local auto mechanics share what they know about EV battery life and winter maintenance for electric cars and trucks.

Grace Cottage Hospital in Townsend is the smallest hospital in Vermont. It’s operating in the red, like many hospitals in our region. But its administrators have big plans for its future, like constructing a brand new clinic. We're joined by Grace Cottage CEO Olivia Sweetnam . The hospital she runs is unique for many reasons. Some of its doctors have worked there for decades . It’s one of the smal...

Rosemary Gladstar is said to be the Godmother of modern herbalism. In this rebroadcast of our occasional series Vermont Edition At Home, the team visits Gladstar at her home and gardens in Milton.  Gladstar discussed her roots in herbalism, from foraging for food and medicine with her grandmother to becoming the founder of a world-renowned herbal retreat center in Vermont and several companies. Sh...

A good jingle is short, catchy and teaches you a business name or phone number that you can't get out of your head — maybe even for years. This hour we celebrate the art of the local jingle with jingle writers who have composed some legendary earworms. This show is a rebroadcast from July. Jim Giberty is based in Bethel and wrote ads for local ski areas, as well as some broader New England gems, m...

Three Courses with Vermont Edition: Desserts

Vermont ranks as one of the most active states in the country, according to the CDC . It makes sense for a state filled with mountains, trails, and a huge lake. Outdoor activities keep our population healthy, but some of the most beloved activities pose risks, especially to our brains, like hockey, climbing, skiing, and snowboarding. We hear tips from injury prevention expert Tara Grenier on how t...