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Mitch Wertlieb

Senior Host and Correspondent

A graduate of NYU with a Master's Degree in journalism, Mitch has more than 20 years experience in radio news. He got his start as news director at NYU's college station, and moved on to a news director (and part-time DJ position) for commercial radio station WMVY on Martha's Vineyard. But public radio was where Mitch wanted to be and he eventually moved on to Boston where he worked for six years in a number of different capacities at member station WBUR...as a Senior Producer, Editor, and fill-in co-host of the nationally distributed Here and Now. Mitch has been a guest host of the national NPR sports program "Only A Game". He's also worked as an editor and producer for international news coverage with Monitor Radio in Boston.

An avid Boston sports fan, Mitch has been blessed with being able to witness world championships for two of his favorite teams (and franchises he was at one time convinced would never win in his lifetime): the Boston Red Sox in 2004, 2007, and 2013, and in hockey, the Boston Bruins, who won their first Stanley Cup in 39 years in 2011.

Mitch was known to play a music bed or two during Morning Edition featuring his favorite band The Grateful Dead. He lives in South Burlington with his wife Erin, daughter Gretchen, and their dog Fezzik. He (Mitch, not Fezzik) was host of Morning Edition on Vermont Public from 2003 until 2023. He now serves as the Senior Host and Correspondent.

  • The outgoing mayor of Vermont’s largest city reflects on his 12-year tenure. Plus, Vermont House lawmakers approve a bill that would reduce out-of-pocket health care costs for low-income seniors, Addison County’s top prosecutor moves the case of a 14-year-old charged with murder to juvenile court–a decision made two days before the Vermont Supreme Court suspended her law license, Rep. Becca Balint officially announces she’ll seek a second term in the U.S. House, and thoughts on the Boston Red Sox as the 2024 MLB season gets underway.
  • A woman from Calais laments rising taxes and fuel costs that led her to sell off land she’s lived on for more than three decades. Plus, more on taxes, as Vermont House lawmakers prepare bills that would raise rates for high-income earners and corporations, the Burlington City Council gets pushback after approving rezoning measures they say will create hundreds of new homes, a bill is moved allowing medical cannabis stores to provide special services and products, the Vermont senate backs legislation that lets the state study the possible health benefits of psychedelic drugs, and Vermont companies brace for changes now that the conglomerate that owns Ben & Jerry’s has announced it’s spinning off its ice cream divisions.
  • Where Vermont lawmakers stand on calls to investigate the state’s recognition process for native tribes. Plus, Vermont House lawmakers move a bill to give people more control over their private web data, Central Vermont Medical Center staff are among the latest health care workers to unionize, Northfield police settle in a case alleging officers used excessive force against a woman with physical disabilities, and prepping for reliable cell phone service on the day of the solar eclipse.
  • Odanak and Wôlinak First Nations have asked for an investigation into Vermont’s state recognition process, which lawmakers approved in 2010. And last month, the First Nations also sent a letter to Vermont educators, requesting that they stop using information sourced from state-recognized tribes.
  • The potential to capitalize on tourism spending as tens of thousands of out-of-staters are expected to visit Vermont next month for the total solar eclipse. Plus, Vermont gets a new education secretary, the state Senate gives initial approval to legislation that would remove rulemaking power from the Fish and Wildlife Board, the House advances a bill to ban seeds treated with pesticides harmful to pollinators, lawmakers ponder a new fund to support community access television stations, and a big week ahead for Vermont’s best young spellers.
  • We’ll break down which climate and environment bills made it past the crossover deadline at the midway point in the legislative session.
  • Speaking with University of Vermont head basketball coach John Becker as his team hopes to upset Duke University in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Plus, state House lawmakers pass a bill requiring every electric utility to get its power from renewables by 2035, the House also moves a bill to grant people state-regulated professional licenses regardless of immigration status, the owner of a military-style training facility in West Pawlet pleads not guilty to assault, northern area ski resorts prepare for what to do when the sky goes dark during eclipse day, and a Vermont actor who appeared in several highly acclaimed films has died.
  • The Catamounts will face off against Duke University's Blue Devils on Friday night in Brooklyn. The team, coach and fans — and even former President Obama — are hoping for an upset against the fourth seed.
  • Heading out on the VAST trail to gauge the economic impact of snowmobiling in Vermont. Plus, state House lawmakers move a bill requiring homeowners and landlords to disclose if they have property previously damaged by flooding, the owner of a West Pawlet military-style training facility is arrested after an altercation with a local constable, an existing statewide contract for teachers’ health care is extended, fewer students in Vermont are applying for college financial aid, and a former president thinks UVM is going to bust some brackets in the opening round of the men’s NCAA basketball tournament.
  • Anticipating thousands of tourists for next month’s solar eclipse, Vermont officials hope to avoid a repeat of the massive traffic jams that occurred 20 years ago when Phish held its Coventry concerts. Plus, a bill to ban cell phones in Vermont schools is rejected, but another providing privacy rights for children who use social media platforms moves forward, the FBI issues a new reward in connection with the disappearance of a Vermont teenager 20 years ago, global conglomerate Unilever announces a split from Ben & Jerry’s, and what led to one of the warmest winters on record this year.