Vermont Edition
Noon to 1 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Rebroadcast at 7 p.m.
Hosted by Mikaela Lefrak, Vermont Edition convenes conversations and shares stories about the communities in our region. Whether you’re a local leader, a lifelong Vermonter or a brand new listener, this is your show.
Here's what we're discussing this week.
- Monday, April 15: A Goddard College Board member and members of the school community discuss it's impending closure. Alums: Share your Goddard experiences by emailing a message or voice memo to vermontedition@vermontpublic.org.
- Tuesday, April 16: Teachers at Randolph Union High School have launched a mentor pilot program to support low-income students in their transition to college. We'll speak with teachers and students involved in the program.
- Wednesday, April 17: Colorectal cancer is increasing among people in their 20s, 30s and 40s. The UVM Cancer Center's director answers your questions about detection, treatment and cutting-edge studies underway in Vermont.
- Thursday, April 18: A conversation with Vermont's new education secretary, Zoie Saunders. Plus, we listen to a recent episode of Brave Little State about the Vermont wave.
Latest Episodes
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A recent Brave Little State episode explores the much beloved local gesture.
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The University of Vermont Cancer Center director explains why colorectal cancer is a growing concern among people under 50 and a survivor of rectal cancer from Essex shares her story.
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Seven Days food writer Melissa Pasanen talks trends and transitions in Vermont’s food and drink industry.
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Teachers and counselors at Randolph Union High School share how they're supporting their low-income students, even after graduation.
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After 86 years and many ups and downs, Goddard College in Plainfield will close at the end of this semester. We reflect on its legacy and history.
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Vermont philosophy professors are gearing up for the annual Public Philosophy Week of hosting talks and discussions around the state.
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A regional film festival celebrates movies made in New England and Quebec, from a werewolf horror-comedy to a documentary about weight and body image.
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Can Vermont make big fossil fuel companies pay for climate change damages? Some Vermont legislators say yes.
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The solar eclipse has come and gone, leaving many of us starry-eyed and some very tired from long drives home.
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Lawmakers work to get enough votes to override the governor's veto of a bill that would ban flavored tobacco and vape products.