Made Here here kicks off on the 1st of February.

Honey Road, Paradiso Hi-Fi, and Barr Hill's cocktail bar are all nominated for prestigious culinary awards.

St. Albans city and town will experience three and a half minutes of darkness during the upcoming eclipse in April. A city planning coordinator and inn owner tell us how they're preparing.

The world famous drag queen Sasha Velour will bring her live show to the Flynn Performing Arts Center in Burlington on March 3.

St. Albans city and town will experience three and a half minutes of darkness during the upcoming eclipse in April. A city planning coordinator and inn owner tell us how they're preparing.

Vermont's bee population is healthy, according to the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, but beekeepers say their bees are in crisis. At the center of the debate are pesticides known as neonicotinoids.

Vermont Edition collected winter travel recommendations for Montreal and the Eastern Townships.

From snake plants to succulents, our house plants can start to feel like part of the family. Especially in the winter, when they might be the only green, growing thing you see all day.

Nearly 130 people lost their jobs when the Putney Paper Mill closed last week.

In the novel, the fictionalized Grant reflects on his life as a husband, father, general and American president.

Leaders of refugee resettlement agencies are asking the state to help fund temporary and long-term housing for refugees.

Leaders of refugee resettlement agencies are asking the state to help fund temporary and long-term housing for refugees.

Vermont Edition has a conversation with Unlikely Riders, an organization that gets BIPOC Vermonters into the outdoors.

Vermont Edition shares the last installment of Vermont Public's occasional series called ‘What Class Are You?’, where reporter Erica Heilman drives around Vermont and talks with people from all sorts of backgrounds about money and privilege.

Curators at local museums and art centers share details of soon-to-open exhibitions and events.

We explore the impact of non-U.S. citizens voting on local issues in three Vermont cities.

A look at how Vermont organizations are addressing homelessness this winter, with the Bennington County Coalition for the Homeless and the Champlain Housing Trust.

The Vermont Foodbank and the Hardwick Area Food Pantry report an increase in requests for free food.

Over the weekend, a bomb threat derailed a Drag Story Hour in White River Junction. Drag performers Emoji Nightmare and Katniss Everqueer tell us about the experience, and how they're looking ahead.

Pulitzer nominated author and Vermont native Garrett Graff discusses his new book on UFOs and the U.S. government's quest to find them.

Experts in post-secondary financial aid discuss the updated FAFSA form.

The grassroots organization works with people in Windham and Windsor counties who have experienced domestic and sexual violence.

Friml's comedy sets include jokes and observations about growing up in Vermont and having cerebral palsy.

Vermont Edition takes listeners inside the action on the first day of the legislative session.

A recent episode of Brave Little State looks at Vermont's signature land-use law and how Vermonters want the state to change — or not — in the future.

Many of our favorite show moments revolved around a common theme — community, and people showing up to take care of one another.

Vermonters share stories of loved ones who passed away in the past year, including broadcaster Ken Squier, chef Ahmed Ohmar, and poet Louise Glück.

The governor joined Vermont Edition, as many Vermont communities began to assess damage from another flooding event.

Legal sports gambling is set to launch in Vermont on January 11th.

A wildlife biologist shares the latest on rebounding marten populations in Vermont.

Forget those five golden rings! Here are five recycling and reuse tips from Vermont Edition.

Forget those five golden rings! Here are five recycling and reuse tips from Vermont Edition.

Vermont photographer Kevin Bubriski's new book documents the everyday life of the Uyghurs in Kashgar in the 1990s.

We talk to the managing editor for Montpelier's The Bridge as they celebrate 30 years of publishing.

Hisham Awartani is receiving treatment in Massachusetts for the serious spinal cord injury resulting from the shooting. His mother says he is determined to return to college next semester.

Two Vermont manufacturers talk about their global reach and hectic holiday schedule.

Listen to a conversation with public safety reporter Liam Elder-Connors on his recent reporting about a proposed floodplain in Waterbury that was ultimately never built.

A recent gun incident at a Vermont elementary school sparks gun safety conversations. Some experts lend helpful tips.

Shopping local this holiday season doesn't have to be hard— it's Vermont Edition's local gift guide to the rescue!

Two seasoned bakers answer your questions as we head into the holiday baking season.

A recent episode of Brave Little State about raising a biracial child in Vermont is followed by a conversation with two Vermont parents of biracial children.

People who work within the program say it effectively reduces recidivism. But it can also be a challenging program to complete.

Host Mikaela Lefrak digs into recent reporting on the shortage with senior reporter Nina Keck, state Rep. Dan Noyes and the operators of big and small long-term care facilities.

Vermont Edition focuses on where we are in the investigation of the shooting of two Palestinian Americans and a Palestinian in Burlington, and what exactly a hate crime designation is.

A Vermonter has been named one of CNN's Top Heroes for aiding individuals with traumatic brain injuries. LoveYourBrain brings hope and healing to others through yoga and meditation.

Kristen Vincent's book "Hope Beneath the Tree" benefits a local nonprofit of the same name.

With winter conditions setting in on Vermont's roadways, local car mechanics offer suggestions for staying safe and keeping your car in good shape.

Groups are asking for law enforcement to investigate the shooting as a hate crime.

A listen back to a show from June with millennial career-shifters, including a career coach in Burlington, a Ripton musician, and a cartoonist with a book called No One Wants to Work Anymore.

A listen back to a conversation with environmentalist Bill McKibben from September.

A Bellows Falls Pride organizer shares what it means to be an ally during Transgender Awareness Week.

A local educator and literacy organization discuss falling literacy rates in Vermont and how to help kids with reading.

The number of short-term rentals in Vermont continues to rise, new data shows. Some towns are responding with new registries and regulations.

Enjoy a conversation between host Mikaela Lefrak and NPR host Ayesha Rascoe that was recorded in front of a live audience in Colchester last month.

Thanksgiving is around the corner. For many Vermonters, it’s a time to be grateful and give back to their community.

UVM graduate student union organizers join to talk about the campaign. Plus, a Dartmouth professor and labor historian talks about the national uptick in unionizing efforts and Dartmouth's successful attempt this spring.

Today, highlighting the stories of Vermont veterans and ways to find support.

Today, highlighting the stories of Vermont veterans and ways to find support.

The report is more than 200 pages, detailing Vermont libraries' ability to meet community needs.

The board's digital equity officer discusses barriers to overcome, from the cost of broadband to some Vermonters' need for basic digital skills.

Outgoing head of the Groundworks Collaborative Josh Davis discusses his decision to step away from the organization, and interim director Peter Elwell speaks on stepping into the role.

Reporter Liam Elder-Connors gives an update on the recent string of homicides in Vermont.

The Farm Bill is a package of legislation that has a tremendous impact on the livelihoods of farmers. It also covers food access programs for low-income families.

We listen to the second part of "Recognized," a recent Brave Little State series about Abenaki peoples and the ongoing dispute about who belongs to their communities.

We listen to the first part of "Recognized," a recent Brave Little State series about Abenaki peoples and the ongoing dispute about who belongs to their communities.

Today's Vermont Edition unearths a few good ghost stories — and some of the science behind why we enjoy being scared.

Vermont is suing the tech company Meta, and so are dozens of other states. They allege the company made platforms like Instagram addictive for kids on purpose.

Can simulators cut down on the need for F-35 flights over the Burlington area? Here's what the 158th Fighter Wing commander had to say.

Sen. Peter Welch said the House's newly-elected speaker is "easy to talk to," but Welch is concerned that Johnson was an active denier of the 2020 election results.

Seven Days published "The Loss of Grace" Wednesday, a 16-page special report investigating violence at Woodside Juvenile Rehabilitation Center.

A recent episode of the podcast Homegoings, Black birth: Laboring for justice.

We listen to a recent episode of the Rumble Strip podcast about drug-related crime in Burlington and debate the best ways to tackle the opioid epidemic.

Vermont Edition pays tribute to Nobel Prize winner and former Vermont state poet, Louise Glück, and plays a sneak peak of the Vermont Public Classical podcast, Timeline.

Vermont Edition broke down the basics of estate planning with two local lawyers who specialize in it and a doula who helps people navigate these conversations.

Local author Thea Lewis’s latest book, True Crime stories of Burlington, Vermont, shares her inspiration.

Jim Sabataso, news editor of the Rutland Herald, shares a behind-the-scenes look at the headlines from his coverage area.

VTDigger's health reporter explains the new relationship between the Berlin, Vt.-based private health insurance company and a larger subsidiary in Michigan.

The new resolution from the Burlington City Council has named the opioid crisis the city's top public health and safety priority.

A recent episode of Brave Little State about fire towers is followed by a live discussion on current efforts to add safety features to the ones remaining on state lands.

Beta Technologies recently built a new facility for its electric aircraft manufacturing. Beta's CEO and other leaders in tech manufacturing industries visited Vermont Edition to talk about the challenges and opportunities of growing in Vermont.

Interim President Mike Smith discusses his proposal for program changes on the five campuses of Vermont State University.

Fall is migration season for birds, which makes it a great time to grab the binoculars. If you're trying to catch a glimpse of some of the wildlife before winter, "Bird Diva" Bridget Butler has some tips. Plus, images of birds you might find in Vermont this season.

Host Mikaela Lefrak is joined by Vermont Public’s own Mitch Wertleib and Bob Kinzel plus Wolcott journalist Amy Kolb Noyes to talk rule changes, postseason predictions, and favorite players in Major League Baseball.

Early childhood development expert and author Alyssa Blask Campbell and Keegan Albaugh, founder of Dad Guild, share insights into supporting tiny humans through their big emotions.

Vermont Edition convened a discussion about how our criminal justice system deals with people who have been accused of drug-related crimes like selling fentanyl.

Host Mikaela Lefrak chats with directors at Opera Vermont and Opera Company of Middlebury as well as Vermont Public Classical's Helen Lyons on recent opera news around Vermont.

Host Mikaela Lefrak chats with directors at Opera Vermont and Opera Company of Middlebury as well as Vermont Public Classical's Helen Lyons on recent opera news around Vermont.

Host Mikaela Lefrak takes listeners through a broadcast of Brave Little State, followed by a conversation with the CEO of the Champlain Housing Trust.

Host Mikaela Lefrak takes listeners through a broadcast of Brave Little State, followed by a conversation with the CEO of the Champlain Housing Trust.

The shutdown would lead to a freeze on paychecks for the millions of people who work for the federal government — including those in Vermont — as well as a pause on many government services.

Vermont’s Health Commissioner Dr. Mark Levine shares how to stay healthy this season.

Vermont’s Health Commissioner Dr. Mark Levine shares how to stay healthy this season.

Student loan repayments are restarting after a three year pause, impacting over 43 million federal borrowers. Also, tips on how to address financial stress and anxiety.

Bill McKibben is the founder of Third Act, an organization that helps older Americans get involved with the climate movement. He discusses rising climate anxiety and how to overcome inaction.

Neagley discusses her childhood in Ascutney and her role in the founding of Shelburne Farms.

Civil rights enforcement, violent crime and fraud cases are among the areas of focus for the U.S. Attorney's Office in Vermont.

Big Hartman, the new executive director of Vermont's Human Rights Commission, talks about housing and employment discrimination.

Some Wolcott residents are still using town offices to bathe or wash dishes. Meanwhile, there's a lot of discussion about long-term changes like elevating homes or expanding floodplains.

A Montpelier stylist and designers from Burlington and Grand Isle discuss Vermont style trends on Vermont Edition.

Host Mikaela Lefrak talks with Eric Ford, executive producer and host of Vermont Public's Made Here.

Rick Winston, founder and former owner and operator of the Savoy Theater in Montpelier, discusses his new memoir, Save Me A Seat: A Life with Movies.

Yalda and Asad share their stories of getting their families to the U.S.

Vermont Edition broadcast live from the fair, capturing some of the characters and behind-the-scenes secrets that make it special.

On a recent episode of Brave Little State, reporter Mae Nagusky explores Vermont's rap scene through the journey of MC and comedian Omega Jade.

Vermont kids are heading back to school this week. On today's episode, we talk about how education providers and administrators are working on access and equity in schools and how some kids may have been impacted by this summer's flooding.

Elizabeth Carpenter-Song kept in touch for years with families she met at a shelter in 2009.

Efficiency Vermont says work needs to be done to make weatherization and other programs more accessible, especially for people in rural areas. Disclosure: Efficiency Vermont is a business sponsor of Vermont Public.

This hour, we listen back to a special presentation of the podcast Timeline from Vermont Public Classical. In this show, host James Stewart shares with listeners the music and life story of Julius Eastman, an openly gay Black composer whose music is only now being rediscovered.Broadcast at noon and 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023; originally broadcast on Feb. 20, 2023.

Boa constrictors, bearded dragons, hedgehogs. For some Vermonters, the definition of a pet goes beyond the mainstream cat and dog. This hour, we listen back to an episode about exotic pets.

A rebroadcast of a conversation with ultra-runner Mirna Valerio.

Data analysis shows far fewer Vermonters are entering the workforce compared to those who are retiring, according to Vermont Futures Project Executive Director Kevin Chu.

Dr. Tim Plante, a general internist, epidemiologist and assistant professor at the University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine, talks more about the national increase in COVID-19 cases and the updated vaccine coming this fall.

Cycling can be a physically and mentally demanding sport. But the scene is also becoming more open, including for people with physical and cognitive disabilities.

Guests Josh Kelly, the solid waste program manager with the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation, and Lee Perry, the maintenance division director for the City of Burlington, talk about waste in Vermont.

Gov. Phil Scott joined Vermont Edition host Mikaela Lefrak to talk through where flood recovery stands from the state's perspective.

Vermont is home to a small but strong network of bars and arcades where you can play pinball games like Godzilla, Baywatch and the Big Lebowski.

All Things Gardening host Charlie Nardozzi provides tips on how to help your gardens through the highly wet and buggy summer Vermont is having. Plus, tips for getting ready for all the fall planting.

The annual Perseid meteor shower graces the night sky this time of year. Its peak is coming up, and meteorologist Mark Breen shares his meteor-gazing tips.

This summer’s heavy rains have led to phosphorus runoff and sewage leaks into Vermont lakes and ponds. A water quality expert with the Lake Champlain Sea Grant explains why it’s important not to swim if there’s a cyanobacteria bloom.

Vermont Edition shares a recent episode of Brave Little State about whether short-term rentals are exacerbating Vermont's housing crisis.

Host Mikaela Lefrak talks about the 2023 Major League Baseball season with a roundtable of sports fans.

Host Mikaela Lefrak speaks with the Calais author about his new book, "Elf Dog & Owl Head."

Host Mikaela Lefrak speaks with Mary Ruefle, Vermont's poet laureate, about patience, persistence and poetry.

Mikaela Lefrak speaks with the author about her suspenseful new novel, "I Have Some Questions for You," set at a New Hampshire boarding school.

Host Connor Cyrus talks with a deputy undersecretary for the USDA, a state lawmaker and a school food services director about universal school meal legislation being considered in Vermont.

A new art book chronicles a quarter century of Higher Ground concerts.

Host Connor Cyrus talks with Education Secretary Dan French during his last days on the job.

Host Mikaela Lefrak learns more about the lawsuit over Middlebury College's renaming of its chapel.

Hosts Connor Cyrus and Mikaela Lefrak talk with regional political scientists about the historic event, and we open the phone lines to hear what Vermonters are thinking.

Host Connor Cyrus talks with state Rep. Taylor Small, sex workers and an anti-trafficking advocate about efforts to decriminalize sex work in Vermont.

Host Mikaela Lefrak chats with Bridget Butler, the Bird Diva, on migration patterns and creating an inclusive birding community.

Host Mikaela Lefrak honors Women's History Month by talking with female Vermonters making waves in their respective fields.

Host Mikaela Lefrak speaks with statehouse reporters on what bills made it out of committee by the mid-point of the Vermont legislative session.

Vermont Edition shares a recent episode of Brave Little State all about where the electricity in Vermont's power grid comes from.

Host Mikaela Lefrak talks with Vermont's labor commissioner and advocates about child labor practices on dairies in the state.

Host Connor Cyrus talks with the director of the Center for Community News at UVM about how student journalists across the country can close the gap in local news coverage.

Host Connor Cyrus talks with members of the Montpelier community on how VCFA's decision to move their residencies and sell buildings will affect our capital.

Host Mikaela Lefrak speaks with author Christine Kenneally about her book investigating abuse in Catholic-run orphanages over the last century.

Host Mikaela Lefrak explores the idea of a four-day workweek, which data shows can improve worker health and productivity.