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Tariffs or no tariffs? Vermont businesses react to Supreme Court ruling Mar 03, 2026

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There’s been near-constant change when it comes to U.S. trade policy.

Soon after entering office, President Trump raised import taxes on China, Canada and other major trade partners. On Feb. 19 of this year, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that much of President Donald Trump's tariff policy was illegal. The next day, the White House imposed a 10% global tariff — then switched the number to 15%.

Representatives from a variety of industries discuss the tariffs' impacts on business and their reactions to the Supreme Court ruling.

Nik Holm is the CEO of Terry Precision Cycling, a Burlington-based women’s cycling apparel company. Terry Cycling was one of the small businesses that sued President Trump and his administration over tariffs.

Holmes Jacobs owns Two Brothers Tavern, a bar and restaurant in Middlebury. His recent Facebook post about the tariffs' negative impact on small businesses drew hundreds of comments.

Allison Hope is the executive director of the Vermont Maple Sugar Makers’ Association. The U.S. imports syrup and sugaring supplies from Canada.

Jesse Mitchell works in imports and exports with Strader-Ferris International, a customs brokerage company with offices in New York and Ontario. He says the past year has been the most challenging in the company's 75-year history, due to the tariffs.

Broadcast live on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at noon; rebroadcast at 7 p.m.

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Town Meeting Day 2026: What's on the ballot in your town? Mar 02, 2026

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One of Vermont’s most beloved annual traditions is tomorrow – Town Meeting Day. Have you read through your school budget and town report?
Today on Vermont Edition, we’ll get a preview of some of the big issues and elections going on this town meeting day. Rutland City residents get to select their next mayor. Pomfret will decide if non-residents can hold town office and whether to add a local option tax.
Folks in the Woodstock area will vote on a bond to rebuild their middle and high school. Ripton is deciding what to do with its shuttered elementary school building.

And Grande Isle is one of the numerous towns battling the emerald ash borer. They’ll vote on whether to allocate tax dollars to remove ash trees killed by this invasive bug.

[REBROADCAST] Decision making in the age of plastics Feb 26, 2026

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With more than 70 percent of the Earth’s surface covered by water, what’s contained in all that H2O is pretty important. A Granville-based marine conservation and expedition scientist has traveled as far as Antarctica to sample and study microplastics in the world’s water supply, chronicling and explaining the dangers they pose.

Rachael Z. Miller explores the choices around the plastics in our daily lives in her new book, Decision-Making in the Age of Plastics: A choose-your-own-adventure style guide to purchasing while balancing your health, the environment and your budget.

Originally broadcast live on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025, at noon; rebroadcast at 7 p.m.

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Vermont's 'Wildlife Action Plan' Feb 25, 2026

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What does the timber rattlesnake have in common with the eastern meadowlark? Or how about the elm-leaved goldenrod and the Green Mountain quillwort?

These plant and animal species are all classified as endangered or threatened in Vermont. And right now, local biologists are working to update the state’s Wildlife Action Plan. That plan is basically a wildlife-focused conservation blueprint for the state. The team that’s been working on it is proposing some changes that could mark a shift in how the state thinks about conservation.

Recently I sat down with Dr. Rosalind Renfrew to learn more. She’s based in Montpelier as the Wildlife Diversity Program lead for Vermont Fish & Wildlife. We were also joined by Kent McFarland from the Vermont Center for Ecostudies in Norwich.
Then; Marie Curie is a famous name, but even if you know who she is, you might only know the basics of her extraordinary life. Marie Curie was a Polish-French scientist and a pioneer in the study of radioactivity. She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, and the first person to win a Nobel twice.

Marie Curie is also the subject of a new book by Devon Jersild of Weybridge, Vermont. Devon is a psychotherapist and a writer. She’s won a prestigious O. Henry Award for her short story writing, and is the former associate director of the Bread Loaf Writers Conference, associate editor of the New England Review, and a visiting lecturer in English at Middlebury College.

Don't get salty: Finding alternative solutions to road salt Feb 24, 2026

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Salt helps us travel safely when ice forms over roads and sidewalks, but those little grains of salt can have a big impact on the environment.

Today on Vermont Edition: road salt and how it affects our natural world.

The associate director of the Lake Champlain Sea Grant will share her research on sustainable alternatives to help navigate the slippery conditions of winter. A road foreman in Hyde Park discusses putting one of those alternatives to use.

We’ll also hear the concerns of a Rutland state senator regarding cost and regulation.

Then, we’ll head to Addison County, where a Lunar New Year celebration in Middlebury includes one of the biggest movies of the past year: K-Pop Demon Hunters.

Brave Little State digs into Vermont's lack of county governance Feb 23, 2026

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Orange, Grand Isle, Lamoille, those are just a few of Vermont’s 14 geographically and culturally unique counties. Compared to many states across the United States, Vermont has one of the weakest forms of county government, and a lot of you out there are curious why.

Vermont Edition revisits a recent Brave Little State episode to find out why.

Broadcast live on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, at noon; rebroadcast at 7 p.m.

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Town by Town: Alburgh Feb 19, 2026

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In the latest installment of our Town by Town series, we learn about the northern Vermont community of Alburgh. It was founded in 1781 by Ira Allen (Allen, Alburgh...get it?)

Three longtime Alburgh residents join us: Terry Tatro, who's held numerous positions in town government; Peg Theoret, the founder and a trustee of the Alburgh Historical Society; Sandy Rosa, a member of the Alburgh Public Library board of trustees; and Jed Ladd, co-owner of J&M Ladd Families Farm.

We also hear Mikaela get a snowmobile lesson from Jeff Porter and Dave Landry of the Alburgh Sno Springers Club, a group of snowmobilers who spend the winter sledding on the Alburgh Dunes. And managing producer Jon Ehrens talks with Nick Smith, a 12th generation Vermont farmer who co-owns Emerald Visions, a cannabis cultivator in Alburgh.

Broadcast live on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, at noon; rebroadcast at 7 p.m.

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'A terrific year' for Nordic skating on Lake Champlain Feb 18, 2026

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This cold winter has created excellent conditions for ice skating on local lakes and ponds. Some wild ice skaters in our region have found audiences for their adventures on social media.

Today on Vermont Edition, experienced skaters explain how to know when wild ice is safe to skate on and what to do if conditions suddenly shift. You’ll hear from the Pawlet-based moderator of the Vermont Nordic Skating Facebook group and a farmer-slash-skater from Barnet.

Plus, a Middlebury College alum manufactures Nordic skates in Alaska. He’ll explain the art of crafting the perfect blade for getting off the rink and out on remote ice.

"I will spare nobody:" Rep. Balint on holding Epstein's associates accountable Feb 17, 2026

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Representative Becca Balint. She’ll discuss her role at the hearing, including a face off with Bondi over antisemitism. We’ll also talk about the possibility of ICE increasing its presence in Vermont.

Then: Green Mountain Transit faces serious budgetary issues. General Manager Clayton Clark says more service cuts could be on their way. He’s asking the state for more funding. We talk about the high demand for rides from older people and those with disabilities.

Broadcast live on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2025, at noon; rebroadcast at 7 p.m.

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Vermont Edition At Home: Bianca Stone Feb 12, 2026

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In the latest installment of our At Home series, the Vermont Edition team visits the Brandon home of award-winning poet Bianca Stone.
Stone was named Vermont’s poet laureate in 2024. Her latest book of poetry, The Near and Distant World, came out this year.
Stone is also the creative director of the Ruth Stone House in Goshen, where she hosts poetry events, retreats, and classes. We’ll hear about her writing process, how she handles digital distractions, and an upcoming project to bring the poetry of past poet laureates to people all across the state.

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