Vermont Public
Scott Finn
President and CEO
Vermont Public
Broaden and diversify our audience through relevant, trusted information and stories that bring people and communities together.
“Vermont Public helps me feel more connected to my community. I appreciate the research and storytelling that goes into the reporting, and I trust the voices I hear on air. I listen to Vermont Public whenever I’m in my car, and it’s a wonderful companion. I’m so grateful Vermont has this resource!”
“I love Vermont Public because it keeps me up-to-date on my home state’s news even when I don’t live there anymore. It’s like my neighbor or a best friend or family member hugging me closer to my roots every time I listen.”
“Trust. Simply put I trust everything I hear and see on Vermont Public. I trust it to be true, in the age of “fake news” and swirling misinformation, I trust it to be quality, I trust it to entertain, educate and enlighten me. I trust Vermont Public.”
“I support Vermont Public because I’m curious about many things in life and love to learn. It is the living encyclopedia I have at hand. Easy! I get to choose and enjoy!”
FLAGSHIP LOCAL PROGRAMS:
Vermont Edition
Vermont Edition is Vermont Public’s daily news magazine, bringing audiences news and conversation about the issues affecting Vermont and the people who live here. Whether it’s an interview with an elected official or a deep dive into a cultural phenomenon, a chat with an artist or an open invitation for audiences to share their experiences, the show creates a welcoming space for dialogue that builds understanding of diverse perspectives in the region.
Brave Little State
Brave Little State is Vermont Public's listener-powered narrative journalism podcast for Vermonters and Vermonters-at-heart. The program, which has won national awards for its work, answers questions about the state that have been asked and selected by the audience, and brings listeners along in its reporting. The show’s collaborative process has resulted in stories that run the gamut, with no topic too frivolous or too serious — from the nature of Vermont's small-town dating scene to how our state profited from slavery; from how Vermont's COVID transplants are doing to why some Vermonters want to move away; from the esoteric world of Phish "phandom" to the history of bootlegging (as well as, briefly, arms dealing) in the Northeast Kingdom.
Made Here
Made Here presents documentaries made by filmmakers throughout New England and Quebec. Recurring themes in the series are student voices, the outdoors and sports, women and BIPOC experience, history, arts and activism. Launched in 2016, Made Here has premiered close to 350 films to date. In partnership with the Vermont International Film Festival, The annual Made Here Film Festival features films from New England and Quebec each spring.
The Frequency
The Frequency is Vermont Public's daily news podcast. Hosted by Henry Epp and Anna Van Dine, the show features headlines, as well as deeper stories and interviews from Vermont Public’s newsroom. New episodes are released by 6:30 a.m. Monday through Friday.
Vermont This Week
Vermont This Week keeps viewers informed on how politics are shaping our state, covering all sides of the issues. Each Friday evening, Stuart Ledbetter hosts a roundtable of Vermont journalists to discuss not only what happened during the week, but the reasons why.
But Why
But Why: A Podcast For Curious Kids is an internationally-recognized podcast from Vermont Public geared to listeners ages 4-10 and their adults. Host Jane Lindholm and producer Melody Bodette take audio questions submitted by kids and find interesting people to help answer them in on-demand episodes that come out every other Friday.
The podcast was launched in 2016 and has become one of the top podcasts for kids in the world. The show has received more than 12,000 questions that have ranged from science to ethics, politics to family dynamics, like “Why don’t people have tails?”, “How do hurricanes form?” and “How are babies made?”