Vermont Public is independent, community-supported media, serving Vermont with trusted, relevant and essential information. We share stories that bring people together.
We produce independent, local, award-winning news, music and programming that connect our audiences with issues, ideas and each other. We provide access to trusted content from NPR, PBS, and other national producers. And we offer educational programs and resources for educators and families.
Our programming and services are broadly available for free on our statewide radio and television broadcast networks, digital platforms, social media and in communities throughout our region.
Vermont Public was created in 2021 when Vermont Public Radio and Vermont PBS merged into a unified public media organization. We are an independent, locally owned and operated community licensee, which means that our license is owned by the community, not a governmental agency. Our primary source of funding — more than half — comes from more than 40,000 members making donations in all amounts.
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Our vision is a Vermont public informed, engaged and inspired to create our future.
Our mission is to broaden and diversify our audience through relevant, trusted information and stories that bring people and communities together.
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Mitch Wertlieb has been named permanent host of Vermont This Week, the station has announced. His first show will be Friday, May 10, 2024 at 7 p.m.
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Vermont Public is adding the second hour of one of NPR's flagship news programs, 1A, to our daily weekday lineup. These and other updates to our midday, weeknight and weekend schedule will take effect on April 15, 2024.
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When you support Vermont Public now through Tuesday, November 28, 2023, the Vermont Community Foundation and its generous fundholders will match your gift with a donation of 18 meals to the Vermont Foodbank.
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Join us this Thanksgiving week for delightful holiday programming, beloved traditions, and great music.
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Vermont Public invites you to participate in The Great Listen this holiday season. Capture conversations with friends and loved ones as you gather for Thanksgiving and other festivities this holiday season.
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“As Vermont’s only dedicated classical music station, we value our connection to Vermont’s musical community. Knowing there are more people out there who can join us on our journey of discovery each day is really exciting,” said Helen Lyons, Vermont Public's music manager and host of Vermont Public Classical's morning program.
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The But Why Fan Club offers three different membership levels: Fan, Big Fan, and Super Fan. Each level offers different benefits including a welcome kit, monthly activity newsletters, a discount to the But Why merch store, and access to virtual meet and greet events.
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“Having reliable transportation is so crucial to our [family’s] success. Thank you so much for your compassion,” one recipient wrote in a thank you letter.
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Finn served for nearly six years, first with Vermont Public Radio and then with Vermont Public following the merger of VPR and Vermont PBS. Brendan Kinney, the organization's senior vice president of development, will become interim CEO.
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The three-part series examines contested claims of the legitimacy of Vermont’s four state-recognized tribes: the Abenaki Nation of Missisquoi, the Elnu Abenaki Tribe, the Koasek Traditional Band of the Koas Abenaki Nation and the Nulhegan Band of the Coosuck Abenaki Nation.
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Calling all young musicians! Vermont Public Classical will host From The Top auditions in March 2024Calling all aspiring classical musicians! Vermont Public Classical is thrilled to announce that we’re hosting regional auditions for From the Top in March 2024! We’re looking for young musicians ages 8-18 who are high school juniors or below to try out for a chance to perform on the popular show, which can be heard on over 200 classical music stations nationwide.
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A Made Here Fund project continues to progress towards completion.