Some people leave Vermont. Does Vermont ever really leave them?

What does it mean to be a Vermonter if you’ve left the Green Mountain State? 

Reporter Myra Flynn brings us on a sonic journey across the globe from Los Angeles to the Dominican Republic, to Jamaica. There are love stories, tales of taking chances and conversations about what it means to call somewhere home. 

Thanks to question-asker Jesse Wingate of Virginia – formerly of North Troy, Vermont – for the great question. 

For photos and an episode transcript, head to our website.

This episode was reported by Myra Flynn. It was edited and produced by Josh Crane, Sabine Poux and Burgess Brown. Our intern is Catherine Morrissey. Angela Evancie is our Executive Producer. Digital support from Sophie Stephens. Theme music by Ty Gibbons; other music by Blue Dot Sessions.

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