Vermont Viewpoint
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Hour 1: Thomas Renner - Candidate for Lt. Governor, Lt. Governor David Zuckerman
Isaac Evans-Frantz is joined first by Thomas Renner, who is running for Lieutenant Governor of Vermont. Then, he's joined by the current Lieutenant Governor David Zuckerman, who is seeking reelection.
Hour 2: Vermont National Guard State Partnership Program
Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Maj. Gene Enriquez Vermont Army National Guard, director of the Vermont National Guard State Partnership Program. He's also joined by Capt. Mikel Arcovitch to talk about Educator Day and other military opportunities.
Hour 1: Vermont Futures Project
Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Kevin Chu, Executive Director of the Vermont Futures Project. He's also joined by two Middlebury College interns to discuss the program and the idea of staying in Vermont after college.
Hour 2: Reporter Mike Donoghue, Lincoln Earle-Center - Braver Angels
Guy Page and Paul Bean guest host the show. They talk first with former Burlington Free Press reporter Mike Donoghue. Then, they talk with Lincoln Earle-Center about Braver Angels.
Hour 1: Veto Session
Guy Page and Paul Bean guest host the show. They discuss the latest from the State House with the upcoming veto session.
Hour 2: Donald Koch - Candidate for State Senate
Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by Donald Koch, Candidate for Washington County State Senate, the district includes the towns of Stowe, Orange and Braintree.
Hour 1: John Rodgers - Candidate for Lieutenant Governor
Pat McDonald is joined by John Rodgers, the former Vermont House member and State Senator is running for Lieutenant Governor.
Hour 2: “Fueling My Future” Scholarship, Jim Westphalen - "Vanish - Disappearing Icons of a Rural America"
Brad Ferland is joined first by April Merrill, Marketing Director for Bourne’s Energy, to introduce the "Fueling My Future" Scholarship, a new initiative to support graduating high school students who seek post-high school training to enter Vermont's skilled trades.Then, Brad talks with acclaimed Vermont photographer/filmmaker Jim Westphalen about the upcoming screening of Vanish - Disappearing Icons of a Rural America, on June 15th at the Capitol Theater in Montpelier.
Hour 1: Larry Crist - Vermont Parents Representation Center
Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Larry Crist, Executive Director of the Vermont Parents Representation Center. They discuss the passing of bill H.661: An act relating to child abuse and neglect investigation and substantiation standards and procedures.
Hour 2: Brett Stanciu - Writer/Author, Rep. Scott Beck
Brad Ferland is joined first by Vermont writer/author Brett Stanciu. They discuss her upcoming book, her blog, and impressions of the Northeast Kingdom. Then, Brad talks with State Representative Scott Beck about the upcoming veto session.
Hour 1: Melany Kahn - Author: "Mason Goes Mushrooming", Sen. Thomas Chittenden
Brad Ferland is joined by author Melany Kahn to talk about her book Mason Goes Mushrooming, and mushrooms in the state. Then, State Senator Thomas Chittenden talks with Brad about the upcoming veto session.
Hour 2: Elizabeth Brown - Candidate for the Vermont House
Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Elizabeth Brown, a candidate for the Vermont House of Representatives from Waterbury.
Hour 1: Brian Keefe - Hildene, Tyrone Shaw - Meeting House on the Green Concert Series
Brad Ferland is joined first by Brian Keefe, President of Hildene, the Lincoln Family Home. Hildene is the former summer home of Robert Todd Lincoln and his wife Mary Harlan Lincoln, located in Manchester Vermont. Then, Brad talks with Tyrone Shaw about the "Meeting House on the Green" concert series in East Fairfield.
Hour 2: Bob Ney, Seven Days, "Short Takes" with Mary Bisbee-Beek
Kevin Ellis is joined first by National News Correspondent Bob Ney. Then, Seven Days reporter Rachel Hellman tells us about her recent story: Can a Team of Devotees Keep the 'White River Valley Herald' Going? And then, Kevin welcomes back publicist Mary Bisbee-Beek for "Short Takes", with summer reading recommendations.
Hour 1: Former Gov. Peter Shumlin, Samantha Sheehan - Delegate to the Democratic National Convention
Kevin Ellis starts the show with observations of the anniversaries of D-Day and the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy yesterday. Then, he's joined by former Governor Peter Shumlin to discuss the latest in state politics. Then later, Kevin talks with Samantha Sheehan, newly elected Vermont delegate to the Democratic National Convention.
Hour 2: David Kelley - Candidate - VT House of Representatives
Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by David Kelley, Esq., who's running for the Vermont House of Representatives to represent Orleans-4 District.
Hour 1: Michael Miller - Planning Director - Montpelier
Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by Michael Miller, Planning Director for the City of Montpelier. They discuss his role, the importance of planning in an urban environment, and more.
Hour 2: State Rep. Matt Walker, Daryl Eames - NH Cannabis Association
Ross Connolly is joined first by State Representative Matt Walker to discuss S. 259: an act relating to climate change cost recovery. Then, Ross talks with Daryl Eames, founder of the New Hampshire Cannabis Association to discuss the state's attempt to legalize cannabis.
Hour 1: Ben Kinsley - Campaign for Vermont, James Czerniawski - Americans for Prosperity
Ross Connolly is joined first by Ben Kinsley with Campaign for Vermont to look back at the legislative session. Then, Ross talks withJames Czerniawski, Senior Policy Analyst Americans for Prosperity, discussing AI regulations in Washington.
Hour 2: Kell Arbor - Pride Center of Vermont, Brenda Churchill - Vermont Commission on Women
Isaac Evans-Frantz is joined first by Kell Arbor, Health and Wellness Director at Pride Center of Vermont. Then, he talks with Brenda Churchill, past Bakersfield Selectboard Member and first Transgender Woman on the Vermont Commission on Women.
Hour 1: Amanda Janoo - Wellbeing Economy Alliance
Isaac Evans-Frantz is joined by Amanda Janoo, Economics and Policy Lead for the Wellbeing Economy Alliance.
Hour 2: Elliott Greenblott - AARP Vermont Fraud Watch, Bill Wirtz - Consumer Choice Center
Brad Ferland is joined first by Elliott Greenblott, AARP Vermont Fraud Watch Coordinator, for their monthly check-in on the lastest scams to be aware of. Then, Brad talks with Bill Wirtz, Senior Policy Analyst at the Consumer Choice Center. They discuss H.706: An act relating to banning the use of neonicotinoid pesticides, and what a veto override means to Vermont farmers.
Hour 1: Meghan Sullivan - Vermont Chamber of Commerce
Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Meghan Sullivan, Vice President of Government Affairs for the Vermont Chamber of Commerce.
Hour 2: Bob Ney, The Roots Farm Market
Kevin Ellis is joined first by National News Correspondent Bob Ney. Then, he talks with Karin Bellemare, farmer and owner of The Roots Farm Market in Middlesex.
Hour 1: Former Governor Howard Dean
Kevin Ellis is joined by former Governor Howard Dean to discuss Vermont and national politics, including his recent decision not to run for governor again.
Hour 2: Pastor Dan Molind - HOPE Coalition
Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by pastor Dan Molind of Enough Ministries in Barre and founder of HOPE Coalition. They discuss their work in rebuilding and repairing residential homes in central Vermont after the July 2023 floods.
Hour 1: Meredith Angwin - Electric Grid Expert
Pat McDonald is joined by Meredith Angwin, a chemist, author and electric grid expert. They discuss the electric grid in the state and the rest of the country.
Hour 2: Ilana Blumsack - Americans for Prosperity, Rachel Burgin - Grassroots Leadership Academy
Ross Connolly talks first with Ilana Blumsack, Economic Policy Analyst for Americans for Prosperity. Then, he's joined by Rachel Burgin, Strategic Director for the Grassroots Leadership Academy.
Hour 1: Derek Proulx - Defend the Guard, Shannon Pahls - yes. every kid.
Ross Connolly is joined first by Derek Proulx, the State Director for Defend the Guard. Then, he talks with Shannon Pahls, Public Affairs Director with "yes. every kid."
Hour 2: Josh Golin - Fairplay, Anika Heilweil - Fund Vermont’s Future
Isaac Evans-Frantz is talks first with Josh Golin, Executive Director of Fairplay, to talk about the Kids Code bill for data privacy and online safety that passed the legislature. Then, Isaac is joined in-studio by Anika Heilweil, Campaign Manager for Fund Vermont’s Future at the Public Assets Institute.
Hour 1: David Van Deusen - fmr. VT AFL-CIO
Isaac Evans-Frantz is joined in studio by David Van Deusen, past president of the Vermont AFL-CIO, to discuss the passage of pro-union legislation this past session.
Hour 2: Bob Ney, Seven Days, Rob Mermin - Founder of Circus Smirkus
Kevin Ellis talks first with National News Correspondent Bob Ney. Then, Seven Days culture staff writer Mary Ann Lickteig tells Kevin about her recent story: Three to Six Hours in Greensboro. And then, founder of Circus Smirkus Rob Mermin joins Kevin in-studio to talk about his new memoir: “Circles of Sawdust: A Circus Memoir of Mud, Myth, Mirth, Mayhem, and Magic.”
Hour 1: Week in Review with Communications Consultant Alex MacLean
Kevin Ellis starts the show with his regular Friday essay, this one on the Curtis-Hoff Awards Dinner last week in Burlington. Then, he's joined by Alex MacLean, Communications Consultant and former campaign manager for Governor Peter Shumlin, for a "Week in Review" of Vermont politics.
Hour 2: Matt Cota - Meadow Hill Consulting
Pat McDonald welcomes back Matt Cota, Owner of Meadow Hill Consulting, to discuss their formal request filed with the Public Utility Commission regarding the Vermont Clean Heat Standard.
Hour 1: Sen. Bobby Starr
Pat McDonald is joined by State Senator Bobby Starr, who has announced his retirement after 46 years in the Vermont legislature.
Hour 2: Rep. Scott Beck, Gary Holloway - Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Brad Ferland is joined first by State Representative Scott Beck, who isrunning for State Senate in Caledonia County. Then, Brad talks with Gary Holloway, Downtown Program Manager for the Agency of Commerce and Community Development. They discuss the Downtown & Historic Preservation Conference, happening June 5th in Bellows Falls.
Hour 1: "The Wisdom of Winter", Katya d’Angelo - Bridgeside Books
Brad Ferland talks first with author Annie Seyler about her book The Wisdom of Winter. Then, he's joined in-studio by the owner of Bridgeside Books Katya d’Angelo to talk about upcoming events at the store.
Hour 2: Dr. Stephen Bezruchka, Esther Charlestin - Democratic Candidate for Governor
Isaac Evans-Frantz is joined by Dr. Stephen Bezruchka, the author of "Inequality Kills Us All: COVID-19's Health Lessons for the World". Then, he talks with Democratic candidate for governor Esther Charlestin.
Hour 1: Chris Donnelly - Champlain Housing Trust, Brenda Siegel - End Homelessness Vermont
Isaac Evans-Frantz is joined first by Chris Donnelly, Director of Community Relations at Champlain Housing Trust, to talk about Vermont’s 10-year housing plan. Then, Brenda Siegel, Executive Director of End Homelessness Vermont joins the show to talk about the state of emergency housing in Vermont, what is needed, and what happened in the legislative session.
Hour 2: Mark Rodgers (Cont.), Jim Hughes - Fmr. Franklin County State’s Attorney
Brad Ferland continues his conversation from the first hour with Glover farmer Mark Rodgers. Then, he's joined in-studio by former Franklin County State’s Attorney Jim Hughes.
Hour 1: Maj. Gen. Gregory Knight, Mark Rodgers - Farmer
Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Vermont National Guard Adjutant General Gregory Knight. Then, he talks with fifth generation Glover farmer Mark Rodgers about the Dutch spotted sheep.
Hour 2: Congressman Ro Khanna, Seven Days, Calvin Cutler - WCAX
Kevin Ellis talks first with California Congressman Ro Khanna, who will be the keynote speaker at the Curtis-Hoff Leadership Awards Dinner in Burlington.Then later, Kevin is joined by Seven Days political reporter Kevin McCallum to discuss his recent story:Dean’s Potential Run for Governor Buoys Dems Eager for a Competitive RaceHe's also joined in-studio by WCAX political reporter Calvin Cutler.
Hour 1: Democratic National Committee
Kevin Ellis is joined in-studio by outgoing Democratic National Committeeman Tim Jerman, along with candidate for Democratic National Committeewoman Elaine Haney.
Hour 2: Paul Costello - Trip to Nepal
Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by Paul Costello, Retired Executive Director at Vermont Council on Rural Development. They discuss Paul’s trip to Nepal.
Hour 1: Tom Golonka - VPIC
Pat McDonald is joined by Vermont Pension Investment Commission (VPIC) Chair Tom Golonka. They discuss Vermont's pension plans and S.42: an act relating to divestment of State pension funds of investments in the fossil fuel industry.
Hour 2: Republican National Committeeman and Committeewoman Candidates
Ross Connolly is joined by Vermont candidates for Republican National Committeeman and Committeewoman: Deborah Billado, Rachel Stringer and Joe Gervais.
Hour 1: Republican National Committeeman Candidates
Ross Connolly is joined by Vermont candidates for Republican National Committeeman: Jay Shepard. Joshua Bechhoefer, and Rick Morton.
Hour 2: Barre Mayoral Candidates, Calvin Culter - WCAX
Isaac Evans-Frantz is joined by Barre mayoral candidates Samn Stockwell and Thom Lauzon. He's also joined by WCAX political reporter Calvin Cutler.
Hour 1: Rep. Emilie Kornheiser
Isaac Evans-Frantz is joined by State Representative Emilie Kornheiser, Chair House Ways and Means Committee.
Hour 2: Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity
Brad Ferland is joined by Shannon McMahon, Director of Voices Against Violence, and Jason Rouse, Director of Philanthropy & Communications, for the Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity.