Vermont Viewpoint

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.”

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.

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.

Pat McDonald is joined by State Senator Bobby Starr, who has announced his retirement after 46 years in the Vermont legislature.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Kevin Ellis is joined in-studio by outgoing Democratic National Committeeman Tim Jerman, along with candidate for Democratic National Committeewoman Elaine Haney.

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.

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.

Ross Connolly is joined by Vermont candidates for Republican National Committeeman and Committeewoman: Deborah Billado, Rachel Stringer and Joe Gervais.

Ross Connolly is joined by Vermont candidates for Republican National Committeeman: Jay Shepard. Joshua Bechhoefer, and Rick Morton.

Isaac Evans-Frantz is joined by Barre mayoral candidates Samn Stockwell and Thom Lauzon. He's also joined by WCAX political reporter Calvin Cutler.

Isaac Evans-Frantz is joined by State Representative Emilie Kornheiser, Chair House Ways and Means Committee.

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.

Brad Ferland is joined first by State Representative Anne Donahue, who is working to find out where patients of Vermont’s old psychiatric hospital are buried. Then, Brad talks with Governor Phil Scott, about property taxes, housing, and more.

Kevin Ellis is joined first by National News Correspondent Bob Ney. Then, Seven Days reporter Anne Wallace Allen tells us about her recent story:Barre Voters Will Choose Between Thom Lauzon and Samn Stockwell for Mayor And then, Karen Kevra, founder of Capital City Concerts, joins the show to tell us about their May 18th show "Far-flung French".

Kevin Ellis is joined first by State Senator Tanya Vyhovsky to discuss student protests on the University of Vermont campus. Then, Kevin talks with UVM's Chief Safety and Compliance Officer Mike Schirling about the issue.

Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by Chris Rice, Founding Partner of MacLean, Meehan & Rice in Montpelier. They discuss H.121: an act relating to enhancing consumer privacy.

Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by State Treasurer Mike Pieciak, who recently announced his re-election bid.

Ross Connolly is joined first by Matt Cota from the Vermont Fuel Dealers Association. Then, he talks with political consultant Darcie Johnston.

Lee Kittell and Ross Connolly are joined by Graham Piro, Program Officer for the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, to discuss campus protests.

Isaac Evans-Frantz is joined first by students Calvin George from Dartmouth and Carter McPhedran from Middlebury who were at their colleges pro-palestinian encampments. Then later, VTDigger Education Reporter Peter D’Auria joins the show.

Isaac Evans-Frantz is joined first by State Senator Terry Williams and later by State Senator Ruth Hardy to discuss the appointment of Interim Secretary of Agency of Education Zoie Saunders.Then, Isaac welcomes in four additional guest to discuss the topic, including:Tim O’Leary - Vermont educatorDarren Allen - Vermont-NEAJay Nichols - Vermont Principals AssociationAddie Lentzner - Vermont Student Anti-Racism Network

Brad Ferland is joined first by Elliott Greenblott, AARP Vermont Fraud Watch Coordinator for their monthly check-in on the latest scams and fraud to be aware of.Then, Brad welcomes back Rabbi Asher Crispe to discuss college protests surrounding the Israel-Hamas war.

Brad Ferland is joined by Zachariah Watson, Executive Director of Central Vermont Habitat for Humanity to talk about the ReStore, housing and homelessness.

Kevin Ellis is joined first by National News Correspondent Bob Ney. Then, he's join by Seven Days education writer Alison Novak to discuss her recent story:Vermont Senate Votes Down Ed Secretary Nominee Zoie Saunders.Then, Kevin is joined by Alex MacLean, former aide and campaign manager for Governor Peter Shumlin. They discuss former Governor Howard Dean's potential campaign.

Kevin Ellis is joined in-studio by former State Senator John Rodgers to discuss the latest news from the State House.

Pat McDonald is joined by Abenaki Chef Jessee Lawyer. They talk about Abenaki food in honor of Abenaki Recognition and Heritage Week, and his career as a chef.

Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by State Representative Mark Higley. They discuss bills passed that he sponsored, and more.

Lee Kittell and Ross Connolly are joined by Andrew Korst, Federal Affairs Liaison at Americans for Prosperity. They discuss the potential ban of TikTok.

Lee Kittell and Ross Connolly are joined by State Representative Gina Galfetti. They discuss the latest from the statehouse.

Brad Ferland is joined first by musician Max Wareham. Max and his band "Max Wareham & The Bluegrass National Team", will be playing at the Zenbarn in Waterbury on May 3rd.Then, Brad talks with Joan Goldstein, the Commissioner of the Vermont Department of Economic Development.

Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Heather Wenzel, Regional Vice President at SaVida Health. SaVida Health offers respectful and personalized opioid and alcohol addiction treatment in Vermont and other states.

Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by State Senator Russ Ingalls to discuss legislative updates. Then, Brad talks with musician and the producer of the Vermont Maple Festival André Maquera to recap the event.

Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Miriam Boyle, the Director of Family Programs at the Vermont National Guard.

Kevin Ellis is joined first by National News Correspondent Bob Ney. Then, Kevin talks with Seven Days reporter Anne Wallace Allen about her recent story: Vermont Rep. Emilie Kornheiser Sees Raising Revenue as Part of Her Mission.And then, Kevin is joined by former chief of staff to Senator Patrick Leahy Luke Albee. Luke tells us about the life of Leahy staffer Ed Barron.

Kevin Ellis is joined first by Jules Rabin, a 100 year old Montpelier activist who has seen it all, from the peace protests at Columbia in the 60's to the ones today. And later, Matthew Vogel joins the conversation, the Executive Director of Hillel at UVM.