Vermont Viewpoint
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Hour 1: Rep. Anne Donahue, Gov. Phil Scott
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.
Hour 2: Bob Ney, Seven Days, Capital City Concerts
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".
Hour 1: Sen. Tanya Vyhovsky, Mike Schirling - UVM Chief Safety and Compliance Officer
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.
Hour 2: Chris Rice - MacLean, Meehan & Rice
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.
Hour 1: Mike Pieciak - State Treasurer
Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by State Treasurer Mike Pieciak, who recently announced his re-election bid.
Hour 2: Matt Cota - Vermont Fuel Dealers Association, Darcie Johnston - Political Consultant
Ross Connolly is joined first by Matt Cota from the Vermont Fuel Dealers Association. Then, he talks with political consultant Darcie Johnston.
Hour 1: Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression
Lee Kittell and Ross Connolly are joined by Graham Piro, Program Officer for the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, to discuss campus protests.
Hour 2: Vermont College and University Pro-Palestinian Encampments
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.
Hour 1: Appointment of Interim Secretary of Agency of Education
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
Hour 2: Elliott Greenblott - AARP Vermont Fraud Watch, Rabbi Asher Crispe
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.
Hour 1: Zachariah Watson - Central Vermont Habitat for Humanity
Brad Ferland is joined by Zachariah Watson, Executive Director of Central Vermont Habitat for Humanity to talk about the ReStore, housing and homelessness.
Hour 2: Bob Ney, Seven Days, Alex MacLean - Fmr. Gov. Shumlin Campaign Manager
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.
Hour 1: Fmr. Sen. John Rodgers
Kevin Ellis is joined in-studio by former State Senator John Rodgers to discuss the latest news from the State House.
Hour 2: Abenaki Chef Jessee Lawyer
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.
Hour 1: Rep. Mark Higley
Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by State Representative Mark Higley. They discuss bills passed that he sponsored, and more.
Hour 2: Andrew Korst - Americans for Prosperity
Lee Kittell and Ross Connolly are joined by Andrew Korst, Federal Affairs Liaison at Americans for Prosperity. They discuss the potential ban of TikTok.
Hour 1: Rep. Gina Galfetti
Lee Kittell and Ross Connolly are joined by State Representative Gina Galfetti. They discuss the latest from the statehouse.
Hour 2: Max Wareham - Musician, Joan Goldstein - Commissioner DED
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.
Hour 1: Heather Wenzel - SaVida Health
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.
Hour 2: Sen. Russ Ingalls, André Maquera - Vermont Maple Festival
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.
Hour 1: Miriam Boyle - Vermont National Guard
Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Miriam Boyle, the Director of Family Programs at the Vermont National Guard.
Hour 2: Bob Ney, Seven Days, Luke Albee - Fmr. Chief of Staff to Sen. Leahy
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.
Hour 1: Jules Rabin - Activist & Matthew Vogel - UVM Hillel
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.
Hour 2: Vermont Interfaith Action
Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by Rev. Earl Kooperkamp of the Church of the Good Shepherd in Barre and a member of the Vermont Interfaith Action, along with Melissa Battah, Deputy Director of Vermont Interfaith Action.
Hour 1: Rachel Feldman
Pat McDonald is joined by Rachel Feldman, a Vermonter who has lived and taught in Israel. They discuss the Israel-Hamas war, the rise of antisemitism, and more.
Hour 2: Pam Knudsen - Avalara, Paul Craney - Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance
Lee Kittell co-hosts with Ross Connolly. They are join first by Pam Knudsen, the Director of Compliance at Avalara. They discuss short-term rental tax plans in Vermont. Then, they are joined by Paul Craney from the Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance to further discuss tax issues.
Hour 1: Natasha Duarte - Composting Association of Vermont / John Malter - Mad River Resource Management
Lee Kittell co-hosts with Ross Connolly. They are joined first by the Director of the Composting Association of Vermont Natasha Duarte. Then later, John Malter of the Mad River Resource Management Alliance.
Hour 2: Bill McKibben - Author, Environmentalist, and Activist
Isaac Evans-Frantz is joined by author, environmentalist, and activist Bill McKibben. They discuss climate science, policy, and answer questions from listeners.
Hour 1: Energy Policy and Climate Action in Vermont
Isaac Evans-Frantz is joined by multiple guest energy policy, and climate action in Vermont and beyond. Guests include:State Senator Becca White - Clerk of Senate Committee on Natural Resources and EnergyJane Lazorchak - Director of Climate Action Office in the Vermont Agency of Natural ResourcesIndra J. Acharya - public engagement consultant/facilitator at the Vermont Climate Council
Hour 2: Joshua Bechhoefer - Addison County VT GOP, Katya d'Angelo - Bridgeside Books
Brad Ferland is joined first by Addison County VT GOP Chair Joshua Bechhoefer to discuss the "Get Real Vermont" republican initiative.Then, Brad talks with Katya d'Angelo, owner of Bridgeside Books here in Waterbury. They talk about some of the upcoming events at the bookstore.
Hour 1: Vermont Covered
Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Shanna O’Berry and Rob Blish of Vermont Covered. Vermont Covered works with communities throughout Vermont to advocate for and create access to broadband and wireless broadband.
Hour 2: Bob Ney, Mark Isselhardt - Maple Specialist, Seven Days
Lee Kittell talks with National News Correspondent Bob Ney. Then, UVM Extension maple specialist Mark Isselhardt joins the show for an update on the maple season. And then, Seven Days political reporter Colin Flanders joins the show to tell us about his recent story: More Vermont Seniors Are Working, Due to Financial Need or Choice. They May Help Plug the Labor Gap.
Hour 1: VTSU President David Bergh, Montpelier Alive Bridge Illumination Project
Lee Kittell is joined in the first hour by Vermont State University Interim President David Bergh. They discuss the first year of VTSU and what comes next for the university.Then later, Lee talks with Vivian Ladd Tomasi. Project Coordinator for the Montpelier Alive Bridge Illumination Project.
Hour 2: Eric Chittenden - Friends of Waterbury Reservoir
Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by Eric Chittenden, President of the Friends of Waterbury Reservoir. They discuss managing the impacts of wake boats on Vermont’s lakes and the Waterbury Reservoir.
Hour 1: Onion River Animal Hospital
Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by Karen Bradley, Erin Preston, and Colleen Bloom from Onion River Animal Hospital in Berlin. They discuss owning and operating a veterinary practice.
Hour 2: Rep. Emilie Krasnow, Rep. Alyssa Black, Rep. Mike Rice, Author Tamara Mathieu
Lee Kittell and Myers Mermel host. They are joined by:State Representative Emilie KrasnowState Representative Alyssa BlackState Representative Mike RiceAuthor Tamara Mathieu
Hour 1: Rep. Gina Galfetti, fmr. State Auditor Tom Salmon
Lee Kittell and Myers Mermel host. They are joined first by Vermont State Representative Gina Galfetti. Then, former Vermont Auditor of Accounts Tom Salmon joins the show.
Hour 2: Stephen Russell Payne - Author & Carrie Cook - Book Designer
Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by author Stephen Russell Payne and book designer Carrie Cook. They discuss the journey of a story into a published book, from the original idea of the author, all the way to the booksellers.
Hour 1: Matt Cota - Meadow Hill Consulting, Hillary Lindsay - Willow Tree Journeys
Brad Ferland talks first with Matt Cota of Meadow Hill Consulting to discuss the latest news from the State House. Then, Brad is joined in-studio by Hillary Lindsay of Willow Tree Journeys. Hillary is a certified yoga and mat pilates teacher and Reiki Master with an additional training in yoga therapy for mental health and trauma.
Hour 1: Tourism Economy Day, Jenna’s Promise
Brad Ferland is joined by Betsy Bishop and Amy Spear from the Vermont Chamber of Commerce to recap Tourism Economy Day held at the State House. Then, Brad is joined in-studio by Greg Tatro and Chip Piper of Jenna’s Promise. Chip is running ten full marathons in ten days to raise money for the organization.
Hour 2: Seven Days, "Return of the Secaucus 7"
Kevin Ellis finishes his conversation from the first hour with political strategist Joanna Grossman. Then, Seven Days political reporter Kevin McCallum tells us about his recent story: Dick Mazza Steps Down From Vermont Senate.And then, Kevin is joined by film historian Rick Winston and cast members to discuss the 45th anniversary of the seminal film Return of the Secaucus 7, showing at the Savoy Theatre on Monday.
Hour 1: Joanna Grossman - Political Strategist
Kevin Ellis is joined by political strategist Joanna Grossman to review the week of local news.
Hour 2: USS Vermont Day
Pat McDonald is joined by Gary Frymire, President of the USS Vermont Support Group, along with William Mattoon, Commander, Green Mountain Submarine Veterans, Inc. They discuss the House concurrent resolution designating April 18, 2024 as USS Vermont Day.
Hour 1: Alan Kessler - VT Author
Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by Vermont author Alan Kessler to talk about his new murder mystery: Body on Ice.
Hour 2: Paul Dame - Vermont Republican Party
Lee Kittell is joined by Paul Dame, chair of the Vermont Republican Party.
Hour 1: Jim Dandeneau - Vermont Democratic Party
Lee Kittell is joined by Jim Dandeneau, Executive Director of the Vermont Democratic Party.
Hour 2: Jerry Johnson - VT Poet/Writer
Brad Ferland is joined by Vermont poet and author Jerry Johnson. They talk about his reflections on the historic eclipse, and his other art.
Hour 1: Waterbury LEAP Energy Fair
Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Duncan McDougall, founder of Waterbury LEAP, along with Brad Long from Efficiency Vermont. They discuss the Waterbury LEAP Energy Fair happening this Saturday.
Hour 2: Mark Bosma - Vermont Emergency Management
Brad Ferland is joined by Vermont Emergency Management Public Information Officer Mark Bosma to discuss important safety information for this afternoon's eclipse. Then, Brad takes listener phone calls to talk about their eclipse plans.
Hour 1: Jess O’Brien - VT Singer-Songwriter
Brad Ferland is joined by Vermont singer-songwriter Jess O’Brien. Jess is an up-and-coming musician from Plainfield whose songs reflect her own unique style, blending the Blues, Country, and Americana into a sweet & compelling mix.