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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.
Hour 2: Bob Ney, Seven Days, Diana Whitney - Vermont Poet
Kevin Ellis is joined first by National News Correspondent Bob Ney. Then, he's joined by Seven Days deputy news editor Sasha Goldstein to talk about their recent story on the eclipse:Where the Sun Don't Shine: Welcome to the 'Seven Days' Guide to the 2024 Solar Eclipse And then, Kevin talks with Vermont poet Diana Whitney about the eclipse and the events at the Unitarian Church in Montpelier.
Hour 1: Paul Burns - VPIRG, Senator Anne Watson
Kevin Ellis starts the show remembering Louise McCarren. Then, he's joined by Paul Burns, the executive director of Vermont Public Interest Research Group (VPIRG) to discuss S.259: An act relating to climate change cost recovery. And then, Kevin talks with State Senator Anne Watson about the bill.
Hour 2: Vermont Small Business Person of the Year
Pat McDonald is joined by Darcy Carter, District Director of the U.S. Small Business Administration, and in-studio by SBA award winner Dr. Kerry Boyle. Dr. Boyle was named 2024 Vermont Small Business Person of the Year for her business: Integrative Acupuncture.
Hour 1: DUMP - Don't Undermine Memphremagog's Purity
Pat McDonald is joined by water advocates Pam Ladds and Teresa Gerade, members of DUMP: Don't Undermine Memphremagog's Purity.
Hour 2: Listener Phone Calls
Lee Kittell hosts and continues taking listener phone calls about their plans for Monday's solar eclipse.
Hour 1: Listener Phone Calls
Lee Kittell hosts and takes listener phone calls about their plans for Monday's solar eclipse.
Hour 2: John Vincent & Brian Harwood
In the second hour, Brad Ferland finishes his conversation from hour one with John Freitag. Then, he's joined in-studio by John Vincent and on the phone by Brian Harwood. John owned Vincent’s Pharmacy for decades and his father before him.Brian is a former WDEV host and lifelong Waterbury resident, with Harwood Union being named after his father.
Hour 1: Rep. Karen Dolan, John Freitag
In the first hour, Brad Ferland is joined by State Representative Karen Dolan to discuss H.645: an act relating to the expansion of approaches to restorative justice. Then, Brad talks with John Freitag about Act 46 and all things education.
Hour 2: H.706, AARP Vermont Fraud Watch, "The Roots Of The New Antisemitism"
In the second hour, Brad Ferland talks first with Bill Wirtz to discuss Vermont H.706; an act relating to banning the use of neonicotinoid pesticides. Then, he's joined by AARP Vermont Fraud Watch Coordinator Elliott Greenblott for their monthly talk about the latest scams to be aware of. And then, Brad welcomes in Rabbi Asher Crispe "The Roots of the New Antisemitism" speaking event happening in Burlington on April 7th.
Hour 1: Highlands Center for the Arts
In the first hour, Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by David Kelley and Roy McNeil to talk about Highlands Center for the Arts Lamoille Area Cancer Network fundraiser on Saturday, April 6th.
Hour 2: Bob Ney, Seven Days, Elaine Collins - NCSU Superintendent
In the second hour, Kevin Ellis talks first with National News Correspondent Bob Ney. Then, Seven Days reporter Rachel Hellman joins the show to tell us about her recent story: Self-Serve Farmstands Hold Tight to Their Honor-System Payment Model.And then, Kevin is joined in-studio by North Country Supervisory Union Superintendent Elaine Collins to discuss public schooling and her legislative testimony last week.
Hour 1: VT S.18, PoemCity
In the first hour, Kevin Ellis talks first about Vermont’s passage of a ban on certain vaping products with Tina Zuk of the American Heart Association and UVM student Marcus Aloisi.Then, Kevin welcomes in-studio by owner/publisher of Rootstock Publishing Samantha Kolber to talk about PoemCity: the Kellogg-Hubbard Library's annual celebration of National Poetry Month. He's also joined by two poets: Amy Allen of Shelburne and Mary Elder Jacobson of North Calais.
Hour 2: Molly Mahar - Vermont Ski Areas Association
In the second hour, Pat McDonald is joined by Molly Mahar, President of Ski Vermont/Vermont Ski Areas Association.
Hour 1: Sandy Rousse - CVHHH
In the first hour, Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by Sandy Rousse, President and CEO of Central Vermont Home Health and Hospice.
Hour 2: Rep. Matt Birong
In the second hour, Lee Kittell contines taking listener phone calls on Vermont's H.612: An act relating to miscellaneous cannabis amendments. He's joined by Representative Matt Birong to speak more on the issue.
Hour 1: Listener Phone Calls
Lee Kittell host the show today. In the first hour, he takes listener phone calls about Vermont's H.612: An act relating to miscellaneous cannabis amendments.
Hour 2: Cathleen Elle - Author
In the second hour, Brad Ferland welcomes author Cathleen Elle to the show. They discuss the devastating loss of her 19-year old son, Logan, from suicide, and her inspiring journey on how she has dealt with such a traumatic event.
Hour 1: Burlington Mayor Miro Weinberger
In the first hour, Brad Ferland is joined by outgoing Burlington Mayor Miro Weinberger. They discuss his final council meeting and what comes next for him after he leaves office.
Hour 2: Elisabeth Von Trapp
In the second hour, Brad Ferland welcomes back in-studio Elisabeth Von Trapp. They discuss her music career; experiences and emotional journey, and using music as a tool for hope in a world filled with turmoil.
Hour 1: "Love of the Land", Henry Harder Jr. - VTANG
In the first hour, Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Vermont filmmaker Travis Van Alstyne to talk about his short film: Love of the Land. The short animated film based on the true and tragic story of Vermont farmer Romaine Tenney.Then, Brad welcomes in-studio Henry Harder Jr., assistant adjutant general of the Vermont Air National Guard.
Hour 2: Bob Ney, Seven Days, Mary Bisbee-Beek - Publicist
In the second hour, Kevin Ellis is joined first by National News Correspondent Bob Ney. Then, Seven Days political reporter Colin Flanders tells us about his recent story:Another Round of Motel Evictions Sparks Confusion, Frustration and a Rush to Erect Temporary Shelters.And then, Kevin welcomes back publicist Mary Bisbee-Beek for their monthly book talk.
Hour 1: Joanna Grossman - Political Strategist
In the first hour, Kevin Ellis is joined in-studio by Political Strategist Joanna Grossman. They do a week in review of local, state and national news.
Hour 2: Patrick Shattuck - Rural Edge
In the second hour, Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by Patrick Shattuck, Executive Director of Rural Edge, a premier developer of affordable housing in the Northeast Kingdom. They discuss the current housing crisis.