Vermont Viewpoint
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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.
Hour 1: World Down Syndrome Day
In the first hour, Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by Stirling Peebles, Advocacy Educator and Founder of the Employment Corner, andCarol Walbridge, Community Support Specialist. They discuss World Down Syndrome Day and what it's like living with down syndrome.
Hour 1: Listener Phone Calls
Lee Kittell hosts the show today. He spends the hour taking listener phone calls about issues in their communities.
Hour 2: Dr. Julie Lowell, Stephanie Bonin, Rep. Janet Ancel
In the second hour, Isaac Evans-Frantz is joined in-studio by Dr. Julie Lowell, from the Public Assets Institute based in Montpelier. He's also joined by Stephanie Bonin of the Economic Security Project, and VermontRepresentative Janet Ancel. They discuss the Child Tax Credit and Earned Income Tax Credit.
Hour 1: Sen. Dick McCormack, Rev. Debbie Ingram
In the first hour, Isaac Evans-Frantz talks with Vermont Senator Dick McCormack, who serves on the Senate Finance Committee and recently announced his retirement. Then later, he's joined by Rev. Debbie Ingram, who's a former Vermont senator and current executive director of Vermont Interfaith Action.
Hour 2: Former State Auditor Thomas Salmon
In the second hour, Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by former Vermont State Auditor Thomas Salmon. They discuss his life including: public service, military service, and being the son of a former Governor.
Hour 1: Franklin County Sheriff John Grismore, State Treasurer Mike Pieciak
In the first hour, Brad Ferland is joined by Franklin County Sheriff John Grismore. Then, Vermont State Treasurer Mike Pieciak joins the show.
Hour 2: Bob Ney, Seven Days, Green Mountain Film Festival
In the second hour, Kevin talks first with National News Correspondent Bob Ney. Then, Seven Days news reporter Courtney Lamdin tells us about her recent story: Progressive Burlington Mayor-Elect Mulvaney-Stanak Won by Picking Up Democratic Votes. Then, Kevin talks with film director Mark Decena about his documentary: Farming While Black, playing at the Green Mountain Film Festival.
Hour 1: Randy George - Red Hen Baking
In the first hour, Kevin Ellis is joined in-studio by Randy George, owner of Red Hen Baking in Middlesex. They discuss his business and the future of work post-pandemic.
Hour 2: Shawna Trader - Rainbow Bridge Community Center/Barre Up
In the second hour, Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by Shawna Trader, the Executive Director for Rainbow Bridge Community Center and Barre Up. They discuss the continued effort in Barre's flood recovery.
Hour 1: Joe Bergeron - Association of Vermont Credit Unions
In the first hour, Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by Joe Bergeron, President/CEO of the Association of Vermont Credit Unions. They discuss the role of credit unions in Vermont and legislative involvement.
Hour 2: Walt Gladstone - Newmont Farm, Charles Giblin - retd. NJ Department of Treasury Office of Criminal Investigation
In the second hour, Brad Ferland talks with Walt Gladstone from Newmont Farm, who is a member of the Vermont Dairy Producers Alliance. They discuss H.706, an act relating to banning the use of neonicotinoid pesticides.Then, Brad is joined by Charles Giblin, retired Special Agent in Charge of the New Jersey Department of the Treasury Office of Criminal Investigation. They discuss S.18, an act relating to banning flavored tobacco products and e-liquids.
Hour 1: Matt Cota - Meadow Hill Consulting, David Kelley - Vermont Wildlife Coalition
In the first hour, Brad Ferland is joined by Matt Cota, owner of Meadow Hill Consulting, to discuss updates with the clean heat standard. Then, Brad talks with David Kelley, Vice Chair of the Vermont Wildlife Coalition, to discuss S.258.
Hour 2: Rep. David Templeman, Ashley Smith - Spectre Journal
In the second hour, Isaac Evans-Franz co-hosts with Brad Ferland. They continue their conversation from the first hour with Representative David Templeman. Then, Isaac is joined by writer and author Ashley Smith to discuss more about the war between Israel and Hamas.
Hour 2: Listener Phone Calls
In the second hour, Lee Kittell continues taking listener phone calls about issues in their communities.
Hour 1: Duncan Nichols & Leah Kaliski - Vermont Peace and Anti-War Coalition, Rep. David Templeman
In the first hour, Brad Ferland is joined by guest host Isaac Evans-Franz. Then, Isaac hosts the second half of the hour talking with Duncan Nichols and Leah Kaliski of the Vermont Peace and Anti-War Coalition. Then later, Vermont Representative David Templeman joins the show.
Hour 2: Rep. Scott Beck, Katya d'Angelo - Bridgeside Books
In the second hour, Brad Ferland talks more about Act 250 with State Representative Scott Beck. Then, owner of Bridgeside Books Katya d'Angelo joins the show.-
Hour 1: Betsy Bishop - Vermont Chamber of Commerce, Jeff Bartley - Burlington International Airport
In the first hour, Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Betsy Bishop, former President of the Vermont Chamber of Commerce to discuss Act 250 legislation updates. Then, he talks with Jeff Bartley, Director of Innovation & Marketing at Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport for a solar eclipse update for the region.
Hour 2: Bob Ney, Seven Days, Joanna Grossman - Political Strategist
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: Getting On: An Aging Population Is Transforming Vermont’s Schools, Workplaces and Communities.And then, Kevin welcomes in-studio Vermont Political Strategist Joanna Grossman to discuss all things Vermont politics.
Hour 1: Emma Mulvaney-Stanak - Mayor-Elect of Burlington, Bess O'Brien - Vermont Filmmaker
In the first hour, Kevin Ellis is joined first by Emma Mulvaney-Stanak, the newly elected mayor of Burlington. Then, he talks with Vermont filmmaker Bess O'Brien to discuss her latest film: Just Getting By a new documentary focused on Vermonters’ struggling with food and housing insecurity.
Hour 2: Ray Burke - The "Roads Scholar"
In the second hour, Pat McDonald is joined by the "Roads Scholar" Ray Burke. They talk about his life and career, including being a dispatcher for the Vermont Agency of Transportation.
Hour 1: Christina Sivret - Vermont State Ethics Commission
In the first hour, Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by Christina Sivret, Executive Director of the Vermont State Ethics Commission, to discuss the latest on municipal ethics.
Hour 2: Town Meeting Day Review (Part 2)
Lee Kittell hosts the show this morning for a review of Town Meeting Day across the state. In the second hour, he's joined by:Paul Dame - Chair - Vermont Republican PartyTim Calabro - Editor - The White River Valley HeraldPat McDonald - Vermont Viewpoint Host and Berlin Resident
Hour 1: Town Meeting Day Review
Lee Kittell hosts the show this morning for a review of Town Meeting Day across the state. In the first hour, he's joined by:Jim Dandeneau - Executive Director - Vermont Democratic PartyJosh Wronski - Executive Director - Vermont Progressive PartyLisa Scagliotti - Editor - Waterbury RoundaboutMichelle Hill - Worcester Resident
Hour 2: Elaine Haney - Emerge Vermont
In the second hour, Brad Ferland is joined by Elaine Haney, Executive Director of Emerge Vermont. Emerge Vermont recruits, trains, and provides a powerful network to Democratic women who want to run for office.
Hour 1: Senator Thomas Chittenden
In the first hour, Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by State Senator Thomas Chittenden along with his son Thomas. They discuss legislative updates, crossover bills and South Burlington municipal issues.
Hour 2: Elliott Greenblott - AARP Vermont Fraud Watch, Molly O'Leary - Musician
In the second hour, Brad Ferland is joined for our monthly conversation with Elliott Greenblott, AARP Vermont Fraud Watch Coordinator. Then, he's joined by musician Molly O'Leary, who will be playing at the Zenbarn in Waterbury Center.
Hour 1: Carl Rosenquist - Georgia Selectboard, Brent Reader - Highgate Cannabis Proposal
In the first hour, Brad Ferland talks first with Georgia Selectboard member Carl Rosenquist to discuss the selectboard race and Georgia ballot issues. Then, Brad is joined by Highgate resident Brent Reader, to talk about Highgate's cannabis proposal.