Vermont Viewpoint

In the second hour, Kevin Ellis talks first with National News Correspondent Bob Ney. Then, Seven Days political reporter Kevin McCallum tells us about his recent story:Wild Bill: Long at Odds With Vermont’s Fish and Wildlife Board, Activists Would Like to Strip Its Powers. And, Kevin closes out the week with movie critic Keenan Ellis to talk about awards season.

In the first hour, Kevin Ellis is joined first by Brenda Siegel, Executive Director of End Homelessness Vermont, with an update on the homeless shelter program that the legislature and the Scott Administration are working on. Then, Kevin talks with the reporter and editor of the Waterbury Roundabout Lisa Scagliotti about all things Town Meeting Day.

In the second hour, Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by Tom Badowski,Assistant Town Administrator and Zoning Administrator for Berlin, to talk about Berlin ballot issues and town projects.

In the first hour, Pat McDonald is joined by multiple town/city managers of central Vermont, including: Ture Nelson - Berlin, Bill Fraser - Montpelier, Nicolas Storelicastro - Barre City, and Jeff Schultz - Northfield.

In the second hour, Pat McDonald is joined by Barre City Clerk and Treasurer Carol Dawes. Carol is also the Legislative Committee Chair for the Vermont Municipal Clerks & Treasurers Association.

In the first hour, Pat McDonald is joined by Sue Ceglowski and Neil Odell, Executive Director and former President of the Vermont School Board Association, to discuss school budgets at upcoming Town Meeting Day.

In the second hour, Brad Ferland finishes his conversation from the first hour with David McWilliams. Then, he welcomes in-studio Burlington City Councilor Sarah Carpenter, who is running to keep her seat in Ward 4.

In the first hour, Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Morristown Selectboard member Chris Palermo, who is running to keep his seat on the selectboard. Then, Brad talks with David McWilliams, who is seeking a seat on the St. Albans Town Selectboard.

In the second hour, Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Milton Town Selectboard Chair and Vice Chair Darren Adams and Mike Morgan, who are both running for reelection.

In the first hour, Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Vermont National Guard Major General Gregory Knight along with Captain Mikel Arcovitch.

In the second hour, Kevin Ellis is joined first by National News Correspondent Bob Ney. Then, Seven Days news reporter Courtney Lamdin tells us about her recent story: In Burlington’s Mayoral Contest, Joan Shannon and Emma Mulvaney-Stanak Are Mostly Focused on One Issue: Public SafetyAnd then, Kevin welcomes Montpelier author Thomas Christopher Greene to talk about his new book: Notes from the Porch: Tiny True Stories to Make You Feel Better about the World

In the first hour, Kevin Ellis is joined by Susan Clarke, Town Moderator of Middlesex and co-author of: Slow Democracy: Rediscovering Community, Bringing Decision Making Back Home

In the second hour, Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by Larry Crist MSW, Executive Director of the Vermont Parent Representation Center, as well as former commissioner of Vermont's Social Rehabilitation Service Bill Young. They discuss H.661, an act relating to child abuse and neglect investigation and substantiation standards and procedures.

In the first hour, Pat McDonald is joined by Paul Gillies Esq., Town Moderator for Berlin, to discuss Town Meeting Day.

In the second hour, Former Governor Jim Douglas is joined first by President of the Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation Matt Denhart. Then, Middlebury College Professor of Political Science Matt Dickinson joins the show.

Former Governor Jim Douglas hosts the show today, he's joined first by Vermont's Commissioner of Public Safety Jennifer Morrison. Then, he talks with Governor Scott's Chief of Staff Jason Gibbs.,

In the second hour, Brad talks with William Greer of Flavors Hook Kids Vermont and Tina Zuk from the American Heart Association to talk about S.18, a bill that would ban the sale of flavored tobacco products in Vermont. Then, he's joined by Richard Schaaf of Catamount Pickleball to talk about the fastest-growing sport in the nation for the fifth consecutive year.

In the first hour, Brad Ferland is joined by St. Albans Mayor Tim Smith to discuss city ballot items and council races.

In the second hour, Brad Ferland is joined first by Johnson Town Selectboard member Shayne Spence to discuss town ballot items, and flooding recovery updates. Then, Brad talks with St. Albans Town Selectboard member Jack Brigham.

In the first hour, Brad Ferland has a wide-ranging conversation with Burlington Democratic nominee for mayor Joan Shannon. They discuss her life and career, and why she's running for mayor.

In the second hour, Kevin Ellis first talks with National News Correspondent Bob Ney. Then, Seven Days news reporter Derek Brower tells us about his recent story: The Fight for Decker Towers: Drug Users and Homeless People Have Overrun a Low-Income High-Rise. Residents Are Gearing Up to Evict Them. And then, Kevin is joined by Montpelier photographer John Snell to talk about his new exhibit at the Highland Center for the Arts.

In the first hour, Kevin Ellis is joined by Addie Lentzner and Chris Alfano, winners of the John Lewis Youth Leadership Award given by Vermont Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas. Addie is the founder and executive director of the Vermont Student Anti-Racism Network, and Chris is the founder of Civicly, a smartphone app that provides free, engaging, high quality civics education.

In the second hour, Pat McDonald talks with Steve Howard, Executive Director of the Vermont State Employee Association, to discuss challenges facing Vermont state employees.

In the first hour, Pat McDonald is on her own after her scheduled guest had to postpone. So Pat gives an extensive legislative review on the committees and news she's been covering in the Vermont State House, including the ethics commission, housing, and recreation.

In the second hour, Brad Ferland is joined by Gregory Tatro, Co-Founder of Jenna’s Promise and Gary De Carolis, Executive Director of the Vermont Recovery Network, to talk about Jenna’s Promise 5-year anniversary and substance use addiction pending legislation.

In the first hour, Brad Ferland is joined first by State Representative Scott Beck to talk about education bill H.850. Then, he's joined in-studio by Dr. Dean Barcelow to talk about bill S.233 and Vermont's scope of the practice for optometry.

In the second hour, Pat McDonald is joined by our Radio Vermont Weather Forecaster Roger Hill to talk all about his group's recent adventure to Antarctica.

In the first hour, Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by Sue Minter, Executive Director of Capstone Community Action. They discuss Capstone's Fuel Your Neighbors campaign and the need for food, heat, And continued flood recovery work.

In the second hour, Brad Ferland is joined by Anne Bilodeau and Kate Lamphere, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Clinical Services Officer for Health Care and Rehabilitation Services of Vermont. HCRS is a provider of community mental health, substance use, and developmental services in southeastern Vermont.

In the first hour, Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Vermont author Kristin Dearborn, the life-long New Englander and horror writer was destined to write about anything that screams, squelches, or bleeds.

In the second hour, Kevin Ellis is joined first by National News Correspondent Bob Ney. Then, Seven Days food writer Jordan Barry tells us about her recent story: Plus One: What It’s Like to Be a 'Seven Days' Food Writer’s Forever Dinner Date. And then, Kevin talks with Lisa Lynn of the Vermont Outdoor Business Alliance, and Nick Bennette of the Vermont Mountain Bike Association. They discuss the upcoming "Outdoor Recreation Day" at the State House.

In the first hour, Kevin Ellis is joined by UVM Assistant Professor of African American History Dr. Pamela Walker. They discuss her upcoming book: Signed, Sealed, Delivered: How Black and White Mothers used the Box Project and the Postal System to Fight Hunger and Feed the Mississippi Freedom Movement, the Civil Rights Movement, and Black History Month.

In the second hour, Pat McDonald talks with Sarah Launderville, Executive Director of the Vermont Center for Independent Living, who are celebrating 45 years of service.

In the first hour, Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by Ted Brady, the Executive Director of the Vermont League of Cities and Towns, to discuss the impact of legislation on municipalities.

In the second hour, Kevin Ellis is joined by Paul Risley, former Vermonter and former United Nations Communications Consultant, to discuss the Middle East and the threat of a wider war. Then, Kevin closes out the show talking with former Rutland area NAACP leader Tabitha Moore.

In the first hour, Kevin Ellis is joined by Stuart Stevens, political consultant and author of: It Was All a Lie: How the Republican Party Became Donald Trump.

In the second hour, Brad Ferland is joined by Paula Munier, literary agent and the USA Today bestselling author of the Mercy Carr Mystery series. They talk about her career, writing coaching, and the latest book in her series.

In the first hour, Brad Ferland is joined by the owner of Teachers Tree Service, Greg Ranallo. Teachers Tree Service is dedicated to the preservation and care of trees and was founded in 2003 by Greg, an arborist with more than 25 years of experience.

During the second hour of Vermont Viewpoint, Brad Ferland talks with Elliott Greenblott of AARP Fraudwatch. He'll also speak with author Brett Ann Stanciu on her book "Unstitched: My Journey to Understand Opioid Addiction and How People and Communities Can Heal"

On this hour of Vermont Viewpoint, Brad Ferland talks with Meghan Sullivan about some Vermont Chamber Updates. He'll also speak with Bourne Energy, which has recently been named the Outstanding Business of the Year for the State of Vermont.

On the second hour of Vermont Viewpoint, Kevin Ellis speaks with Bob Ney about National News, talks with 7Days about Noah Kahn, and takes your phone calls!

During the first hour of Vermont Viewpoint, Kevin Ellis talks with Political Analyst Joanna Grossman.

During the first hour of Vermont Viewpoint, Pat McDonald will talk with Elizabeth Davis from Boardman Davis Communications. They'll be discussing Dig Deep VT - a Fundraiser for Local VT Farms. She'll also speak with Joseph Bergeron who is the President and CEO of the Association of Vermont Credit Unions.

In the second hour, Kevin Ellis is joined by UVM Professor of History Felicia Kornbluh, to talk about her new book: A Woman's Life Is a Human Life: My Mother, Our Neighbor, and the Journey from Reproductive Rights to Reproductive Justice

In the first hour, Kevin Ellis is joined by Rachel Feldman, a Vermonter who recently took a trip to Israel. They discuss her trip, what she saw, and the Israel-Hamas war.

In the second hour, Brad Wright is joined by Kim Callinan, President and Chief Executive Officer of Compassion and Choices, a nonprofit organization working to improve access to medical aid in dying. Then, Brad talks with author and creator of "Queen City Ghostwalk" Thea Lewis to talk about her upcoming "My Psychic Valentine" event.

In the first hour, Brad Wright is joined by State Representatives Katherine Sims and Chea Waters Evans to discuss animal cruelty legislation. Then, State Economist Tom Kavet joins the show.

In the second hour, Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Vermont music producer, recording engineer, songwriter, and musician Kristina Stykos. They discuss her career in music, radio, podcasting and her work as an author.

In the first hour, Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Lt. Col. Jason Beams, Training Division officer at the Army Mountain Warfare School, along with Sgt.1st Class Kory Orfant of the Information Operations Battalion.

In the second hour, Kevin Ellis is joined by National News Correspondent Bob Ney. Then, Seven Days political reporter Colin Flanders joins the show to tell us about his most recent story: As Calls Grow to Crack Down on Repeat Offenders, State’s Attorney Sarah George Takes a Different Tack. Then, Brenna Galdenzi, president and co-founder of Protect Our Wildlife, talks about their lawsuit to stop trapping in Vermont.