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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.
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.