Vermont Viewpoint

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.

In the first hour, Kevin Ellis is joined by State Representative Emilie Kornheiser, chair of the House Committee on Ways and Means, to talk about a proposed wealth tax. Then, Public Assets Institute Campaign Manager Anika Heilweil joins Kevin to discuss the wealth tax and how it works.

In the second hour, Pat McDonald is join in-studio by Gary Frymire, President of the USS Vermont Support Group, to provide an update of USS Vermont's recent activities.

In the first hour, Pat McDonald is joined by Mirabai Rose Isaak, survivor of a Traumatic Brain Injury to talk about her personal transformation through adversity.

In the second hour, Kevin Ellis is joined by writer Anya Kamenetz, who writes about climate change through the eyes of children. Then, he talks with Johanna Miller, the Energy and Climate Program Director for the Vermont Natural Resources Council.

In the first hour, Kevin Ellis is joined by environmentalist and Fellow at the Woodwell Climate Research Center to discuss climate change and climate science.

In the second hour, Brad Wright talks first with composer and performer Matt LaRocca of the Vermont Symphony Orchestra. Then, he's joined by Rabbi Amita Jarmon of the Brattleboro Area Jewish Community to discuss the Israel-Hamas conflict.

In the first hour, Brad Wright is joined in-studio by Carolyn Hanson, Assistant Attorney General and co-chair of the Vermont Domestic Violence Fatality Review Commission, and Heather Holter, Co-Director of the Vermont Domestic Violence Council.Then, State Auditor Doug Hoffer joins the show to discuss Tax Increment Financing in Burlington

In the second hour, Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Vermont singer, actress, dancer, and choreographer Taryn Noelle to talk about her new music release with Vermont singer/songwriter Jon Gailmor. And later, Jon joins the show from the road.

In the first hour, Brad Ferland is joined by Vermont State Troopers Michelle Archer and Keith Cote to talk about their heroic rescue pulling an 8-year-old girl from an icy pond last month.

In the second hour, Kevin Ellis is joined by National News Correspondent Bob Ney. Then, Seven Days education reporter Alison Novak tells us about her most recent story: Boys Wonder: Montpelier High School Students Dig Into What It Means to Be a Man. And then, Kevin closes out the week taking listener phone calls.

In the first hour, Kevin Ellis is joined by former Vermont Lt. Governor Molly Gray, now the Executive Director of the Vermont Afghan Alliance, to talk about Afghan immigrants in Vermont.

In the second hour, Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by Tess Taylor, Homelessness and Housing Liaison for Barre City, to talk about housing and homelessness.

In the first hour, Pat McDonald is joined by Eric Chittenden, president of Friends of Waterbury Reservoir, to discuss wake boats on Vermont lakes.

In the second hour, Kevin Ellis is joined by Montpelier author Ken Libertoff to talk about his new book: Snapshots of a Life: Essays. Then, Middlebury College Political Science Professor Matthew Dickinson joins the show to discuss the primaries in Iowa and New Hampshire.

In the first hour, Kevin Ellis is joined by the President of the Vermont Chamber of Commerce Betsy Bishop to discuss the upcoming Vermont Economic Conference. Then, TD Bank Senior Economist Leslie Preston joins the show, who will be speaking at the economic conference.

In the second hour, Brad Wright is joined by Jeff Dooley, Taxpayer Advocate at the Vermont Department of Taxes. Then, he's joined by stand-up comic Walter Gottlieb to talk about doing comedy during the pandemic,and much more.

In the first hour, Brad Wright is joined in-studio by James Pepper, Chair of Vermont's Cannabis Control Board. Then, he talks with the Executive Director of the Vermont League of Cities and Towns Ted Brady.

In the second hour, Brad Ferland is joined first by AARP Vermont Fraud Watch Coordinator Elliott Greenblott for their monthly conversation about the latest fraud and scams to be aware of. Then, Gregory Tatro and Amanda Hussey from Jenna’s Promise join the show to talk about two upcoming events: Community Conversation with SOS Sarah Copeland Hanzas and their Community Food Drive and Sledding Party.

In the first hour, Brad Ferland is joined by WCAX multimedia journalist and health reporter Laura Ullman and Melinda White of Turning Point of Franklin County. They discuss Laura’s three-part series: "WCAX Investigates: “Obstacles to opioid use recovery.”

In the second hour, Kevin Ellis is joined by National News Correspondent Bob Ney. Then, Seven Days culture staff writer Mary Ann Lickteig joins the show to tell us about her recent story: Market Value: Burlington’s Remaining Corner Stores Double Down and Evolve. Then, Kevin closes out the week with publicist Mary Bisbee-Beek to talk about book recommendations.

In the first hour, Kevin Ellis is joined first by Representative Becca Balint to talk about the Montpelier post office. Then, Political Strategist Joanna Grossman joins the show for a "Week in Review". They discuss the Governor’s housing proposal, a new candidate for governor, and other stories.

In the second hour, Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by Rocket. Rocket is a videographer, a local food enthusiast, a Vermont Law student, and a member of the Hartford Selectboard. They talk about Vermont's small businesses and towns, food, agriculture, and more.

In the first hour, Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by State Representative Mike McCarthy to talk about the Municipal Code of Ethics.