
Vermont Viewpoint
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Hour 2: Listener Phone Calls
In the second hour, Lee Kittell continues taking listener phone calls about issues in their communities.
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 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.
Hour 2: Bob Ney, Seven Days, Movies with Keenan Ellis
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.
Hour 1: Brenda Siegel - End Homelessness Vermont, Lisa Scagliotti - Waterbury Roundabout
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.
Hour 2: Tom Badowski - Berlin Assistant Town Administrator
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.
Hour 1: Town/City Managers
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.
Hour 2: Carol Dawes - Barre City Clerk/Treasurer
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.
Hour 1: Vermont School Board 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.
Hour 2: Sarah Carpenter - Burlington City Council
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.
Hour 1: Chris Palermo - Morristown Selectboard, David McWilliams - St. Albans Town Selectboard Candidate
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.
Hour 2: Milton 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.
Hour 1: Vermont National Guard
In the first hour, Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Vermont National Guard Major General Gregory Knight along with Captain Mikel Arcovitch.
Hour 2: Bob Ney, Seven Days, Thomas Christopher Greene - Author
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
Hour 1: Susan Clark - Author/Middlesex Town Moderator
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
Hour 2: Larry Crist - Vermont Parent Representation Center / Bill Young - Fmr. Dept. Social Rehabilitation Services
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.
Hour 1: Paul Gillies - Berlin Town Moderator
In the first hour, Pat McDonald is joined by Paul Gillies Esq., Town Moderator for Berlin, to discuss Town Meeting Day.
Hour 2: Matt Denhart - Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation, Matt Dickinson - Middlebury College
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.
Hour 1: Jennifer Morrison - Commissioner of Public Safety, Jason Gibbs - Gov. Scott Chief of Staff
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.,
Hour 2: S.18 - Banning Flavored Tobacco Products, Richard Schaaf - Catamount Pickleball
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.
Hour 1: St. Albans Mayor Tim Smith
In the first hour, Brad Ferland is joined by St. Albans Mayor Tim Smith to discuss city ballot items and council races.
Hour 2: Shayne Spence - Johnson Selectboard, Jack Brigham - St. Albans Selectboard
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.
Hour 1: Joan Shannon - Democratic Nominee for Mayor of Burlington
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.
Hour 2: Bob Ney, Seven Days, John Snell - Photographer
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.
Hour 1: John Lewis Youth Leadership Award
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.
Hour 2: Steve Howard - VSEA
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.
Hour 1: Legislative Review
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.
Hour 2: Gregory Tatro - Jenna’s Promise/Gary De Carolis - Vermont Recovery Network
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.
Hour 1: Rep. Scott Beck, Dr. Dean Barcelow
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.
Hour 2: Roger Hill - Antarctica
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.
Hour 1: Sue Minter - Capstone Community Action
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.
Hour 2: Health Care & Rehabilitation Services of Vermont
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.
Hour 1: Kristin Dearborn - Author
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.
Hour 2: Bob Ney, Seven Days, Outdoor Recreation Day
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.
Hour 1: Dr. Pamela Walker - UVM
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.
Hour 2: Sarah Launderville - Vermont Center for Independent Living
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.
Hour 1: Ted Brady - VLCT
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.
Hour 2: Paul Risley - fmr. U.N. Consultant, Tabitha Moore - fmr. Rutland Area NAACP
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.