Vermont Viewpoint

In the second hour, Kevin Ellis is first joined by State Senator Randy Brock to talk about the legislative session. Then, VTDigger Education Reporter Peter D’Auria joins the show to discuss the lack of potable water in VT schools.

In the first hour, Kevin Ellis starts with an essay about what happened to the president of Harvard. Then, State Treasurer Mike Pieciak joins the show to talk about his “Baby Bonds’’ proposal and his first year in office.

In the second hour, Brad Wright is joined first by Commissioner Wendy Knight of the Vermont Department of Liquor and Lottery to discuss sports gambling starting this week in the state. Then, Associate Editor at Seven Days Margot Harrison joins the show to talk about movies and the Golden Globe Awards.

In the first hour, Brad Wright is joined by Christina Erickson, the Executive Director of Local Motion, a statewide nonprofit organization working to make it safe, accessible, and fun for everyone to bike, walk, and roll in Vermont. Then, Red Cross Regional Communications Manager Dan Dowling joins the show to talk about blood shortages.

In the second hour, Brad Ferland is joined by Representatives Casey Toof and Scott Beck to talk about the Governor's State of the State Address and more.

In the first hour, Brad Ferland is joined by Betsy Bishop, President of the Vermont Chamber of Commerce, to talk about the chamber and her decision to step down after 15 years as president.

In the second hour, Kevin Ellis is joined first by National News Correspondent Bob Ney. Then, Esther Charlestin, democratic candidate for governor, joins the show.

In the first hour, Kevin Ellis is joined by State Rep. Tom Stevens to discuss this week’s legislative session, the legislative agenda, and the Governor’s State of the State address.

In the second hour, Pat McDonald is joined by Ed Baker, ACSW and Host of the Addiction Recovery Channel on CCTV, to talk about an exciting announcement in Vermont’s opioid crisis.

In the first hour, Pat McDonald is joined by Gene Richards, Owner of Johnson Woolen Mills, to talk about reviving his business.

In the second hour, Kevin Ellis talks with Former Vermont Secretary of State Jim Condos about public safety and threats of Vermont government officials.

In the first hour, Kevin Ellis is joined by Jennille Smith, Executive Director of CVFiber, to talk about the extension of fast internet throughout Central VT.

In the second hour, Brad Wright is joined by Beth Parent, Community Engagement and Outreach Manager at Chittenden Solid Waste District, to talk about recycling after the holidays. Then, Chief Health Care Advocate for Vermont Legal Aid Mike Fisher joins the show.

In the first hour, Brad Wright is joined by Vermont Senator Phil Baruth. Then, Conservation Biologist and Author Joe Roman joins the show.

In the second hour, Kevin Ellis has an extended conversation with National News Correspondent Bob Ney. Then, he takes calls from the listeners to close out the week.

In the first hour, Kevin Ellis is joined by Political & Digital Strategist Joanna Grossman for a Year in Review of local and national political stories.

In the second hour, Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Vermont singer -songwriter Rick Norcross to talk about the latest album release by Rick & the All-Star Ramblers: God Bless the Mighty Pickle.

In the first hour, Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Patrick White and Brett Ann Stanciu, writers and contributors to the latest edition Vermont Almanac.

In the second hour, Kevin Ellis is joined by Pam Quinn, the Program Director of the Twinfield Together Mentoring Program.

In the first hour, Kevin Ellis takes calls from his listeners about their Christmas stories, and more, including a call from former Vermont Viewpoint host Mark Johnson.

In the second hour, Brad Wright is joined first by Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs executive director Chris Bradley. Then, he talks with WCAX chief meteorologist Gary Sadowsky.

In the first hour, Brad Wright is joined first by Seth Jensen, the deputy director of the Lamoille County Planning Commission. Then, State Auditor Doug Hoffer joins the show.

In the second hour, Kevin Ellis is joined first by National News Correspondent Bob Ney. Then, Seven Days reporter Anne Wallace Allen joins the show to talk about her most recent story: Vermont Lawmakers May Have to Meet Growing Problems With a Shrinking Budget in 2024.And then, Keenan Ellis is back for holiday TV and movie recommendations.

In the first hour, Kevin Ellis is joined by Anne Miller, the founder of Project N95, a non-profit mission that provided N95 masks during the height of the pandemic.

In the second hour, Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Vermont singer Elisabeth Von Trapp to talk about her family and play songs from her Christmas album.

In the first hour, Brad Ferland is joined-in studio by Vermont singer songwriter Jess O’Brien for some live holiday music.

In the second hour, Kevin Ellis is joined by former Burlington mayoral candidate CD Mattison, to talk about her campaign and what comes next for the city.

In the first hour, Kevin Ellis is joined first by Secretary of Vermont's Agency of Natural Resources Julie Moore. Then, he talks with Lisa Loomis, Editor of The Valley Reporter and Lisa Scagliotti, Editor of the Waterbury Roundabout, about this week's flooding.

In the second hour, Brad Wright talks first with Brian Searles of the Vermont Criminal Justice Council. Then, he's joined by June Tierney, the Commissioner of the Vermont Department of Public Service.

In the first hour, Brad Wright is joined in-studio by Communications and Outreach Director of HomeShare Vermont, and former host of Vermont Viewpoint, Ric Cengeri. Then, Brad talks with Dr. Elizabeth Mauch, the next Chancellor of Vermont State University.

In the second hour, Brad Ferland is joined first in-studio by Kimberly Lipinski, Director of Nutrition and Wellness at Central Vermont Council on Aging. Then, Brad talks with Governor Phil Scott.

In the first hour, Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Vermont National Guard Integrated Violence Prevention Workforce Director Scott Detweiler. Then later, Vermont National Guard Sexual Assault Response Coordinator Nikki Sorrell joins the show.

Former Governor Jim Douglas guest hosts today's show. In hour two, he's joined first by National News Correspondent Bob Ney. Then, Seven Days political reporter Kevin McCallum tells us about his recent story: Fighting Between Québécois and Vermont Abenaki Tribes Puts Conservation Groups in a Bind. And then, Middlebury College Professor Matt Dickinson joins the show to talk about the three University Presidents and their recent congressional hearing.

Former Governor Jim Douglas guest hosts today's show. In the first hour, he's joined in-studio by Vermont Senate Minority Leader Randy Brock. Then, he talks with House Minority Leader Pattie McCoy.

In the second hour, Lee Kittell is joined by Richard Amore from the Vermont Department of Housing and Community Development and Suzanne Kelly from the Vermont Department of Health to discuss their podcast: "Small Towns, Healthy Places".Then, he's joined by FEMA Media Relations Specialist Briana Summer Fenton, to provide updates to FEMA's flood recovery assistance.

In the first hour, Lee Kittell is joined first by Sue Minter, Executive Director of Capstone Community Action and Christy Swenson, Director of their Head Start program. They talk about Head Start and the Fuel Your Neighbor’s Campaign.Then, he's joined Sean Lawson owner of Lawson's Finest Liquids, the recent winner of Brewbound 2023 Craft Brewery of the Year.

In the second hour, Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by Mike Sullivan, Owner of The Mud Studio in Waterbury. Then, Kathleen Keenan, Producing Artistic Director of Lost National Theater tells us about their upcoming holiday schedule.

In the first hour, Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by Jeffrey Tuper-Giles, Co-Owner of the Reynolds House Bed & Breakfast in Barre, to talk about the history and restoration and the re-opening of Cleora’s Carriage House.

In the second hour, Brad Wright is joined by Nic Longo, Director of Aviation at the Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport, to discuss new terminal construction and airline news. Then, he talks with Ernie Patnoe, Maintenance Director at the Vermont Agency of Transportation to discuss winter driving, plowing, salt and sand.

In the first hour, Brad Wright is joined by Professor Ross Liablappen of Vermont state University to talk about taking students to the arctic to find microbes in melting permafrost. Then, he's join in-studio by the Commissioner at the Vermont Department of Financial Regulation Kevin Gaffney to talk about cryptocurrency and crypto-scams.

In the second hour, Brad Ferland is joined first by Robert Burke, Vermont's Director of the Office of Veterans Affairs to talk about a volunteering opportunity to help distribute wreaths on December 16th. Then, he's joined in-studio by Founder and President of Green Mountain Solar Paul Lesure, and Executive Director of Renewable Energy Vermont Peter Sterling.

In the first hour, Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Vermont singer-songwriter Jess O'Brien and Vermont music composer-producer Roy MacNeil. They talk about the upcoming Highland Center for the Arts Holiday Concert fundraiser, and are joined later on by musician David Mallett, who will also be performing at the concert.

In the second hour, Lee Kittell is joined first by National News Correspondent Bob Ney. Then, Seven Days deputy news editor Sasha Goldstein to talk about his recent story: Driven by Hate? Man Charged in Burlington Shooting Was a Volunteer With a Troubled Personal Life. And then, GoFundMe’s Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, Margaret Richardson joins the show. For the second year in a row, Vermont is ranked #1 in the nation for supporting individuals, causes, and organizations. And finally, Kathleen Keenan Producing Artistic Director for Lost Nation Theatre updates us on their upcoming shows.

Lee Kittell host the show today. In the first hour he's joined in-studio by Kathy Murphy, Owner of the Stowe Street Emporium to talk about Christmas shopping tips. Then, Waterbury Service Center owner Albert Caron joins the show to give car advice and more.

In the second hour, Brad Ferland is joined by current Burlington City Council President Karen Paul, who is a candidate for Mayor of Burlington. Brad talks with her about the history of Burlington, and her campaign for mayor.

In the first hour, Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Paula Diaco. Paula is an author and writing consultant who helps creative entrepreneurs play with words and language so they can bring their stories to a larger audience.

Pat McDonald fills-in as host today. In the second hour, she's joined in-studio by Chief Don Stevens, Chief of the Nulhegan Band of the Coosuk-Abenaki Nation, to talk about a recent challenge disputing the legitimacy of Vermont’s State Recognized Tribes.

Pat McDonald fills-in as host on today's show. In the first hour, Pat is joined by Ben Kinsley of Campaign for Vermont to talk about a public opinion poll on the governor and legislature.

In the second hour, new Tuesday host Brad Wright is joined by Vermont Electric Cooperative Chief Executive Officer Rebecca Towne. Then, he talks with Associate Editor at Seven Days Margot Harrison to review some of the latest movies.

New Tuesday host Brad Wright is joined in hour one by Dan Adcock, Director of Government Relations & Policy for the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare. Then, he's joined in-studio by Dr. Eva Pascal, Assistant Professor of Religious Studies at St. Michael’s College, to discuss Israel and Palestine's history.