Vermont Viewpoint

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.

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.