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Vermont Viewpoint

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Hour 1: Stuart Stevens - Author

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.

Feb 7, 202444 min

Hour 2: Paula Munier - Author/Literary Agent

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.

Feb 6, 202445 min

Hour 1: Greg Ranallo - Teachers Tree Service

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.

Feb 6, 202441 min

Hour 2: AARP Fraudwatch and Author Brett Ann Stanciu

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"

Feb 6, 202446 min

Hour 1: Vermont Chamber Updates and Bourne Energy

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.

Feb 6, 202443 min

Hour 2: Bob Ney, 7Days on Noah Kahn, Calls from the Audience

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!

Feb 2, 202444 min

Hour 1: Week in Review

During the first hour of Vermont Viewpoint, Kevin Ellis talks with Political Analyst Joanna Grossman.

Feb 2, 202446 min

Hour 1: Dig Deep VT and the Association of Vermont Credit Unions

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.

Feb 1, 202450 min

Hour 2: Felicia Kornbluh - UVM History Professor

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

Jan 31, 202446 min

Hour 1: Rachel Feldman

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.

Jan 31, 202443 min

Hour 2: Kim Callinan - Compassion and Choices, "My Psychic Valentine"

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.

Jan 30, 202443 min

Hour 1: State Reps. Katherine Sims and Chea Waters Evans, Tom Kavet - State Economist

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.

Jan 30, 202443 min

Hour 2: Kristina Stykos

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.

Jan 29, 202442 min

Hour 1: Army Mountain Warfare School

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.

Jan 29, 202442 min

Hour 2: Bob Ney, Seven Days, Brenna Galdenzi - Protect Our Wildlife

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.

Jan 26, 202446 min

Hour 1: Rep. Emilie Kornheiser, Anika Heilweil - Public Assets Institute

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.

Jan 26, 202442 min

Hour 2: Gary Frymire - President of the USS Vermont Support Group

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.

Jan 25, 202442 min

Hour 1: Mirabai Rose Isaak – TBI Survivor

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.

Jan 25, 202446 min

Hour 2: Anya Kamenetz - Writer, Johanna Miller - VNRC

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.

Jan 24, 202443 min

Hour 1: Rafe Pomerance - Woodwell Climate Research Center

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.

Jan 24, 202443 min

Hour 2: Matt LaRocca - Vermont Symphony Orchestra, Rabbi Amita Jarmon

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.

Jan 23, 202446 min

Hour 1: Vermont Domestic Violence Fatality Review Commission, State Auditor Doug Hoffer

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

Jan 23, 202443 min

Hour 2: Taryn Noelle and Jon Gailmor

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.

Jan 22, 202440 min

Hour 1: Vermont State Troopers Michelle Archer and Keith Cote

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.

Jan 22, 202443 min

Hour 2: Bob Ney, Seven Days, Open Phones

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.

Jan 19, 202444 min

Hour 1: Molly Gray - Vermont Afghan Alliance

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.

Jan 19, 202446 min

Hour 2: Tess Taylor - Homelessness and Housing Liaison

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.

Jan 18, 202441 min

Hour 1: Eric Chittenden - Friends of Waterbury Reservoir

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

Jan 18, 202442 min

Hour 2: Ken Libertoff - Author, Matthew Dickinson - Political Science Professor

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.

Jan 17, 202445 min

Hour 1: Betsy Bishop - Vermont Chamber of Commerce, Leslie Preston - TD Bank

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.

Jan 17, 202441 min

Hour 2: Vermont Department of Taxes

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.

Jan 16, 202440 min

Hour 1: Vermont Cannabis Control Board, Vermont League of Cities and Towns

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.

Jan 16, 202444 min

Hour 2: AARP Vermont Fraud Watch Network, Jenna’s Promise

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.

Jan 15, 202446 min

Hour 1: "WCAX Investigates: “Obstacles to opioid use recovery”

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.”

Jan 15, 202441 min

Hour 2: Bob Ney, Seven Days, Books with Mary Bisbee-Beek

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.

Jan 12, 202445 min

Hour 1: Rep. Becca Balint, Political Strategist Joanna Grossman

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.

Jan 12, 202441 min

Hour 2: Rocket in Vermont

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.

Jan 11, 202442 min

Hour 1: State Rep. Mike McCarthy

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

Jan 11, 202441 min

Hour 2: State Senator Randy Brock, Peter D’Auria - VTDigger

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.

Jan 10, 202445 min

Hour 1: State Treasurer Mike Pieciak

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.

Jan 10, 202439 min

Hour 2: Wendy Knight - Commissioner Dept. of Liquor and Lottery, Margot Harrison - Seven Days

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.

Jan 9, 202447 min

Hour 1: Local Motion, Red Cross

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.

Jan 9, 202443 min

Hour 2: Rep. Casey Toof, Rep. Scott Beck

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.

Jan 8, 202445 min

Hour 1: Betsy Bishop - Vermont Chamber of Commerce

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.

Jan 8, 202444 min

Hour 2: Bob Ney, Esther Charlestin - Candidate for Governor

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.

Jan 5, 202443 min

Hour 1: State Representative Tom Stevens

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.

Jan 5, 202444 min

Hour 2: Ed Baker - Addiction Recovery Channel

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.

Jan 4, 202443 min

Hour 1: Johnson Woolen Mills

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

Jan 4, 202445 min

Hour 2: Former Secretary of State Jim Condos

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

Jan 3, 202446 min

Hour 1: CVFiber

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.

Jan 3, 202441 min