Vermont Viewpoint

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.

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.