
Vermont Viewpoint
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Hour 2: CSWD, Vermont Legal Aid
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.
Hour 1: Senator Phil Baruth, Conservation Biologist Joe Roman
In the first hour, Brad Wright is joined by Vermont Senator Phil Baruth. Then, Conservation Biologist and Author Joe Roman joins the show.
Hour 2: Bob Ney, Listener Phone Calls
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.
Hour 1: Year in Review
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.
Hour 2: “God Bless the Mighty Pickle”
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.
Hour 1: Vermont Almanac
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.
Hour 2: Twinfield Together Mentoring
In the second hour, Kevin Ellis is joined by Pam Quinn, the Program Director of the Twinfield Together Mentoring Program.
Hour 1: Listener Phone Calls
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.
Hour 2: Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs, Gary Sadowsky - WCAX
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.
Hour 1: Lamoille County Planning Commission, Doug Hoffer - State Auditor
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.
Hour 2: Bob Ney, Seven Days, Christmas Movies with Keenan Ellis
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.
Hour 1: Anne Miller - Project N95
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.
Hour 2: Elisabeth Von Trapp
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.
Hour 1: Vermont Singer/Songwriter - Jess O'Brien
In the first hour, Brad Ferland is joined-in studio by Vermont singer songwriter Jess O’Brien for some live holiday music.
Hour 2: CD Mattison - former candidate - Mayor of Burlington
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.
Hour 1: Julie Moore - Secretary of Natural Resources, Lisa Loomis - The Valley Reporter, Lisa Scagliotti - Waterbury Roundabout
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.
Hour 2: Vermont Criminal Justice Council, Vermont Department of Public Service
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.
Hour 1: HomeShare Vermont, Vermont State University
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.
Hour 2: Central Vermont Council on Aging, Governor Phil Scott
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.
Hour 1: Vermont National Guard
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.
Hour 2: Bob Ney, Seven Days, Professor Matt Dickinson
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.
Hour 1: State Senator Randy Brock, State Representative Pattie McCoy
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.
Hour 2: "Small Towns, Healthy Places", FEMA
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.
Hour 1: Capstone Community Action, Lawson's Finest Liquids
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.
Hour 2: The Mud Studio, Lost Nation Theater
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.
Hour 1: Reynolds House Bed & Breakfast
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.
Hour 2: Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport, VTRANS
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.
Hour 1: Professor Ross Liablappen, Vermont Department of Financial Regulation
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.
Hour 2: Vermont Veterans Affairs, Renewable Energy
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.
Hour 1: Highland Center for the Arts
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.
Hour 2: Bob Ney, Seven Days, GoFundMe, Lost Nation Theatre
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.
Hour 1: Stowe Street Emporium, Waterbury Service Center
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.
Hour 2: Karen Paul - Burlington City Council President
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.
Hour 1: Paula Diaco - Book & Writing Coach
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.
Hour 2: Chief Don Stevens
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.
Hour 1: Campaign for Vermont
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.
Hour 2: Vermont Electric Cooperative, Movie Reviews
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.
Hour 1: National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare, Israel and Palestine History
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.
Hour 2: AARP Vermont Fraud Watch, Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport
In the second hour, Brad Ferland is joined by Elliott Greenblott, AARP Vermont Fraud Watch Coordinator, for their monthly conversation on the latest scams to be aware of. Then, he's joined by Nic Longo Director of Aviation at the Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport.
Hour 1: Vermont Chamber of Commerce
In the first hour, Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Megan Sullivan, Vermont Chamber of Commerce Vice President of Government Affairs.
Hour 2: Bob Ney, Seven Days, Northeast Slopes
In the second hour, Lee Kittell is joined first by National News Correspondent Bob Ney. Then, Seven Days reporter Colin Flanders joins the show to update us on the story they've been working on: Burlington Shooting of Three Young Men From the West Bank Reverberates Around the Globe. And then, Wade Pierson Vice President of Northeast Slopes tells us about their upcoming ski season.
Hour 1: Lisa Scagliotti - Waterbury Roundabout, Ashley Woods - Harwood school board member
Lee Kittell fills in as host today. In the first hour, he's joined in-studio by Lisa Scagliotti, editor of the Waterbury Roundabout, to discuss the 92.2 million dollar Harwood renovation bond. Then later, Ashley Woods, a Harwood school board member from Warren who is heading up the school bond committee joins the show to discuss further.
Hour 2: Cambridge Village Market, Jenna’s Promise
In the second hour, Brad Ferland is joined by the owner of Cambridge Village Market Ron Frey to tell their story of recovery after devastation from the flooding. Then, he's joined by Gregory Tatro and Amanda Huesey from Jenna’s Promise, who are holding a "Healing Concert" on December 1st.
Hour 1: "Thoughts From A Walk: Green Mountain Musings"
In the first hour, Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Vermont author Terry Lovelette to talk about his new book: Thoughts From A Walk: Green Mountain Musings.
Hour 2: Burlington City Councilor Joan Shannon, "Short Takes" with Mary Bisbee-Beek
In the second hour, Kevin Ellis is joined by Burlington City Councilor Joan Shannon, who is running for Mayor of Burlington. Then, Kevin welcomes back publicist Mary Bisbee-Beek for "Short Takes" on books to read.
Hour 1: Chittenden County State's Attorney Sarah George
In the first hour, Kevin Ellis is joined by Chittenden County State's Attorney Sarah George, to talk about the recent shooting in Burlington of three Palestinian college students, the arraignment of the suspect, and the process from here.
Hour 2: VT GOP, Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation
In hour two, Former Governor Jim Douglas talks with Paul Dame, State GOP Chair. Then, he's joined by Dr. Bill Beach of the Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation.
Hour 1: Professor Matt Dickinson, Commissioner of Housing & Community Development Alex Farrell
Former Governor Jim Douglas guest hosts, and in the first hour is joined by Professor Matt Dickinson of Middlebury College. Then, he's joined in-studio by Commissioner of Housing & Community Development Alex Farrell.
Hour 2: Dodge Farm
In the second hour, Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Kristen Gallagher, owner of Dodge Farm in Berlin, which includes Aurora Spinnery, a new processing mill for wool.
Hour 1: Vermont National Guard
In the first hour, Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Maj. Garion Ford and Capt. Mikel Arcovitch of the Vermont Army National Guard to talk about Immediate Response 25 which is a training exercise taking place in Europe with multiple partners. Then, Brad is joined by Airman 1st Class Komalpreet Saini of the Vermont Air National Guard, who tells his story of immigrating from India in 2016 to join the U.S. military.