Vermont Viewpoint

In the first hour, Kevin Ellis is joined in-studio by Capitol Grounds Cafe owner Julia Watson to talk about the flooding that destroyed her business, and their efforts to rebuild.

In the second hour, Kevin continues his conversation with Capitol Grounds Cafe owner Julia Watson. Then, Kevin talks his favorite movies with Greg Titus and movie expert, his son, Keenan.

In the second hour, Pat is joined by the Mayor of Newport City Linda Joy Sullivan. Linda is also a Certified Public Accountant, former State Representative and expert on human trafficking.

Pat McDonald starts the show talking with Michael Morrison. Michael is a host, writer, speaker, podcaster, and community builder. He is the innovative force behind the renowned SocialNext conference series, which provides unparalleled marketing events across Canada and online.

In the second hour, Brad welcomes in private investigator and author Greg Overacker. They discuss Greg's new book The Hunt for Brianna Maitland: The Relentless Pursuit of Answers to One of Vermont’s Biggest Mysteries.

In the first hour, Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Vermont Chamber of Commerce Vice President of Government Affairs Megan Sullivan. They talk about the mission of the Vermont Chamber of Commerce, and the big issues and priorities for the upcoming legislative session.

Kevin Ellis starts the show with author Rachel Carter, Executive Director Green Mountain Book Festival. Then, he's joined by Meg Smith, Director of the Vermont Women's Fund.

In the second hour, Kevin is joined by National News Correspondent Bob Ney for their Friday conversation on all things politics. Then, reporter Mary Ann Lickteig from Seven Days joins the show to tell us about her story - "19th-Century Educator Alexander Twilight Broke Racial Barriers, but Only Long After His Death. It’s Complicated". And then, Kevin is joined in-studio by woodworker Will Adams. Will is the owner of Honey Brook Tools and Woodworks in Barre Town.

Pat McDonald starts the show talking with Sara Munro, Community Navigator Program Coordinator at the Vermont Small Business Development Center. They talk about "North by Northeast: Navigating Your Small Business", a conference for Vermont entrepreneurs & small business owners. Then, Pat is joined by Tracie Lewis, Executive Director of The Barre Partnership, to talk about the Barre Heritage Festival.

In the second hour, Pat is joined by Bob Nelson, Owner of Nelson Ace Hardware in Barre City. They talk about the impact of the recent flooding on his store, and more.

Kevin Ellis focuses today's show on homelessness in Vermont. He starts with VTDigger political reporter Lola Duffort. Then, he's joined by Kathi Partlow, Housing & Community Development Manager for the Family Center of Washington County. And later, he's joined by Treasurer Mike Pieciak.

Kevin continues with Kathi Partlow from hour one, then he's joined in-studio by homeless advocate Brenda Siegel, along with formerly unhoused Vermonter Rebecca Duprey.

In the second hour. Pat talks with licensed Psychologist Karen Kurrle from Washington County Mental Health Services. September is Suicide Prevention Month.

In the first hour, Pat McDonald is joined by technology expert Rabbi Asher Crispe. Asher is the Executive Director of Interinclusion.org and talks with Pat about being a technology futurist.

In the second hour, Brad is joined in-studio by William Cats-Baril, PhD. and Mary Streeter of Sana at Stowe. Sana at Stowe is an addiction rehabilitation center providing evidence-based treatment services to help adults overcome drug and alcohol addiction in Vermont.

In the first hour Brad welcomes in-studio WCAX multimedia journalist Laura Ullman. Then, Brad and Laura interview State Senator Thomas Chittenden to talk about upcoming legislation and legislative awareness of attracting a younger workforce to Vermont.

Kevin starts the second hour with National News Correspondent Bob Ney. Then, Dan Bolles of Seven Days tells us about the current art scene. And then, Kevin is joined by Executive Director of Emerge Vermont Elaine Haney to talk about this year's Governor Madeleine Kunin Achievement Award.

Kevin Ellis talks with Chris Killian, Vice President of Strategic Litigation at the Conservation Law Foundation, about suing oil companies over climate change.

In hour one, Pat McDonald welcomes back Matt Cota,Owner of Meadow Hill Consulting.They talks about cars and energy.

In the second hour, Pat talks with Holly Stockett, Founder and President of Touched By Love International. Touched By Love International is a humanitarian aid organization that works with orphans, widows and the forgotten poor in Zimbabwe, Nakura, Kenya, and throughout Africa.

In the first hour, Kevin Ellis is joined first by General Manager of Washington Electric Co-Op Louis Porter. Then, he talks with Vermont author Mary Kathleen Mehuron about her book “Take Me Back: An Anecdotal History of the Mad River Valley".

In the second hour, Kevin talks with the Executive Director of CVFiber Jennille Smith to discuss fast Internet in central Vermont. Then, he's joined by Sky Forest to talk about the Rock City concert coming to Barre.

In the first hour, Pat McDonald talks with Carrie Stahler, Government and Public Affairs Office at the Vermont Foodbank. September is National Hunger Action Month.

In the second hour, Pat talks with Mary Beerworth, Executive Director of the Vermont Right to Life Committee.

In the second hour, Brad welcomes in Elliott Greenblott, coordinator of the AARP Vermont Fraud Watch Network, for their monthly conversation on the latest scams to be aware of.

Brad Ferland starts the show remembering 911 with Vermont Air National Guard pilots who flew to New York from Vermont the day the World Trade Towers were hit. He talks with Brigadier General Henry Harder Jr. and Ret. Chief Master Sergeant Dennis Mercier about their experiences twenty-two years ago today.

Kevin Ellis starts the first hour with a Friday essay. Then, he's joined by Abe Berman, interim CEO of OneCare Vermont, to talk about our healthcare system.

In the second hour, Kevin is joined by his regular Friday guests; National News Correspondent Bob Ney and Seven Days. This week from Seven Days, Derek Brouwer tells us about his article - "A Young Man's Path Through the Mental Health Care System Led to Prison — and a Fatal Encounter".

In the second hour, Pat brings on Agricultural Development Specialists Drew Watson to talk about a recent survey detailing flood damage to Vermont farmers.

Pat McDonald starts the show talking with Jim Lengel and Diane Lehder of Responsible Wakes for Vermont Lakes, to talk about managing wake boats in Vermont.

Kevin Ellis welcomes in-studio Jon Groveman and Karina Dailey, Policy and Water Program Director and Restoration Ecologist for the Vermont Natural Resources Council. They talk about flooding, the Winooski river, and more.

In the second hour, Kevin talks with State Curator David Schutz about the upcoming Art at the Kent exhibit.

Pat McDonald welcomes in author and chemist Meredith Angwin to talk about Vermont’s electric grid.

In the second hour, Pat talks with Representative Jonathan Williams of Barre City. They talk about what it's like to be a freshman legislator and more.

Kevin is joined in the second hour by his regular Friday guest; National News Correspondent Bob Ney, and Seven Days. This week from Seven Days, it's Kevin McCallum with his recent story on flooding and housing. Then, Kevin welcomes back publicist Mary Bisbee-Beek.

Kevin Ellis starts the first hour with Claire Benedict from Bear Pond Books in Montpelier. Then, Kevin is joined by Mark Redmond, executive director of Spectrum Youth and Family Services.

Pat McDonald is joined in the first hour by James Accurso and Brianna Fenton, Public Affairs Specialist for the U.S. Small Business Administration and FEMA Agent, to provide updates on SBA and FEMA Services in Vermont.

Pat is joined in the second hour by Deb Glottmann, co-founder and president of The Mitzvah Fund. The organization provides quality care for companion animals of Vermont veterans, low-income seniors, and the unhoused.low-income seniors provides quality care for companion animals of Vermont veterans, low-income seniors and our unhoused neighbors.provides quality care for companion animals of Vermont veterans, low-income seniors and our unhoused neighbors.provides quality care for companion animals of Vermont veterans, low-income seniors and our unhoused neighbors.provides quality care for companion animals of Vermont veterans, low-income seniors and our unhoused neighbors.provides quality care for companion animals of Vermont veterans, low-income seniors and our unhoused neighbors.

Ben & Jerry’s flavor guru Peter Lind joins Kevin in-studio to talk about the NY Times selection of their vanilla as the best vanilla in the world. Then, founder and artistic director of Capital City Concerts Karen Kevra joins the show to talk about their flood relief concert being held September 8th.

Kevin Ellis starts hour one remembering the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington. Then, Peter Walke from Efficiency Vermont joins the show to talk about their 2023 Energy Burden Report.

Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by Susan Mathison and Steve Rand, founders of Common Man for Ukraine. Their organization is providing humanitarian aid to refugee orphans in Poland and Ukraine. Then, Aimee Green and Shannon Alexander, Executive Director and Media Coordinator of Barre Area Development Corporation, as well as Jonathan Williams of the Barre Community Relief Fund, join Pat in-studio to talk about Barre's continued flood recovery.

Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Major General Gregory Knight and Captain Mikel Arcovitch of the Vermont National Guard. The Vermont National Guard is hosting an Open House on September 9th from 10am-3pm at Camp Johnson in Colchester.Then, musicians Austin de Lone, and David Noble of "Wreckless Strangers" join Brad to talk about their upcoming show at the Zenbarn in Waterbury on September 1st.

Kevin Ellis starts the show with Jonathan Hoffman, the Director of Direct Aid International. They talk about his work building schools in Afghanistan. Then our regular Friday guests, National News Correspondent Bob Ney and Seven Days. And then, Kevin closes out the week talking all-things movies with film critic Keenan Ellis.

Pat McDonald starts the show talking with Mary Thon, Development Director at Prevent Child Abuse Vermont. They talk about the 2023 Walk for Children Fundraiser. Then, Pat is joined by Jeff Bartley, Marketing Director Champlain Valley Expo. They talk about this year's Champlain Valley Fair from August 25th to September 3rd. And finally, Pat talks with with Vermont author Kathy Elkind about her new book: To Walk It Is to See It: 1 Couple, 98 Days, 1400 Miles on Europe's GR5.

Kevin Ellis continues his journey around the state visiting the communities hit hardest by flooding. Today, he's live from Harry's Hardware in Cabot as they and the town continue their recovery efforts. Guests include:Johanna Thiabault and Jina Alboreo - co-owners, Harry’s HardwareMike Hogan - Cabot Selectboard ChairDale Brown - Coordinator, Neighbors in ActionBetsy McKay - Cabot resident

Pat McDonald starts the show talking with Joshua Singer, Founder of his own independent practice River Street Wellness in Montpelier. Then, Pat is joined by Barrie Fisher, Owner of Barrie Fisher Photo and Gallery in Waitsfield.

Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Burlington Chief of Police Jon Murad. They talk about growing up in Vermont, the challenges and opportunities in being Chief of Police, and more. Then, Brad welcomes in Tyler Whitley, Manager of Kill Kare State Park in St. Albans.

Kevin Ellis starts the show with some open phones. Then, he's joined in-studio by Secretary of State Sarah Copeland-Hanzas. And then, our weekly check-ins with National News Correspondent Bob Ney, and Seven Days. And Kevin closes out the week by checking in with Montpelier business owner Sarah DeFelice, owner of Bailey Road.

Pat McDonald goes solo for the first hour and talks all things flooding, safety and preparedness, as well as the Barre Area Development Corporation. Then, Pat is joined by Ed Baker (MSW) Host/Producer of the Addiction Recovery Channel on CCTV VT.

Kevin Ellis is live in Johnson with a variety of guests to update us on the continued flood recovery efforts in the town. Guest include:Beth Foy - Selectboard ChairErik Bailey - Village ManagerGeoff Butler - Executive Director of The Johnson Health CenterJoie LeHoiller- local farmerGreg Tatro - Founder, Jenna’s Promise