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Carbon Price Bill, Assistive Technology

Today on Vermont Viewpoint, Pat McDonald hosts! During the first half of the show, she’ll speak with Ben Kinsley. Ben is the owner of Imperium Advisors. They’ll be discussing a legislative update to include S.5/ Carbon Pricing Bill and other impactful bills. Then, during the second half of the show, Pat will speak with Phillip Seiler, the Program Director for the Vermont Assistive Technology Program from Vermont Hireabililty. They’ll be discussing Assistive Technology.

Feb 23, 20231h 33m

Ethan Allen Institute, Governor Phil Scott

Today on Vermont Viewpoint, Kevin Ellis hosts! He’ll speak with the new President of the Ethan Allen Institute, Myer Mermel! For a little bit towards the end of the show, Kevin will talk with Governor Phil Scott!

Feb 22, 20231h 29m

Vermont During the Civil War, Barre Area Development

Today on Vermont Viewpoint, Pat McDonald hosts! During the first half of the show, she’ll speak with Howard Coffin. Howard is a Civil War Historian, Author, and former Press Secretary to US Senator Jim Jeffords. They’ll be discussing Vermont’s Role in the Civil War. Then, during the second half of the show, Pat will speak with Aimee Green, the Executive Director for Barre Area Development Inc. They’ll be discussing Economic Development and Business Growth.

Feb 21, 20231h 32m

St. Albans Representative, Riverside School, Motivation

Today on Vermont Viewpoint, Brad Ferland hosts! Kicking off the show, Brad will speak with St. Albans City Representative Mike McCarthy. They’ll be discussing political updates and reflections of serving on the St. Albans City Council. After that, Brad will be talking with Roy Starling and Claudia Lechuga. Roy is the Head of the Riverside School, and Claudia is a parent. They’ll be discussing the value of independent schools in Vermont and the new political challenges looming in Montpelier. For the second half of the show, Brad will speak with Jay Cummings. Jay is a master motivator and Amazon Best Seller . He’ll share with you his program for dramatically improving your life by one small change in behavior.

Feb 20, 20231h 30m

VT Digger, Bob Ney, Seven Days

Today on Vermont Viewpoint, Kevin Ellis hosts! During the first part of the show, he’ll talk with VT Digger Reporter Lola Duffort. Kicking off the second half of the show, he’ll speak with National Correspondent Bob Ney, followed by Seven Days reporter Alison Novack. Wrapping up the show, Kevin will have open phones.

Feb 17, 20231h 32m

VT Meat and Poultry Processing, VT Fuel Dealers Association.

Today on Vermont Viewpoint, Pat McDonald hosts! During the first half of the show, she’ll speak with Steve Collier and Julie Boisvert. Steve is on the General Council for the Vermont Agency of Agriculture and Julie is the Chief of the Meat Inspection Section of the Agency of Agriculture. They’ll be discussing Vermont Meat and Poultry Processing. Then, during the second half of the show, Pat will speak to Matt Cota, a member of the Vermont Fuel Dealers Association. They’ll be discussing the Clean Heat Standard – S.5

Feb 16, 20231h 30m

Spectrum Youth Services, Elaine Haney

Today on Vermont Viewpoint, Kevin Ellis hosts! During the first half of the show, he’ll speak with Mark Redmond of Spectrum Family Youth Services. Then, during the second half of the show, he’ll speak with Elaine Haney of Emerge VT and a candidate for office.

Feb 15, 20231h 28m

Downtown Barre, Tax Assistance, Financial Counseling and Coaching

Today on Vermont Viewpoint, Pat McDonald hosts! During the first half of her show, she’ll be speaking with Tracie Lewis. Tracie is the Executive Director of the Barre Partnership, and they’ll be discussing Downtown Barre. Then, during the second half of the show, Pat will speak with Liz Scharf. Liz is the Director of Community and Economic Development, and they’ll be discussing Tax Assistance, as well as Financial Counseling and Coaching.

Feb 15, 20231h 32m

Jenna’s Promise, Wholeheart Valentines, High School Sports

Today on Vermont Viewpoint, Brad Ferland hosts! Kicking off the show, he’ll speak with Gregory Tatro of G.W. Tatro Construction and Jenna’s Promise. They’ll be discussing an anniversary event honoring and remembering Jenna, as well as innovation and success in a recovery model. After that, he’ll speak with Natanya Vanderlaan about Wholeheart Valentine’s Day Greetings. And, for the last half of the show, he’ll speak with Dan Marlow, the St. Albans BFA Athletic Director. They’ll be discussing the Virtues of High School Sports as well as societal changes and challenges.

Feb 13, 20231h 29m

COVID Update, State of the Union, Politics of Police

Today on Vermont Viewpoint, Kevin Ellis hosts! During the first half of the show, we’ll get a COVID update with the Chief Science and Global Health Reporter from the New York Times. Kicking off the second half of the show, he’ll speak with Bob Ney about the State of the Union. After that, he’ll talk with Seven Days about the Politics of Police in Burlington. And he’ll finish off the show with open phones.

Feb 10, 20231h 32m

Managing the Impact of Wake Boats, Continual Improvement

Today on Vermont Viewpoint, Pat McDonald hosts! During the first half of the show, she’ll be speaking with Jack Widness of Responsible Wakes for Vermont Lakes. They’ll be discussing managing the impacts of wake boats. Then, during the second half of the show, Pat will speak with Justin Kenney and Katie Bockwoldt of the Vermont Agency of Administration. They’ll be discussing continual improvement.

Feb 10, 20231h 32m

Green Mountain Solar, Dalton Trumbo Play

Today on Vermont Viewpoint, Kevin Ellis hosts! During the first half of the show he’ll talk with Shannon Jackson, a Solar Advisor from Green Mountain Solar. Then, during the second half of the show, he’ll speak with Rick Winston, Monica Callen, and Nick Charyk. They’ll be discussing the Dalton Trumbo play in Plainfield.

Feb 8, 20231h 29m

Issues Facing Career Technical Centers, Displaced Ukranians

Today on Vermont Viewpoint, Pat McDonald Hosts! During the first half of the show, she’ll speak with Jody Emerson, the Director of Central Vermont Career Center. They’ll be discussing Issues facing Career Technical Centers. Then, during the second half of the show, she’ll speak with Scott and Theresa Cianciolo from the House of Mercy in Derby Vermont. They’ll be discussing the House of Mercy, a project of the Agape Ministries and its work in providing a home to many displaced Ukranians.

Feb 8, 20231h 31m

Molly Gray, Romance Scams, Legislative Updates

Today on Vermont Viewpoint, Brad Ferland hosts! For the first half of the show, he’ll speak with former Lt. Governor Molly Gray. They’ll talk about her service to Vermont, reflections, and what’s ahead. Kicking off the second half of the show, Brad will talk with Elliott Greenblott of AARP Fraud Watch. They’ll talk about Romance Scams. And finishing off the show, he’ll speak with St. Albans Representative Casey Toof and get legislative updates.

Feb 6, 20231h 33m

Mayoral Candidate for Montpelier, Bob Ney, Sports Racism

Today on Vermont Viewpoint, Kevin Ellis hosts! During the first half of his show, he’ll speak with Jack McCollough, a Mayoral Candidate for Montpelier. Then, during the second half of the show, he’ll speak with Bob Ney and Alison Novak. Bob will update us with national news while Alison will talk about her Seven Days article on black student athletes boycotting games against teams accused of racism. These athletes feel like the adults aren’t doing enough to stop it. And then finishing off the show, Kevin will have open phones!

Feb 3, 20231h 31m