Vermont Viewpoint

9-9:30 am Derek Proulx, State Director for Defend the Guard, joins to show to discuss Pete Hegseth’s nomination to lead the Department of Defense and what his potential confirmation could mean for passing defend the guard legislation in state legislatures. 9:30-10 am Fred Whitaker, Chairman of the Republican Party of Orange County, California, tells listeners about the disastrous wildfires ravaging Southern California, what the government response has been on the ground, and how Vermonters can help those impacted. 10-10:30am Dennis Porter, Founder of Satoshi Action, talks about his efforts to educate state legislators about the benefits of cryptocurrency and how his group is helping make America the leader in the crypto industry. 10:30-11 am Jon DiPietro, Founder of Liberty Digital, joins to discuss the massive changes to fact checking policies at Meta and what this will mean for Facebook/Instagram users going forward.

9:00 to 9:15Open phone lines9:15-10:00Kerrick Johnson Newly named Commissioner Department of Public Service10:00 to 11:00Conal O’BrienConal O'Brien (born July 18, 1956) has worked as an American television director for nearly 30 years, and is a graduate of Carnegie Mellon University. He is the author of Birth of the Angel: The COVID Murders Mystery: Book One of Two published in February 2021

9:00 to 9:30Agency of Commerce and Community Development9:30 to 10:15Vermont Chamber of CommerceMeghan Sullivan10:15 to 11:00Representative Jim HarrisonUpdates and Legislative agendas

9 am - Top stories9:15 - Steph Yu of the Public Assets Institute on their Vermont report card. 9:30 - former Chittenden Senator Irene Renner on the first week of the Legislature and what to look for on property tax and other issues. 10 am - Bob Ney10:30 - Preview the upcoming grand opening of Roots Farm Market in Middlesex. 10:45 - Saying goodbye to Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary.

David Zuckerman hosts VTV for the first time this week as he speaks on local policies, the end of his term, Alzheimer's Care and YOUR CALLS

9-9:30 Mike Sylvester, former Canadian citizen, discusses Trudeau’s resignation and what it means for our neighbors to the north 9:30-10 Rep Laurel Libby from Maine updates listeners about her efforts to implement a voter ID law and other priorities in the Maine legislature this year 10-10:30 Lauren Stewart, Senior Federal Affairs Liaison at Americans for Prosperity, talks about Congressional priorities for the start of the new term and incoming second Trump Administration 10:30-11am Rep JR Hoell, NH Representative and regional advocate for 2nd Amendment rights, discusses changes to firearms policy across New England and what potential changes could happen at the federal level

9:00 to 9:45Lila BennettAuthorJourney to Recovery Community Center Journey to RecoverySubstance use addiction and Mental Health challenges heading into a new year.9:45 to 10:30John Rogersincoming LT Governor.A look at the new Legislative session and schedule10:30-11:00Pam MackenzieWorked in the Carter WhitehousePresident Jimmy CarterUpcoming State FuneralA look back

9:00 to 9:30Pete SeppNational Taxpayers UnionData Privacy Legislation and the impacts9:30 to 10:00Incoming Senator Larry Hart, Orange County10:00 to 10:30AARP Fraud WatchElliott Greenblott10:30 to11:00Senator Russ Ingles

9 am - week in review. 9:15-10 a.m. - UVM Athletic Director Jeff Schulman10 am - Bob Ney.10:30 - Top stories of 2024 and calls.

9:00 to 10:00Dave Rowell, Rick NorcrossSinging in the new year. 10;00 to 11:00Senator Thomas ChittendenPolitics 2025 and ringing in the new year.open phone lines See you next year!

9:00 to 9:30Col FinnaganWing CommanderVermont Air National Guard9:30-10:15General Gregory KnightVermont Air and National GuardUpdates and looking at 202510:15 to 11:00Matt CotaMontpelier updates on upcoming vehicle regs.Starting on January 1, registered EV owners will begin paying an annual fee. Battery electric vehicles will cost an extra $89 annually, and plug-in hybrids will get charged an additional $44.50. Given the number of electric cars on the road, this is expected to raise $1.7 million in 2026. Money from the fees on EVs will be set aside to fund more electric vehicle chargers. None will go to fix Vermont’s roads. At least not until the state creates a Mileage-Based User Fee (MBUF), which won’t happen until at least 2026.

9:15 - homelessness through the eyes of those who had the press conference the other day. Former senators Jim Leddy, Vince Illuzzi and Will Hunter along with current senator Tanya Vyhovsky. 10 am - Bob Ney. 10:30 - The year in culture with critic Keenan Ellis.

Lee Kittel takes your calls as we hear from Vermonters about holidays shenanigans. Thank you to our listeners for sticking with us these holidays. Hope you all are having a cheerful stretch this snowy time of year. Wishing you the best from us at WDEV, we can't do radio without you.

Wishing you all the very best from us here at WDEV as Brad Ferland counts down the time until Christmas.9:00 to 10:00David Kelly-Remembering and Tribute to David Mallett10:00 to 11:00Vermont Musician Jess O’BrienBringing in Christmas

9:00 to 10:00Terry LoveletteLocal Vermont Author new book Down-Back10:00 to 11:00Elisabeth Von Trapp3rd annual Bringing in Christmas

Week in Review9:30 - E.B. Flory, our Director of Food Safety and Dairy Section Chief at Vt Agency of Agriculture on the bird flu outbreak. 10 - Bob Ney10:30 - the owners of Foxy, the new cafe in Barre.

Our very own Lee Kittel takes your calls along side BRIAN MCNABB as they discuss how to make your home safer for aging individuals. Brian is an ally at TRUBLU Home Service which can be reached at: 802-638-0000

9-9:30am Mayor Mark Taylor, Mayor of Florham Park New Jersey, joins the show to update listeners on the ongoing drone issue in the Garden State. 9:30-10am Isabel Soto, Policy Director for the Libre Initiative, provides insight into immigration policy changes coming with the incoming Trump Administration 10-10:30am Greg Moore, State Director for Americans for Prosperity New Hampshire, updates listeners on key policy changes the Granite State is looking to adopt in 2025 10:30-11am Sofia Hamilton, Policy Analyst for Americans for Prosperity, discusses how to increase healthcare options and lower prices for Vermonters

Vermont Viewpoint with Isaac Evans-Frantz:Farewell for Now –– In Isaac's final episode hosting Vermont Viewpoint, he brought back a few familiar voices to check in, and a few new voices, too.9 — Monica Allard - VT Queer Legal Professionals9:30 — Dr. Julie Lowell and Stephanie Yu, Public Assets Institute9:45 — Sen. Anthony Pollina10 — Treasurer Mike Pieciak10:30 — Lynn Levine, forester and author10:45 — Farewell

9:00 to 9:30Stephen HeffernanNew elected Senator Addison County9:30-10:30Lausanne AllenLausanne is a weaver, spinner and dyer who continues to juggle her passion for fiber arts alongside her love of playing & teaching music.Va-et-vientVermont Female Trio – Québecois, French and Cajun tunes!Lausanne Allen, Suzanne Germain, Carol Reed 10:30 to 11:00Leslie WrightShelburne MuseumDirector of Advancement at Shelburne MuseumShelburne MuseumWinter Lights at Shelburne Museum is a brilliant and beautiful display of colorful light installations with musical moments throughout the Museum’s campus.

Kevin Ellis hosts Viewpoint today with guests:9 am - Summary of the weeks news.9:15 am - Jasper Craven, Politico, discusses his in depth report on Pete Hegseth to be Defense Secretary. 9:45 - Sen. Peter Welch on Kash Patel for FBI. (Invited)10 am - Bob Ney10:30 - Gary Paul Nabhan on his latest book - Against the American Grain.

Our very own Lee Kittel hosts viewpoint today with YOU, the listeners. We appreciate your calls here on Vermont Viewpoint as we couldn't do radio without you.

9-9:30am Rob Roper will discuss the upcoming legislative session and what Vermonters can expect from the new government.9:30-10am Drew Cline, President of Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy, will talk about the new economic freedom ranking that placed NH as the number one economically free state in North America10-10:30 am Joel Valenzuela, crypto industry expert, will discuss the record surge of Bitcoin and the outlook for the crypto industry under a second Trump Administration10:30-11am Carla Gericke, President Emeritus of the Free State Project, will discuss the situation in Syria, what the US role should be, and other issues an incoming Trump Administration will face.

9am - David Goodman, Host of Vermont Conversation on WDEV10am - Joseph Gainza, Host of Gathering Peace on Central Vermont Community Radio

Brad Ferland hosts Viewpoint today with a slew of wonderful VT guests:9:00 to 9:30Representative Chris MattosNewly elected Senator from Milton, Westford, Essex and Fairfax9:30-10:00Maureen ShortLightHeart Sanctuary Annual Fundraiser forVermont Foodbank FundraiserRaffle for a Witch’s Knot Garden stake4 elements Air, Earth, Fire and Water.Raffle tickets are $15 or 2 for $25.10:00 to 11:00John KerriganLong time sports coach WaterburyAuthor new book-Just Raise Your Left Hand- The book is a reflection of Kerrigan’s life and times as a Vermont Teacher and Coach. It is autobiographical fiction.

Kevin Ellis talks with a slew of guests this morning on Viewpoint while speaking on the recent assassination of the UnitedHealthcare CEO, Brian Thompson, the recent publishings of local authors and much more.

Lee Kittel hosts Viewpoint this morning covering topics ranging from state healthcare to axe wielding truck drivers with input from YOU, the listeners. Hear the whole show at WDEV as we countdown the days until Christmas this holiday season.

Our very own Lee Kittel hosts Viewpoint today with: John Blay of Sugarbush on opening day.Sharrol Casey on Winterfestand YOU the listeners

Isaac Evans-Frantz spoke with Migrant Justice, labor union leaders, and an advocate for unhoused Vermonters:Abel Luna, Migrant JusticeHeather Bauman, UVM Medical Staff Union, AFT Vermont, AFL-CIO VermontAndy Blanchet, President, AFSCME Local 1674, Howard Center Workers' Union ChapterBrenda Siegel, Executive Director, End Homelessness Vermont

Brad Ferland hosts Viewpoint with guests:Pat BrennanNewly elected Senator from Grand Isle CountyScott BeckNewly elected Senator and newly elected Senate minority leaderElliott GreenblottAARP monthly segment on fraudwatchSam DouglasNewly elected Senator from Orleans County

This episode aired on 11/27/2024.

This episode aired on 11/27/2024.Guest list:Caitlin Baucom, who works with unhoused VermontersRev. Joan Javier-Duval from the Vermont Poor People’s CampaignJenny Nelson, a dairy farmer from the Northeast Kingdom who was Bernie Sanders’ agriculture policy adviser for 10 years

This episode aired on 11/25/2024.

Guest List:Deep dive into University of Vermont Medical Center Financial troubles. Bob NeySouth Burlington playwright Tim Boland.

This episode aired on 11/21/2024.

Guest List:David Flemming with Ethan Allen Institute will discuss a new study on New England energy reliability.Rosemary Becchi, Founder and President of Jersey 1st, will discuss the massive election shift in the Garden State and whether New Jersey is now a swing state.James Czerniawski, Senior Tech Policy Analyst at Americans for Prosperity, will join to talk about the regulatory outlook for emerging technologies under a second Trump Administration.AJ Kierstead, Host of the New England Take Podcast, will talk about the election results and the biggest nominations from the incoming Trump Administration.

Guest list:Traven Leyshon, Member of the Newly-Founded Green Mountain Democratic Socialists of America Steering CommitteeDavid Glidden, Chair of the Vermont Democratic PartyRep. Conor Casey, Vermont State Representative from MontpelierSen. Alison Clarkson, Vermont State Senator and Recent Senate Majority Leader

This episode aired on 11/18/2024.

This episode aired on 11/15/2024.

This episode aired on 11/14/2024.

Guest List:Isabel Soto, Policy Director for the Libre Initiative, will discuss the Hispanic vote in this past election. Why the dramatic shift, what did campaigns do to earn their support, and how should campaigns craft a winning message for the demographic? Chris Maidment, Campaign Consultant, will discuss the results of the 2024 election in New Hampshire. Ed Tarnowski, State Policy Associate with Ed Choice, will discuss the impact education freedom policy had in the elections on the state and federal level. Carla Gericke, President Emeritus of The Free State Project, will discuss why libertarians supported President-Elect Trump in much larger numbers than before and what they hope for now that he is back in the White House.

Guest List:Carter Neubieser, Member of the Burlington City Council Josh Wronski, Executive Director of the Vermont Progressive PartyIan Goodnow, Newly Elected Member of the Vermont House of Representatives from BrattleboroRev. Joan Javier-Duval, Tri-Chair the Vermont Poor People’s Campaign Rev. Walter Brownridge, Priest at Christ Episcopal Church in Montpelier

This episode aired on 11/11/2024.

This episode aired on 11/08/2024.

This episode aired on 11/07/2024.

This episode 11/06/2024.

Guest List:Youth Engagement Perspective -- JJ Briscoe on young voter turnout, youth participation, key issues, and mobilization efforts.Voting Rights and Vermont Elections, Preparing for Impact of a Trump or Harris Admin on Vermont -- James Duff Lyall, executive director, ACLU Vermont Vermonters on the Ground Beyond Vermont: Vermonters' Involvement Nationally -- Mike Pieciak, Vermont State Treasurer on recent trip to Pennsylvania (PENDING CONFIRMATION)A Vermont Republican's Perspective -- Joshua Bechhoefer, Republican candidate for Vermont State TreasurerFaith, the Election, and Vermont -- Rev. Ed Sunday-Winters, church in Greensboro, VT (pending confirmation) on white Christian nationalism and the election

This episode aired on 11/04/2024.

Guest list:John Rodgers and Bernie Sanders

This episode aired on 10/31/2024.