Vermont Viewpoint

This episode aired on 10/21/2024

This episode aired on 10/18/2024

This episode aired on 10/17/2024.

Guest List for today's episode:Former Maine Senator Eric Brakey, current Executive Director of the Free State Project; will discuss his reasons for leaving Maine politics and moving to New Hampshire, what the FSP does, and other top issuesRep Dara Torre (Washington-2) will join to discuss her reelection campaign and the issues voters care aboutMax Meyer, Editor of Arena Magazine, will join the show to discuss the recent success of the 5th Starship launch by SpaceX and what it means for the future of the space industry and humanity’s quest for the starsLily Tang Williams, Republican nominee for NH’s 2nd Congressional district, will discuss her campaign for Congress and her history escaping from authoritarian governments

Former Maine Senator Eric Brakey, current Executive Director of the Free State Project; will discuss his reasons for leaving Maine politics and moving to New Hampshire, what the FSP does, and other top issuesRep Dara Torre (Washington-2) will join to discuss her reelection campaign and the issues voters care aboutMax Meyer, Editor of Arena Magazine, will join the show to discuss the recent success of the 5th Starship launch by SpaceX and what it means for the future of the space industry and humanity’s quest for the stars Lily Tang Williams, Republican nominee for NH’s 2nd Congressional district, will discuss her campaign for Congress and her history escaping from authoritarian governments

Manny Mansbach: Housing, Healthcare and the Election: Vermont Worker Center and Poor People's CampaignDiego Rivera, director of field operations for Bring Our Troops Home, an organization that backed the Defend the Guard bill in Vermont this past legislative session sponsored by Rep. Sammis (Libertarian). Erik Sperling, director of Just Foreign Policy, and former congressional staff member

This episode aired on 10/14/2024.

This episode aired on 10/11/2024.

This episode aired on 10/10/2024.

Guest List:Gerald Malloy will give a campaign update and discuss major issues Congress faces in the coming months and yearsRob Roper will update listeners about the Clean Heat Standard and it’s potential impact on VermontersJohn Burns will discuss his independent campaign for State Rep and what issues he is hearing from Vermonters on the campaign trail

Guest List:Samia Abbass, organizer of upcoming Vermont Palestine ConferenceCara Baskin and colleague Courtney, both from Greater Upper Valley Integrated Services Team (GUVIST)Esther Charlestin, Democratic nominee for Vermont governor

Vermont Viewpoint with Brad Ferland

Kevin Ellis discusses the VP Debate and Election News

Only 32 days to go until election now.

Guest List:AJ Kierstead from the New England Take podcast will discuss the Vice Presidential debateRepresentative Tom Mannion (NH State rep & regional Veteran leader) will join to discuss the escalating situation in the Middle EastPatrick Fleenor, Tax Policy Fellow with Americans for Prosperity, will join to discuss the fiscal cliff situation in CongressDalton Clark, Deputy State Director with AFP-North Carolina, will discuss the tragic flooding in western NC and eastern TN.

On this edition of Vermont Viewpoint we'll talk about election campaigning / phone banking / door knocking for the first hour, and then municipal responses to the motel voucher program restrictions going into effect for the second hour.Guest list:Jim Dandenau, executive director of the Vermont Democratic PartyJosh Wronski, executive director of the Vermont Progressive PartySarah Russell, special assistant to end homelessness, City of BurlingtonPaul Dragon, executive director of the Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity

Interviews with Coronel Michael Blair, Michael Retired Burlington Free Press Journalist, and John Rodgers LG candidate.

Healthcare prices discussed with Hospital CEO and Vermont legislators. Interview with Michael Costa and Phillip Jay Hooper.Discussion with congressman from Ohio about former president Trump's claims that immigrants are eating pets.

Kevin Ellis discusses climate change by talking about what is and is not being done about it. In this episode he interviews Christopher Bray, VT Senator.

The guests in this podcast are:Julie Bond, Executive Director of Good Samaritan Haven in Barre, VTMiranda Gray, State of Vermont economic services division.Brenda Siegel, Executive Director of End Homelessness Vermont.

This episode contain 3 different interviews:Joe Luneau, a candidate for Representative of House District Franklin 3.Bruce Roy, a Republican candidate for a Vermont Senate seat in Chittenden County - Southeast District.Tish Hinojosa, legendary singer and song writer from Austin, Texas.

There are a few topics covered in this episode.Housing: How did we get to this point and what can be done to recover?Healthcare: The pressing concerns of Bruce Hamory of the Oliver Wyman firm in regards to Hospital operation systems and general healthcare.Books: Claire Benedict from the Bear Pond Books of Montpelier joins the show to discuss some Fall book recommendations.

This podcasts goes over the history and current state of the Community College of Vermont (CCV) with Doug Wilhelm author of Kind of a Miracle, Tim Donovan former president of CCV, Peter Smith founder of CCV, and Joyce Judy current president of CCV.

Conversations with Gina Galfetti Vermont House of representatives republican candidate, Joel Valenzuela about the influence of cryptocurrency on this election, John DePetro from Liberty Digital, and republican candidate for US Senate Gerald Malloy.

This episode contains 3 interviews with the following guests:Brenda Siegel, Executive Director of End Homelessness Vermont.Neda Saleh, about humanitarian efforts across the countryMatt Kohn, Documentary filmmaker on world conflicts.

The guest list for this episode is as follows:Matt Cota, from Meadow Hill Consulting in Montpelier, VT.Liza Woodruff, Children's book illustrator and author. Senator Thomas Chittenden, who is running for a third term.

Kevin Ellis discusses the Tunbridge World Fair with Gordon Barnaby, current fair president.

Today we host Viewpoint from the Tunbridge World's Fair with the one and only Kevin Ellis as he takes on the debate between John Rodgers and David Zuckerman.

Ross Connolly hosts Viewpoint as we remember the terrorist attack in New York 23 years ago today with AJ Kierstead from the New England Take Podcast will join to discuss the Presidential DebateMarcela Crossman, Chair of the Board of Jersey 1st, will discuss the anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks and her experience working in the World Trade Center on 9/11/2001Greg Moore, Regional Director for Americans for Prosperity, will discuss the results of the New Hampshire PrimaryWilliam Ruger, Former Afghanistan Ambassador nominee, Army Intelligence Officer, and current President of AIER, will discuss the conflicts around the world, what should be done, and his new role at AIER

Brad Ferland hosts Viewpoint today with guests:Ethan Tapper, local author of How to Love a Forest and Chittenden County forester for the Vermont Dept. of Forests, Parks and Recreation (2016-2024) Northeast-Midwest State Foresters Alliance’s Forester of the Year in 2021, and the American Tree Farm Systems National Inspector (forester) of the Year in 2024. Ethan left this role to start his own consulting forestry business, Bear Island Forestry, in 2024Josie HenryNavy Intelligence OfficerNational Security Council staff in the White House in 2014.Master of Science in Strategic IntelligenceNavy’s distinct Junior Intelligence Officer of the Year award in 2009. Alburgh, VT resident

Brad Ferland hosts Viewpoint today as he speaks with:Scott Willis on the Green Mountain Aviation Field Days happening SEPT. 14TH AND 15TH in Burlington.Elliot Greenblott on our monthly Fraudwatch by AARPAmy Spear, Vermont Chamber President with updates on Chamber Priorities

Kevin Ellis hosts Viewpoint this Friday and interviews Republican Candidate for US Senate, Gerald Malloy,as always, Bob Ney,and takes your calls, here, on WDEV.

Kevin Ellis hosts Viewpoint today as he speaks with members of the Montpelier Commission on Recovery and Resilience live in the studio about the future of flooding and how/why it's happening.

Ross Connolly speaks withJames Czerniawski, Senior Tech Policy Analyst for Americans for Prosperity on Brazil banning StarlinkPaul Craney, President of the Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance about MA Primary election results and energy issuesNick Murray Yes.Every.Kid. About back to school tips and tricks and navigating the expanding education freedomDaryl Eames, Founder of the New Hampshire Cannabis Association on NH's failure to legalize cannabis and changuing national movements

Isaac Evans-Frantz hosts Viewpoint as he speaks with:Jesse Cote in the Northeast Kingdom about recent floodingLt. Gov. David Zuckerman on flooding as well and the new EEE mosquito borne illnessAddie Lentzner of Bennington on rallying the youth across our countryKat, Vanessa and Gene at the Community Responders for Equity, Safety and Service Department from Amherst, MA .

Kevin Ellis hosts Viewpoint today as he talks to:Alex McLean about policy analysis this past weekTom Cheney & Alex Beck on high school employment with Vermont Employment Pathfinder

Kevin Ellis hosts Viewpoint today as he takes listeners calls on all sorts of topics. At 10:30, Kevin speaks with Kianna Bromley, licensed Theatre Arts teacher and performing artist in Montpelier.

Host Ross Connolly speaks with:Myers Mermell on the last of his convention coverageSam Douglass on running for State Senate and his primary victory policy positionsCarla Gericke on her interview with Dr. Phil and the arrest of Pavel Durov in FranceIllana Blumsack, Economic Policy Analyst for Americans for Prosperity, on tax and fiscal proposals from Presidential candidates

Isaac Evans-Frantz hosts Vermont Viewpoint this Tuesday with guest host Myers Marmel as he returns to the studio after reporting from the DNC in Chicago.

Brad Ferland hosts Vermont Viewpoint today and speaks with local musicians about their art in this complete session now including both hours of VtV.

(HOUR 2) Final day for the DMC in Chicago with our host Kevin Ellis and embedded reporter Myers Mermel. Kevin and Myers speak upon Kamala Harris' speech last night as well as comments on some interviews recorded at the convention.

Final day for the DMC in Chicago with our host Kevin Ellis and embedded reporter Myers Mermel. Kevin and Myers speak upon Kamala Harris' speech last night as well as comments on some interviews recorded at the convention.

(HOUR 2) Kevin Ellis hosts VTV today with guest host Myers Mermel as he broadcasts from the Chicago DMC on day 4. Myers interviews many political figures this hour as the convention carries on.

Kevin Ellis hosts VTV today with guest host Myers Mermel as he broadcasts from the Chicago DMC on day 4. Myers interviews many political figures this hour as the convention carries on.

(HOUR 2) Ross Connely hosts VTV today with Myers Mermel as day 3 of the DMC takes place. Myers gets the scoop on multiple political figures in Chicago with a plethora of interviews.

Ross Connely hosts VTV today with Myers Mermel as day 3 of the DMC takes place. Myers gets the scoop on multiple political figures in Chicago with a plethora of interviews.

(HOUR 2) Myers Mermel takes on day 2 of the DMC here on VTV with host Isaac Evans Franz in a slew of interviews, opinions and predictions.

Myers Mermel takes on day 2 of the DMC here on VTV with host Isaac Evans Franz in a slew of interviews, opinions and predictions.

WDEV's imbedded reporter takes the Democratic National Convention Day 1 on VTV.

WDEV's imbedded reporter takes the Democratic National Convention Day 1 on VTV.