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Vermont Viewpoint
Vermont Viewpoint covers a lot of ground, both geographically and topically. You'll hear from lawmakers, newsmakers, business people and your own friends and neighbors. This is the show you want to tune into to hear what compelling and/or fun topic you'll be introduced to each day.
Episodes
Vermont ViewpointHour 2: Live from the RNC - Day 3
Ross Connolly continues with Myers Mermel, reporting live from Milwaukee at the Republican National Convention.
Vermont ViewpointHour 1: Live from the RNC - Day 3
Ross Connolly talks with Myers Mermel, reporting live from Milwaukee at the Republican National Convention.
Vermont ViewpointHour 2: Live from the RNC - Day 2
Isaac Evans-Frantz continues with Myers Mermel, reporting live from Milwaukee at the Republican National Convention.
Vermont ViewpointHour 1: Live from the RNC - Day 2
Isaac Evans-Frantz talks with Myers Mermel, reporting live from Milwaukee at the Republican National Convention.
Vermont ViewpointHour 2: Live from the RNC
Brad Ferland continues talking with Myers Mermel, reporting from Milwaukee for the Republican National Convention.
Vermont ViewpointHour 1: Live from the RNC
Brad Ferland talks with Myers Mermel, reporting from Milwaukee for the Republican National Convention.
Vermont ViewpointHour 2: Bob Ney, Dan Smith - Agritech Institute for Small Farms
Kevin Ellis talks first with National News Correspondent Bob Ney. Then, he's joined in-studio by Dan Smith, co-founder of the Agritech Institute for Small…
Vermont ViewpointHour 1: Bob Nelson - Nelson Ace Hardware, Stuart Ledbetter - State Senate Candidate
Kevin Ellis talks with local business owner Bob Nelson of Nelson Ace Hardware in Barre about more flooding on the one-year anniversary of last year's flood…
Vermont ViewpointHour 2: Nick Murray - yes. every kid., Tyler Koteskey - Concerned Veterans for America
Ross Connolly is joined by Nick Murray from yes. every kid. to discuss a new report on school funding/access. Then, he talks with Tyler Koteskey of Concerned…
Vermont ViewpointHour 1: Lt. Governor Candidates Gregory Thayer & John Rodgers
Ross Connolly is joined by two candidates for Lt. Governor of Vermont. He talks first with Gregory Thayer, and later with John Rodgers.
Vermont ViewpointHour 2: Former Rep. Ed Paquin
Isaac Evans-Frantz is joined by former State Representative Ed Paquin to continue discussing Disability Pride Month. Ed is also the former Executive Director…
Vermont ViewpointHour 1: Former Rep. John Killacky & Rep. Elizabeth Burrows
Isaac Evans-Frantz is joined by former State Representative John Killacky and current State Representative Elizabeth Burrows to talk about Disability Pride…
Vermont ViewpointHour 2: Sen. Russ Ingalls, Rep. Theresa Wood
Brad Ferland talks first with State Senator Russ Ingalls. Then, he's joined in-studio by State Representative Theresa Wood, chair of the House Committee on…
Vermont ViewpointHour 1: Melinda White - Substance Use Addiction Summit
Brad Ferland is joined by Melinda White, the Co-Chair of the 3rd Annual Substance Use Addiction Summit.
Vermont ViewpointHour 2: Jay Craven - "Lost Nation"
Kevin Ellis talks first with National News Correspondent Bob Ney. Then, he's joined in-studio by Vermont filmmaker Jay Craven to talk about his latest film…
Vermont ViewpointHour 1: Stuart Stevens - Political Consultant
Kevin Ellis starts the show with his thoughts on President Biden and takes listeners phone calls. Then later, he's joined by author and political consultant…
Vermont ViewpointHour 2: Drew Cline - Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy, Ilana Blumsack - Americans for Prosperity
Ross Connolly is joined by Drew Cline from the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy to discuss the recent Supreme Court decisions. Then, he talks with…
Vermont ViewpointHour 1: Ben Kinsley - Campaign for Vermont, AJ Kierstead - "The New England Take"
Ross Connolly is joined by Ben Kinsley from Campaign for Vermont to discuss his legislative session takeaways. Then, he talks with AJ Kierstead from "The New…
Vermont ViewpointHour 2: Zach Scheffler - Franklin County Vermont Democrats, Duncan Nichols - Vermont Peace/Antiwar Coalition
Isaac Evans-Frantz is joined by guests and callers to talk about Independence Day. He talks first with chair of the Franklin County Vermont Democrats Zach…
Vermont ViewpointHour 1: VDP Chair David Glidden & DNC Delegate Arshad Hassan
Isaac Evans-Frantz is joined by Vermont Democratic Party Chair David Glidden, and Vermont Democratic National Convention Delegate Arshad Hassan. They talk…
Vermont ViewpointHour 2: Elliott Greenblott - AARP Vermont Fraud Watch Network
Brad Ferland is joined by Elliott Greenblott, coordinator of the AARP Vermont Fraud Watch Network, for their monthly segment on the latest scams to be aware…
Vermont ViewpointHour 1: Evan Langfeldt - "Run to Home Base" Fundraiser
Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Evan Langfeldt, who is raising money for the "Run to Home Base" fundraiser in honor of his cousin Brett Conaway, a Colonel…
Vermont ViewpointHour 2: Bob Ney, Seven Days, Rebecca Davison - Lean Left Vermont
Kevin Ellis is joined first by National News Correspondent Bob Ney. Then, he talks with Seven Days reporter Courtney Lamdin about her recent story: Queen City…
Vermont ViewpointHour 1: Alex MacLean - Political Analyst
Kevin Ellis recaps last night's first presidential debate with political analyst and former campaign manager for Governor Peter Shumlin, Alex MacLean.
Vermont ViewpointHour 2: Cesar Grajales - The Libre Initiative, Carla Gericke - The Free State Project
Ross Connolly is joined by Cesar Grajales of The Libre Initiative to discuss Hispanic voter outreach. Then, he talks with Carla Gericke of The Free State…
Vermont ViewpointHour 1: Paul Craney - Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance, AJ Kierstead - The New England Take
Ross Connolly is joined first by Paul Craney of the Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance to discuss the migrant issue in his state. Then, he talks with AJ Kierstead…
Vermont ViewpointHour 2: Anthony Pollina - Chair - Vermont Progressive Party
Isaac Evans-Frantz is joined by former State Senator and WDEV Radio Host Anthony Pollina, who is currently Chair of the Vermont Progressive Party.
Vermont ViewpointHour 1: Rep. Saudia LaMont, Dr. Tabitha Moore
Isaac Evans-Frantz is joined first by Vermont Representative Saudia Lamont. Then, he talks with Equity Consultant Dr. Tabitha Moore.
Vermont ViewpointHour 2: Vicki Rich RN - Childbirth Educator, Addie Lentzner - Vermont Student Anti-Racism Network
Isaac Evans-Frantz is joined first by Vicki Rich, a Registered Nurse, Certified Labor Doula and Lactation Consultant. Then he talks with Addie Lentzner of the…
Vermont ViewpointHour 1: Mia Schultz - Rutland NAACP, Ellen Kaye - Vermont AFL-CIO
Isaac Evans-Frantz talks first with President of the Rutland NAACP Mia Schultz. Then, he's joined by Ellen Kaye, Executive Vice President of Vermont AFL-CIO.
Vermont ViewpointHour 2: Bob Ney, Seven Days, Patricia Coates - Leahy Center for Rural Partnerships
Kevin Ellis is joined first by National News Correspondent Bob Ney. Then, he talks with Seven Days culture staff writer Mary Ann Lickteig about her recent…
Vermont ViewpointHour 1: Joel Najman talks Willie Mays, Senate President Philip Baruth
Kevin Ellis starts the show with his thoughts on the passing of Willie Mays, he's also joined in-studio by Joel Najman who gives his memories of seeing Mays…
Vermont ViewpointHour 2: Listener Phone Calls
Lee Kittell hosts the show today. He spends the hour taking listener phone calls.
Vermont ViewpointHour 1: Erica Scott - Lamoille Area Cancer Network
Lee Kittell hosts the show today. He's joined by Erica Scott, President of the Lamoille Area Cancer Network, to discuss the annual LACiNg Up for Cancer Walk…
Vermont ViewpointHour 2: Javin Fulson - Americans for Prosperity, Dennis Hull - Americans for Tax Reform
Ross Connolly is joined first by Javin Fulson Program Manager at Americans for Prosperity. Then, he talks with State Affairs Coordinator for Americans for Tax…
Vermont ViewpointHour 1: Rep. Gina Galfetti, Darcie Johnston - Fmr. Director IGA for HHS
Ross Connolly is joined by State Rep. Gina Galfetti to discuss the veto session. Then, he talks with former Director of Intergovernmental Affairs for HHS…
Vermont ViewpointHour 2: Justin Marsh - Emoji Nightmare, Llu Mulvaney-Stanak - Activist/Organizer
Isaac Evans-Frantz talks first with Justin Marsh, a drag performer whose stage name is Emoji Nightmare. Then, he's joined by Llu Mulvaney-Stanak, an activist…
Vermont ViewpointHour 1: Thomas Renner - Candidate for Lt. Governor, Lt. Governor David Zuckerman
Isaac Evans-Frantz is joined first by Thomas Renner, who is running for Lieutenant Governor of Vermont. Then, he's joined by the current Lieutenant Governor…
Vermont ViewpointHour 2: Vermont National Guard State Partnership Program
Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Maj. Gene Enriquez Vermont Army National Guard, director of the Vermont National Guard State Partnership Program. He's also…
Vermont ViewpointHour 1: Vermont Futures Project
Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Kevin Chu, Executive Director of the Vermont Futures Project. He's also joined by two Middlebury College interns to discuss…
Vermont ViewpointHour 2: Reporter Mike Donoghue, Lincoln Earle-Center - Braver Angels
Guy Page and Paul Bean guest host the show. They talk first with former Burlington Free Press reporter Mike Donoghue. Then, they talk with Lincoln Earle-Center…
Vermont ViewpointHour 1: Veto Session
Guy Page and Paul Bean guest host the show. They discuss the latest from the State House with the upcoming veto session.
Vermont ViewpointHour 2: Donald Koch - Candidate for State Senate
Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by Donald Koch, Candidate for Washington County State Senate, the district includes the towns of Stowe, Orange and Braintree.
Vermont ViewpointHour 1: John Rodgers - Candidate for Lieutenant Governor
Pat McDonald is joined by John Rodgers, the former Vermont House member and State Senator is running for Lieutenant Governor.
Vermont ViewpointHour 2: “Fueling My Future” Scholarship, Jim Westphalen - "Vanish - Disappearing Icons of a Rural America"
Brad Ferland is joined first by April Merrill, Marketing Director for Bourne’s Energy, to introduce the "Fueling My Future" Scholarship, a new initiative to…
Vermont ViewpointHour 1: Larry Crist - Vermont Parents Representation Center
Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Larry Crist, Executive Director of the Vermont Parents Representation Center. They discuss the passing of bill H.661: An…
Vermont ViewpointHour 2: Brett Stanciu - Writer/Author, Rep. Scott Beck
Brad Ferland is joined first by Vermont writer/author Brett Stanciu. They discuss her upcoming book, her blog, and impressions of the Northeast Kingdom. Then…
Vermont ViewpointHour 1: Melany Kahn - Author: "Mason Goes Mushrooming", Sen. Thomas Chittenden
Brad Ferland is joined by author Melany Kahn to talk about her book Mason Goes Mushrooming, and mushrooms in the state. Then, State Senator Thomas Chittenden…
Vermont ViewpointHour 2: Elizabeth Brown - Candidate for the Vermont House
Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Elizabeth Brown, a candidate for the Vermont House of Representatives from Waterbury.
Vermont ViewpointHour 1: Brian Keefe - Hildene, Tyrone Shaw - Meeting House on the Green Concert Series
Brad Ferland is joined first by Brian Keefe, President of Hildene, the Lincoln Family Home. Hildene is the former summer home of Robert Todd Lincoln and his…
Vermont ViewpointHour 2: Bob Ney, Seven Days, "Short Takes" with Mary Bisbee-Beek
Kevin Ellis is joined first by National News Correspondent Bob Ney. Then, Seven Days reporter Rachel Hellman tells us about her recent story: Can a Team of…
Vermont ViewpointHour 1: Former Gov. Peter Shumlin, Samantha Sheehan - Delegate to the Democratic National Convention
Kevin Ellis starts the show with observations of the anniversaries of D-Day and the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy yesterday. Then, he's joined by former…
Vermont ViewpointHour 2: David Kelley - Candidate - VT House of Representatives
Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by David Kelley, Esq., who's running for the Vermont House of Representatives to represent Orleans-4 District.
Vermont ViewpointHour 1: Michael Miller - Planning Director - Montpelier
Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by Michael Miller, Planning Director for the City of Montpelier. They discuss his role, the importance of planning in an urban…
Vermont ViewpointHour 2: State Rep. Matt Walker, Daryl Eames - NH Cannabis Association
Ross Connolly is joined first by State Representative Matt Walker to discuss S. 259: an act relating to climate change cost recovery. Then, Ross talks with…
Vermont ViewpointHour 1: Ben Kinsley - Campaign for Vermont, James Czerniawski - Americans for Prosperity
Ross Connolly is joined first by Ben Kinsley with Campaign for Vermont to look back at the legislative session. Then, Ross talks with James Czerniawski, Senior…
Vermont ViewpointHour 2: Kell Arbor - Pride Center of Vermont, Brenda Churchill - Vermont Commission on Women
Isaac Evans-Frantz is joined first by Kell Arbor, Health and Wellness Director at Pride Center of Vermont. Then, he talks with Brenda Churchill, past…
Vermont ViewpointHour 1: Amanda Janoo - Wellbeing Economy Alliance
Isaac Evans-Frantz is joined by Amanda Janoo, Economics and Policy Lead for the Wellbeing Economy Alliance.
Vermont ViewpointHour 2: Elliott Greenblott - AARP Vermont Fraud Watch, Bill Wirtz - Consumer Choice Center
Brad Ferland is joined first by Elliott Greenblott, AARP Vermont Fraud Watch Coordinator, for their monthly check-in on the lastest scams to be aware of. Then…
Vermont ViewpointHour 1: Meghan Sullivan - Vermont Chamber of Commerce
Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Meghan Sullivan, Vice President of Government Affairs for the Vermont Chamber of Commerce.