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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 Viewpoint
Hour 2: Bob Ney, The Roots Farm Market
Kevin Ellis is joined first by National News Correspondent Bob Ney. Then, he talks with Karin Bellemare, farmer and owner of The Roots Farm Market in Middlesex.
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Hour 1: Former Governor Howard Dean
Kevin Ellis is joined by former Governor Howard Dean to discuss Vermont and national politics, including his recent decision not to run for governor again.
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Hour 2: Pastor Dan Molind - HOPE Coalition
Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by pastor Dan Molind of Enough Ministries in Barre and founder of HOPE Coalition. They discuss their work in rebuilding and…
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Hour 1: Meredith Angwin - Electric Grid Expert
Pat McDonald is joined by Meredith Angwin, a chemist, author and electric grid expert. They discuss the electric grid in the state and the rest of the country.
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Hour 2: Ilana Blumsack - Americans for Prosperity, Rachel Burgin - Grassroots Leadership Academy
Ross Connolly talks first with Ilana Blumsack, Economic Policy Analyst for Americans for Prosperity. Then, he's joined by Rachel Burgin, Strategic Director for…
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Hour 1: Derek Proulx - Defend the Guard, Shannon Pahls - yes. every kid.
Ross Connolly is joined first by Derek Proulx, the State Director for Defend the Guard. Then, he talks with Shannon Pahls, Public Affairs Director with "yes…
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Hour 2: Josh Golin - Fairplay, Anika Heilweil - Fund Vermont’s Future
Isaac Evans-Frantz is talks first with Josh Golin, Executive Director of Fairplay, to talk about the Kids Code bill for data privacy and online safety that…
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Hour 1: David Van Deusen - fmr. VT AFL-CIO
Isaac Evans-Frantz is joined in studio by David Van Deusen, past president of the Vermont AFL-CIO, to discuss the passage of pro-union legislation this past…
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Hour 2: Bob Ney, Seven Days, Rob Mermin - Founder of Circus Smirkus
Kevin Ellis talks first with National News Correspondent Bob Ney. Then, Seven Days culture staff writer Mary Ann Lickteig tells Kevin about her recent story…
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Hour 1: Week in Review with Communications Consultant Alex MacLean
Kevin Ellis starts the show with his regular Friday essay, this one on the Curtis-Hoff Awards Dinner last week in Burlington. Then, he's joined by Alex…
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Hour 2: Matt Cota - Meadow Hill Consulting
Pat McDonald welcomes back Matt Cota, Owner of Meadow Hill Consulting, to discuss their formal request filed with the Public Utility Commission regarding the…
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Hour 1: Sen. Bobby Starr
Pat McDonald is joined by State Senator Bobby Starr, who has announced his retirement after 46 years in the Vermont legislature.
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Hour 2: Rep. Scott Beck, Gary Holloway - Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Brad Ferland is joined first by State Representative Scott Beck, who is running for State Senate in Caledonia County. Then, Brad talks with Gary Holloway…
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Hour 1: "The Wisdom of Winter", Katya d’Angelo - Bridgeside Books
Brad Ferland talks first with author Annie Seyler about her book The Wisdom of Winter. Then, he's joined in-studio by the owner of Bridgeside Books Katya…
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Hour 2: Dr. Stephen Bezruchka, Esther Charlestin - Democratic Candidate for Governor
Isaac Evans-Frantz is joined by Dr. Stephen Bezruchka, the author of "Inequality Kills Us All: COVID-19's Health Lessons for the World". Then, he talks with…
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Hour 1: Chris Donnelly - Champlain Housing Trust, Brenda Siegel - End Homelessness Vermont
Isaac Evans-Frantz is joined first by Chris Donnelly, Director of Community Relations at Champlain Housing Trust, to talk about Vermont’s 10-year housing plan…
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Hour 2: Mark Rodgers (Cont.), Jim Hughes - Fmr. Franklin County State’s Attorney
Brad Ferland continues his conversation from the first hour with Glover farmer Mark Rodgers. Then, he's joined in-studio by former Franklin County State’s…
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Hour 1: Maj. Gen. Gregory Knight, Mark Rodgers - Farmer
Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Vermont National Guard Adjutant General Gregory Knight. Then, he talks with fifth generation Glover farmer Mark Rodgers…
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Hour 2: Congressman Ro Khanna, Seven Days, Calvin Cutler - WCAX
Kevin Ellis talks first with California Congressman Ro Khanna, who will be the keynote speaker at the Curtis-Hoff Leadership Awards Dinner in Burlington. Then…
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Hour 1: Democratic National Committee
Kevin Ellis is joined in-studio by outgoing Democratic National Committeeman Tim Jerman, along with candidate for Democratic National Committeewoman Elaine…
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Hour 2: Paul Costello - Trip to Nepal
Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by Paul Costello, Retired Executive Director at Vermont Council on Rural Development. They discuss Paul’s trip to Nepal.
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Hour 1: Tom Golonka - VPIC
Pat McDonald is joined by Vermont Pension Investment Commission (VPIC) Chair Tom Golonka. They discuss Vermont's pension plans and S.42: an act relating to…
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Hour 2: Republican National Committeeman and Committeewoman Candidates
Ross Connolly is joined by Vermont candidates for Republican National Committeeman and Committeewoman: Deborah Billado, Rachel Stringer and Joe Gervais.
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Hour 1: Republican National Committeeman Candidates
Ross Connolly is joined by Vermont candidates for Republican National Committeeman: Jay Shepard. Joshua Bechhoefer, and Rick Morton.
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Hour 2: Barre Mayoral Candidates, Calvin Culter - WCAX
Isaac Evans-Frantz is joined by Barre mayoral candidates Samn Stockwell and Thom Lauzon. He's also joined by WCAX political reporter Calvin Cutler.
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Hour 1: Rep. Emilie Kornheiser
Isaac Evans-Frantz is joined by State Representative Emilie Kornheiser, Chair House Ways and Means Committee.
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Hour 2: Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity
Brad Ferland is joined by Shannon McMahon, Director of Voices Against Violence, and Jason Rouse, Director of Philanthropy & Communications, for the Champlain…
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Hour 1: Rep. Anne Donahue, Gov. Phil Scott
Brad Ferland is joined first by State Representative Anne Donahue, who is working to find out where patients of Vermont’s old psychiatric hospital are buried…
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Hour 2: Bob Ney, Seven Days, Capital City Concerts
Kevin Ellis is joined first by National News Correspondent Bob Ney. Then, Seven Days reporter Anne Wallace Allen tells us about her recent story: Barre Voters…
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Hour 1: Sen. Tanya Vyhovsky, Mike Schirling - UVM Chief Safety and Compliance Officer
Kevin Ellis is joined first by State Senator Tanya Vyhovsky to discuss student protests on the University of Vermont campus. Then, Kevin talks with UVM's Chief…
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Hour 2: Chris Rice - MacLean, Meehan & Rice
Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by Chris Rice, Founding Partner of MacLean, Meehan & Rice in Montpelier. They discuss H.121: an act relating to enhancing…
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Hour 1: Mike Pieciak - State Treasurer
Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by State Treasurer Mike Pieciak, who recently announced his re-election bid.
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Hour 2: Matt Cota - Vermont Fuel Dealers Association, Darcie Johnston - Political Consultant
Ross Connolly is joined first by Matt Cota from the Vermont Fuel Dealers Association. Then, he talks with political consultant Darcie Johnston.
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Hour 1: Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression
Lee Kittell and Ross Connolly are joined by Graham Piro, Program Officer for the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, to discuss campus protests.
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Hour 2: Vermont College and University Pro-Palestinian Encampments
Isaac Evans-Frantz is joined first by students Calvin George from Dartmouth and Carter McPhedran from Middlebury who were at their colleges pro-palestinian…
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Hour 1: Appointment of Interim Secretary of Agency of Education
Isaac Evans-Frantz is joined first by State Senator Terry Williams and later by State Senator Ruth Hardy to discuss the appointment of Interim Secretary of…
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Hour 2: Elliott Greenblott - AARP Vermont Fraud Watch, Rabbi Asher Crispe
Brad Ferland is joined first by Elliott Greenblott, AARP Vermont Fraud Watch Coordinator for their monthly check-in on the latest scams and fraud to be aware…
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Hour 1: Zachariah Watson - Central Vermont Habitat for Humanity
Brad Ferland is joined by Zachariah Watson, Executive Director of Central Vermont Habitat for Humanity to talk about the ReStore, housing and homelessness.
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Hour 2: Bob Ney, Seven Days, Alex MacLean - Fmr. Gov. Shumlin Campaign Manager
Kevin Ellis is joined first by National News Correspondent Bob Ney. Then, he's join by Seven Days education writer Alison Novak to discuss her recent story…
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Hour 1: Fmr. Sen. John Rodgers
Kevin Ellis is joined in-studio by former State Senator John Rodgers to discuss the latest news from the State House.
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Hour 2: Abenaki Chef Jessee Lawyer
Pat McDonald is joined by Abenaki Chef Jessee Lawyer. They talk about Abenaki food in honor of Abenaki Recognition and Heritage Week, and his career as a chef.
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Hour 1: Rep. Mark Higley
Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by State Representative Mark Higley. They discuss bills passed that he sponsored, and more.
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Hour 2: Andrew Korst - Americans for Prosperity
Lee Kittell and Ross Connolly are joined by Andrew Korst, Federal Affairs Liaison at Americans for Prosperity. They discuss the potential ban of TikTok.
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Hour 1: Rep. Gina Galfetti
Lee Kittell and Ross Connolly are joined by State Representative Gina Galfetti. They discuss the latest from the statehouse.
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Hour 2: Max Wareham - Musician, Joan Goldstein - Commissioner DED
Brad Ferland is joined first by musician Max Wareham. Max and his band "Max Wareham & The Bluegrass National Team", will be playing at the Zenbarn in Waterbury…
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Hour 1: Heather Wenzel - SaVida Health
Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Heather Wenzel, Regional Vice President at SaVida Health. SaVida Health offers respectful and personalized opioid and…
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Hour 2: Sen. Russ Ingalls, André Maquera - Vermont Maple Festival
Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by State Senator Russ Ingalls to discuss legislative updates. Then, Brad talks with musician and the producer of the Vermont…
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Hour 1: Miriam Boyle - Vermont National Guard
Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Miriam Boyle, the Director of Family Programs at the Vermont National Guard.
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Hour 2: Bob Ney, Seven Days, Luke Albee - Fmr. Chief of Staff to Sen. Leahy
Kevin Ellis is joined first by National News Correspondent Bob Ney. Then, Kevin talks with Seven Days reporter Anne Wallace Allen about her recent story…
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Hour 1: Jules Rabin - Activist & Matthew Vogel - UVM Hillel
Kevin Ellis is joined first by Jules Rabin, a 100 year old Montpelier activist who has seen it all, from the peace protests at Columbia in the 60's to the ones…
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Hour 2: Vermont Interfaith Action
Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by Rev. Earl Kooperkamp of the Church of the Good Shepherd in Barre and a member of the Vermont Interfaith Action, along with…
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Hour 1: Rachel Feldman
Pat McDonald is joined by Rachel Feldman, a Vermonter who has lived and taught in Israel. They discuss the Israel-Hamas war, the rise of antisemitism, and more.
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Hour 2: Pam Knudsen - Avalara, Paul Craney - Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance
Lee Kittell co-hosts with Ross Connolly. They are join first by Pam Knudsen, the Director of Compliance at Avalara. They discuss short-term rental tax plans in…
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Hour 1: Natasha Duarte - Composting Association of Vermont / John Malter - Mad River Resource Management
Lee Kittell co-hosts with Ross Connolly. They are joined first by the Director of the Composting Association of Vermont Natasha Duarte. Then later, John Malter…
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Hour 2: Bill McKibben - Author, Environmentalist, and Activist
Isaac Evans-Frantz is joined by author, environmentalist, and activist Bill McKibben. They discuss climate science, policy, and answer questions from listeners.
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Hour 1: Energy Policy and Climate Action in Vermont
Isaac Evans-Frantz is joined by multiple guest energy policy, and climate action in Vermont and beyond. Guests include: State Senator Becca White - Clerk of…
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Hour 2: Joshua Bechhoefer - Addison County VT GOP, Katya d'Angelo - Bridgeside Books
Brad Ferland is joined first by Addison County VT GOP Chair Joshua Bechhoefer to discuss the "Get Real Vermont" republican initiative. Then, Brad talks with…
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Hour 1: Vermont Covered
Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Shanna O’Berry and Rob Blish of Vermont Covered. Vermont Covered works with communities throughout Vermont to advocate for…
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Hour 2: Bob Ney, Mark Isselhardt - Maple Specialist, Seven Days
Lee Kittell talks with National News Correspondent Bob Ney. Then, UVM Extension maple specialist Mark Isselhardt joins the show for an update on the maple…
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Hour 1: VTSU President David Bergh, Montpelier Alive Bridge Illumination Project
Lee Kittell is joined in the first hour by Vermont State University Interim President David Bergh. They discuss the first year of VTSU and what comes next for…