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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 1: Christina Sivret - Vermont State Ethics Commission
In the first hour, Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by Christina Sivret, Executive Director of the Vermont State Ethics Commission, to discuss the latest on…
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Hour 2: Town Meeting Day Review (Part 2)
Lee Kittell hosts the show this morning for a review of Town Meeting Day across the state. In the second hour, he's joined by: Paul Dame - Chair - Vermont…
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Hour 1: Town Meeting Day Review
Lee Kittell hosts the show this morning for a review of Town Meeting Day across the state. In the first hour, he's joined by: Jim Dandeneau - Executive…
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Hour 2: Elaine Haney - Emerge Vermont
In the second hour, Brad Ferland is joined by Elaine Haney, Executive Director of Emerge Vermont. Emerge Vermont recruits, trains, and provides a powerful…
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Hour 1: Senator Thomas Chittenden
In the first hour, Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by State Senator Thomas Chittenden along with his son Thomas. They discuss legislative updates, crossover…
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Hour 2: Elliott Greenblott - AARP Vermont Fraud Watch, Molly O'Leary - Musician
In the second hour, Brad Ferland is joined for our monthly conversation with Elliott Greenblott, AARP Vermont Fraud Watch Coordinator. Then, he's joined by…
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Hour 1: Carl Rosenquist - Georgia Selectboard, Brent Reader - Highgate Cannabis Proposal
In the first hour, Brad Ferland talks first with Georgia Selectboard member Carl Rosenquist to discuss the selectboard race and Georgia ballot issues. Then…
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Hour 2: Bob Ney, Seven Days, Movies with Keenan Ellis
In the second hour, Kevin Ellis talks first with National News Correspondent Bob Ney. Then, Seven Days political reporter Kevin McCallum tells us about his…
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Hour 1: Brenda Siegel - End Homelessness Vermont, Lisa Scagliotti - Waterbury Roundabout
In the first hour, Kevin Ellis is joined first by Brenda Siegel, Executive Director of End Homelessness Vermont, with an update on the homeless shelter program…
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Hour 2: Tom Badowski - Berlin Assistant Town Administrator
In the second hour, Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by Tom Badowski, Assistant Town Administrator and Zoning Administrator for Berlin, to talk about Berlin…
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Hour 1: Town/City Managers
In the first hour, Pat McDonald is joined by multiple town/city managers of central Vermont, including: Ture Nelson - Berlin, Bill Fraser - Montpelier, Nicolas…
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Hour 2: Carol Dawes - Barre City Clerk/Treasurer
In the second hour, Pat McDonald is joined by Barre City Clerk and Treasurer Carol Dawes. Carol is also the Legislative Committee Chair for the Vermont…
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Hour 1: Vermont School Board Association
In the first hour, Pat McDonald is joined by Sue Ceglowski and Neil Odell, Executive Director and former President of the Vermont School Board Association, to…
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Hour 2: Sarah Carpenter - Burlington City Council
In the second hour, Brad Ferland finishes his conversation from the first hour with David McWilliams. Then, he welcomes in-studio Burlington City Councilor…
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Hour 1: Chris Palermo - Morristown Selectboard, David McWilliams - St. Albans Town Selectboard Candidate
In the first hour, Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Morristown Selectboard member Chris Palermo, who is running to keep his seat on the selectboard. Then…
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Hour 2: Milton Town Selectboard
In the second hour, Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Milton Town Selectboard Chair and Vice Chair Darren Adams and Mike Morgan, who are both running for…
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Hour 1: Vermont National Guard
In the first hour, Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Vermont National Guard Major General Gregory Knight along with Captain Mikel Arcovitch.
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Hour 2: Bob Ney, Seven Days, Thomas Christopher Greene - Author
In the second hour, Kevin Ellis is joined first by National News Correspondent Bob Ney. Then, Seven Days news reporter Courtney Lamdin tells us about her…
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Hour 1: Susan Clark - Author/Middlesex Town Moderator
In the first hour, Kevin Ellis is joined by Susan Clarke, Town Moderator of Middlesex and co-author of: Slow Democracy: Rediscovering Community, Bringing…
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Hour 2: Larry Crist - Vermont Parent Representation Center / Bill Young - Fmr. Dept. Social Rehabilitation Services
In the second hour, Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by Larry Crist MSW, Executive Director of the Vermont Parent Representation Center, as well as former…
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Hour 1: Paul Gillies - Berlin Town Moderator
In the first hour, Pat McDonald is joined by Paul Gillies Esq., Town Moderator for Berlin, to discuss Town Meeting Day.
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Hour 2: Matt Denhart - Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation, Matt Dickinson - Middlebury College
In the second hour, Former Governor Jim Douglas is joined first by President of the Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation Matt Denhart. Then, Middlebury…
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Hour 1: Jennifer Morrison - Commissioner of Public Safety, Jason Gibbs - Gov. Scott Chief of Staff
Former Governor Jim Douglas hosts the show today, he's joined first by Vermont's Commissioner of Public Safety Jennifer Morrison. Then, he talks with Governor…
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Hour 2: S.18 - Banning Flavored Tobacco Products, Richard Schaaf - Catamount Pickleball
In the second hour, Brad talks with William Greer of Flavors Hook Kids Vermont and Tina Zuk from the American Heart Association to talk about S.18, a bill that…
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Hour 1: St. Albans Mayor Tim Smith
In the first hour, Brad Ferland is joined by St. Albans Mayor Tim Smith to discuss city ballot items and council races.
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Hour 2: Shayne Spence - Johnson Selectboard, Jack Brigham - St. Albans Selectboard
In the second hour, Brad Ferland is joined first by Johnson Town Selectboard member Shayne Spence to discuss town ballot items, and flooding recovery updates…
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Hour 1: Joan Shannon - Democratic Nominee for Mayor of Burlington
In the first hour, Brad Ferland has a wide-ranging conversation with Burlington Democratic nominee for mayor Joan Shannon. They discuss her life and career…
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Hour 2: Bob Ney, Seven Days, John Snell - Photographer
In the second hour, Kevin Ellis first talks with National News Correspondent Bob Ney. Then, Seven Days news reporter Derek Brower tells us about his recent…
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Hour 1: John Lewis Youth Leadership Award
In the first hour, Kevin Ellis is joined by Addie Lentzner and Chris Alfano, winners of the John Lewis Youth Leadership Award given by Vermont Secretary of…
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Hour 2: Steve Howard - VSEA
In the second hour, Pat McDonald talks with Steve Howard, Executive Director of the Vermont State Employee Association, to discuss challenges facing Vermont…
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Hour 1: Legislative Review
In the first hour, Pat McDonald is on her own after her scheduled guest had to postpone. So Pat gives an extensive legislative review on the committees and…
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Hour 2: Gregory Tatro - Jenna’s Promise/Gary De Carolis - Vermont Recovery Network
In the second hour, Brad Ferland is joined by Gregory Tatro, Co-Founder of Jenna’s Promise and Gary De Carolis, Executive Director of the Vermont Recovery…
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Hour 1: Rep. Scott Beck, Dr. Dean Barcelow
In the first hour, Brad Ferland is joined first by State Representative Scott Beck to talk about education bill H.850. Then, he's joined in-studio by Dr. Dean…
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Hour 2: Roger Hill - Antarctica
In the second hour, Pat McDonald is joined by our Radio Vermont Weather Forecaster Roger Hill to talk all about his group's recent adventure to Antarctica.
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Hour 1: Sue Minter - Capstone Community Action
In the first hour, Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by Sue Minter, Executive Director of Capstone Community Action. They discuss Capstone's Fuel Your Neighbors…
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Hour 2: Health Care & Rehabilitation Services of Vermont
In the second hour, Brad Ferland is joined by Anne Bilodeau and Kate Lamphere, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Clinical Services Officer for Health Care and…
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Hour 1: Kristin Dearborn - Author
In the first hour, Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Vermont author Kristin Dearborn, the life-long New Englander and horror writer was destined to write…
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Hour 2: Bob Ney, Seven Days, Outdoor Recreation Day
In the second hour, Kevin Ellis is joined first by National News Correspondent Bob Ney. Then, Seven Days food writer Jordan Barry tells us about her recent…
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Hour 1: Dr. Pamela Walker - UVM
In the first hour, Kevin Ellis is joined by UVM Assistant Professor of African American History Dr. Pamela Walker. They discuss her upcoming book: Signed…
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Hour 2: Sarah Launderville - Vermont Center for Independent Living
In the second hour, Pat McDonald talks with Sarah Launderville, Executive Director of the Vermont Center for Independent Living, who are celebrating 45 years…
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Hour 1: Ted Brady - VLCT
In the first hour, Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by Ted Brady, the Executive Director of the Vermont League of Cities and Towns, to discuss the impact of…
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Hour 2: Paul Risley - fmr. U.N. Consultant, Tabitha Moore - fmr. Rutland Area NAACP
In the second hour, Kevin Ellis is joined by Paul Risley, former Vermonter and former United Nations Communications Consultant, to discuss the Middle East and…
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Hour 1: Stuart Stevens - Author
In the first hour, Kevin Ellis is joined by Stuart Stevens, political consultant and author of: It Was All a Lie: How the Republican Party Became Donald Trump.
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Hour 2: Paula Munier - Author/Literary Agent
In the second hour, Brad Ferland is joined by Paula Munier, literary agent and the USA Today bestselling author of the Mercy Carr Mystery series. They talk…
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Hour 1: Greg Ranallo - Teachers Tree Service
In the first hour, Brad Ferland is joined by the owner of Teachers Tree Service, Greg Ranallo. Teachers Tree Service is dedicated to the preservation and care…
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Hour 2: AARP Fraudwatch and Author Brett Ann Stanciu
During the second hour of Vermont Viewpoint, Brad Ferland talks with Elliott Greenblott of AARP Fraudwatch. He'll also speak with author Brett Ann Stanciu on…
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Hour 1: Vermont Chamber Updates and Bourne Energy
On this hour of Vermont Viewpoint, Brad Ferland talks with Meghan Sullivan about some Vermont Chamber Updates. He'll also speak with Bourne Energy, which has…
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Hour 2: Bob Ney, 7Days on Noah Kahn, Calls from the Audience
On the second hour of Vermont Viewpoint, Kevin Ellis speaks with Bob Ney about National News, talks with 7Days about Noah Kahn, and takes your phone calls!
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Hour 1: Week in Review
During the first hour of Vermont Viewpoint, Kevin Ellis talks with Political Analyst Joanna Grossman.
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Hour 1: Dig Deep VT and the Association of Vermont Credit Unions
During the first hour of Vermont Viewpoint, Pat McDonald will talk with Elizabeth Davis from Boardman Davis Communications. They'll be discussing Dig Deep VT -…
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Hour 2: Felicia Kornbluh - UVM History Professor
In the second hour, Kevin Ellis is joined by UVM Professor of History Felicia Kornbluh, to talk about her new book: A Woman's Life Is a Human Life: My Mother…
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Hour 1: Rachel Feldman
In the first hour, Kevin Ellis is joined by Rachel Feldman, a Vermonter who recently took a trip to Israel. They discuss her trip, what she saw, and the…
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Hour 2: Kim Callinan - Compassion and Choices, "My Psychic Valentine"
In the second hour, Brad Wright is joined by Kim Callinan, President and Chief Executive Officer of Compassion and Choices, a nonprofit organization working to…
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Hour 1: State Reps. Katherine Sims and Chea Waters Evans, Tom Kavet - State Economist
In the first hour, Brad Wright is joined by State Representatives Katherine Sims and Chea Waters Evans to discuss animal cruelty legislation. Then, State…
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Hour 2: Kristina Stykos
In the second hour, Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Vermont music producer, recording engineer, songwriter, and musician Kristina Stykos. They discuss her…
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Hour 1: Army Mountain Warfare School
In the first hour, Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Lt. Col. Jason Beams, Training Division officer at the Army Mountain Warfare School, along with Sgt.1st…
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Hour 2: Bob Ney, Seven Days, Brenna Galdenzi - Protect Our Wildlife
In the second hour, Kevin Ellis is joined by National News Correspondent Bob Ney. Then, Seven Days political reporter Colin Flanders joins the show to tell us…
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Hour 1: Rep. Emilie Kornheiser, Anika Heilweil - Public Assets Institute
In the first hour, Kevin Ellis is joined by State Representative Emilie Kornheiser, chair of the House Committee on Ways and Means, to talk about a proposed…
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Hour 2: Gary Frymire - President of the USS Vermont Support Group
In the second hour, Pat McDonald is join in-studio by Gary Frymire, President of the USS Vermont Support Group, to provide an update of USS Vermont's recent…
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Hour 1: Mirabai Rose Isaak – TBI Survivor
In the first hour, Pat McDonald is joined by Mirabai Rose Isaak, survivor of a Traumatic Brain Injury to talk about her personal transformation through…