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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: USS Vermont Support Group, Vermont State Ethics Commission
In the first hour, Pat McDonald welcomes back Gary Frymire, President USS Vermont Support Group. Then, Pat is joined by Christina Sivret, Executive Director…
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Hour 2: "The Home-Scale Forest Garden", Flood Recovery
In the second hour, Kevin Ellis talks with Dani Baker about her book: The Home-Scale Forest Garden: How to Plan, Plant, and Tend a Resilient Edible Landscape…
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Hour 1: "The Loss of Grace", DCF Commissioner Chris Winters
In the first hour, Kevin Ellis talks with investigative journalist Joe Sexton about his Seven Days story: The Loss of Grace - In Vermont’s juvenile lockup, a…
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Hour 2: Chief Don Stevens
In the second hour, Pat McDonald welcomes back in-studio Chief Don Stevens, Chief of the Nulhegan Band of the Coosuk-Abenaki Nation.
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Hour 1: Wheels for Warmth, Wreaths Across America
In the first hour, Pat McDonald welcomes in-studio Alison Calderara, Chief of Programs and Advancement for Capstone Community Action, to talk about the annual…
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Hour 2: Vets Town Halls
In the second hour, Brad Ferland is joined by veteran Jon Turner. After a tough transition from the military to civilian life, Jon now is the host of Vets Town…
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Hour 1: Vermont Chamber of Commerce, Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport
In the first hour, Brad Ferland talks with Chris Carrigan, Vice President Business Development for the Vermont Chamber of Commerce, about his work and the…
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Hour 2: Bob Ney, Seven Days, Open Phones
In the second hour, Kevin Ellis is joined by National News Correspondent Bob Ney. And then, Seven Days Deputy publisher Cathy Resmer talks with Kevin about the…
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Hour 1: Vermont Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports
In the first hour, Kevin Ellis starts with reviewing the news of the week. Then, he's joined by Janet Franz, Chair of the Vermont Governor’s Council on…
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Hour 2: American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network
In the second hour, Pat McDonald is joined by Tracy Devarney, Vermont State Lead Ambassador for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network. October is…
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Hour 1: Montpelier City Manager Bill Fraser
In the first hour, Pat McDonald is joined by Montpelier City Manager Bill Fraser to talk about the impact of the flood on City Hall and continued updates on…
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Hour 2: Israel–Hamas War
In the second hour, Kevin Ellis is joined by human rights activist Sara Haj-Hassan. Sara is a Jordanian American with insight on what is happening in Palestine.
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Hour 1: Milne Travel Antarctica Trip, Emma Mulvaney-Stanak
In the first hour, Kevin Ellis is joined in-studio by Radio Vermont Forecaster Roger Hill to talk about the Milne Travel trip to Antarctica in January. Kevin…
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Hour 2: Montpelier Flood Recovery Commission/Preservation Trust of Vermont
In the second hour, Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by Ben Doyle, interim chair of the Montpelier Flood Recovery Commission, and president of the Preservation…
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Hour 1: Mayor of Newport City Linda Joy Sullivan
In the first hour, Pat McDonald welcomes back Linda Joy Sullivan, Mayor of Newport City, to talk about Vermont’s housing crisis and human trafficking.
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Hour 2: Paul Lawrence Case
In the second hour, Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Missisquoi Valley Union High School history teacher Jason Barney. Jason has won the Gilder Lehrman…
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Hour 1: Bridgeside Books
In the first hour, Brad ferland welcomes in-studio Bridgeside Books Owner Katya D’Angelo. Brad talks with Katya about being named one of VermontBiz Rising…
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Hour 2: Bob Ney, Seven Days, Ella Butter
In the second hour, Kevin Ellis is joined by our Friday regular guest, National News Correspondent Bob Ney, and a reporter from Seven Days. This week, reporter…
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Hour 1: Fmr. US. Ambassador to Syria Robert Ford
Kevin Ellis starts the show reviewing important vocabulary terms in the Israel/Hamas war. Then, Kevin welcomes former US. Ambassador to Syria Robert Ford on…
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Hour 2: Chris Barbieri
In the second hour, Pat McDonald welcomes in-studio friend of WDEV Chris Barbieri. Chris is the former President and former Asia Division Director at the…
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Hour 1: Vermont Granite Museum
In the first hour, Pat McDonald talks with the Executive Director of the Vermont Granite Museum Scott McLaughlin, Ph.D. Scott provides updates on museum, and…
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Hour 2: Vermont Global Exchange
In the second hour, Kevin Ellis talks with tv/radio host, producer, and professor, Fran Stoddard. They talk about the Vermont Global Exchange and her career in…
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Hour 1: Medicare
Kevin Ellis starts the first hour reviewing the Israel-Hamas war. Then, he talks with Dr. Marvin Malek about enrolling in Medicare.
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Hour 2: Capstone Community Kitchen Academy
In the second hour, Pat McDonald welcomes back to the show Senior Chef Instructor Joey Buttendorf from the Community Kitchen Academy at Capstone along with one…
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Hour 1: "The Greatest Burden The Greatest Blessing"
In the first hour, Pat McDonald welcomes in-studio author Alan Rubel. Alan tells us about his new book he co-authored: The Greatest Burden The Greatest…
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Hour 2: "Death of Television: The COVID Murders Mystery"
In the second hour, Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Vermont writer and author Conal O’Brien. Conal talks with Brad about his career, and his new book -…
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Hour 1: Representative Scott Beck
In the first hour, Brad Ferland is joined by Vermont State Representative Scott Beck. They talk about upcoming session goals, education issues, his Vermont…
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Hour 2: Seven Days
In the second hour, Kevin is joined by Seven Days reporter Courtney Lamdin to talk about her latest story - "There Are Plenty of Potential Successors to…
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Hour 1: "It Is Possible: A Future Without Nuclear Weapons"
Kevin Ellis starts the first hour with his Friday essay. Then, he talks with author Ward Hayes Wilson about his new book - It Is Possible: A Future Without…
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Hour 1: Prevent Child Abuse Vermont, Vermont State University
Pat McDonald is joined first by Linda Johnson, Executive Director for Prevent Child Abuse Vermont for updates on their post-flood recovery. Then, Pat welcomes…
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Hour 2: North Branch Nature Center
In the second hour, Pat McDonald is joined by Naomi Heindel, the Executive Director of the North Branch Nature Center to talk about the center's projects…
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Hour 1: Artificial Intelligence
In the first hour, Kevin Ellis is joined by CEO, novelist, consultant, and Vermont's former Transportation Secretary Tom Evslin to discuss the advantages and…
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Hour 2: Bailey Road, Kevin McCarthy
In the second hour, Kevin welcomes back Sarah DeFelice for an update on the flood recovery of her boutique in Montpelier, Bailey Road. And, Kevin opens up the…
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Hour 1: Kellogg-Hubbard Library
In the first hour, Pat McDonald talks with Carolyn Picazio and Colleen Beamish, Director and Development Coordinator for the Kellogg-Hubbard Library in…
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Hour 2: "Mason Goes Mushrooming"
In the second hour, Pat is joined by Vermont author Melany Kahn to talk about her book Mason Goes Mushrooming and the upcoming "Wild Mushroom Celebration" -…
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Hour 1: Fleming Museum of Art
In the first hour, Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by the Director of the Fleming Museum of Art Sonja Lunde. Since its opening in 1931, the Fleming Museum of…
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Hour 2: AARP Vermont Fraud Watch, Vermont Weatherization Program
In the second hour, we have our monthly check-in with AARP Vermont Fraud Watch Coordinator Elliott Greenblott. Elliott and Brad discuss the latest scams to be…
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Hour 1: Champlain Housing Trust
Kevin Ellis starts the show with his thoughts on Burlington Mayor Miro Weinberger who won't be seeking reelection. Then he's joined by Michael Monte, the CEO…
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Hour 2: Bob Ney, Seven Days, "Short Takes"
In the second hour, Kevin is joined by his regular Friday guest: National News Correspondent Bob Ney and Seven Days. This week from Seven Days, political…
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Hour 1: Traumatic Brain Injury
In the first hour, Pat McDonald tells us the story of Mirabai Isaacs, a survivor of a traumatic brain injury.
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Hour 2: Cabot Cheese and Culture Festival, Vermont Maple 100
In the second hour, Pat talks with the Executive Director of Cabot Arts Dana Robinson about the Cabot Cheese and Culture Festival. Then, she's joined by Scott…
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Hour 1: Capitol Grounds Cafe
In the first hour, Kevin Ellis is joined in-studio by Capitol Grounds Cafe owner Julia Watson to talk about the flooding that destroyed her business, and their…
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Hour 2: Capitol Grounds Cafe (con't), Movies with Keenan Ellis and Greg Titus
In the second hour, Kevin continues his conversation with Capitol Grounds Cafe owner Julia Watson. Then, Kevin talks his favorite movies with Greg Titus and…
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Hour 1: Michael Morrison
Pat McDonald starts the show talking with Michael Morrison. Michael is a host, writer, speaker, podcaster, and community builder. He is the innovative force…
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Hour 2: Newport City Mayor Linda Joy Sullivan
In the second hour, Pat is joined by the Mayor of Newport City Linda Joy Sullivan. Linda is also a Certified Public Accountant, former State Representative and…
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Hour 1: Vermont Chamber of Commerce
In the first hour, Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Vermont Chamber of Commerce Vice President of Government Affairs Megan Sullivan. They talk about the…
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Hour 2: The Hunt for Brianna Maitland
In the second hour, Brad welcomes in private investigator and author Greg Overacker. They discuss Greg's new book The Hunt for Brianna Maitland: The Relentless…
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Hour 1: Green Mountain Book Festival, Vermont Women's Fund
Kevin Ellis starts the show with author Rachel Carter, Executive Director Green Mountain Book Festival. Then, he's joined by Meg Smith, Director of the Vermont…
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Hour 2: Bob Ney, Seven Days, Honey Brook Tools and Woodworks
In the second hour, Kevin is joined by National News Correspondent Bob Ney for their Friday conversation on all things politics. Then, reporter Mary Ann…
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Hour 1: North by Northeast, Barre Heritage Festival
Pat McDonald starts the show talking with Sara Munro, Community Navigator Program Coordinator at the Vermont Small Business Development Center. They talk about…
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Hour 2: Nelson Ace Hardware
In the second hour, Pat is joined by Bob Nelson, Owner of Nelson Ace Hardware in Barre City. They talk about the impact of the recent flooding on his store…
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Hour 1: Homelessness in Vermont Pt.1
Kevin Ellis focuses today's show on homelessness in Vermont. He starts with VTDigger political reporter Lola Duffort. Then, he's joined by Kathi Partlow…
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Hour 2: Homelessness in Vermont Pt.2
Kevin continues with Kathi Partlow from hour one, then he's joined in-studio by homeless advocate Brenda Siegel, along with formerly unhoused Vermonter Rebecca…
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Hour 1: Rabbi Asher Crispe
In the first hour, Pat McDonald is joined by technology expert Rabbi Asher Crispe. Asher is the Executive Director of Interinclusion.org and talks with Pat…
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Hour 2: Suicide Prevention Month
In the second hour. Pat talks with licensed Psychologist Karen Kurrle from Washington County Mental Health Services. September is Suicide Prevention Month.
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Hour 1: Laura Ullman, Senator Thomas Chittenden
In the first hour Brad welcomes in-studio WCAX multimedia journalist Laura Ullman. Then, Brad and Laura interview State Senator Thomas Chittenden to talk about…
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Hour 2: Sana at Stowe
In the second hour, Brad is joined in-studio by William Cats-Baril, PhD. and Mary Streeter of Sana at Stowe. Sana at Stowe is an addiction rehabilitation…
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Hour 1: Conservation Law Foundation
Kevin Ellis talks with Chris Killian, Vice President of Strategic Litigation at the Conservation Law Foundation, about suing oil companies over climate change.
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Hour 2: Bob Ney, Seven Days, Emerge Vermont
Kevin starts the second hour with National News Correspondent Bob Ney. Then, Dan Bolles of Seven Days tells us about the current art scene. And then, Kevin is…
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Hour 1: Meadow Hill Consulting
In hour one, Pat McDonald welcomes back Matt Cota,Owner of Meadow Hill Consulting.They talks about cars and energy.