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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: Touched By Love International
In the second hour, Pat talks with Holly Stockett, Founder and President of Touched By Love International. Touched By Love International is a humanitarian aid…
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Hour 1: Washington Electric Co-Op, “Take Me Back: An Anecdotal History of the Mad River Valley"
In the first hour, Kevin Ellis is joined first by General Manager of Washington Electric Co-Op Louis Porter. Then, he talks with Vermont author Mary Kathleen…
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Hour 2: CVFiber, Rock City
In the second hour, Kevin talks with the Executive Director of CVFiber Jennille Smith to discuss fast Internet in central Vermont. Then, he's joined by Sky…
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Hour 1: National Hunger Action Month
In the first hour, Pat McDonald talks with Carrie Stahler, Government and Public Affairs Office at the Vermont Foodbank. September is National Hunger Action…
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Hour 2: Vermont Right to Life Committee
In the second hour, Pat talks with Mary Beerworth, Executive Director of the Vermont Right to Life Committee.
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Hour 1: Remembering 911
Brad Ferland starts the show remembering 911 with Vermont Air National Guard pilots who flew to New York from Vermont the day the World Trade Towers were hit…
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Hour 2: AARP Vermont Fraud Watch
In the second hour, Brad welcomes in Elliott Greenblott, coordinator of the AARP Vermont Fraud Watch Network, for their monthly conversation on the latest…
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Hour 1: OneCare Vermont
Kevin Ellis starts the first hour with a Friday essay. Then, he's joined by Abe Berman, interim CEO of OneCare Vermont, to talk about our healthcare system.
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Hour 2: Bob Ney, Seven Days
In the second hour, Kevin is joined by his regular Friday guests; National News Correspondent Bob Ney and Seven Days. This week from Seven Days, Derek Brouwer…
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Hour 2: Survey Detailing Flood Damage to Farmers
In the second hour, Pat brings on Agricultural Development Specialists Drew Watson to talk about a recent survey detailing flood damage to Vermont farmers.
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Hour 1: Responsible Wakes for Vermont Lakes
Pat McDonald starts the show talking with Jim Lengel and Diane Lehder of Responsible Wakes for Vermont Lakes, to talk about managing wake boats in Vermont.
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Hour 1: Vermont Natural Resources Council
Kevin Ellis welcomes in-studio Jon Groveman and Karina Dailey, Policy and Water Program Director and Restoration Ecologist for the Vermont Natural Resources…
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Hour 2: Art at the Kent
In the second hour, Kevin talks with State Curator David Schutz about the upcoming Art at the Kent exhibit.
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Hour 1: Meredith Angwin
Pat McDonald welcomes in author and chemist Meredith Angwin to talk about Vermont’s electric grid.
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Hour 2: Rep. Jonathan Williams
In the second hour, Pat talks with Representative Jonathan Williams of Barre City. They talk about what it's like to be a freshman legislator and more.
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Hour 1: Bear Pond Books, Spectrum Youth and Family Services
Kevin Ellis starts the first hour with Claire Benedict from Bear Pond Books in Montpelier. Then, Kevin is joined by Mark Redmond, executive director of…
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Hour 2: Bob Ney, Seven Days, Mary Bisbee-Beek
Kevin is joined in the second hour by his regular Friday guest; National News Correspondent Bob Ney, and Seven Days. This week from Seven Days, it's Kevin…
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Hour 1: Small Business Administration and FEMA
Pat McDonald is joined in the first hour by James Accurso and Brianna Fenton, Public Affairs Specialist for the U.S. Small Business Administration and FEMA…
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Hour 2: Mitzvah Fund
Pat is joined in the second hour by Deb Glottmann, co-founder and president of The Mitzvah Fund. The organization provides quality care for companion animals…
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Hour 2: Ben & Jerry’s, Capital City Concerts
Ben & Jerry’s flavor guru Peter Lind joins Kevin in-studio to talk about the NY Times selection of their vanilla as the best vanilla in the world. Then…
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Hour 1: Efficiency Vermont
Kevin Ellis starts hour one remembering the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington. Then, Peter Walke from Efficiency Vermont joins the show to talk about…
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Susan Mathison and Steve Rand, Aimee Green, Shannon Alexander and Jonathan Williams
Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by Susan Mathison and Steve Rand, founders of Common Man for Ukraine. Their organization is providing humanitarian aid to…
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Major General Gregory Knight and Captain Mikel Arcovitch, Austin de Lone and David Noble
Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Major General Gregory Knight and Captain Mikel Arcovitch of the Vermont National Guard. The Vermont National Guard is…
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Jonathan Hoffman, Bob Ney, Seven Days, Keenan Ellis
Kevin Ellis starts the show with Jonathan Hoffman, the Director of Direct Aid International. They talk about his work building schools in Afghanistan. Then our…
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Mary Thon, Jeff Bartley, Kathy Elkind
Pat McDonald starts the show talking with Mary Thon, Development Director at Prevent Child Abuse Vermont. They talk about the 2023 Walk for Children…
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Live from Harry’s Hardware in Cabot
Kevin Ellis continues his journey around the state visiting the communities hit hardest by flooding. Today, he's live from Harry's Hardware in Cabot as they…
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Joshua Singer, Barrie Fisher
Pat McDonald starts the show talking with Joshua Singer, Founder of his own independent practice River Street Wellness in Montpelier. Then, Pat is joined by…
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Chief Jon Murad, Tyler Whitley
Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Burlington Chief of Police Jon Murad. They talk about growing up in Vermont, the challenges and opportunities in being…
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Sarah Copeland-Hanzas, Bob Ney, Seven Days, Sarah DeFelice
Kevin Ellis starts the show with some open phones. Then, he's joined in-studio by Secretary of State Sarah Copeland-Hanzas. And then, our weekly check-ins with…
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Barre Area Development Corporation, Ed Baker
Pat McDonald goes solo for the first hour and talks all things flooding, safety and preparedness, as well as the Barre Area Development Corporation. Then, Pat…
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Live from Johnson
Kevin Ellis is live in Johnson with a variety of guests to update us on the continued flood recovery efforts in the town. Guest include: Beth Foy - Selectboard…
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Chef Joey Buttendorf, Sandra Meyerhofer
Pat McDonald starts the show talking with Chef Joey Buttendorf from the Community Kitchen Academy. They discuss the academy’s response to the flood, and more…
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Jerry Johnson, Cora Smith, Melinda White
Brad Ferland starts the show by welcoming back Jerry Johnson from Vermont League of Writers. Their writer's workshop "Into the Words" was postponed a month due…
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Roger Hill, Bob Ney, Seven Days
Kevin Ellis starts the show talking with Radio Vermont Weather Forecaster Roger Hill. They talk all things weather, flooding, and climate change. Then, our…
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Chris Barbieri and Joel Najman, Paul Costello and Sarah Jarvis
Pat McDonald starts the show with Chris Barbieri and Joel Najman. Chris and Joel are members of the Vermont Automobile Enthusiasts, and they're here today to…
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Live from Barre
Kevin Ellis is live in Barre with a variety of guests to update us on the flood recovery efforts in the city. Guest include: Bob Nelson - Owner, Nelson Ace…
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Kim Lipinski, Gary Frymire/Wayne Pickett
Lee Kittell fills in for Pat McDonald. He talks first with Kim Lipinski, Director of Nutrition and Wellness at Central Vermont Council on Aging. They talk…
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Reeva Sullivan Murphy/Martin Giuffre, Elliott Greenblott, Stacey Hamblett
Brad Ferland starts the show talking with Reeva Sullivan Murphy and Martin Giuffre from the Alburgh Family Clubhouse. The clubhouse plans to aid in the local…
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Jerome O’Neill, Bob Ney, Seven Days, “Short Takes’’ with publicist Mary Bisbee-Beek
Kevin Ellis starts the show talking with Burlington lawyer and former United States Attorney for the District of Vermont Jerome O’Neill. They discuss the legal…
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Katie Trautz, Ture Nelson/JoEllen Calderara
Pat McDonald starts the show talking with Katie Trautz, Executive Director of Montpelier Alive. They talk about the continued impact of flooding on Montpelier…
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Live from Downtown Montpelier
Kevin Ellis is live on-the-scene at the Montpelier Alive Volunteer Hub. He's joined by a multitude of guest to update us on the latest in flood recovery…
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Lisa Schermerhorn, Jim Accurso/Briana Fenton
Pat McDonald starts the show talking with Vermont author Lisa Schermerhorn about her new best-selling book - In Every Belief is a Lie. Then, Pat talks with Jim…
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Erica Hayes/Ron Frey, Pat McDonald
Brad Ferland talks with Erica Hayes and Ron Frey, the new owners of Cambridge Market. Then, Viewpoint host Pat McDonald joins the show, but this time as a…
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Rep. Laura Sibilia, Grace Oedel, Bob Ney, Seven Days, Keenan Ellis
Kevin Ellis is joined first by Rep. Laura Sibilia to talk more about statewide flooding. Then Northeast Organic Farming Association Executive Director for…
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Chris Barbieri, Miranda Dalton
Pat McDonald is joined by friend of WDEV Chris Barbieri, the Former President of the Vermont Chamber of Commerce is also an expert on all things China. Then…
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Gregg Gossens, Sarah DeFelice
Kevin Ellis is joined in-studio by Montpelier architect Gregg Gossens. Then, Sarah DeFelice joins Kevin in-studio to talk about her home goods and clothing…
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David Kelley Esq./Mill Moore, Linda Johnson
Pat McDonald is joined by returning guest David Kelly Esq. along with Mill Moore, the Executive Director of the Vermont Independent School Association. Then…
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Tim Heney, Secretary Julie Moore
Kevin Ellis sits in for Brad Ferland on a Monday. He's first joined by Montpelier landlord and City Councilor Tim Heney. Then, Secretary of the Agency of…
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Mayor Jake Hemmerick, Bob Ney, Seven Days
Kevin Ellis starts the show talking with Barre Mayor Jake Hemmerick. They talk about the the recent flooding and what's being done to clean-up and repair the…
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Sue Minter/Mary Moulton, Anson Tebbetts
Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by Executive Director of Washington County Mental Health Services Mary Moulton, along with Executive Director of Capstone…
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Bill Fraser, Vermont Community Foundation, Montpelier Alive, Alyssa Johnson, Peter Lloyd
Kevin Ellis starts the show by welcoming back Montpelier City Manager Bill Fraser to update us on flood recovery in Montpelier. Then, Dan Smith, CEO of Vermont…
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Ben Kinsley, Highway Safety
Pat McDonald welcomes back Ben Kinsley of Imperium Advisors to wrap up the 2023 legislative post-veto session. Then, Pat is joined in-studio by Dennis Wygmans…
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Tommy Gardner, Addiction Recovery Summit
Brad Ferland talks with Tommy Gardner of the News and Citizen about their reporting on the flooding throughout the state. Then later, Brad talks with Melinda…
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FEMA, Flood Recovery Fund, Bob Ney, Seven Days, Washington Electric Co-Op
Kevin Ellis starts the show with his thoughts on the recent flooding, and an essay on what "Vermont Strong" means. Then, Kevin is joined in-studio by…
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Neale Lunderville, Gary Winslett
Former Governor Jim Douglas guest hosts the show. He's joined in-studio first by Neale Lunderville, President and CEO of Vermont Gas Systems, to talk about…
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Flood Coverage
Kevin Ellis is joined by a variety of guests, all to cover the recent flooding across the state. Guests include: Matt Cota (Vermont Fuel Dealers Association)…
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Art Woolf, Anson Tebbetts, Russell Flannery, Owen Foster
Former Governor Jim Douglas guest hosts the show. He starts the show talking with Art Woolf, former State Economist and former UVM professor of economics. Art…
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League of Vermont Writers
Brad Ferland starts the show talking with Jerry Johnson and Paula Munier from the League of Vermont Writers about their writing careers and their upcoming…
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Greenway Institute, Bob Ney, Seven Days, Larry Gilbert
Kevin Ellis starts the show talking with State Representative Rebecca Holcombe of the Greenway Institute, which is buying the Vermont College of Fine Arts…
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ORCA Media, Michael Donoghue
Pat McDonald starts the show talking with Christopher Wiersema, Communication Engagement Manager for ORCA Media. They talk about what Orca Media offers, public…