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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
Melissa Bounty, Dave Chapman
Kevin Ellis is joined in-studio by Melissa Bounty, the Executive Director of Central Vermont Economic Development Corporation. Then, Kevin talks with Dave…
- Vermont Viewpoint
Charlie Papillo, Fraud Watch, Mayor Miro Weinberger
Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Charlie Papillo. Brad and Charlie talk all things 4th of July and beyond. Then, our monthly conversation with Elliott…
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Ward Wilson, Bob Ney, Seven Days
Kevin Ellis starts the show talking with author and RealistRevolt Director Ward Wilson about nuclear weapons. Then, our weekly conversations with National News…
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Wake Boats, S-100 'HOME' Bill
Pat McDonald starts the show talking with Oliver Pierson from the Agency of Natural Resources to talk about revised rules for the use of wake boats on Vermont…
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Justin Elliott, Green Mountain Solar, Bryan Pfeiffer
Kevin Ellis starts the show talking with ProPublica reporter Justin Elliott about their reporting on the U.S. Supreme Court. Then, Kevin talks with Shannon…
- Vermont Viewpoint
VT Mountaineers, VTDigger
Pat McDonald starts the show talking with Vermont Mountaineers President and General Manager Brian Gallagher. Then, Pat talks with VTDigger Founder and…
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Meg Reynolds, Sen. Thomas Chittenden
Brad Ferland starts the show talking with poet, artist, and teacher, Meg Reynolds to talk about her life and teaching at Vermont Adult Learning. Then, Brad…
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Megan Sullivan, Bob Ney, Seven Days, Pride Month Books
Kevin Ellis is joined in-studio by Megan Sullivan, the VP of government affairs for the Vermont Chamber of Commerce. Then, our weekly check-ins with national…
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Ric Cengeri, Tom Pelham
Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by former Vermont Viewpoint host Ric Cengeri, now communications and outreach specialist at Home Share Vermont. Then, former…
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Rep. Diane Lanpher, Brenda Siegel, Sky Barsch
Kevin Ellis starts the show talking with House Appropriations Committee Chair Diane Lanpher. Then, housing advocate Brenda Siegel returns to talk with Kevin…
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Ben Kinsley, Darren Perron
Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by Ben Kinsley of Imperium Advisors. He returns to tell us about the legislative veto session in Montpelier. Then, WCAX…
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Coolidge Foundation, Prof. Matt Dickinson, VT Historical Society, Gov. Phil Scott
Former Governor Jim Douglas guest hosts the show. He starts off talking with Matt Denhart the president of the Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation. Then…
- Vermont Viewpoint
Lt. Gov. David Zuckerman, Bob Ney, Seven Days, Act 39
Kevin Ellis sits down with Lieutenant Governor David Zuckerman to talk about Vermont politics. Then, our weekly conversation with National News Correspondent…
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Audubon Vermont, Stephen Kiernan
Pat McDonald is joined by David Mears, the executive director of Audubon Vermont to talk about birds, pesticides, their new digital platform, and more. Then…
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Jeff Bartley, Rick Winston
Kevin Ellis is joined by Jeff Bartley, the former executive director of the VT Republican Party. They break down the Trump indictment, and the other candidates…
- Vermont Viewpoint
Small Business Association Awards, New Community Project
Pat McDonald is joined by Darcy Cater, the director of the Vermont Small Business Administration, to introduce us to two SBA award winners: Jeff Folb, and…
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Sean Adkins/John Montage, Sam Hemingway
Brad Ferland sits down with newly hired St. Albans town manager Sean Adkins, along with parks and facilities supervisor John Montage, to talk about The Great…
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D-Day, Bob Ney, Seven Days, Bill McKibben
Kevin Ellis sits down with author and historian Howard Coffin to talk about the recent anniversary of D-Day. Then, our weekly conversations with National News…
- Vermont Viewpoint
Pesticides, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
Pat McDonald starts the show talking with David Huber the Deputy Director of the Public Health & Agricultural Resource Management Division (PHARM) at the…
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Rep. Emma Mulvaney-Stanak, Les Leopold
Kevin Ellis is joined first by Representative Emma Mulvaney-Stanak of Burlington. Then, author Les Leopold, executive director of the Labor Institute in New…
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Homelessness, USS Vermont
Pat McDonald is joined by Montpelier City Manger, Bill Fraser, to talk about the recent evictions from the motel housing program. Then, Pat talks with Gary…
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Burlington International Airport, Fraud Watch, VT Real Estate
Brad Ferland starts the week talking with Nic Longo, the Director of Aviation at Burlington International Airport. Then, our monthly conversation with Elliott…
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John Walters, Bob Ney, Open Phones
Kevin Ellis sits down with Vermont journalist John Walters to talk Vermont politics. Then, our weekly conversation with National News Correspondent Bob Ney…
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Rodenticides, Ukraine
Pat McDonald talks with biologist Walter Medwid to talk about the dangers of second-generation rodenticides. Then, she is joined in-studio by David Kelly…
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Mark Johnson, Salvation Farms
Kevin Ellis talks Vermont and national politics with former Viewpoint host and journalist Mark Johnson. Then, Theresa Snow, founder of Salvation Farms in…
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Canusa Hershman Recycling of Vermont, VSEA
Pat McDonald is joined by Nate Nelson, the president of plant operations at Canusa Hershman Recycling of Vermont. Then, Steve Howard, the Executive Director…
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Adult Education, Tommy Gardner, Bob Ney, Seven Days, Vermont Dairy Festival
Brad Ferland fills in for Kevin Ellis on a Friday and is joined in-studio by Brian Kravitz, Development and Outreach Director at Central Vermont Adult Basic…
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REV, Bill Ewell
Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by Peter Sterling, the Executive Director of Renewable Energy Vermont. Then, Pat talks with Bill Ewell, a pastor, and first…
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"The Progress Illusion", Foster Care, Gov. Phil Scott
Kevin Ellis is joined in-studio by UVM Professor Jon Erickson to talk about his new book - "The Progress Illusion: Reclaiming Our Future from the Fairytale of…
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Vermont State Police, "The Forgotten Witch"
Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by Acting Lieutenant Charles Winn, Station Commander for the Berlin Barracks of the Vermont State Police. Then, Pat talks with…
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Dan Close, Terry Culver
Brad Ferland talks with Vermont author Dan Close about his new book of poetry. Then, Brad sits down with Terry Culver, one of the owners of Last Time Around…
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Emilie Kornheiser, Bob Ney, Seven Days
Kevin Ellis talks with Emilie Kornheiser, Chair of the House Ways and Means Committee. Then, our weekly check-ins with National News Corespondent Bob Ney and…
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Rocket, Central Vermont Council on Aging
Pat McDonald is joined again in-studio by Rocket, for a wide-ranging conversation. Then, she sits down with Kate Reilly, Co-Director of Case Management, and…
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Sen. Andrew Perchlik, Ashley Moore and Conor Kennedy
Kevin Ellis talks with State Senator Andrew Perchlik of Washington. Then, two State House staffers, Ashley Moore and Conor Kennedy, join Kevin in-studio to…
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Ben Kinsley, Chris Winters - DCF
Pat McDonald talks with Ben Kinsley, owner of Imperium Advisors about 2023 Legislative Session. Then, Pat sits down with Chris Winters, the Commissioner of the…
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Maura Campbell, Chip Piper and Greg Tatro
Brad Ferland talks with Maura Campbell, a playwright, director, screenwriter, and Vermonter, who is beginning to shoot a new movie in Vermont. Then, Brad sits…
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Becca Balint, Bob Ney, Seven Days, The Lost Sons of Omaha
Kevin Ellis talks with Congresswoman Becca Balint about her first 100 days in Congress. Then, our weekly conversations with National News Corespondent Bob Ney…
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Jay Ramsey, Protect Our Wildlife
Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by Jay Ramsey, Director of Workforce Development for the Vermont Department of Labor. Then, she talks with Brenna Galdenzi…
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Let’s Grow Kids, Matt Cota
Kevin Ellis talks with Aly Richards, Executive Director of Let’s Grow Kids. Then, Matt Cota, Executive Director of Vermont Fuel Dealers Association, joins…
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Heat Pumps, First Responders
Pat McDonald talks heat pumps with Michael Carter, Product Manager for Carrier Corporation in Indianapolis. Then, Pat sits down with Captain Lance Burnham…
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Mayor Miro Weinberger, Rob Roper, Jon Gailmor and Taryn Noelle
Brad Ferland starts the show talking with Burlington Mayor Miro Weinberger. Then, Rob Roper stops by the studio to talk about his artwork. And then, Brad sits…
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VT Digger, Josh Hanford, Seven Days
Kevin Ellis is first joined by Lola Duffort of VT Digger. Then, he sits down with Vermont Housing Commissioner Josh Hanford. And then, our weekly conversation…
- Vermont Viewpoint
Truckers, VVSA Humane Society
Pat McDonald sits down with Don Koch, an independent long-distance truck driver. Then, she talks with Sue Skaskiw, Executive Director of the Vermont Volunteer…
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Vermont State University, Bernie's Mitten Maker
Kevin Ellis is joined by Mike Smith, Interim President of Vermont State University. Then, Kevin sits down Jenn Ellis, the maker of mittens worn by Senator…
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Washington County Mental Health Services
Pat McDonald sits down first with Heather Slayton, Communications Director for Washington County Mental Health Services. Then, Pat talks with Maria Rossi…
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Lake Champlain Transportation, Elliott Greenblott, VT author Lila Bennett
Brad Ferland sits down with Steve Pond and Mark Duba, both retired Lake Champlain Transportation ferryboat captains. Then, our monthly check-in with Elliott…
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Diane Lanpher, Jason Maulucci, Bob Ney, Seven Days
Kevin Ellis leads off with House Appropriations Committee Chair Diane Lanpher. Then, he talks with the Governor's Press Secretary, Jason Maulucci. Followed by…
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Ethan Allen Institute, Rocket
Pat McDonald sits down with Wendy Wilton and Anne McClaughry from the Ethan Allen Institute. Then, Pat talks with Rocket, a member of the Hartford Select Board…
- Vermont Viewpoint
Bianca Scheer, Adam Greshin
Kevin Ellis sits down with Bianca Scheer, former Assistant District Attorney in Manhattan. Then, Kevin talks with Adam Greshin, Vermont Commissioner of Finance.