Vermont Viewpoint

Kevin Ellis is joined in-studio by outgoing Democratic National Committeeman Tim Jerman, along with candidate for Democratic National Committeewoman Elaine Haney.

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.

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 divestment of State pension funds of investments in the fossil fuel industry.

Ross Connolly is joined by Vermont candidates for Republican National Committeeman and Committeewoman: Deborah Billado, Rachel Stringer and Joe Gervais.

Ross Connolly is joined by Vermont candidates for Republican National Committeeman: Jay Shepard. Joshua Bechhoefer, and Rick Morton.

Isaac Evans-Frantz is joined by Barre mayoral candidates Samn Stockwell and Thom Lauzon. He's also joined by WCAX political reporter Calvin Cutler.

Isaac Evans-Frantz is joined by State Representative Emilie Kornheiser, Chair House Ways and Means Committee.

Brad Ferland is joined by Shannon McMahon, Director of Voices Against Violence, and Jason Rouse, Director of Philanthropy & Communications, for the Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity.

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. Then, Brad talks with Governor Phil Scott, about property taxes, housing, and more.

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 Will Choose Between Thom Lauzon and Samn Stockwell for Mayor  And then, Karen Kevra, founder of Capital City Concerts, joins the show to tell us about their May 18th show "Far-flung French".

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 Safety and Compliance Officer Mike Schirling about the issue.

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 consumer privacy.

Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by State Treasurer Mike Pieciak, who recently announced his re-election bid.

Ross Connolly is joined first by Matt Cota from the Vermont Fuel Dealers Association. Then, he talks with political consultant Darcie Johnston.

Lee Kittell and Ross Connolly are joined by Graham Piro, Program Officer for the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, to discuss campus protests.

Isaac Evans-Frantz is joined first by students Calvin George from Dartmouth and Carter McPhedran from Middlebury who were at their colleges pro-palestinian encampments. Then later, VTDigger Education Reporter Peter D’Auria joins the show.

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 Agency of Education Zoie Saunders. Then, Isaac welcomes in four additional guest to discuss the topic, including: Tim O’Leary - Vermont educator Darren Allen - Vermont-NEA Jay Nichols - Vermont Principals Association Addie Lentzner - Vermont St...

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 of. Then, Brad welcomes back Rabbi Asher Crispe to discuss college protests surrounding the Israel-Hamas war.

Brad Ferland is joined by Zachariah Watson, Executive Director of Central Vermont Habitat for Humanity to talk about the ReStore, housing and homelessness.

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: Vermont Senate Votes Down Ed Secretary Nominee Zoie Saunders. Then, Kevin is joined by Alex MacLean, former aide and campaign manager for Governor Peter Shumlin. They discuss former Governor Howard Dean's potential campaign.

Kevin Ellis is joined in-studio by former State Senator John Rodgers to discuss the latest news from the State House.

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.

Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by State Representative Mark Higley. They discuss bills passed that he sponsored, and more.  

Lee Kittell and Ross Connolly are joined by Andrew Korst, Federal Affairs Liaison at Americans for Prosperity. They discuss the potential ban of TikTok.

Lee Kittell and Ross Connolly are joined by State Representative Gina Galfetti. They discuss the latest from the statehouse.