Vermont Viewpoint

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, founder and artistic director of Capital City Concerts Karen Kevra joins the show to talk about their flood relief concert being held September 8th.  

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 their 2023 Energy Burden Report.

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 refugee orphans in Poland and Ukraine.  Then, Aimee Green and Shannon Alexander, Executive Director and Media Coordinator of Barre Area Development Corporation, as well as Jonathan Williams of the Barre Community Relief Fund, join Pat in-studio...

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 hosting an Open House on September 9th from 10am-3pm at Camp Johnson in Colchester. Then, musicians Austin de Lone, and David Noble of "Wreckless Strangers" join Brad to talk about their upcoming show at the Zenbarn in Waterbury on September 1st....

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 regular Friday guests, National News Correspondent Bob Ney and Seven Days. And then, Kevin closes out the week talking all-things movies with film critic Keenan Ellis.

Pat McDonald starts the show talking with Mary Thon, Development Director at Prevent Child Abuse Vermont. They talk about the 2023 Walk for Children Fundraiser. Then, Pat is joined by Jeff Bartley, Marketing Director Champlain Valley Expo. They talk about this year's Champlain Valley Fair from August 25th  to September 3rd. And finally, Pat talks with with Vermont author Kathy Elkind about her new...

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 and the town continue their recovery efforts. Guests include: Johanna Thiabault and Jina Alboreo - co-owners, Harry’s Hardware Mike Hogan - Cabot Selectboard Chair Dale Brown - Coordinator, Neighbors in Action Betsy McKay - Cabot resident

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 Barrie Fisher, Owner of Barrie Fisher Photo and Gallery in Waitsfield.

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 Chief of Police, and more. Then, Brad welcomes in Tyler Whitley, Manager of Kill Kare State Park in St. Albans.

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 National News Correspondent Bob Ney, and Seven Days. And Kevin closes out the week by checking in with Montpelier business owner Sarah DeFelice, owner of Bailey Road.

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 is joined by Ed Baker (MSW) Host/Producer of the Addiction Recovery Channel on CCTV VT.

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 Chair Erik Bailey - Village Manager Geoff Butler - Executive Director of The Johnson Health Center Joie LeHoiller- local farmer Greg Tatro - Founder, Jenna’s Promise

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. Then, Pat is joined by Sandra Meyerhofer of VDART (Vermont Disaster Animal Response Team), to talk about rescuing animals in a disaster.

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 to flooding. Jerry updates us on the event now being held Saturday, August 19. Then Brad is joined in-studio by Cora Smith. Cora is a recent UVM graduate and current freelance reporter for Barre Times Argus and Rutland Herald. They discuss...

Kevin Ellis starts the show talking with Radio Vermont Weather Forecaster Roger Hill. They talk all things weather, flooding, and climate change. Then, our weekly conversations with National News Correspondent Bob Ney, and Seven Days. And then, Kevin closes out the week with some open phones.

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 talk about the upcoming Vermont Antique & Classic Car Meet Then, Pat is joined by Paul Costello and Sarah Jarvis of the Montpelier Foundation. The foundation is hosting a forum on recovery and the future of Montpelier.

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 Hardware. Emel Cambel - City Councilor Pete Colman - Owner, Vermont Salumi Alexis Dexter - Owner, Kitty Korner Cafe Thom Lauzon - City Councilor and former Mayor Jon Valsangiacomo - attorney and Chairman, Capstone Community Action

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 about Vermont's culinary heritage and more. Then, Gary Frymire and Wayne Pickett, President and Secretary/Treasurer of the USS Vermont Support Group join the show. They tell us about the USS Vermont's relocation to Pearl Harbor, and the arrival...

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 childcare crisis. Then, our monthly conversation with Elliott Greenblott from the AARP Fraud Watch Network. Elliott tells us about the latest scams to be aware of. And then, Brad is joined by Stacey Hamblett, owner of The Urban Salon in South...

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 details surrounding the most recent indictment of former president Trump. Then, our weekly conversations with National News Correspondent Bob Ney and Seven Days. And then, Kevin starts a new segment: “Short Takes’’ on books for the summer a...

Pat McDonald starts the show talking with Katie Trautz, Executive Director of Montpelier Alive. They talk about the continued impact of flooding on Montpelier, and the ongoing recovery efforts. Then, Pat is joined by Ture Nelson, Acting Town Manager of Berlin, and volunteer JoEllen Calderara of Berlin. They continue the conversation about the impact of flooding on the area.

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, including: - Kelly Murphy: Assistant City Manager of Montpelier -John Snell: Chair of the Montpelier Tree Board and board member of the Montpelier Farmers Market -Bill Day: Montpelier resident -Carlo Rovetto and Melissa Whittaker: owners of Posit...

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 Accurso, Office of Disaster Assistance Public Affairs Specialist at the Small Business Administration, and Briana Fenton, FEMA Media Relations Specialist. Both are here in Vermont to continue assisting in flood recovery with their respectiv...

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 guest for an in depth conversation about her professional career and journey in life, and being a radio host on WDEV.

Kevin Ellis is joined first by Rep. Laura Sibilia to talk more about statewide flooding. Then Northeast Organic Farming Association Executive Director for Vermont Grace Oedel joins the show. And then, our weekly conversations with National News Correspondent Bob Ney and Seven Days. And finally, tv and film critic Keenan Ellis makes his return to review what to watch this summer.