Vermont Viewpoint

Isaac Evans-Frantz is joined in studio by David Van Deusen, past president of the Vermont AFL-CIO, to discuss the passage of pro-union legislation this past session.

Kevin Ellis talks first with National News Correspondent Bob Ney. Then, Seven Days culture staff writer Mary Ann Lickteig tells Kevin about her recent story: Three to Six Hours in Greensboro. And then, founder of Circus Smirkus Rob Mermin joins Kevin in-studio to talk about his new memoir: “Circles of Sawdust: A Circus Memoir of Mud, Myth, Mirth, Mayhem, and Magic.”

Kevin Ellis starts the show with his regular Friday essay, this one on the Curtis-Hoff Awards Dinner last week in Burlington. Then, he's joined by Alex MacLean, Communications Consultant and former campaign manager for Governor Peter Shumlin, for a "Week in Review" of Vermont politics.

Pat McDonald welcomes back Matt Cota, Owner of Meadow Hill Consulting, to discuss their formal request filed with the Public Utility Commission regarding the Vermont Clean Heat Standard.

Pat McDonald is joined by State Senator Bobby Starr, who has announced his retirement after 46 years in the Vermont legislature.

Brad Ferland is joined first by State Representative Scott Beck, who is running for State Senate in Caledonia County. Then, Brad talks with Gary Holloway, Downtown Program Manager for the Agency of Commerce and Community Development. They discuss the Downtown & Historic Preservation Conference, happening June 5th in Bellows Falls.

Brad Ferland talks first with author Annie Seyler about her book The Wisdom of Winter. Then, he's joined in-studio by the owner of Bridgeside Books Katya d’Angelo to talk about upcoming events at the store.

Isaac Evans-Frantz is joined by Dr. Stephen Bezruchka, the author of "Inequality Kills Us All: COVID-19's Health Lessons for the World". Then, he talks with Democratic candidate for governor Esther Charlestin.

Isaac Evans-Frantz is joined first by Chris Donnelly, Director of Community Relations at Champlain Housing Trust, to talk about Vermont’s 10-year housing plan. Then, Brenda Siegel, Executive Director of End Homelessness Vermont joins the show to talk about the state of emergency housing in Vermont, what is needed, and what happened in the legislative session.

Brad Ferland continues his conversation from the first hour with Glover farmer Mark Rodgers. Then, he's joined in-studio by former Franklin County State’s Attorney Jim Hughes.

Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Vermont National Guard Adjutant General Gregory Knight. Then, he talks with fifth generation Glover farmer Mark Rodgers about the Dutch spotted sheep.

Kevin Ellis talks first with California Congressman Ro Khanna, who will be the keynote speaker at the Curtis-Hoff Leadership Awards Dinner in Burlington. Then later, Kevin is joined by Seven Days political reporter Kevin McCallum to discuss his recent story:Dean’s Potential Run for Governor Buoys Dems Eager for a Competitive Race He's also joined in-studio by WCAX political reporter Calvin Cutler.

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.