Vermont Viewpoint

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.

Author

Vermont Viewpoint

Category

Government

Podcast website

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Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Hour 1: Mia Schultz - Rutland NAACP, Ellen Kaye - Vermont AFL-CIO 24.06.2024

Isaac Evans-Frantz talks first with President of the Rutland NAACP Mia Schultz. Then, he's joined by Ellen Kaye, Executive Vice President of Vermont AFL-CIO.

Hour 2: Bob Ney, Seven Days, Patricia Coates - Leahy Center for Rural Partnerships 21.06.2024

Kevin Ellis is joined first by National News Correspondent Bob Ney. Then, he talks with Seven Days culture staff writer Mary Ann Lickteig about her recent story: With a Run of Concerts at Trapp Family Lodge, 'The Sound of Music' Comes Home. Then later, Kevin welcomes in-studio Patricia Coates, Director of the Leahy Center for Rural Partnerships to discuss their upcoming RISE Summit.

Hour 1: Joel Najman talks Willie Mays, Senate President Philip Baruth 21.06.2024

Kevin Ellis starts the show with his thoughts on the passing of Willie Mays, he's also joined in-studio by Joel Najman who gives his memories of seeing Mays play. Then, Kevin talks with Senate President Philip Baruth about recent veto overrides and more.

Hour 2: Listener Phone Calls 20.06.2024

Lee Kittell hosts the show today. He spends the hour taking listener phone calls.

Hour 1: Erica Scott - Lamoille Area Cancer Network 20.06.2024

Lee Kittell hosts the show today. He's joined by Erica Scott, President of the Lamoille Area Cancer Network, to discuss the annual LACiNg Up for Cancer Walk this Saturday.

Hour 2: Javin Fulson - Americans for Prosperity, Dennis Hull - Americans for Tax Reform 20.06.2024

Ross Connolly is joined first by Javin Fulson Program Manager at Americans for Prosperity. Then, he talks with State Affairs Coordinator for Americans for Tax Reform Dennis Hull.

Hour 1: Rep. Gina Galfetti, Darcie Johnston - Fmr. Director IGA for HHS 20.06.2024

Ross Connolly is joined by State Rep. Gina Galfetti to discuss the veto session. Then, he talks with former Director of Intergovernmental Affairs for HHS Darcie Johnston about the presidential election.

Hour 2: Justin Marsh - Emoji Nightmare, Llu Mulvaney-Stanak - Activist/Organizer 18.06.2024

Isaac Evans-Frantz talks first with Justin Marsh, a drag performer whose stage name is Emoji Nightmare. Then, he's joined by Llu Mulvaney-Stanak, an activist and organizer from Vermont's LGBT community.

Hour 1: Thomas Renner - Candidate for Lt. Governor, Lt. Governor David Zuckerman 18.06.2024

Isaac Evans-Frantz is joined first by Thomas Renner, who is running for Lieutenant Governor of Vermont. Then, he's joined by the current Lieutenant Governor David Zuckerman, who is seeking reelection.

Hour 2: Vermont National Guard State Partnership Program 17.06.2024

Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Maj. Gene Enriquez Vermont Army National Guard, director of the Vermont National Guard State Partnership Program. He's also joined by Capt. Mikel Arcovitch to talk about Educator Day and other military opportunities.

Hour 1: Vermont Futures Project 17.06.2024

Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Kevin Chu, Executive Director of the Vermont Futures Project. He's also joined by two Middlebury College interns to discuss the program and the idea of staying in Vermont after college.

Hour 2: Reporter Mike Donoghue, Lincoln Earle-Center - Braver Angels 14.06.2024

Guy Page and Paul Bean guest host the show. They talk first with former Burlington Free Press reporter Mike Donoghue. Then, they talk with Lincoln Earle-Center about Braver Angels.

Hour 1: Veto Session 14.06.2024

Guy Page and Paul Bean guest host the show. They discuss the latest from the State House with the upcoming veto session.

Hour 2: Donald Koch - Candidate for State Senate 13.06.2024

Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by Donald Koch, Candidate for Washington County State Senate, the district includes the towns of Stowe, Orange and Braintree.

Hour 1: John Rodgers - Candidate for Lieutenant Governor 13.06.2024

Pat McDonald is joined by John Rodgers, the former Vermont House member and State Senator is running for Lieutenant Governor.

Hour 2: “Fueling My Future” Scholarship, Jim Westphalen - "Vanish - Disappearing Icons of a Rural America" 12.06.2024

Brad Ferland is joined first by April Merrill, Marketing Director for Bourne’s Energy, to introduce the "Fueling My Future" Scholarship, a new initiative to support graduating high school students who seek post-high school training to enter Vermont's skilled trades. Then, Brad talks with acclaimed Vermont photographer/filmmaker Jim Westphalen about the upcoming screening of Vanish - Disappearing I...

Hour 1: Larry Crist - Vermont Parents Representation Center 12.06.2024

Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Larry Crist, Executive Director of the Vermont Parents Representation Center. They discuss the passing of bill H.661: An act relating to child abuse and neglect investigation and substantiation standards and procedures.

Hour 2: Brett Stanciu - Writer/Author, Rep. Scott Beck 11.06.2024

Brad Ferland is joined first by Vermont writer/author Brett Stanciu. They discuss her upcoming book, her blog, and impressions of the Northeast Kingdom. Then, Brad talks with State Representative Scott Beck about the upcoming veto session.

Hour 1: Melany Kahn - Author: "Mason Goes Mushrooming", Sen. Thomas Chittenden 11.06.2024

Brad Ferland is joined by author Melany Kahn to talk about her book Mason Goes Mushrooming, and mushrooms in the state. Then, State Senator Thomas Chittenden talks with Brad about the upcoming veto session.

Hour 2: Elizabeth Brown - Candidate for the Vermont House 10.06.2024

Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Elizabeth Brown, a candidate for the Vermont House of Representatives from Waterbury.

Hour 1: Brian Keefe - Hildene, Tyrone Shaw - Meeting House on the Green Concert Series 10.06.2024

Brad Ferland is joined first by Brian Keefe, President of Hildene, the Lincoln Family Home. Hildene is the former summer home of Robert Todd Lincoln and his wife Mary Harlan Lincoln, located in Manchester Vermont. Then, Brad talks with Tyrone Shaw about the "Meeting House on the Green" concert series in East Fairfield.

Hour 2: Bob Ney, Seven Days, "Short Takes" with Mary Bisbee-Beek 07.06.2024

Kevin Ellis is joined first by National News Correspondent Bob Ney. Then, Seven Days reporter Rachel Hellman tells us about her recent story: Can a Team of Devotees Keep the 'White River Valley Herald' Going?  And then, Kevin welcomes back publicist Mary Bisbee-Beek for "Short Takes", with summer reading recommendations.

Hour 1: Former Gov. Peter Shumlin, Samantha Sheehan - Delegate to the Democratic National Convention 07.06.2024

Kevin Ellis starts the show with observations of the anniversaries of D-Day and the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy yesterday. Then, he's joined by former Governor Peter Shumlin to discuss the latest in state politics. Then later, Kevin talks with Samantha Sheehan, newly elected Vermont delegate to the Democratic National Convention. 

Hour 2: David Kelley - Candidate - VT House of Representatives 06.06.2024

Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by David Kelley, Esq., who's running for the Vermont House of Representatives to represent Orleans-4 District.  

Hour 1: Michael Miller - Planning Director - Montpelier 06.06.2024

Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by Michael Miller, Planning Director for the City of Montpelier. They discuss his role, the importance of planning in an urban environment, and more.  

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