Vermont Viewpoint

Ross Connolly is joined first by State Representative Matt Walker to discuss S. 259: an act relating to climate change cost recovery. Then, Ross talks with Daryl Eames, founder of the New Hampshire Cannabis Association to discuss the state's attempt to legalize cannabis.  

Ross Connolly is joined first by Ben Kinsley with Campaign for Vermont to look back at the legislative session. Then, Ross talks with James Czerniawski, Senior Policy Analyst Americans for Prosperity, discussing AI regulations in Washington.

Isaac Evans-Frantz is joined first by Kell Arbor, Health and Wellness Director at Pride Center of Vermont. Then, he talks with Brenda Churchill, past Bakersfield Selectboard Member and first Transgender Woman on the Vermont Commission on Women.

Isaac Evans-Frantz is joined by Amanda Janoo, Economics and Policy Lead for the Wellbeing Economy Alliance.

Brad Ferland is joined first by Elliott Greenblott, AARP Vermont Fraud Watch Coordinator, for their monthly check-in on the lastest scams to be aware of. Then, Brad talks with Bill Wirtz, Senior Policy Analyst at the Consumer Choice Center. They discuss H.706: An act relating to banning the use of neonicotinoid pesticides, and what a veto override means to Vermont farmers.

Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Meghan Sullivan, Vice President of Government Affairs for the Vermont Chamber of Commerce.

Kevin Ellis is joined first by National News Correspondent Bob Ney. Then, he talks with Karin Bellemare, farmer and owner of The Roots Farm Market in Middlesex.

Kevin Ellis is joined by former Governor Howard Dean to discuss Vermont and national politics, including his recent decision not to run for governor again.

Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by pastor Dan Molind of Enough Ministries in Barre and founder of HOPE Coalition. They discuss their work in rebuilding and repairing residential homes in central Vermont after the July 2023 floods. 

Pat McDonald is joined by Meredith Angwin, a chemist, author and electric grid expert. They discuss the electric grid in the state and the rest of the country.

Ross Connolly talks first with Ilana Blumsack, Economic Policy Analyst for Americans for Prosperity. Then, he's joined by Rachel Burgin, Strategic Director for the Grassroots Leadership Academy.

Ross Connolly is joined first by Derek Proulx, the State Director for Defend the Guard. Then, he talks with Shannon Pahls, Public Affairs Director with "yes. every kid."

Isaac Evans-Frantz is talks first with Josh Golin, Executive Director of Fairplay, to talk about the Kids Code bill for data privacy and online safety that passed the legislature. Then, Isaac is joined in-studio by Anika Heilweil, Campaign Manager
for Fund Vermont’s Future at the Public Assets Institute.

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.