Vermont Viewpoint

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...

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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. 

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

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.  

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.”