Vermont Viewpoint

Brad Ferland is joined first by musician Max Wareham. Max and his band "Max Wareham & The Bluegrass National Team", will be playing at the Zenbarn in Waterbury on May 3rd. Then, Brad talks with Joan Goldstein, the Commissioner of the Vermont Department of Economic Development.

Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Heather Wenzel, Regional Vice President at SaVida Health. SaVida Health offers respectful and personalized opioid and alcohol addiction treatment in Vermont and other states.

Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by State Senator Russ Ingalls to discuss legislative updates. Then, Brad talks with musician and the producer of the Vermont Maple Festival André Maquera to recap the event.  

Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Miriam Boyle, the Director of Family Programs at the Vermont National Guard.

Kevin Ellis is joined first by National News Correspondent Bob Ney. Then, Kevin talks with Seven Days reporter Anne Wallace Allen about her recent story: Vermont Rep. Emilie Kornheiser Sees Raising Revenue as Part of Her Mission. And then, Kevin is joined by former chief of staff to Senator Patrick Leahy Luke Albee. Luke tells us about the life of Leahy staffer Ed Barron.

Kevin Ellis is joined first by Jules Rabin, a 100 year old Montpelier activist who has seen it all, from the peace protests at Columbia in the 60's to the ones today. And later, Matthew Vogel joins the conversation, the Executive Director of Hillel at UVM.

Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by Rev. Earl Kooperkamp of the Church of the Good Shepherd in Barre and a member of the Vermont Interfaith Action, along with Melissa Battah, Deputy Director of Vermont Interfaith Action.

Pat McDonald is joined by Rachel Feldman, a Vermonter who has lived and taught in Israel. They discuss the Israel-Hamas war, the rise of antisemitism, and more.

Lee Kittell co-hosts with Ross Connolly. They are join first by Pam Knudsen, the Director of Compliance at Avalara. They discuss short-term rental tax plans in Vermont. Then, they are joined by Paul Craney from the Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance to further discuss tax issues.

Lee Kittell co-hosts with Ross Connolly. They are joined first by the Director of the Composting Association of Vermont Natasha Duarte. Then later, John Malter of the Mad River Resource Management Alliance.

Isaac Evans-Frantz is joined by author, environmentalist, and activist Bill McKibben. They discuss climate science, policy, and answer questions from listeners.

Isaac Evans-Frantz is joined by multiple guest energy policy, and climate action in Vermont and beyond. Guests include: State Senator Becca White - Clerk of Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy Jane Lazorchak - Director of Climate Action Office in the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources Indra J. Acharya - public engagement consultant/facilitator at the Vermont Climate Council

Brad Ferland is joined first by Addison County VT GOP Chair Joshua Bechhoefer to discuss the "Get Real Vermont" republican initiative. Then, Brad talks with Katya d'Angelo, owner of Bridgeside Books here in Waterbury. They talk about some of the upcoming events at the bookstore.

Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Shanna O’Berry and Rob Blish of Vermont Covered. Vermont Covered works with communities throughout Vermont to advocate for and create access to broadband and wireless broadband.

Lee Kittell talks with National News Correspondent Bob Ney. Then, UVM Extension maple specialist Mark Isselhardt joins the show for an update on the maple season. And then, Seven Days political reporter Colin Flanders joins the show to tell us about his recent story: More Vermont Seniors Are Working, Due to Financial Need or Choice. They May Help Plug the Labor Gap. 

Lee Kittell is joined in the first hour by Vermont State University Interim President David Bergh. They discuss the first year of VTSU and what comes next for the university. Then later, Lee talks with Vivian Ladd Tomasi. Project Coordinator for the Montpelier Alive Bridge Illumination Project.

Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by Eric Chittenden, President of the Friends of Waterbury Reservoir. They discuss managing the impacts of wake boats on Vermont’s lakes and the Waterbury Reservoir.  

Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by Karen Bradley, Erin Preston, and Colleen Bloom from Onion River Animal Hospital in Berlin. They discuss owning and operating a veterinary practice.

Lee Kittell and Myers Mermel host. They are joined by: State Representative Emilie Krasnow State Representative Alyssa Black State Representative Mike Rice Author Tamara Mathieu

Lee Kittell and Myers Mermel host. They are joined first by Vermont State Representative Gina Galfetti. Then, former Vermont Auditor of Accounts Tom Salmon joins the show.

Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by author Stephen Russell Payne and book designer Carrie Cook. They discuss the journey of a story into a published book, from the original idea of the author, all the way to the booksellers.

Brad Ferland talks first with Matt Cota of Meadow Hill Consulting to discuss the latest news from the State House. Then, Brad is joined in-studio by Hillary Lindsay of Willow Tree Journeys. Hillary is a certified yoga and mat pilates teacher and Reiki Master with an additional training in yoga therapy for mental health and trauma.

Brad Ferland is joined by Betsy Bishop and Amy Spear from the Vermont Chamber of Commerce to recap Tourism Economy Day held at the State House. Then, Brad is joined in-studio by Greg Tatro and Chip Piper of Jenna’s Promise. Chip is running ten full marathons in ten days to raise money for the organization.

Kevin Ellis finishes his conversation from the first hour with political strategist Joanna Grossman. Then, Seven Days political reporter Kevin McCallum tells us about his recent story: Dick Mazza Steps Down From Vermont Senate. And then, Kevin is joined by film historian Rick Winston and cast members to discuss the 45th anniversary of the seminal film Return of the Secaucus 7, showing at the Savoy...

Kevin Ellis is joined by political strategist Joanna Grossman to review the week of local news.