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.
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Jul 9, 2026
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Episodes
Hour 1: Burlington Mayor Miro Weinberger 26.03.2024 46:51
In the first hour, Brad Ferland is joined by outgoing Burlington Mayor Miro Weinberger. They discuss his final council meeting and what comes next for him after he leaves office.
Hour 2: Elisabeth Von Trapp 25.03.2024 44:34
In the second hour, Brad Ferland welcomes back in-studio Elisabeth Von Trapp. They discuss her music career; experiences and emotional journey, and using music as a tool for hope in a world filled with turmoil.
Hour 1: "Love of the Land", Henry Harder Jr. - VTANG 25.03.2024 46:27
In the first hour, Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Vermont filmmaker Travis Van Alstyne to talk about his short film: Love of the Land. The short animated film based on the true and tragic story of Vermont farmer Romaine Tenney. Then, Brad welcomes in-studio Henry Harder Jr., assistant adjutant general of the Vermont Air National Guard.
Hour 2: Bob Ney, Seven Days, Mary Bisbee-Beek - Publicist 22.03.2024 44:28
In the second hour, Kevin Ellis is joined first by National News Correspondent Bob Ney. Then, Seven Days political reporter Colin Flanders tells us about his recent story: Another Round of Motel Evictions Sparks Confusion, Frustration and a Rush to Erect Temporary Shelters. And then, Kevin welcomes back publicist Mary Bisbee-Beek for their monthly book talk.
Hour 1: Joanna Grossman - Political Strategist 22.03.2024 42:03
In the first hour, Kevin Ellis is joined in-studio by Political Strategist Joanna Grossman. They do a week in review of local, state and national news.
Hour 2: Patrick Shattuck - Rural Edge 21.03.2024 44:43
In the second hour, Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by Patrick Shattuck, Executive Director of Rural Edge, a premier developer of affordable housing in the Northeast Kingdom. They discuss the current housing crisis.
Hour 1: World Down Syndrome Day 21.03.2024 41:05
In the first hour, Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by Stirling Peebles, Advocacy Educator and Founder of the Employment Corner, and Carol Walbridge, Community Support Specialist. They discuss World Down Syndrome Day and what it's like living with down syndrome.
Hour 1: Listener Phone Calls 20.03.2024 40:36
Lee Kittell hosts the show today. He spends the hour taking listener phone calls about issues in their communities.
Hour 2: Dr. Julie Lowell, Stephanie Bonin, Rep. Janet Ancel 19.03.2024 42:51
In the second hour, Isaac Evans-Frantz is joined in-studio by Dr. Julie Lowell, from the Public Assets Institute based in Montpelier. He's also joined by Stephanie Bonin of the Economic Security Project, and Vermont Representative Janet Ancel. They discuss the Child Tax Credit and Earned Income Tax Credit.
Hour 1: Sen. Dick McCormack, Rev. Debbie Ingram 19.03.2024 42:01
In the first hour, Isaac Evans-Frantz talks with Vermont Senator Dick McCormack, who serves on the Senate Finance Committee and recently announced his retirement. Then later, he's joined by Rev. Debbie Ingram, who's a former Vermont senator and current executive director of Vermont Interfaith Action.
Hour 2: Former State Auditor Thomas Salmon 18.03.2024 43:40
In the second hour, Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by former Vermont State Auditor Thomas Salmon. They discuss his life including: public service, military service, and being the son of a former Governor.
Hour 1: Franklin County Sheriff John Grismore, State Treasurer Mike Pieciak 18.03.2024 44:11
In the first hour, Brad Ferland is joined by Franklin County Sheriff John Grismore. Then, Vermont State Treasurer Mike Pieciak joins the show.
Hour 2: Bob Ney, Seven Days, Green Mountain Film Festival 15.03.2024 45:47
In the second hour, Kevin talks first with National News Correspondent Bob Ney. Then, Seven Days news reporter Courtney Lamdin tells us about her recent story: Progressive Burlington Mayor-Elect Mulvaney-Stanak Won by Picking Up Democratic Votes. Then, Kevin talks with film director Mark Decena about his documentary: Farming While Black, playing at the Green Mountain Film Festival.
Hour 1: Randy George - Red Hen Baking 15.03.2024 44:33
In the first hour, Kevin Ellis is joined in-studio by Randy George, owner of Red Hen Baking in Middlesex. They discuss his business and the future of work post-pandemic.
Hour 2: Shawna Trader - Rainbow Bridge Community Center/Barre Up 14.03.2024 43:40
In the second hour, Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by Shawna Trader, the Executive Director for Rainbow Bridge Community Center and Barre Up. They discuss the continued effort in Barre's flood recovery.
Hour 1: Joe Bergeron - Association of Vermont Credit Unions 14.03.2024 42:51
In the first hour, Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by Joe Bergeron, President/CEO of the Association of Vermont Credit Unions. They discuss the role of credit unions in Vermont and legislative involvement.
Hour 2: Walt Gladstone - Newmont Farm, Charles Giblin - retd. NJ Department of Treasury Office of Criminal Investigation 13.03.2024 44:45
In the second hour, Brad Ferland talks with Walt Gladstone from Newmont Farm, who is a member of the Vermont Dairy Producers Alliance. They discuss H.706, an act relating to banning the use of neonicotinoid pesticides. Then, Brad is joined by Charles Giblin, retired Special Agent in Charge of the New Jersey Department of the Treasury Office of Criminal Investigation. They discuss S.18, an act rela...
Hour 1: Matt Cota - Meadow Hill Consulting, David Kelley - Vermont Wildlife Coalition 13.03.2024 44:26
In the first hour, Brad Ferland is joined by Matt Cota, owner of Meadow Hill Consulting, to discuss updates with the clean heat standard. Then, Brad talks with David Kelley, Vice Chair of the Vermont Wildlife Coalition, to discuss S.258.
Hour 2: Rep. David Templeman, Ashley Smith - Spectre Journal 12.03.2024 42:53
In the second hour, Isaac Evans-Franz co-hosts with Brad Ferland. They continue their conversation from the first hour with Representative David Templeman. Then, Isaac is joined by writer and author Ashley Smith to discuss more about the war between Israel and Hamas.
Hour 2: Listener Phone Calls 12.03.2024 43:05
In the second hour, Lee Kittell continues taking listener phone calls about issues in their communities.
Hour 1: Duncan Nichols & Leah Kaliski - Vermont Peace and Anti-War Coalition, Rep. David Templeman 12.03.2024 44:53
In the first hour, Brad Ferland is joined by guest host Isaac Evans-Franz. Then, Isaac hosts the second half of the hour talking with Duncan Nichols and Leah Kaliski of the Vermont Peace and Anti-War Coalition. Then later, Vermont Representative David Templeman joins the show.
Hour 2: Rep. Scott Beck, Katya d'Angelo - Bridgeside Books 11.03.2024 42:58
In the second hour, Brad Ferland talks more about Act 250 with State Representative Scott Beck. Then, owner of Bridgeside Books Katya d'Angelo joins the show. -
Hour 1: Betsy Bishop - Vermont Chamber of Commerce, Jeff Bartley - Burlington International Airport 11.03.2024 42:20
In the first hour, Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Betsy Bishop, former President of the Vermont Chamber of Commerce to discuss Act 250 legislation updates. Then, he talks with Jeff Bartley, Director of Innovation & Marketing at Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport for a solar eclipse update for the region.
Hour 2: Bob Ney, Seven Days, Joanna Grossman - Political Strategist 08.03.2024 44:13
In the second hour, Kevin Ellis is joined first by National News Correspondent Bob Ney. Then, Seven Days political reporter Colin Flanders tells us about his recent story: Getting On: An Aging Population Is Transforming Vermont’s Schools, Workplaces and Communities. And then, Kevin welcomes in-studio Vermont Political Strategist Joanna Grossman to discuss all things Vermont politics.
Hour 1: Emma Mulvaney-Stanak - Mayor-Elect of Burlington, Bess O'Brien - Vermont Filmmaker 08.03.2024 44:59
In the first hour, Kevin Ellis is joined first by Emma Mulvaney-Stanak, the newly elected mayor of Burlington. Then, he talks with Vermont filmmaker Bess O'Brien to discuss her latest film: Just Getting By a new documentary focused on Vermonters’ struggling with food and housing insecurity.
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