Vermont Viewpoint

Isaac Evans-Frantz is joined first by students Calvin George from Dartmouth and Carter McPhedran from Middlebury who were at their colleges pro-palestinian encampments. Then later, VTDigger Education Reporter Peter D’Auria joins the show.

Isaac Evans-Frantz is joined first by State Senator Terry Williams and later by State Senator Ruth Hardy to discuss the appointment of Interim Secretary of Agency of Education Zoie Saunders. Then, Isaac welcomes in four additional guest to discuss the topic, including: Tim O’Leary - Vermont educator Darren Allen - Vermont-NEA Jay Nichols - Vermont Principals Association Addie Lentzner - Vermont St...

Brad Ferland is joined first by Elliott Greenblott, AARP Vermont Fraud Watch Coordinator for their monthly check-in on the latest scams and fraud to be aware of. Then, Brad welcomes back Rabbi Asher Crispe to discuss college protests surrounding the Israel-Hamas war.

Brad Ferland is joined by Zachariah Watson, Executive Director of Central Vermont Habitat for Humanity to talk about the ReStore, housing and homelessness.

Kevin Ellis is joined first by National News Correspondent Bob Ney. Then, he's join by Seven Days education writer Alison Novak to discuss her recent story: Vermont Senate Votes Down Ed Secretary Nominee Zoie Saunders. Then, Kevin is joined by Alex MacLean, former aide and campaign manager for Governor Peter Shumlin. They discuss former Governor Howard Dean's potential campaign.

Kevin Ellis is joined in-studio by former State Senator John Rodgers to discuss the latest news from the State House.

Pat McDonald is joined by Abenaki Chef Jessee Lawyer. They talk about Abenaki food in honor of Abenaki Recognition and Heritage Week, and his career as a chef.

Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by State Representative Mark Higley. They discuss bills passed that he sponsored, and more.  

Lee Kittell and Ross Connolly are joined by Andrew Korst, Federal Affairs Liaison at Americans for Prosperity. They discuss the potential ban of TikTok.

Lee Kittell and Ross Connolly are joined by State Representative Gina Galfetti. They discuss the latest from the statehouse.

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.