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 2: Ray Burke - The "Roads Scholar" 07.03.2024 45:13
In the second hour, Pat McDonald is joined by the "Roads Scholar" Ray Burke. They talk about his life and career, including being a dispatcher for the Vermont Agency of Transportation.
Hour 1: Christina Sivret - Vermont State Ethics Commission 07.03.2024 42:40
In the first hour, Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by Christina Sivret, Executive Director of the Vermont State Ethics Commission, to discuss the latest on municipal ethics.
Hour 2: Town Meeting Day Review (Part 2) 06.03.2024 42:52
Lee Kittell hosts the show this morning for a review of Town Meeting Day across the state. In the second hour, he's joined by: Paul Dame - Chair - Vermont Republican Party Tim Calabro - Editor - The White River Valley Herald Pat McDonald - Vermont Viewpoint Host and Berlin Resident
Hour 1: Town Meeting Day Review 06.03.2024 41:58
Lee Kittell hosts the show this morning for a review of Town Meeting Day across the state. In the first hour, he's joined by: Jim Dandeneau - Executive Director - Vermont Democratic Party Josh Wronski - Executive Director - Vermont Progressive Party Lisa Scagliotti - Editor - Waterbury Roundabout Michelle Hill - Worcester Resident
Hour 2: Elaine Haney - Emerge Vermont 05.03.2024 34:47
In the second hour, Brad Ferland is joined by Elaine Haney, Executive Director of Emerge Vermont. Emerge Vermont recruits, trains, and provides a powerful network to Democratic women who want to run for office.
Hour 1: Senator Thomas Chittenden 05.03.2024 48:20
In the first hour, Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by State Senator Thomas Chittenden along with his son Thomas. They discuss legislative updates, crossover bills and South Burlington municipal issues.
Hour 2: Elliott Greenblott - AARP Vermont Fraud Watch, Molly O'Leary - Musician 04.03.2024 44:26
In the second hour, Brad Ferland is joined for our monthly conversation with Elliott Greenblott, AARP Vermont Fraud Watch Coordinator. Then, he's joined by musician Molly O'Leary, who will be playing at the Zenbarn in Waterbury Center.
Hour 1: Carl Rosenquist - Georgia Selectboard, Brent Reader - Highgate Cannabis Proposal 04.03.2024 41:36
In the first hour, Brad Ferland talks first with Georgia Selectboard member Carl Rosenquist to discuss the selectboard race and Georgia ballot issues. Then, Brad is joined by Highgate resident Brent Reader, to talk about Highgate's cannabis proposal.
Hour 2: Bob Ney, Seven Days, Movies with Keenan Ellis 01.03.2024 46:16
In the second hour, Kevin Ellis talks first with National News Correspondent Bob Ney. Then, Seven Days political reporter Kevin McCallum tells us about his recent story: Wild Bill: Long at Odds With Vermont’s Fish and Wildlife Board, Activists Would Like to Strip Its Powers. And, Kevin closes out the week with movie critic Keenan Ellis to talk about awards season.
Hour 1: Brenda Siegel - End Homelessness Vermont, Lisa Scagliotti - Waterbury Roundabout 01.03.2024 44:53
In the first hour, Kevin Ellis is joined first by Brenda Siegel, Executive Director of End Homelessness Vermont, with an update on the homeless shelter program that the legislature and the Scott Administration are working on. Then, Kevin talks with the reporter and editor of the Waterbury Roundabout Lisa Scagliotti about all things Town Meeting Day.
Hour 2: Tom Badowski - Berlin Assistant Town Administrator 29.02.2024 42:15
In the second hour, Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by Tom Badowski, Assistant Town Administrator and Zoning Administrator for Berlin, to talk about Berlin ballot issues and town projects.
Hour 1: Town/City Managers 29.02.2024 46:00
In the first hour, Pat McDonald is joined by multiple town/city managers of central Vermont, including: Ture Nelson - Berlin, Bill Fraser - Montpelier, Nicolas Storelicastro - Barre City, and Jeff Schultz - Northfield.
Hour 2: Carol Dawes - Barre City Clerk/Treasurer 28.02.2024 44:00
In the second hour, Pat McDonald is joined by Barre City Clerk and Treasurer Carol Dawes. Carol is also the Legislative Committee Chair for the Vermont Municipal Clerks & Treasurers Association.
Hour 1: Vermont School Board Association 28.02.2024 42:33
In the first hour, Pat McDonald is joined by Sue Ceglowski and Neil Odell, Executive Director and former President of the Vermont School Board Association, to discuss school budgets at upcoming Town Meeting Day.
Hour 2: Sarah Carpenter - Burlington City Council 27.02.2024 44:09
In the second hour, Brad Ferland finishes his conversation from the first hour with David McWilliams. Then, he welcomes in-studio Burlington City Councilor Sarah Carpenter, who is running to keep her seat in Ward 4.
Hour 1: Chris Palermo - Morristown Selectboard, David McWilliams - St. Albans Town Selectboard Candidate 27.02.2024 43:55
In the first hour, Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Morristown Selectboard member Chris Palermo, who is running to keep his seat on the selectboard. Then, Brad talks with David McWilliams, who is seeking a seat on the St. Albans Town Selectboard.
Hour 2: Milton Town Selectboard 26.02.2024 43:39
In the second hour, Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Milton Town Selectboard Chair and Vice Chair Darren Adams and Mike Morgan, who are both running for reelection.
Hour 1: Vermont National Guard 26.02.2024 41:10
In the first hour, Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Vermont National Guard Major General Gregory Knight along with Captain Mikel Arcovitch.
Hour 2: Bob Ney, Seven Days, Thomas Christopher Greene - Author 23.02.2024 43:29
In the second hour, Kevin Ellis is joined first by National News Correspondent Bob Ney. Then, Seven Days news reporter Courtney Lamdin tells us about her recent story: In Burlington’s Mayoral Contest, Joan Shannon and Emma Mulvaney-Stanak Are Mostly Focused on One Issue: Public Safety And then, Kevin welcomes Montpelier author Thomas Christopher Greene to talk about his new book: Notes from the Po...
Hour 1: Susan Clark - Author/Middlesex Town Moderator 23.02.2024 43:42
In the first hour, Kevin Ellis is joined by Susan Clarke, Town Moderator of Middlesex and co-author of: Slow Democracy: Rediscovering Community, Bringing Decision Making Back Home
Hour 2: Larry Crist - Vermont Parent Representation Center / Bill Young - Fmr. Dept. Social Rehabilitation Services 22.02.2024 43:36
In the second hour, Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by Larry Crist MSW, Executive Director of the Vermont Parent Representation Center, as well as former commissioner of Vermont's Social Rehabilitation Service Bill Young. They discuss H.661, an act relating to child abuse and neglect investigation and substantiation standards and procedures.
Hour 1: Paul Gillies - Berlin Town Moderator 22.02.2024 42:31
In the first hour, Pat McDonald is joined by Paul Gillies Esq., Town Moderator for Berlin, to discuss Town Meeting Day.
Hour 2: Matt Denhart - Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation, Matt Dickinson - Middlebury College 21.02.2024 46:24
In the second hour, Former Governor Jim Douglas is joined first by President of the Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation Matt Denhart. Then, Middlebury College Professor of Political Science Matt Dickinson joins the show.
Hour 1: Jennifer Morrison - Commissioner of Public Safety, Jason Gibbs - Gov. Scott Chief of Staff 21.02.2024 45:19
Former Governor Jim Douglas hosts the show today, he's joined first by Vermont's Commissioner of Public Safety Jennifer Morrison. Then, he talks with Governor Scott's Chief of Staff Jason Gibbs. ,
Hour 2: S.18 - Banning Flavored Tobacco Products, Richard Schaaf - Catamount Pickleball 20.02.2024 53:07
In the second hour, Brad talks with William Greer of Flavors Hook Kids Vermont and Tina Zuk from the American Heart Association to talk about S.18, a bill that would ban the sale of flavored tobacco products in Vermont. Then, he's joined by Richard Schaaf of Catamount Pickleball to talk about the fastest-growing sport in the nation for the fifth consecutive year.
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