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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Oct 15, 2026
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Episodes
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.
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.
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