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.

Author

Vermont Viewpoint

Category

Government

Podcast website

wdevradio.com

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Hour 1: Listener Phone Calls 27.12.2023

In the first hour, Kevin Ellis takes calls from his listeners about their Christmas stories, and more, including a call from former Vermont Viewpoint host Mark Johnson.

Hour 2: Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs, Gary Sadowsky - WCAX 26.12.2023

In the second hour, Brad Wright is joined first by Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs executive director Chris Bradley. Then, he talks with WCAX chief meteorologist Gary Sadowsky.

Hour 1: Lamoille County Planning Commission, Doug Hoffer - State Auditor 26.12.2023

In the first hour, Brad Wright is joined first by Seth Jensen, the deputy director of the Lamoille County Planning Commission. Then, State Auditor Doug Hoffer joins the show.

Hour 2: Bob Ney, Seven Days, Christmas Movies with Keenan Ellis 22.12.2023

In the second hour, Kevin Ellis is joined first by National News Correspondent Bob Ney. Then, Seven Days reporter Anne Wallace Allen joins the show to talk about her most recent story: Vermont Lawmakers May Have to Meet Growing Problems With a Shrinking Budget in 2024. And then, Keenan Ellis is back for holiday TV and movie recommendations.

Hour 1: Anne Miller - Project N95 22.12.2023

In the first hour, Kevin Ellis is joined by Anne Miller, the founder of Project N95, a non-profit mission that provided N95 masks during the height of the pandemic.

Hour 2: Elisabeth Von Trapp 21.12.2023

In the second hour, Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Vermont singer Elisabeth Von Trapp to talk about her family and play songs from her Christmas album.

Hour 1: Vermont Singer/Songwriter - Jess O'Brien 21.12.2023

In the first hour, Brad Ferland is joined-in studio by Vermont singer songwriter Jess O’Brien for some live holiday music.

Hour 2: CD Mattison - former candidate - Mayor of Burlington 20.12.2023

In the second hour, Kevin Ellis is joined by former Burlington mayoral candidate CD Mattison, to talk about her campaign and what comes next for the city. 

Hour 1: Julie Moore - Secretary of Natural Resources, Lisa Loomis - The Valley Reporter, Lisa Scagliotti - Waterbury Roundabout 20.12.2023

In the first hour, Kevin Ellis is joined first by Secretary of Vermont's Agency of Natural Resources Julie Moore. Then, he talks with Lisa Loomis, Editor of The Valley Reporter and Lisa Scagliotti, Editor of the Waterbury Roundabout, about this week's flooding.

Hour 2: Vermont Criminal Justice Council, Vermont Department of Public Service 19.12.2023

In the second hour, Brad Wright talks first with Brian Searles of the Vermont Criminal Justice Council. Then, he's joined by June Tierney, the Commissioner of the Vermont Department of Public Service.

Hour 1: HomeShare Vermont, Vermont State University 19.12.2023

In the first hour, Brad Wright is joined in-studio by Communications and Outreach Director of HomeShare Vermont, and former host of Vermont Viewpoint, Ric Cengeri. Then, Brad talks with Dr. Elizabeth Mauch, the next Chancellor of Vermont State University.

Hour 2: Central Vermont Council on Aging, Governor Phil Scott 18.12.2023

In the second hour, Brad Ferland is joined first in-studio by Kimberly Lipinski, Director of Nutrition and Wellness at Central Vermont Council on Aging. Then, Brad talks with Governor Phil Scott.

Hour 1: Vermont National Guard 18.12.2023

In the first hour, Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Vermont National Guard Integrated Violence Prevention Workforce Director Scott Detweiler. Then later, Vermont National Guard Sexual Assault Response Coordinator Nikki Sorrell joins the show.

Hour 2: Bob Ney, Seven Days, Professor Matt Dickinson 15.12.2023

Former Governor Jim Douglas guest hosts today's show. In hour two, he's joined first by National News Correspondent Bob Ney. Then, Seven Days political reporter Kevin McCallum tells us about his recent story: Fighting Between Québécois and Vermont Abenaki Tribes Puts Conservation Groups in a Bind. And then, Middlebury College Professor Matt Dickinson joins the show to talk about the three Universi...

Hour 1: State Senator Randy Brock, State Representative Pattie McCoy 15.12.2023

Former Governor Jim Douglas guest hosts today's show. In the first hour, he's joined in-studio by Vermont Senate Minority Leader Randy Brock. Then, he talks with House Minority Leader Pattie McCoy.

Hour 2: "Small Towns, Healthy Places", FEMA 14.12.2023

In the second hour, Lee Kittell is joined by Richard Amore from the Vermont Department of Housing and Community Development and Suzanne Kelly from the Vermont Department of Health to discuss their podcast: "Small Towns, Healthy Places". Then, he's joined by FEMA Media Relations Specialist Briana Summer Fenton, to provide updates to FEMA's flood recovery assistance.  

Hour 1: Capstone Community Action, Lawson's Finest Liquids 14.12.2023

In the first hour, Lee Kittell is joined first by Sue Minter, Executive Director of Capstone Community Action and Christy Swenson, Director of their Head Start program. They talk about Head Start and the Fuel Your Neighbor’s Campaign. Then, he's joined Sean Lawson owner of Lawson's Finest Liquids, the recent winner of Brewbound 2023 Craft Brewery of the Year.

Hour 2: The Mud Studio, Lost Nation Theater 13.12.2023

In the second hour, Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by Mike Sullivan, Owner of The Mud Studio in Waterbury. Then, Kathleen Keenan, Producing Artistic Director of Lost National Theater tells us about their upcoming holiday schedule.

Hour 1: Reynolds House Bed & Breakfast 13.12.2023

In the first hour, Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by Jeffrey Tuper-Giles, Co-Owner of the Reynolds House Bed & Breakfast in Barre, to talk about the history and restoration and the re-opening of Cleora’s Carriage House.  

Hour 2: Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport, VTRANS 12.12.2023

In the second hour, Brad Wright is joined by Nic Longo, Director of Aviation at the Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport, to discuss new terminal construction and airline news. Then, he talks with Ernie Patnoe, Maintenance Director at the Vermont Agency of Transportation to discuss winter driving, plowing, salt and sand.  

Hour 1: Professor Ross Liablappen, Vermont Department of Financial Regulation 12.12.2023

In the first hour, Brad Wright is joined by Professor Ross Liablappen of Vermont state University to talk about taking students to the arctic to find microbes in melting permafrost. Then, he's join in-studio by the Commissioner at the Vermont Department of Financial Regulation Kevin Gaffney to talk about cryptocurrency and crypto-scams.

Hour 2: Vermont Veterans Affairs, Renewable Energy 11.12.2023

In the second hour, Brad Ferland is joined first by Robert Burke, Vermont's Director of the Office of Veterans Affairs to talk about a volunteering opportunity to help distribute wreaths on December 16th. Then, he's joined in-studio by Founder and President of Green Mountain Solar Paul Lesure, and Executive Director of Renewable Energy Vermont Peter Sterling.

Hour 1: Highland Center for the Arts 11.12.2023

In the first hour, Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Vermont singer-songwriter Jess O'Brien and Vermont music composer-producer Roy MacNeil. They talk about the upcoming Highland Center for the Arts Holiday Concert fundraiser, and are joined later on by musician David Mallett, who will also be performing at the concert.

Hour 2: Bob Ney, Seven Days, GoFundMe, Lost Nation Theatre 08.12.2023

In the second hour, Lee Kittell is joined first by National News Correspondent Bob Ney. Then, Seven Days deputy news editor Sasha Goldstein to talk about his recent story: Driven by Hate? Man Charged in Burlington Shooting Was a Volunteer With a Troubled Personal Life. And then, GoFundMe’s Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, Margaret Richardson joins the show. For the second year in a row, Vermont is...

Hour 1: Stowe Street Emporium, Waterbury Service Center 08.12.2023

Lee Kittell host the show today. In the first hour he's joined in-studio by Kathy Murphy, Owner of the Stowe Street Emporium to talk about Christmas shopping tips. Then, Waterbury Service Center owner Albert Caron joins the show to give car advice and more.

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