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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Vermont Viewpoint

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Government

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Latest episode

Oct 21, 2026

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Episodes

Hour 1: Rafe Pomerance - Woodwell Climate Research Center 24.01.2024

In the first hour, Kevin Ellis is joined by environmentalist and Fellow at the Woodwell Climate Research Center to discuss climate change and climate science.

Hour 2: Matt LaRocca - Vermont Symphony Orchestra, Rabbi Amita Jarmon 23.01.2024

In the second hour, Brad Wright talks first with composer and performer Matt LaRocca of the Vermont Symphony Orchestra. Then, he's joined by Rabbi Amita Jarmon of the Brattleboro Area Jewish Community to discuss the Israel-Hamas conflict.

Hour 1: Vermont Domestic Violence Fatality Review Commission, State Auditor Doug Hoffer 23.01.2024

In the first hour, Brad Wright is joined in-studio by Carolyn Hanson, Assistant Attorney General and co-chair of the Vermont Domestic Violence Fatality Review Commission, and Heather Holter, Co-Director of the Vermont Domestic Violence Council. Then, State Auditor Doug Hoffer joins the show to discuss Tax Increment Financing in Burlington 

Hour 2: Taryn Noelle and Jon Gailmor 22.01.2024

In the second hour, Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Vermont singer, actress, dancer, and choreographer Taryn Noelle to talk about her new music release with Vermont singer/songwriter Jon Gailmor. And later, Jon joins the show from the road.

Hour 1: Vermont State Troopers Michelle Archer and Keith Cote 22.01.2024

In the first hour, Brad Ferland is joined by Vermont State Troopers Michelle Archer and Keith Cote to talk about their heroic rescue pulling an 8-year-old girl from an icy pond last month.

Hour 2: Bob Ney, Seven Days, Open Phones 19.01.2024

In the second hour, Kevin Ellis is joined by National News Correspondent Bob Ney. Then, Seven Days education reporter Alison Novak tells us about her most recent story: Boys Wonder: Montpelier High School Students Dig Into What It Means to Be a Man. And then, Kevin closes out the week taking listener phone calls.  

Hour 1: Molly Gray - Vermont Afghan Alliance 19.01.2024

In the first hour, Kevin Ellis is joined by former Vermont Lt. Governor Molly Gray, now the Executive Director of the Vermont Afghan Alliance, to talk about Afghan immigrants in Vermont. 

Hour 2: Tess Taylor - Homelessness and Housing Liaison 18.01.2024

In the second hour, Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by Tess Taylor, Homelessness and Housing Liaison for Barre City, to talk about housing and homelessness.

Hour 1: Eric Chittenden - Friends of Waterbury Reservoir 18.01.2024

In the first hour, Pat McDonald is joined by Eric Chittenden, president of Friends of Waterbury Reservoir, to discuss wake boats on Vermont lakes.

Hour 2: Ken Libertoff - Author, Matthew Dickinson - Political Science Professor 17.01.2024

In the second hour, Kevin Ellis is joined by Montpelier author Ken Libertoff to talk about his new book: Snapshots of a Life: Essays. Then, Middlebury College Political Science Professor Matthew Dickinson joins the show to discuss the primaries in Iowa and New Hampshire.

Hour 1: Betsy Bishop - Vermont Chamber of Commerce, Leslie Preston - TD Bank 17.01.2024

In the first hour, Kevin Ellis is joined by the President of the Vermont Chamber of Commerce Betsy Bishop to discuss the upcoming Vermont Economic Conference. Then, TD Bank Senior Economist Leslie Preston joins the show, who will be speaking at the economic conference.

Hour 2: Vermont Department of Taxes 16.01.2024

In the second hour, Brad Wright is joined by Jeff Dooley, Taxpayer Advocate at the Vermont Department of Taxes. Then, he's joined by stand-up comic Walter Gottlieb to talk about doing comedy during the pandemic,and much more.

Hour 1: Vermont Cannabis Control Board, Vermont League of Cities and Towns 16.01.2024

In the first hour, Brad Wright is joined in-studio by James Pepper, Chair of Vermont's Cannabis Control Board. Then, he talks with the Executive Director of the Vermont League of Cities and Towns Ted Brady.

Hour 2: AARP Vermont Fraud Watch Network, Jenna’s Promise 15.01.2024

In the second hour, Brad Ferland is joined first by AARP Vermont Fraud Watch Coordinator Elliott Greenblott for their monthly conversation about the latest fraud and scams to be aware of. Then, Gregory Tatro and Amanda Hussey from Jenna’s Promise join the show to talk about two upcoming events: Community Conversation with SOS Sarah Copeland Hanzas and their Community Food Drive and Sledding Party.

Hour 1: "WCAX Investigates: “Obstacles to opioid use recovery” 15.01.2024

In the first hour, Brad Ferland is joined by WCAX multimedia journalist and health reporter Laura Ullman and Melinda White of Turning Point of Franklin County. They discuss Laura’s three-part series: "WCAX Investigates: “Obstacles to opioid use recovery.”

Hour 2: Bob Ney, Seven Days, Books with Mary Bisbee-Beek 12.01.2024

In the second hour, Kevin Ellis is joined by National News Correspondent Bob Ney. Then, Seven Days culture staff writer Mary Ann Lickteig joins the show to tell us about her recent story: Market Value: Burlington’s Remaining Corner Stores Double Down and Evolve. Then, Kevin closes out the week with publicist Mary Bisbee-Beek to talk about book recommendations.

Hour 1: Rep. Becca Balint, Political Strategist Joanna Grossman 12.01.2024

In the first hour, Kevin Ellis is joined first by Representative Becca Balint to talk about the Montpelier post office. Then, Political Strategist Joanna Grossman joins the show for a "Week in Review". They discuss the Governor’s housing proposal, a new candidate for governor, and other stories.

Hour 2: Rocket in Vermont 11.01.2024

In the second hour, Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by Rocket. Rocket is a videographer, a local food enthusiast, a Vermont Law student, and a member of the Hartford Selectboard. They talk about Vermont's small businesses and towns, food, agriculture, and more.  

Hour 1: State Rep. Mike McCarthy 11.01.2024

In the first hour, Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by State Representative Mike McCarthy to talk about the Municipal Code of Ethics.

Hour 2: State Senator Randy Brock, Peter D’Auria - VTDigger 10.01.2024

In the second hour, Kevin Ellis is first joined by State Senator Randy Brock to talk about the legislative session. Then, VTDigger Education Reporter Peter D’Auria joins the show to discuss the lack of potable water in VT schools.   

Hour 1: State Treasurer Mike Pieciak 10.01.2024

In the first hour, Kevin Ellis starts with an essay about what happened to the president of Harvard. Then, State Treasurer Mike Pieciak joins the show to talk about his “Baby Bonds’’ proposal and his first year in office. 

Hour 2: Wendy Knight - Commissioner Dept. of Liquor and Lottery, Margot Harrison - Seven Days 09.01.2024

In the second hour, Brad Wright is joined first by Commissioner Wendy Knight of the Vermont Department of Liquor and Lottery to discuss sports gambling starting this week in the state. Then, Associate Editor at Seven Days Margot Harrison joins the show to talk about movies and the Golden Globe Awards.  

Hour 1: Local Motion, Red Cross 09.01.2024

In the first hour, Brad Wright is joined by Christina Erickson, the Executive Director of Local Motion, a statewide nonprofit organization working to make it safe, accessible, and fun for everyone to bike, walk, and roll in Vermont. Then, Red Cross Regional Communications Manager Dan Dowling joins the show to talk about blood shortages.

Hour 2: Rep. Casey Toof, Rep. Scott Beck 08.01.2024

In the second hour, Brad Ferland is joined by Representatives Casey Toof and Scott Beck to talk about the Governor's State of the State Address and more.

Hour 1: Betsy Bishop - Vermont Chamber of Commerce 08.01.2024

In the first hour, Brad Ferland is joined by Betsy Bishop, President of the Vermont Chamber of Commerce, to talk about the chamber and her decision to step down after 15 years as president.

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