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

Podcast website

wdevradio.com

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Hour 2: Karen Paul - Burlington City Council President 07.12.2023

In the second hour, Brad Ferland is joined by current Burlington City Council President Karen Paul, who is a candidate for Mayor of Burlington. Brad talks with her about the history of Burlington, and her campaign for mayor.

Hour 1: Paula Diaco - Book & Writing Coach 07.12.2023

In the first hour, Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Paula Diaco. Paula is an author and writing consultant who helps creative entrepreneurs play with words and language so they can bring their stories to a larger audience.

Hour 2: Chief Don Stevens 06.12.2023

Pat McDonald fills-in as host today. In the second hour, she's joined in-studio by Chief Don Stevens, Chief of the Nulhegan Band of the Coosuk-Abenaki Nation, to talk about a recent challenge disputing the legitimacy of Vermont’s State Recognized Tribes.  

Hour 1: Campaign for Vermont 06.12.2023

Pat McDonald fills-in as host on today's show. In the first hour, Pat is joined by Ben Kinsley of Campaign for Vermont to talk about a public opinion poll on the governor and legislature.

Hour 2: Vermont Electric Cooperative, Movie Reviews 05.12.2023

In the second hour, new Tuesday host Brad Wright is joined by Vermont Electric Cooperative Chief Executive Officer Rebecca Towne. Then, he talks with Associate Editor at Seven Days Margot Harrison to review some of the latest movies. 

Hour 1: National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare, Israel and Palestine History 05.12.2023

New Tuesday host Brad Wright is joined in hour one by Dan Adcock, Director of Government Relations & Policy for the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare. Then, he's joined in-studio by Dr. Eva Pascal, Assistant Professor of Religious Studies at St. Michael’s College, to discuss Israel and Palestine's history.

Hour 2: AARP Vermont Fraud Watch, Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport 04.12.2023

In the second hour, Brad Ferland is joined by Elliott Greenblott,  AARP Vermont Fraud Watch Coordinator, for their monthly conversation on the latest scams to be aware of. Then, he's joined by Nic Longo Director of Aviation at the Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport.

Hour 1: Vermont Chamber of Commerce 04.12.2023

In the first hour, Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Megan Sullivan, Vermont Chamber of Commerce Vice President of Government Affairs.

Hour 2: Bob Ney, Seven Days, Northeast Slopes 01.12.2023

In the second hour, Lee Kittell is joined first by National News Correspondent Bob Ney. Then, Seven Days reporter Colin Flanders joins the show to update us on the story they've been working on: Burlington Shooting of Three Young Men From the West Bank Reverberates Around the Globe. And then, Wade Pierson Vice President of Northeast Slopes tells us about their upcoming ski season.

Hour 1: Lisa Scagliotti - Waterbury Roundabout, Ashley Woods - Harwood school board member 01.12.2023

Lee Kittell fills in as host today. In the first hour, he's joined in-studio by Lisa Scagliotti, editor of the Waterbury Roundabout, to discuss the 92.2 million dollar Harwood renovation bond. Then later, Ashley Woods, a Harwood school board member from Warren who is heading up the school bond committee joins the show to discuss further.

Hour 2: Cambridge Village Market, Jenna’s Promise 30.11.2023

In the second hour, Brad Ferland is joined by the owner of Cambridge Village Market Ron Frey to tell their story of recovery after devastation from the flooding. Then, he's joined by Gregory Tatro and Amanda Huesey from Jenna’s Promise, who are holding a "Healing Concert" on December 1st.

Hour 1: "Thoughts From A Walk: Green Mountain Musings" 30.11.2023

In the first hour, Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Vermont author Terry Lovelette to talk about his new book: Thoughts From A Walk: Green Mountain Musings.

Hour 2: Burlington City Councilor Joan Shannon, "Short Takes" with Mary Bisbee-Beek 29.11.2023

In the second hour, Kevin Ellis is joined by Burlington City Councilor Joan Shannon, who is running for Mayor of Burlington. Then, Kevin welcomes back publicist Mary Bisbee-Beek for "Short Takes" on books to read.  

Hour 1: Chittenden County State's Attorney Sarah George 29.11.2023

In the first hour, Kevin Ellis is joined by Chittenden County State's Attorney Sarah George, to talk about the recent shooting in Burlington of three Palestinian college students, the arraignment of the suspect, and the process from here. 

Hour 2: VT GOP, Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation 28.11.2023

In hour two, Former Governor Jim Douglas talks with Paul Dame, State GOP Chair. Then, he's joined by Dr. Bill Beach of the Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation.

Hour 1: Professor Matt Dickinson, Commissioner of Housing & Community Development Alex Farrell 28.11.2023

Former Governor Jim Douglas guest hosts, and in the first hour is joined by Professor Matt Dickinson of Middlebury College. Then, he's joined in-studio by Commissioner of Housing & Community Development Alex Farrell.

Hour 2: Dodge Farm 27.11.2023

In the second hour, Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Kristen Gallagher, owner of Dodge Farm in Berlin, which includes Aurora Spinnery, a new processing mill for wool.

Hour 1: Vermont National Guard 27.11.2023

In the first hour, Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Maj. Garion Ford and Capt. Mikel Arcovitch of the Vermont Army National Guard to talk about Immediate Response 25 which is a training exercise taking place in Europe with multiple partners. Then, Brad is joined by Airman 1st Class Komalpreet Saini of the Vermont Air National Guard, who tells his story of immigrating from India in 2016 to join...

Hour 2: Bob Ney, Seven Days, Movies 24.11.2023

In the second hour, Kevin Ellis is joined first by National News Correspondent Bob Ney. Then, Seven Days staff writer Mary Ann Lickteig to talk about her most recent story: Former Chef Ashley Farland Launches Home Furnishings Company DandyLion in Hinesburg. And then, Kevin is joined once again by his son, TV and movie critic Keenan Ellis, to talk about movies and shows to watch over the holidays.

Hour 1: Rusty DeWees 24.11.2023

In the first hour, Kevin Ellis starts the show reviewing some of the news of the week, including a Thanksgiving recipe. Then, he's joined by Vermont actor, producer, writer, comedian, and friend of WDEV Rusty DeWees.

Hour 2: Fund Vermont’s Future 22.11.2023

In the second hour, Kevin Ellis is joined by Anika Heilweil, the campaign manager of Fund Vermont’s Future, to talk about the legislative proposal to levy a 3% surcharge on Vermonters with incomes over 500k.

Hour 1: Jefferson Morley 22.11.2023

In the first hour, Kevin Ellis talks with journalist and author Jefferson Morley about the anniversary of the assassination of JFK and what we know and don’t know.

Hour 2: Nicolas Storellicastro - Barre City Manager 21.11.2023

In the second hour, Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by Barre City Manager Nicolas Storellicastro to talk about Barre City's operations and continued flood recovery.  

Hour 1: Department of Motor Vehicles 21.11.2023

In the first hour, Pat McDonald welcomes in-studio Wanda Minoli and Mike Smith, Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner of Vermont's Department of Motor Vehicles, to give updates on recent DMV changes.

Hour 2: Lila Bennett, Green Mountain Solar 20.11.2023

In hour two, Brad Ferland welcomes back Lila Bennett, Executive Director of the Journey to Recovery Community Center, who is promoting an event with former NBA player and motivational speaker Chris Herren, at North Country Union High School on November 30th. Then, he's joined in-studio by Green Mountain Solar Senior Advisor Shannon Jackson.

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