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: Barbara Ann Cochran 20.11.2023

In the first hour, Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Barbara Ann Cochran to talk about her new book: Hike the Course: A Journey of Family, Passion and Olympic Success for Inspiring and Transforming Athletes of all Ages.

Hour 2: Bob Ney, Seven Days, Open Sash 17.11.2023

In the second hour, Kevin Ellis is joined first by National News Correspondent Bob Ney. Then, Seven Days reporter Courtney Lamdin joins the show to tell Kevin about her recent story: Two Killed During Chaotic Night of Crime in Burlington. Then, window craftsman Chris Pratt joins Kevin in-studio to talk about his company Open Sash.

Hour 1: Lime - Transportation Company 17.11.2023

In the first hour, Kevin Ellis is joined in-studio by Andrew Savage co-founder of Lime, a  micro-mobility transportation company, to talk about the future of transportation.

Remembering Ken Squier 16.11.2023

Radio Vermont Group General Manager Steve Cormier hosts a Special Edition of Vermont Viewpoint, remembering the life of Ken Squier. Corm is joined by Ken's family members, and members of the WDEV family past and present to pay tribute to the legendary broadcaster.

Hour 2: Paul Dame - Chair - Vermont GOP, Bob Ney 15.11.2023

In the second hour, Kevin is joined by Paul Dame, Chair of the Vermont Republican Party. Then, he talks with National News Correspondent Bob Ney.

Hour 1: Jim Dandeneau - Executive Director - Vermont Democratic Party 15.11.2023

In the first hour, Kevin Ellis is joined by Vermont's Democratic Party Executive Director Jim Dandeneau to discuss local and national political issues.

Hour 2: “All Things LGBTQ” 14.11.2023

In the second hour, Pat McDonald welcomes in-studio Keith Goslant, Linda Quinlan and Anne Charles, Hosts of “All Things LGBTQ” on ORCA Media.

Hour 1: Vermont Council on Rural Development/Barre Up 14.11.2023

In the first hour, Pat McDonald is joined by Jessica Savage, Director of Community Collaboration at Vermont Council on Rural Development, and Amanda Gustin, Chair of Barre Up. They talk about the continued rebuilding and recovering from the flood in Barre City.

Hour 2: Destination Imagination, Carl Rosenquist 13.11.2023

In the second hour, Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Director of Vermont Destination Imagination Jane Youngbaer. Then, Brad talks with Veteran and former Vermont State Representative Carl Rosenquist.  

Hour 1: "Bastard Republic: Encounters Along the Tattered Edge of Fallen Empire" 13.11.2023

In the first hour, Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Vermont musician, teacher, and author Tyrone Shaw, to talk about his book - Bastard Republic: Encounters Along the Tattered Edge of Fallen Empire.

Hour 2: Danny Coane 09.11.2023

In the second hour, Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by Vermont musician Danny Coane. Coane is a guitarist-singer and a member of the Starline Rhythm Boys, VT Bluegrass Pioneers, Them Boys and the Radio Rangers.

Hour 1: Ben Kinsley 09.11.2023

In the first hour, Pat McDonald welcomes back Ben Kinsley, owner of Imperium Advisors, to talk about public policy recommendations to address Vermont’s critical issues.    

Hour 2: Brady Farkas 08.11.2023

In the second hour, Kevin Ellis welcomes in Brady Farkas to talk all things local and national sports.

Hour 1: Jared Duval - Executive Director, Energy Action Network 08.11.2023

In the first hour, Kevin Ellis talks with Jared Duval, the Executive Director of the Energy Action Network about a new climate study.

Hour 2: Tom Leitz - Waterbury Municipal Manager 07.11.2023

In the second hour, Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by Waterbury Municipal Manager Tom Leitz.

Hour 1: Vermont Sports Hall of Fame 07.11.2023

In the first hour, Pat McDonald is joined by Alan Rubel and Ed Bride, founder and board members of the Vermont Sports Hall of Fame.  

Hour 2: AARP Vermont Fraud Watch, Franklin County Sheriff John Grismore 06.11.2023

In the second hour, Brad Ferland is joined by AARP Vermont Fraud Watch Coordinator Elliott Greenblott to talk about the latest scams to be aware of. Then, Brad is joined by Franklin County Sheriff John Grismore.

Hour 1: Taryn Noelle 06.11.2023

In the first hour, Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Vermont singer, actress, dancer, and choreographer Taryn Noelle, to talk about the Jon Gailmor and Taryn Noelle Quartet fall music concert at Stowe Community Church on Saturday, and much more.

Hour 2: Bob Ney, Seven Days, Karen Paul 03.11.2023

In the second hour, Kevin Ellis is joined as usual by National News Correspondent Bob Ney. Then, Colin Flanders from Seven Days joins Kevin to talk about their latest story: Blight Sites: Burlington’s Vacant Commercial Buildings Are Eyesores and Potential Safety Hazards. Some Remain in a State of Ruin for Years. Then, Kevin talks with Burlington City Council President Karen Paul who is a candidate...

Hour 1: The Montpelier Bridge 03.11.2023

In the first hour, Kevin Ellis is joined by Cassandra Hemingway and Phil Dodd, editor and board member of The Montpelier Bridge, to talk about the newspaper’s 30th anniversary and Gala celebration. 

Hour 2: Joe Benning 02.11.2023

In the second hour, Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by former State Senator Joe Benning to talk about his recent trip to Ireland.  

Hour 1: Meadow Hill Consulting 02.11.2023

In the first hour, Pat McDonald welcomes back in-studio Matt Cota, Owner of Meadow Hill Consulting. Meadow Hill provides management and advocacy service to their clients.  

Hour 2: Writer Bill Schubart, Remembering Poet Louise Gluck 01.11.2023

In the second hour, Kevin Ellis is joined by Vermont Writer Bill Schubart, tot talk about his latest opinion piece: We poison ourselves with industrial food, sugar and pills. Then, Kevin welcomes Vermont writer and poet Dan Chiasson to remember Nobel Prize winning poet Louise Gluck.

Hour 1: The Vermont Professionals of Color Network 01.11.2023

In the first hour, Kevin Ellis talks with Wawei Wang and Tino Rutanhira, co-directors of The Vermont Professionals of Color Network, about their new study of the challenges facing minority business owners. 

Hour 2: Montpelier Alive 31.10.2023

In the second hour, Pat McDonald is joined by Katie Trautz, Executive Director of Montpelier Alive, to update us on flood recovery in Montpelier’s downtown, and more.

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