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

Category

Government

Podcast website

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Latest episode

Oct 22, 2026

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Episodes

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.

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.

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