Vermont Viewpoint

In the second hour, Pat brings on Agricultural Development Specialists Drew Watson to talk about a recent survey detailing flood damage to Vermont farmers.

Pat McDonald starts the show talking with Jim Lengel and Diane Lehder of Responsible Wakes for Vermont Lakes, to talk about managing wake boats in Vermont.

Kevin Ellis welcomes in-studio Jon Groveman and Karina Dailey, Policy and Water Program Director and Restoration Ecologist for the Vermont Natural Resources Council. They talk about flooding, the Winooski river, and more.

In the second hour, Kevin talks with State Curator David Schutz about the upcoming Art at the Kent exhibit. 

Pat McDonald welcomes in author and chemist Meredith Angwin to talk about Vermont’s electric grid.

In the second hour, Pat talks with Representative Jonathan Williams of Barre City. They talk about what it's like to be a freshman legislator and more.  

Kevin Ellis starts the first hour with Claire Benedict from Bear Pond Books in Montpelier. Then, Kevin is joined by Mark Redmond, executive director of Spectrum Youth and Family Services.

Kevin is joined in the second hour by his regular Friday guest; National News Correspondent Bob Ney, and Seven Days. This week from Seven Days, it's Kevin McCallum with his recent story on flooding and housing. Then, Kevin welcomes back publicist Mary Bisbee-Beek.

Pat McDonald is joined in the first hour by James Accurso and Brianna Fenton, Public Affairs Specialist for the U.S. Small Business Administration and FEMA Agent, to provide updates on SBA and FEMA Services in Vermont.

Pat is joined in the second hour by Deb Glottmann, co-founder and president of The Mitzvah Fund. The organization provides quality care for companion animals of Vermont veterans, low-income seniors, and the unhoused. low-income seniors  provides quality care for companion animals of Vermont veterans, low-income seniors and our unhoused neighbors. provides quality care for companion animals of Verm...

Ben & Jerry’s flavor guru Peter Lind joins Kevin in-studio to talk about the NY Times selection of their vanilla as the best vanilla in the world. Then, founder and artistic director of Capital City Concerts Karen Kevra joins the show to talk about their flood relief concert being held September 8th.  

Kevin Ellis starts hour one remembering the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington. Then, Peter Walke from Efficiency Vermont joins the show to talk about their 2023 Energy Burden Report.

Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by Susan Mathison and Steve Rand, founders of Common Man for Ukraine. Their organization is providing humanitarian aid to refugee orphans in Poland and Ukraine.  Then, Aimee Green and Shannon Alexander, Executive Director and Media Coordinator of Barre Area Development Corporation, as well as Jonathan Williams of the Barre Community Relief Fund, join Pat in-studio...

Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Major General Gregory Knight and Captain Mikel Arcovitch of the Vermont National Guard. The Vermont National Guard is hosting an Open House on September 9th from 10am-3pm at Camp Johnson in Colchester. Then, musicians Austin de Lone, and David Noble of "Wreckless Strangers" join Brad to talk about their upcoming show at the Zenbarn in Waterbury on September 1st....

Kevin Ellis starts the show with Jonathan Hoffman, the Director of Direct Aid International. They talk about his work building schools in Afghanistan. Then our regular Friday guests, National News Correspondent Bob Ney and Seven Days. And then, Kevin closes out the week talking all-things movies with film critic Keenan Ellis.

Pat McDonald starts the show talking with Mary Thon, Development Director at Prevent Child Abuse Vermont. They talk about the 2023 Walk for Children Fundraiser. Then, Pat is joined by Jeff Bartley, Marketing Director Champlain Valley Expo. They talk about this year's Champlain Valley Fair from August 25th  to September 3rd. And finally, Pat talks with with Vermont author Kathy Elkind about her new...

Kevin Ellis continues his journey around the state visiting the communities hit hardest by flooding. Today, he's live from Harry's Hardware in Cabot as they and the town continue their recovery efforts. Guests include: Johanna Thiabault and Jina Alboreo - co-owners, Harry’s Hardware Mike Hogan - Cabot Selectboard Chair Dale Brown - Coordinator, Neighbors in Action Betsy McKay - Cabot resident

Pat McDonald starts the show talking with Joshua Singer, Founder of his own independent practice River Street Wellness in Montpelier. Then, Pat is joined by Barrie Fisher, Owner of Barrie Fisher Photo and Gallery in Waitsfield.

Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Burlington Chief of Police Jon Murad. They talk about growing up in Vermont, the challenges and opportunities in being Chief of Police, and more. Then, Brad welcomes in Tyler Whitley, Manager of Kill Kare State Park in St. Albans.

Kevin Ellis starts the show with some open phones. Then, he's joined in-studio by Secretary of State Sarah Copeland-Hanzas. And then, our weekly check-ins with National News Correspondent Bob Ney, and Seven Days. And Kevin closes out the week by checking in with Montpelier business owner Sarah DeFelice, owner of Bailey Road.

Pat McDonald goes solo for the first hour and talks all things flooding, safety and preparedness, as well as the Barre Area Development Corporation. Then, Pat is joined by Ed Baker (MSW) Host/Producer of the Addiction Recovery Channel on CCTV VT.

Kevin Ellis is live in Johnson with a variety of guests to update us on the continued flood recovery efforts in the town. Guest include: Beth Foy - Selectboard Chair Erik Bailey - Village Manager Geoff Butler - Executive Director of The Johnson Health Center Joie LeHoiller- local farmer Greg Tatro - Founder, Jenna’s Promise

Pat McDonald starts the show talking with Chef Joey Buttendorf from the Community Kitchen Academy. They discuss the academy’s response to the flood, and more. Then, Pat is joined by Sandra Meyerhofer of VDART (Vermont Disaster Animal Response Team), to talk about rescuing animals in a disaster.

Brad Ferland starts the show by welcoming back Jerry Johnson from Vermont League of Writers. Their writer's workshop "Into the Words" was postponed a month due to flooding. Jerry updates us on the event now being held Saturday, August 19. Then Brad is joined in-studio by Cora Smith. Cora is a recent UVM graduate and current freelance reporter for Barre Times Argus and Rutland Herald. They discuss...

Kevin Ellis starts the show talking with Radio Vermont Weather Forecaster Roger Hill. They talk all things weather, flooding, and climate change. Then, our weekly conversations with National News Correspondent Bob Ney, and Seven Days. And then, Kevin closes out the week with some open phones.