Vermont Viewpoint

Pat McDonald starts the show with Chris Barbieri and Joel Najman. Chris and Joel are members of the Vermont Automobile Enthusiasts, and they're here today to talk about the upcoming Vermont Antique & Classic Car Meet Then, Pat is joined by Paul Costello and Sarah Jarvis of the Montpelier Foundation. The foundation is hosting a forum on recovery and the future of Montpelier.

Kevin Ellis is live in Barre with a variety of guests to update us on the flood recovery efforts in the city. Guest include: Bob Nelson - Owner, Nelson Ace Hardware. Emel Cambel - City Councilor Pete Colman - Owner, Vermont Salumi Alexis Dexter - Owner, Kitty Korner Cafe Thom Lauzon - City Councilor and former Mayor Jon Valsangiacomo - attorney and Chairman, Capstone Community Action

Lee Kittell fills in for Pat McDonald. He talks first with Kim Lipinski, Director of Nutrition and Wellness at Central Vermont Council on Aging. They talk about Vermont's culinary heritage and more. Then, Gary Frymire and Wayne Pickett, President and Secretary/Treasurer of the USS Vermont Support Group join the show. They tell us about the USS Vermont's relocation to Pearl Harbor, and the arrival...

Brad Ferland starts the show talking with Reeva Sullivan Murphy and Martin Giuffre from the Alburgh Family Clubhouse. The clubhouse plans to aid in the local childcare crisis. Then, our monthly conversation with Elliott Greenblott from the AARP Fraud Watch Network. Elliott tells us about the latest scams to be aware of. And then, Brad is joined by Stacey Hamblett, owner of The Urban Salon in South...

Kevin Ellis starts the show talking with Burlington lawyer and former United States Attorney for the District of Vermont Jerome O’Neill. They discuss the legal details surrounding the most recent indictment of former president Trump. Then, our weekly conversations with National News Correspondent Bob Ney and Seven Days. And then, Kevin starts a new segment: “Short Takes’’ on books for the summer a...

Pat McDonald starts the show talking with Katie Trautz, Executive Director of Montpelier Alive. They talk about the continued impact of flooding on Montpelier, and the ongoing recovery efforts. Then, Pat is joined by Ture Nelson, Acting Town Manager of Berlin, and volunteer JoEllen Calderara of Berlin. They continue the conversation about the impact of flooding on the area.

Kevin Ellis is live on-the-scene at the Montpelier Alive Volunteer Hub. He's joined by a multitude of guest to update us on the latest in flood recovery, including: - Kelly Murphy: Assistant City Manager of Montpelier -John Snell: Chair of the Montpelier Tree Board and board member of the Montpelier Farmers Market -Bill Day: Montpelier resident -Carlo Rovetto and Melissa Whittaker: owners of Posit...

Pat McDonald starts the show talking with Vermont author Lisa Schermerhorn about her new best-selling book - In Every Belief is a Lie. Then, Pat talks with Jim Accurso, Office of Disaster Assistance Public Affairs Specialist at the Small Business Administration, and Briana Fenton, FEMA Media Relations Specialist. Both are here in Vermont to continue assisting in flood recovery with their respectiv...

Brad Ferland talks with Erica Hayes and Ron Frey, the new owners of Cambridge Market. Then, Viewpoint host Pat McDonald joins the show, but this time as a guest for an in depth conversation about her professional career and journey in life, and being a radio host on WDEV.

Kevin Ellis is joined first by Rep. Laura Sibilia to talk more about statewide flooding. Then Northeast Organic Farming Association Executive Director for Vermont Grace Oedel joins the show. And then, our weekly conversations with National News Correspondent Bob Ney and Seven Days. And finally, tv and film critic Keenan Ellis makes his return to review what to watch this summer.  

Pat McDonald is joined by friend of WDEV Chris Barbieri, the Former President of the Vermont Chamber of Commerce is also an expert on all things China. Then, Pat is joined by social media and marketing expert Miranda Dalton to talk about her business - Grow with Miranda LLC.

Kevin Ellis is joined in-studio by Montpelier architect Gregg Gossens. Then, Sarah DeFelice joins Kevin in-studio to talk about her home goods and clothing store in Montpelier, Bailey Road.

Pat McDonald is joined by returning guest David Kelly Esq. along with Mill Moore, the Executive Director of the Vermont Independent School Association.  Then, Executive Director of Prevent Child Abuse Vermont Linda Johnson joins the show.

Kevin Ellis sits in for Brad Ferland on a Monday. He's first joined by Montpelier landlord and City Councilor Tim Heney. Then, Secretary of the Agency of Natural Resources Julie Moore.

Kevin Ellis starts the show talking with Barre Mayor Jake Hemmerick. They talk about the the recent flooding and what's being done to clean-up and repair the city. Then, our weekly conversations with National News Correspondent Bob Ney and Seven Days. And Kevin finishes the week with open phones.

Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by Executive Director of Washington County Mental Health Services Mary Moulton, along with Executive Director of Capstone Community Action Sue Minter. They talk about the impact of flooding on the people in their organizations and the continued need for assistance. Then, Secretary of Agriculture Anson Tebbetts joins Pat to talk about how flooding impacted Vermont's...

Kevin Ellis starts the show by welcoming back Montpelier City Manager Bill Fraser to update us on flood recovery in Montpelier. Then, Dan Smith, CEO of Vermont Community Foundation joins Kevin in-studio to talk about flood relief donations.  DONATE HERE: https://www.classy.org/give/501142/#!/donation/checkout   Afterwards, former Deputy Secretary of the Agency of Natural Resources and lead volunte...

Pat McDonald welcomes back Ben Kinsley of Imperium Advisors to wrap up the 2023 legislative post-veto session. Then, Pat is joined in-studio by Dennis Wygmans from the Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs, along with Paul White and Bill Jenkins from the State Highway Safety Office, to talk about the concerning rise of deaths on Vermont's highways.

Brad Ferland talks with Tommy Gardner of the News and Citizen about their reporting on the flooding throughout the state. Then later, Brad talks with Melinda White of Howard Center and Dawn Tatro of Jenna's Promise about the 2nd Annual Addiction Recovery Summit. And then, Anthony O'Shaughnessy and Lila Bennett about recovery bed challenges, and more.

Kevin Ellis starts the show with his thoughts on the recent flooding, and an essay on what "Vermont Strong" means. Then, Kevin is joined in-studio by Congressional Affairs Specialist for FEMA, David Mace. They talk about FEMA's flood response and what they'll continue to do to help Vermonters. Afterwards, former state legislator Patti Komline joins the show to talk about a new fund to help Vermont...

Former Governor Jim Douglas guest hosts the show. He's joined in-studio first by Neale Lunderville, President and CEO of Vermont Gas Systems, to talk about their flood response and more. Then, Middlebury College Political Science Professor Gary Winslett joins the show to discuss a new report he's authored on Vermont's housing crisis.

Kevin Ellis is joined by a variety of guests, all to cover the recent flooding across the state. Guests include: Matt Cota (Vermont Fuel Dealers Association), Bill Fraser (Montpelier City Manager), Tom Greene (Owner - Hugo's Bar & Grill), Louis Porter (General Manager - Washington Electric Co-Op), Rep. Tom Stevens, Sue Minter (Executive Director - Capstone Community Action). And Kevin also tak...

Former Governor Jim Douglas guest hosts the show. He starts the show talking with Art Woolf, former State Economist and former UVM professor of economics. Art updates us on the U.S. and Vermont economy. Then, Secretary of Agriculture Anson Tebbetts joins the show to talk about the agricultural impacts of the recent flooding around the state and more. And then, Gov. Douglas starts the second half o...

Brad Ferland starts the show talking with Jerry Johnson and Paula Munier from the League of Vermont Writers about their writing careers and their upcoming event: "Into the Words". Then, Brad talks with Vermont authors Stephen Russell Payne and Joy Cohen, who are presenters for "Into the Words".

Kevin Ellis starts the show talking with State Representative Rebecca Holcombe of the Greenway Institute, which is buying the Vermont College of Fine Arts campus in Montpelier. Then, our weekly conversations with National News Correspondent Bob Ney, and Seven Days. And then, Kevin talks with Larry Gilbert, who petitioned East Montpelier selectors to close County Road for four Sunday's starting thi...