Vermont Viewpoint

Pat McDonald starts the show talking with Christopher Wiersema, Communication Engagement Manager for ORCA Media. They talk about what Orca Media offers, public access TV, and more. Then, Pat talks with writer and former Burlington Free Press reporter Michael Donoghue. They have a conversation about his career covering news and sports, the current state of journalism, transparency, and more.

Kevin Ellis is joined in-studio by Melissa Bounty, the Executive Director of Central Vermont Economic Development Corporation. Then, Kevin talks with Dave Chapman founder of Vermont Organic Farmers, and  Executive Director of the Real Organic Project.

Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Charlie Papillo. Brad and Charlie talk all things 4th of July and beyond. Then, our monthly conversation with Elliott Greenblott from the AARP Fraud Watch Network to talk about the latest scams. And then, Burlington Mayor Miro Weinberger joins the show to talk about the 4th of July in Burlington and issues around the motel housing program.

Kevin Ellis starts the show talking with author and RealistRevolt Director Ward Wilson about nuclear weapons. Then, our weekly conversations with National News Correspondent Bob Ney, followed by Seven Days. And then, Kevin closes out the week with open phones.

Pat McDonald starts the show talking with Oliver Pierson from the Agency of Natural Resources to talk about revised rules for the use of wake boats on Vermont lakes. Then, Pat talks with Peter Tucker, the Director of Advocacy and Public Affairs for the Vermont Association of Realtors, about the housing opportunity for everyone bill, S-100.

Kevin Ellis starts the show talking with ProPublica reporter Justin Elliott about their reporting on the U.S. Supreme Court. Then, Kevin talks with Shannon Jackson, Senior Solar Advisor for Green Mountain Solar. And then, Kevin is joined by writer and field biologist Bryan Pfeiffer to talk about his latest butterfly discovery.  

Pat McDonald starts the show talking with Vermont Mountaineers President and General Manager Brian Gallagher. Then, Pat talks with VTDigger Founder and Editor-at-Large Anne Galloway about her career and EB-5.

Brad Ferland starts the show talking with poet, artist, and teacher, Meg Reynolds to talk about her life and teaching at Vermont Adult Learning. Then, Brad sits down with State Senator Thomas Chittenden to talk about the recent veto session in Montpelier and his life as a senator.

Kevin Ellis is joined in-studio by Megan Sullivan, the VP of government affairs for the Vermont Chamber of Commerce. Then, our weekly check-ins with national news correspondent Bob Ney, followed by Seven Days. And then, Jane Knight from Bear Pond Books in Montpelier tells us about their selection of books for Pride Month.

Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by former Vermont Viewpoint host Ric Cengeri, now communications and outreach specialist at Home Share Vermont. Then, former legislator and tax commissioner Tom Pelham joins the show to talk about the state's finances.

Kevin Ellis starts the show talking with House Appropriations Committee Chair Diane Lanpher. Then, housing advocate Brenda Siegel returns to talk with Kevin about the recent updates to the emergency housing program. And then, Kevin is joined in-studio by new VT Digger CEO Sky Barsch to talk about their organization's new website.

Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by Ben Kinsley of Imperium Advisors. He returns to tell us about the legislative veto session in Montpelier. Then, WCAX executive producer/news anchor Darren Perron joins the show. He talks about his career and the behind-the-scenes of news broadcasts.

Former Governor Jim Douglas guest hosts the show. He starts off talking with Matt Denhart the president of the Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation. Then, he is joined by Middlebury political science professor Matt Dickinson. And then, he is joined in-studio by Steve Perkins, the executive director of the Vermont Historical Society. And he finishes the show talking with Governor Phil Scott.

Kevin Ellis sits down with Lieutenant Governor David Zuckerman to talk about Vermont politics. Then, our weekly conversation with National News Correspondent Bob Ney, followed by Seven Days reporter Colin Flanders. And then, writer Rob Merlin and director Monica Callen join Kevin in-studio to talk about their show Act 39 opening at the Haybarn Theatre on the campus of Goddard College.

Pat McDonald is joined by David Mears, the executive director of Audubon Vermont to talk about birds, pesticides, their new digital platform, and more. Then, Pat talks with journalist and author Stephen Kiernan about his new book and his career in writing.

Kevin Ellis is joined by Jeff Bartley, the former executive director of the VT Republican Party. They break down the Trump indictment, and the other candidates in the presidential race. Then, Kevin sits down for a conversation with Rick Winston. The former owner of the Savoy Theatre in Montpelier talks to Kevin about his new memoir - Save Me A Seat!: A Life With Movies.

Pat McDonald is joined by Darcy Cater, the director of the Vermont Small Business Administration, to introduce us to two SBA award winners: Jeff Folb, and Henry Parro. Then, Pat talks with Peter Antos-Ketcham, the program coordinator for New Community Project, a non-profit doing work in Starksboro.

Brad Ferland sits down with newly hired St. Albans town manager Sean Adkins, along with parks and facilities supervisor John Montage, to talk about The Great Race Triathlon/Duathlon. Then, Brad is joined in-studio by former Burlington Free Press reporter and columnist Sam Hemingway.

Kevin Ellis sits down with author and historian Howard Coffin to talk about the recent anniversary of D-Day. Then, our weekly conversations with National News Correspondent Bob Ney, followed by Chelsea Edgar from Seven Days. And then, writer and climate activist Bill McKibben joins the show to talk about his recent trip to D.C.

Pat McDonald starts the show talking with David Huber the Deputy Director of the Public Health & Agricultural Resource Management Division (PHARM) at the Agency of Agriculture, to talk about pesticides regulations. Then, Pat is joined by Ted Brady, the executive director of the Vermont League of Cities and Towns, about the impact of 2023 legislation on municipalities.

Kevin Ellis is joined first by Representative Emma Mulvaney-Stanak of Burlington. Then, author Les Leopold, executive director of the Labor Institute in New York, joins the show to talk about national economics.

Pat McDonald is joined by Montpelier City Manger, Bill Fraser, to talk about the recent evictions from the motel housing program. Then, Pat talks with Gary Frymire, President USS Vermont Support Group, and Gloria Valdez, retired Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy.

Brad Ferland starts the week talking with Nic Longo, the Director of Aviation at Burlington International Airport. Then, our monthly conversation with Elliott Greenblott from the AARP Fraud Watch Network to talk about the latest scams. And then, Brad finishes the show with Philip Gerbode, a Vermont real estate agent, to talk about market changes and trends in his industry.

Kevin Ellis sits down with Vermont journalist John Walters to talk Vermont politics. Then, our weekly conversation with National News Correspondent Bob Ney. And then, Kevin closes out the week with open phones.

Pat McDonald talks with biologist Walter Medwid to talk about the dangers of second-generation rodenticides. Then, she is joined in-studio by David Kelly, Esq., and on the phone by military veteran Matthew Hoh from the Eisenhower Media Network, to talk about U.S. involvement in war in Ukraine.