Vermont Viewpoint

Pat McDonald is joined by Darcy Carter, District Director of the U.S. Small Business Administration, and in-studio by SBA award winner Dr. Kerry Boyle. Dr. Boyle was named 2024 Vermont Small Business Person of the Year for her business: Integrative Acupuncture.

Pat McDonald is joined by water advocates Pam Ladds and Teresa Gerade, members of DUMP: Don't Undermine Memphremagog's Purity.

Lee Kittell hosts and continues taking listener phone calls about their plans for Monday's solar eclipse.

Lee Kittell hosts and takes listener phone calls about their plans for Monday's solar eclipse.

In the second hour, Brad Ferland finishes his conversation from hour one with John Freitag. Then, he's joined in-studio by John Vincent and on the phone by Brian Harwood. John owned Vincent’s Pharmacy for decades and his father before him. Brian is a former WDEV host and lifelong Waterbury resident, with Harwood Union being named after his father. 

In the first hour, Brad Ferland is joined by State Representative Karen Dolan to discuss H.645: an act relating to the expansion of approaches to restorative justice. Then, Brad talks with John Freitag about Act 46 and all things education.  

In the second hour, Brad Ferland talks first with Bill Wirtz to discuss Vermont H.706; an act relating to banning the use of neonicotinoid pesticides. Then, he's joined by AARP Vermont Fraud Watch Coordinator Elliott Greenblott for their monthly talk about the latest scams to be aware of. And then, Brad welcomes in Rabbi Asher Crispe "The Roots of the New Antisemitism" speaking event happening in...

In the first hour, Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by David Kelley and Roy McNeil to talk about Highlands Center for the Arts Lamoille Area Cancer Network fundraiser on Saturday, April 6th.

In the second hour, Kevin Ellis talks first with National News Correspondent Bob Ney. Then, Seven Days reporter Rachel Hellman joins the show to tell us about her recent story: Self-Serve Farmstands Hold Tight to Their Honor-System Payment Model. And then, Kevin is joined in-studio by North Country Supervisory Union Superintendent Elaine Collins to discuss public schooling and her legislative test...

In the first hour, Kevin Ellis talks first about Vermont’s passage of a ban on certain vaping products with Tina Zuk of the American Heart Association and UVM student Marcus Aloisi. Then, Kevin welcomes in-studio by owner/publisher of Rootstock Publishing Samantha Kolber to talk about PoemCity: the Kellogg-Hubbard Library's annual celebration of National Poetry Month. He's also joined by two poets...

In the second hour, Pat McDonald is joined by Molly Mahar, President of Ski Vermont/Vermont Ski Areas Association.

In the first hour, Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by Sandy Rousse, President and CEO of Central Vermont Home Health and Hospice.

In the second hour, Lee Kittell contines taking listener phone calls on Vermont's H.612: An act relating to miscellaneous cannabis amendments. He's joined by Representative Matt Birong to speak more on the issue.

Lee Kittell host the show today. In the first hour, he takes listener phone calls about Vermont's H.612: An act relating to miscellaneous cannabis amendments.

In the second hour, Brad Ferland welcomes author Cathleen Elle to the show. They discuss the devastating loss of her 19-year old son, Logan, from suicide, and her inspiring journey on how she has dealt with such a traumatic event. 

In the first hour, Brad Ferland is joined by outgoing Burlington Mayor Miro Weinberger. They discuss his final council meeting and what comes next for him after he leaves office.

In the second hour, Brad Ferland welcomes back in-studio Elisabeth Von Trapp. They discuss her music career; experiences and emotional journey, and using music as a tool for hope in a world filled with turmoil.

In the first hour, Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Vermont filmmaker Travis Van Alstyne to talk about his short film: Love of the Land. The short animated film based on the true and tragic story of Vermont farmer Romaine Tenney. Then, Brad welcomes in-studio Henry Harder Jr., assistant adjutant general of the Vermont Air National Guard.

In the second hour, Kevin Ellis is joined first by National News Correspondent Bob Ney. Then, Seven Days political reporter Colin Flanders tells us about his recent story: Another Round of Motel Evictions Sparks Confusion, Frustration and a Rush to Erect Temporary Shelters. And then, Kevin welcomes back publicist Mary Bisbee-Beek for their monthly book talk.

In the first hour, Kevin Ellis is joined in-studio by Political Strategist Joanna Grossman. They do a week in review of local, state and national news.

In the second hour, Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by Patrick Shattuck, Executive Director of Rural Edge, a premier developer of affordable housing in the Northeast Kingdom. They discuss the current housing crisis.

In the first hour, Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by Stirling Peebles, Advocacy Educator and Founder of the Employment Corner, and Carol Walbridge, Community Support Specialist. They discuss World Down Syndrome Day and what it's like living with down syndrome.

Lee Kittell hosts the show today. He spends the hour taking listener phone calls about issues in their communities.

In the second hour, Isaac Evans-Frantz is joined in-studio by Dr. Julie Lowell, from the Public Assets Institute based in Montpelier. He's also joined by Stephanie Bonin of the Economic Security Project, and Vermont Representative Janet Ancel. They discuss the Child Tax Credit and Earned Income Tax Credit.

In the first hour, Isaac Evans-Frantz talks with Vermont Senator Dick McCormack, who serves on the Senate Finance Committee and recently announced his retirement. Then later, he's joined by Rev. Debbie Ingram, who's a former Vermont senator and current executive director of Vermont Interfaith Action.