Episodes
Oct. 2, 2024
Ross Connolly Discusses the VP debate, Escalating Issues in the Middle East, and NC Flooding
Guest List: AJ Kierstead from the New England Take podcast will discuss the Vice Presidential debate Representative Tom Mannion (NH State rep & regional Veteran leader) will join to discuss the escalating situation in the Middle East Patrick Fleenor, Tax Policy Fellow with Americans for Prosperity, will join to discuss the fiscal cliff situation in Congress Dalton Clark, Deputy State Director with AFP-North Carolina, will discuss the tragic flooding in western NC and eastern TN.
Oct. 1, 2024
Isaac Evans-Frantz discusses Election Campaigning, Phone Banking, and Door Knocking
On this edition of Vermont Viewpoint we'll talk about election campaigning / phone banking / door knocking for the first hour, and then municipal responses to the motel voucher program restrictions going into effect for the second hour. Guest list: Jim Dandenau, executive director of the Vermont Democratic Party Josh Wronski, executive director of the Vermont Progressive Party Sarah Russell, special assistant to end homelessness, City of Burlington Paul Dragon, executive director of the Cha...
Oct. 1, 2024
Viewpoint with Brad Ferland
Interviews with Coronel Michael Blair, Michael Retired Burlington Free Press Journalist, and John Rodgers LG candidate.
Sept. 27, 2024
Kevin Ellis discusses Healthcare in Vermont
Healthcare prices discussed with Hospital CEO and Vermont legislators. Interview with Michael Costa and Phillip Jay Hooper. Discussion with congressman from Ohio about former president Trump's claims that immigrants are eating pets.
Sept. 26, 2024
Kevin Ellis discusses climate change and war in Vietnam
Kevin Ellis discusses climate change by talking about what is and is not being done about it. In this episode he interviews Christopher Bray, VT Senator.
Sept. 25, 2024
Isaac Evans-Frantz discusses Motel Voucher Program and new restrictions
The guests in this podcast are: Julie Bond, Executive Director of Good Samaritan Haven in Barre, VT Miranda Gray, State of Vermont economic services division. Brenda Siegel, Executive Director of End Homelessness Vermont.
Sept. 25, 2024
Vermont Viewpoint with Brad Ferland
This episode contain 3 different interviews: Joe Luneau, a candidate for Representative of House District Franklin 3. Bruce Roy, a Republican candidate for a Vermont Senate seat in Chittenden County - Southeast District. Tish Hinojosa, legendary singer and song writer from Austin, Texas.
Sept. 25, 2024
Kevin Ellis discusses the current housing and healthcare situation in Vermont
There are a few topics covered in this episode. Housing: How did we get to this point and what can be done to recover? Healthcare: The pressing concerns of Bruce Hamory of the Oliver Wyman firm in regards to Hospital operation systems and general healthcare. Books: Claire Benedict from the Bear Pond Books of Montpelier joins the show to discuss some Fall book recommendations.
Sept. 25, 2024
Kevin Ellis discusses the Community College of Vermont
This podcasts goes over the history and current state of the Community College of Vermont (CCV) with Doug Wilhelm author of Kind of a Miracle, Tim Donovan former president of CCV, Peter Smith founder of CCV, and Joyce Judy current president of CCV.
Sept. 25, 2024
Vermont Viewpoint with Rob Connolly
Conversations with Gina Galfetti Vermont House of representatives republican candidate, Joel Valenzuela about the influence of cryptocurrency on this election, John DePetro from Liberty Digital, and republican candidate for US Senate Gerald Malloy.
Sept. 18, 2024
Vermont Viewpoint with Isaac Evans-Frantz
This episode contains 3 interviews with the following guests: Brenda Siegel, Executive Director of End Homelessness Vermont. Neda Saleh, about humanitarian efforts across the country Matt Kohn, Documentary filmmaker on world conflicts.
Sept. 18, 2024
Vermont Viewpoint with Brad Ferland
The guest list for this episode is as follows: Matt Cota, from Meadow Hill Consulting in Montpelier, VT. Liza Woodruff, Children's book illustrator and author. Senator Thomas Chittenden, who is running for a third term.
Sept. 18, 2024
Kevin Ellis discusses the Tunbridge World Fair
Kevin Ellis discusses the Tunbridge World Fair with Gordon Barnaby, current fair president.
Sept. 12, 2024
LIVE from the Tunbridge World's Fair with Kevin Ellis
Today we host Viewpoint from the Tunbridge World's Fair with the one and only Kevin Ellis as he takes on the debate between John Rodgers and David Zuckerman.
Sept. 11, 2024
Ross Connolly on Remembrance, Politcal Debate Controversey and More
Ross Connolly hosts Viewpoint as we remember the terrorist attack in New York 23 years ago today with AJ Kierstead from the New England Take Podcast will join to discuss the Presidential Debate Marcela Crossman, Chair of the Board of Jersey 1st, will discuss the anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks and her experience working in the World Trade Center on 9/11/2001 Greg Moore, Regional Director for Americans for Prosperity, will discuss the results of the New Hampshire Primary William Rug...
Sept. 10, 2024
Brad Ferland on Forestry, Local Authors and The White House National Security Council
Brad Ferland hosts Viewpoint today with guests: Ethan Tapper, local author of How to Love a Forest and Chittenden County forester for the Vermont Dept. of Forests, Parks and Recreation (2016-2024) Northeast-Midwest State Foresters Alliance’s Forester of the Year in 2021, and the American Tree Farm Systems National Inspector (forester) of the Year in 2024. Ethan left this role to start his own consulting forestry business, Bear Island Forestry, in 2024 Josie Henry Navy Intelligence Officer N...
Sept. 9, 2024
Brad Ferland speaks Aviation Field Days, Fraudwatch and political updates
Brad Ferland hosts Viewpoint today as he speaks with: Scott Willis on the Green Mountain Aviation Field Days happening SEPT. 14TH AND 15TH in Burlington. Elliot Greenblott on our monthly Fraudwatch by AARP Amy Spear, Vermont Chamber President with updates on Chamber Priorities
Sept. 6, 2024
Kevin Ellis & Gerald Malloy Republican Candidate for US Senate
Kevin Ellis hosts Viewpoint this Friday and interviews Republican Candidate for US Senate, Gerald Malloy, as always, Bob Ney, and takes your calls, here, on WDEV.
Sept. 5, 2024
Kevin Ellis talks flooding, politics and more...
Kevin Ellis hosts Viewpoint today as he speaks with members of the Montpelier Commission on Recovery and Resilience live in the studio about the future of flooding and how/why it's happening.
Sept. 4, 2024
Ross Connolly tackles Starlink, Cannabis, Back to School Tips and Tricks and More
Ross Connolly speaks with James Czerniawski, Senior Tech Policy Analyst for Americans for Prosperity on Brazil banning Starlink Paul Craney, President of the Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance about MA Primary election results and energy issues Nick Murray Yes.Every.Kid. About back to school tips and tricks and navigating the expanding education freedom Daryl Eames, Founder of the New Hampshire Cannabis Association on NH's failure to legalize cannabis and changuing national movements
Sept. 3, 2024
Isaac Evans-Frantz on Emergency Responses and America's Youth in Politics
Isaac Evans-Frantz hosts Viewpoint as he speaks with: Jesse Cote in the Northeast Kingdom about recent flooding Lt. Gov. David Zuckerman on flooding as well and the new EEE mosquito borne illness Addie Lentzner of Bennington on rallying the youth across our country Kat, Vanessa and Gene at the Community Responders for Equity, Safety and Service Department from Amherst, MA .
Aug. 30, 2024
Kevin Ellis Speaks to the Future of our Country
Kevin Ellis hosts Viewpoint today as he talks to: Alex McLean about policy analysis this past week Tom Cheney & Alex Beck on high school employment with Vermont Employment Pathfinder
Aug. 29, 2024
Kevin Ellis takes your calls
Kevin Ellis hosts Viewpoint today as he takes listeners calls on all sorts of topics. At 10:30, Kevin speaks with Kianna Bromley, licensed Theatre Arts teacher and performing artist in Montpelier.
Aug. 28, 2024
Ross Connolly speaks on conventions, policy and candidacy
Host Ross Connolly speaks with: Myers Mermell on the last of his convention coverage Sam Douglass on running for State Senate and his primary victory policy positions Carla Gericke on her interview with Dr. Phil and the arrest of Pavel Durov in France Illana Blumsack, Economic Policy Analyst for Americans for Prosperity, on tax and fiscal proposals from Presidential candidates