Episodes
June 13, 2024
Hour 1: John Rodgers - Candidate for Lieutenant Governor
Pat McDonald is joined by John Rodgers, the former Vermont House member and State Senator is running for Lieutenant Governor.
June 12, 2024
Hour 2: “Fueling My Future” Scholarship, Jim Westphalen - "Vanish - Disappearing Icons of a Rural America"
Brad Ferland is joined first by April Merrill, Marketing Director for Bourne’s Energy, to introduce the "Fueling My Future" Scholarship, a new initiative to support graduating high school students who seek post-high school training to enter Vermont's skilled trades. Then, Brad talks with acclaimed Vermont photographer/filmmaker Jim Westphalen about the upcoming screening of Vanish - Disappearing Icons of a Rural America, on June 15th at the Capitol Theater in Montpelier.
June 12, 2024
Hour 1: Larry Crist - Vermont Parents Representation Center
Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Larry Crist, Executive Director of the Vermont Parents Representation Center. They discuss the passing of bill H.661: An act relating to child abuse and neglect investigation and substantiation standards and procedures.
June 11, 2024
Hour 2: Brett Stanciu - Writer/Author, Rep. Scott Beck
Brad Ferland is joined first by Vermont writer/author Brett Stanciu. They discuss her upcoming book, her blog, and impressions of the Northeast Kingdom. Then, Brad talks with State Representative Scott Beck about the upcoming veto session.
June 11, 2024
Hour 1: Melany Kahn - Author: "Mason Goes Mushrooming", Sen. Thomas Chittenden
Brad Ferland is joined by author Melany Kahn to talk about her book Mason Goes Mushrooming, and mushrooms in the state. Then, State Senator Thomas Chittenden talks with Brad about the upcoming veto session.
June 10, 2024
Hour 2: Elizabeth Brown - Candidate for the Vermont House
Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Elizabeth Brown, a candidate for the Vermont House of Representatives from Waterbury.
June 10, 2024
Hour 1: Brian Keefe - Hildene, Tyrone Shaw - Meeting House on the Green Concert Series
Brad Ferland is joined first by Brian Keefe, President of Hildene, the Lincoln Family Home. Hildene is the former summer home of Robert Todd Lincoln and his wife Mary Harlan Lincoln, located in Manchester Vermont. Then, Brad talks with Tyrone Shaw about the "Meeting House on the Green" concert series in East Fairfield.
June 7, 2024
Hour 2: Bob Ney, Seven Days, "Short Takes" with Mary Bisbee-Beek
Kevin Ellis is joined first by National News Correspondent Bob Ney. Then, Seven Days reporter Rachel Hellman tells us about her recent story: Can a Team of Devotees Keep the 'White River Valley Herald' Going? And then, Kevin welcomes back publicist Mary Bisbee-Beek for "Short Takes", with summer reading recommendations.
June 7, 2024
Hour 1: Former Gov. Peter Shumlin, Samantha Sheehan - Delegate to the Democratic National Convention
Kevin Ellis starts the show with observations of the anniversaries of D-Day and the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy yesterday. Then, he's joined by former Governor Peter Shumlin to discuss the latest in state politics. Then later, Kevin talks with Samantha Sheehan, newly elected Vermont delegate to the Democratic National Convention.
June 6, 2024
Hour 2: David Kelley - Candidate - VT House of Representatives
Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by David Kelley, Esq., who's running for the Vermont House of Representatives to represent Orleans-4 District.
June 6, 2024
Hour 1: Michael Miller - Planning Director - Montpelier
Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by Michael Miller, Planning Director for the City of Montpelier. They discuss his role, the importance of planning in an urban environment, and more.
June 5, 2024
Hour 2: State Rep. Matt Walker, Daryl Eames - NH Cannabis Association
Ross Connolly is joined first by State Representative Matt Walker to discuss S. 259: an act relating to climate change cost recovery. Then, Ross talks with Daryl Eames, founder of the New Hampshire Cannabis Association to discuss the state's attempt to legalize cannabis.
June 5, 2024
Hour 1: Ben Kinsley - Campaign for Vermont, James Czerniawski - Americans for Prosperity
Ross Connolly is joined first by Ben Kinsley with Campaign for Vermont to look back at the legislative session. Then, Ross talks with James Czerniawski, Senior Policy Analyst Americans for Prosperity, discussing AI regulations in Washington.
June 4, 2024
Hour 2: Kell Arbor - Pride Center of Vermont, Brenda Churchill - Vermont Commission on Women
Isaac Evans-Frantz is joined first by Kell Arbor, Health and Wellness Director at Pride Center of Vermont. Then, he talks with Brenda Churchill, past Bakersfield Selectboard Member and first Transgender Woman on the Vermont Commission on Women.
June 4, 2024
Hour 1: Amanda Janoo - Wellbeing Economy Alliance
Isaac Evans-Frantz is joined by Amanda Janoo, Economics and Policy Lead for the Wellbeing Economy Alliance.
June 3, 2024
Hour 2: Elliott Greenblott - AARP Vermont Fraud Watch, Bill Wirtz - Consumer Choice Center
Brad Ferland is joined first by Elliott Greenblott, AARP Vermont Fraud Watch Coordinator, for their monthly check-in on the lastest scams to be aware of. Then, Brad talks with Bill Wirtz, Senior Policy Analyst at the Consumer Choice Center. They discuss H.706: An act relating to banning the use of neonicotinoid pesticides, and what a veto override means to Vermont farmers.
June 3, 2024
Hour 1: Meghan Sullivan - Vermont Chamber of Commerce
Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Meghan Sullivan, Vice President of Government Affairs for the Vermont Chamber of Commerce.
May 31, 2024
Hour 2: Bob Ney, The Roots Farm Market
Kevin Ellis is joined first by National News Correspondent Bob Ney. Then, he talks with Karin Bellemare, farmer and owner of The Roots Farm Market in Middlesex.
May 31, 2024
Hour 1: Former Governor Howard Dean
Kevin Ellis is joined by former Governor Howard Dean to discuss Vermont and national politics, including his recent decision not to run for governor again.
May 30, 2024
Hour 2: Pastor Dan Molind - HOPE Coalition
Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by pastor Dan Molind of Enough Ministries in Barre and founder of HOPE Coalition. They discuss their work in rebuilding and repairing residential homes in central Vermont after the July 2023 floods.
May 30, 2024
Hour 1: Meredith Angwin - Electric Grid Expert
Pat McDonald is joined by Meredith Angwin, a chemist, author and electric grid expert. They discuss the electric grid in the state and the rest of the country.
May 29, 2024
Hour 2: Ilana Blumsack - Americans for Prosperity, Rachel Burgin - Grassroots Leadership Academy
Ross Connolly talks first with Ilana Blumsack, Economic Policy Analyst for Americans for Prosperity. Then, he's joined by Rachel Burgin, Strategic Director for the Grassroots Leadership Academy.
May 29, 2024
Hour 1: Derek Proulx - Defend the Guard, Shannon Pahls - yes. every kid.
Ross Connolly is joined first by Derek Proulx, the State Director for Defend the Guard. Then, he talks with Shannon Pahls, Public Affairs Director with "yes. every kid."
May 28, 2024
Hour 2: Josh Golin - Fairplay, Anika Heilweil - Fund Vermont’s Future
Isaac Evans-Frantz is talks first with Josh Golin, Executive Director of Fairplay, to talk about the Kids Code bill for data privacy and online safety that passed the legislature. Then, Isaac is joined in-studio by Anika Heilweil, Campaign Manager
for Fund Vermont’s Future at the Public Assets Institute.