Episodes
May 8, 2024
Hour 2: Matt Cota - Vermont Fuel Dealers Association, Darcie Johnston - Political Consultant
Ross Connolly is joined first by Matt Cota from the Vermont Fuel Dealers Association. Then, he talks with political consultant Darcie Johnston.
May 8, 2024
Hour 1: Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression
Lee Kittell and Ross Connolly are joined by Graham Piro, Program Officer for the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, to discuss campus protests.
May 7, 2024
Hour 2: Vermont College and University Pro-Palestinian Encampments
Isaac Evans-Frantz is joined first by students Calvin George from Dartmouth and Carter McPhedran from Middlebury who were at their colleges pro-palestinian encampments. Then later, VTDigger Education Reporter Peter D’Auria joins the show.
May 7, 2024
Hour 1: Appointment of Interim Secretary of Agency of Education
Isaac Evans-Frantz is joined first by State Senator Terry Williams and later by State Senator Ruth Hardy to discuss the appointment of Interim Secretary of Agency of Education Zoie Saunders. Then, Isaac welcomes in four additional guest to discuss the topic, including: Tim O’Leary - Vermont educator Darren Allen - Vermont-NEA Jay Nichols - Vermont Principals Association Addie Lentzner - Vermont Student Anti-Racism Network
May 6, 2024
Hour 2: Elliott Greenblott - AARP Vermont Fraud Watch, Rabbi Asher Crispe
Brad Ferland is joined first by Elliott Greenblott, AARP Vermont Fraud Watch Coordinator for their monthly check-in on the latest scams and fraud to be aware of. Then, Brad welcomes back Rabbi Asher Crispe to discuss college protests surrounding the Israel-Hamas war.
May 6, 2024
Hour 1: Zachariah Watson - Central Vermont Habitat for Humanity
Brad Ferland is joined by Zachariah Watson, Executive Director of Central Vermont Habitat for Humanity to talk about the ReStore, housing and homelessness.
May 3, 2024
Hour 2: Bob Ney, Seven Days, Alex MacLean - Fmr. Gov. Shumlin Campaign Manager
Kevin Ellis is joined first by National News Correspondent Bob Ney. Then, he's join by Seven Days education writer Alison Novak to discuss her recent story: Vermont Senate Votes Down Ed Secretary Nominee Zoie Saunders. Then, Kevin is joined by Alex MacLean, former aide and campaign manager for Governor Peter Shumlin. They discuss former Governor Howard Dean's potential campaign.
May 3, 2024
Hour 1: Fmr. Sen. John Rodgers
Kevin Ellis is joined in-studio by former State Senator John Rodgers to discuss the latest news from the State House.
May 2, 2024
Hour 2: Abenaki Chef Jessee Lawyer
Pat McDonald is joined by Abenaki Chef Jessee Lawyer. They talk about Abenaki food in honor of Abenaki Recognition and Heritage Week, and his career as a chef.
May 2, 2024
Hour 1: Rep. Mark Higley
Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by State Representative Mark Higley. They discuss bills passed that he sponsored, and more.
May 1, 2024
Hour 2: Andrew Korst - Americans for Prosperity
Lee Kittell and Ross Connolly are joined by Andrew Korst, Federal Affairs Liaison at Americans for Prosperity. They discuss the potential ban of TikTok.
May 1, 2024
Hour 1: Rep. Gina Galfetti
Lee Kittell and Ross Connolly are joined by State Representative Gina Galfetti. They discuss the latest from the statehouse.
April 30, 2024
Hour 2: Max Wareham - Musician, Joan Goldstein - Commissioner DED
Brad Ferland is joined first by musician Max Wareham. Max and his band "Max Wareham & The Bluegrass National Team", will be playing at the Zenbarn in Waterbury on May 3rd. Then, Brad talks with Joan Goldstein, the Commissioner of the Vermont Department of Economic Development.
April 30, 2024
Hour 1: Heather Wenzel - SaVida Health
Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Heather Wenzel, Regional Vice President at SaVida Health. SaVida Health offers respectful and personalized opioid and alcohol addiction treatment in Vermont and other states.
April 29, 2024
Hour 2: Sen. Russ Ingalls, André Maquera - Vermont Maple Festival
Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by State Senator Russ Ingalls to discuss legislative updates. Then, Brad talks with musician and the producer of the Vermont Maple Festival André Maquera to recap the event.
April 29, 2024
Hour 1: Miriam Boyle - Vermont National Guard
Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Miriam Boyle, the Director of Family Programs at the Vermont National Guard.
April 26, 2024
Hour 2: Bob Ney, Seven Days, Luke Albee - Fmr. Chief of Staff to Sen. Leahy
Kevin Ellis is joined first by National News Correspondent Bob Ney. Then, Kevin talks with Seven Days reporter Anne Wallace Allen about her recent story: Vermont Rep. Emilie Kornheiser Sees Raising Revenue as Part of Her Mission. And then, Kevin is joined by former chief of staff to Senator Patrick Leahy Luke Albee. Luke tells us about the life of Leahy staffer Ed Barron.
April 26, 2024
Hour 1: Jules Rabin - Activist & Matthew Vogel - UVM Hillel
Kevin Ellis is joined first by Jules Rabin, a 100 year old Montpelier activist who has seen it all, from the peace protests at Columbia in the 60's to the ones today. And later, Matthew Vogel joins the conversation, the Executive Director of Hillel at UVM.
April 25, 2024
Hour 2: Vermont Interfaith Action
Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by Rev. Earl Kooperkamp of the Church of the Good Shepherd in Barre and a member of the Vermont Interfaith Action, along with Melissa Battah, Deputy Director of Vermont Interfaith Action.
April 25, 2024
Hour 1: Rachel Feldman
Pat McDonald is joined by Rachel Feldman, a Vermonter who has lived and taught in Israel. They discuss the Israel-Hamas war, the rise of antisemitism, and more.
April 24, 2024
Hour 2: Pam Knudsen - Avalara, Paul Craney - Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance
Lee Kittell co-hosts with Ross Connolly. They are join first by Pam Knudsen, the Director of Compliance at Avalara. They discuss short-term rental tax plans in Vermont. Then, they are joined by Paul Craney from the Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance to further discuss tax issues.
April 24, 2024
Hour 1: Natasha Duarte - Composting Association of Vermont / John Malter - Mad River Resource Management
Lee Kittell co-hosts with Ross Connolly. They are joined first by the Director of the Composting Association of Vermont Natasha Duarte. Then later, John Malter of the Mad River Resource Management Alliance.
April 23, 2024
Hour 2: Bill McKibben - Author, Environmentalist, and Activist
Isaac Evans-Frantz is joined by author, environmentalist, and activist Bill McKibben. They discuss climate science, policy, and answer questions from listeners.
April 23, 2024
Hour 1: Energy Policy and Climate Action in Vermont
Isaac Evans-Frantz is joined by multiple guest energy policy, and climate action in Vermont and beyond. Guests include: State Senator Becca White - Clerk of Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy Jane Lazorchak - Director of Climate Action Office in the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources Indra J. Acharya - public engagement consultant/facilitator at the Vermont Climate Council