Episodes
March 18, 2024
Hour 1: Franklin County Sheriff John Grismore, State Treasurer Mike Pieciak
In the first hour, Brad Ferland is joined by Franklin County Sheriff John Grismore. Then, Vermont State Treasurer Mike Pieciak joins the show.
March 15, 2024
Hour 2: Bob Ney, Seven Days, Green Mountain Film Festival
In the second hour, Kevin talks first with National News Correspondent Bob Ney. Then, Seven Days news reporter Courtney Lamdin tells us about her recent story: Progressive Burlington Mayor-Elect Mulvaney-Stanak Won by Picking Up Democratic Votes. Then, Kevin talks with film director Mark Decena about his documentary: Farming While Black, playing at the Green Mountain Film Festival.
March 15, 2024
Hour 1: Randy George - Red Hen Baking
In the first hour, Kevin Ellis is joined in-studio by Randy George, owner of Red Hen Baking in Middlesex. They discuss his business and the future of work post-pandemic.
March 14, 2024
Hour 2: Shawna Trader - Rainbow Bridge Community Center/Barre Up
In the second hour, Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by Shawna Trader, the Executive Director for Rainbow Bridge Community Center and Barre Up. They discuss the continued effort in Barre's flood recovery.
March 14, 2024
Hour 1: Joe Bergeron - Association of Vermont Credit Unions
In the first hour, Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by Joe Bergeron, President/CEO of the Association of Vermont Credit Unions. They discuss the role of credit unions in Vermont and legislative involvement.
March 13, 2024
Hour 2: Walt Gladstone - Newmont Farm, Charles Giblin - retd. NJ Department of Treasury Office of Criminal Investigation
In the second hour, Brad Ferland talks with Walt Gladstone from Newmont Farm, who is a member of the Vermont Dairy Producers Alliance. They discuss H.706, an act relating to banning the use of neonicotinoid pesticides. Then, Brad is joined by Charles Giblin, retired Special Agent in Charge of the New Jersey Department of the Treasury Office of Criminal Investigation. They discuss S.18, an act relating to banning flavored tobacco products and e-liquids.
March 13, 2024
Hour 1: Matt Cota - Meadow Hill Consulting, David Kelley - Vermont Wildlife Coalition
In the first hour, Brad Ferland is joined by Matt Cota, owner of Meadow Hill Consulting, to discuss updates with the clean heat standard. Then, Brad talks with David Kelley, Vice Chair of the Vermont Wildlife Coalition, to discuss S.258.
March 12, 2024
Hour 2: Rep. David Templeman, Ashley Smith - Spectre Journal
In the second hour, Isaac Evans-Franz co-hosts with Brad Ferland. They continue their conversation from the first hour with Representative David Templeman. Then, Isaac is joined by writer and author Ashley Smith to discuss more about the war between Israel and Hamas.
March 12, 2024
Hour 2: Listener Phone Calls
In the second hour, Lee Kittell continues taking listener phone calls about issues in their communities.
March 12, 2024
Hour 1: Duncan Nichols & Leah Kaliski - Vermont Peace and Anti-War Coalition, Rep. David Templeman
In the first hour, Brad Ferland is joined by guest host Isaac Evans-Franz. Then, Isaac hosts the second half of the hour talking with Duncan Nichols and Leah Kaliski of the Vermont Peace and Anti-War Coalition. Then later, Vermont Representative David Templeman joins the show.
March 11, 2024
Hour 2: Rep. Scott Beck, Katya d'Angelo - Bridgeside Books
In the second hour, Brad Ferland talks more about Act 250 with State Representative Scott Beck. Then, owner of Bridgeside Books Katya d'Angelo joins the show. -
March 11, 2024
Hour 1: Betsy Bishop - Vermont Chamber of Commerce, Jeff Bartley - Burlington International Airport
In the first hour, Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Betsy Bishop, former President of the Vermont Chamber of Commerce to discuss Act 250 legislation updates. Then, he talks with Jeff Bartley, Director of Innovation & Marketing at Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport for a solar eclipse update for the region.
March 8, 2024
Hour 2: Bob Ney, Seven Days, Joanna Grossman - Political Strategist
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: Getting On: An Aging Population Is Transforming Vermont’s Schools, Workplaces and Communities. And then, Kevin welcomes in-studio Vermont Political Strategist Joanna Grossman to discuss all things Vermont politics.
March 8, 2024
Hour 1: Emma Mulvaney-Stanak - Mayor-Elect of Burlington, Bess O'Brien - Vermont Filmmaker
In the first hour, Kevin Ellis is joined first by Emma Mulvaney-Stanak, the newly elected mayor of Burlington. Then, he talks with Vermont filmmaker Bess O'Brien to discuss her latest film: Just Getting By a new documentary focused on Vermonters’ struggling with food and housing insecurity.
March 7, 2024
Hour 2: Ray Burke - The "Roads Scholar"
In the second hour, Pat McDonald is joined by the "Roads Scholar" Ray Burke. They talk about his life and career, including being a dispatcher for the Vermont Agency of Transportation.
March 7, 2024
Hour 1: Christina Sivret - Vermont State Ethics Commission
In the first hour, Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by Christina Sivret, Executive Director of the Vermont State Ethics Commission, to discuss the latest on municipal ethics.
March 6, 2024
Hour 2: Town Meeting Day Review (Part 2)
Lee Kittell hosts the show this morning for a review of Town Meeting Day across the state. In the second hour, he's joined by: Paul Dame - Chair - Vermont Republican Party Tim Calabro - Editor - The White River Valley Herald Pat McDonald - Vermont Viewpoint Host and Berlin Resident
March 6, 2024
Hour 1: Town Meeting Day Review
Lee Kittell hosts the show this morning for a review of Town Meeting Day across the state. In the first hour, he's joined by: Jim Dandeneau - Executive Director - Vermont Democratic Party Josh Wronski - Executive Director - Vermont Progressive Party Lisa Scagliotti - Editor - Waterbury Roundabout Michelle Hill - Worcester Resident
March 5, 2024
Hour 2: Elaine Haney - Emerge Vermont
In the second hour, Brad Ferland is joined by Elaine Haney, Executive Director of Emerge Vermont. Emerge Vermont recruits, trains, and provides a powerful network to Democratic women who want to run for office.
March 5, 2024
Hour 1: Senator Thomas Chittenden
In the first hour, Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by State Senator Thomas Chittenden along with his son Thomas. They discuss legislative updates, crossover bills and South Burlington municipal issues.
March 4, 2024
Hour 2: Elliott Greenblott - AARP Vermont Fraud Watch, Molly O'Leary - Musician
In the second hour, Brad Ferland is joined for our monthly conversation with Elliott Greenblott, AARP Vermont Fraud Watch Coordinator. Then, he's joined by musician Molly O'Leary, who will be playing at the Zenbarn in Waterbury Center.
March 4, 2024
Hour 1: Carl Rosenquist - Georgia Selectboard, Brent Reader - Highgate Cannabis Proposal
In the first hour, Brad Ferland talks first with Georgia Selectboard member Carl Rosenquist to discuss the selectboard race and Georgia ballot issues. Then, Brad is joined by Highgate resident Brent Reader, to talk about Highgate's cannabis proposal.
March 1, 2024
Hour 2: Bob Ney, Seven Days, Movies with Keenan Ellis
In the second hour, Kevin Ellis talks first with National News Correspondent Bob Ney. Then, Seven Days political reporter Kevin McCallum tells us about his recent story: Wild Bill: Long at Odds With Vermont’s Fish and Wildlife Board, Activists Would Like to Strip Its Powers. And, Kevin closes out the week with movie critic Keenan Ellis to talk about awards season.
March 1, 2024
Hour 1: Brenda Siegel - End Homelessness Vermont, Lisa Scagliotti - Waterbury Roundabout
In the first hour, Kevin Ellis is joined first by Brenda Siegel, Executive Director of End Homelessness Vermont, with an update on the homeless shelter program that the legislature and the Scott Administration are working on. Then, Kevin talks with the reporter and editor of the Waterbury Roundabout Lisa Scagliotti about all things Town Meeting Day.