Episodes
Feb. 13, 2024
Hour 2: Roger Hill - Antarctica
In the second hour, Pat McDonald is joined by our Radio Vermont Weather Forecaster Roger Hill to talk all about his group's recent adventure to Antarctica.
Feb. 13, 2024
Hour 1: Sue Minter - Capstone Community Action
In the first hour, Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by Sue Minter, Executive Director of Capstone Community Action. They discuss Capstone's Fuel Your Neighbors campaign and the need for food, heat, And continued flood recovery work.
Feb. 12, 2024
Hour 2: Health Care & Rehabilitation Services of Vermont
In the second hour, Brad Ferland is joined by Anne Bilodeau and Kate Lamphere, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Clinical Services Officer for Health Care and Rehabilitation Services of Vermont. HCRS is a provider of community mental health, substance use, and developmental services in southeastern Vermont.
Feb. 12, 2024
Hour 1: Kristin Dearborn - Author
In the first hour, Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Vermont author Kristin Dearborn, the life-long New Englander and horror writer was destined to write about anything that screams, squelches, or bleeds.
Feb. 9, 2024
Hour 2: Bob Ney, Seven Days, Outdoor Recreation Day
In the second hour, Kevin Ellis is joined first by National News Correspondent Bob Ney. Then, Seven Days food writer Jordan Barry tells us about her recent story: Plus One: What It’s Like to Be a 'Seven Days' Food Writer’s Forever Dinner Date. And then, Kevin talks with Lisa Lynn of the Vermont Outdoor Business Alliance, and Nick Bennette of the Vermont Mountain Bike Association. They discuss the upcoming "Outdoor Recreation Day" at the State House.
Feb. 9, 2024
Hour 1: Dr. Pamela Walker - UVM
In the first hour, Kevin Ellis is joined by UVM Assistant Professor of African American History Dr. Pamela Walker. They discuss her upcoming book: Signed, Sealed, Delivered: How Black and White Mothers used the Box Project and the Postal System to Fight Hunger and Feed the Mississippi Freedom Movement, the Civil Rights Movement, and Black History Month.
Feb. 8, 2024
Hour 2: Sarah Launderville - Vermont Center for Independent Living
In the second hour, Pat McDonald talks with Sarah Launderville, Executive Director of the Vermont Center for Independent Living, who are celebrating 45 years of service.
Feb. 8, 2024
Hour 1: Ted Brady - VLCT
In the first hour, Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by Ted Brady, the Executive Director of the Vermont League of Cities and Towns, to discuss the impact of legislation on municipalities.
Feb. 7, 2024
Hour 2: Paul Risley - fmr. U.N. Consultant, Tabitha Moore - fmr. Rutland Area NAACP
In the second hour, Kevin Ellis is joined by Paul Risley, former Vermonter and former United Nations Communications Consultant, to discuss the Middle East and the threat of a wider war. Then, Kevin closes out the show talking with former Rutland area NAACP leader Tabitha Moore.
Feb. 7, 2024
Hour 1: Stuart Stevens - Author
In the first hour, Kevin Ellis is joined by Stuart Stevens, political consultant and author of: It Was All a Lie: How the Republican Party Became Donald Trump.
Feb. 6, 2024
Hour 2: Paula Munier - Author/Literary Agent
In the second hour, Brad Ferland is joined by Paula Munier, literary agent and the USA Today bestselling author of the Mercy Carr Mystery series. They talk about her career, writing coaching, and the latest book in her series.
Feb. 6, 2024
Hour 1: Greg Ranallo - Teachers Tree Service
In the first hour, Brad Ferland is joined by the owner of Teachers Tree Service, Greg Ranallo. Teachers Tree Service is dedicated to the preservation and care of trees and was founded in 2003 by Greg, an arborist with more than 25 years of experience.
Feb. 5, 2024
Hour 2: AARP Fraudwatch and Author Brett Ann Stanciu
During the second hour of Vermont Viewpoint, Brad Ferland talks with Elliott Greenblott of AARP Fraudwatch. He'll also speak with author Brett Ann Stanciu on her book "Unstitched: My Journey to Understand Opioid Addiction and How People and Communities Can Heal"
Feb. 5, 2024
Hour 1: Vermont Chamber Updates and Bourne Energy
On this hour of Vermont Viewpoint, Brad Ferland talks with Meghan Sullivan about some Vermont Chamber Updates. He'll also speak with Bourne Energy, which has recently been named the Outstanding Business of the Year for the State of Vermont.
Feb. 2, 2024
Hour 2: Bob Ney, 7Days on Noah Kahn, Calls from the Audience
On the second hour of Vermont Viewpoint, Kevin Ellis speaks with Bob Ney about National News, talks with 7Days about Noah Kahn, and takes your phone calls!
Feb. 2, 2024
Hour 1: Week in Review
During the first hour of Vermont Viewpoint, Kevin Ellis talks with Political Analyst Joanna Grossman.
Feb. 1, 2024
Hour 1: Dig Deep VT and the Association of Vermont Credit Unions
During the first hour of Vermont Viewpoint, Pat McDonald will talk with Elizabeth Davis from Boardman Davis Communications. They'll be discussing Dig Deep VT - a Fundraiser for Local VT Farms. She'll also speak with Joseph Bergeron who is the President and CEO of the Association of Vermont Credit Unions.
Jan. 31, 2024
Hour 2: Felicia Kornbluh - UVM History Professor
In the second hour, Kevin Ellis is joined by UVM Professor of History Felicia Kornbluh, to talk about her new book: A Woman's Life Is a Human Life: My Mother, Our Neighbor, and the Journey from Reproductive Rights to Reproductive Justice
Jan. 31, 2024
Hour 1: Rachel Feldman
In the first hour, Kevin Ellis is joined by Rachel Feldman, a Vermonter who recently took a trip to Israel. They discuss her trip, what she saw, and the Israel-Hamas war.
Jan. 30, 2024
Hour 2: Kim Callinan - Compassion and Choices, "My Psychic Valentine"
In the second hour, Brad Wright is joined by Kim Callinan, President and Chief Executive Officer of Compassion and Choices, a nonprofit organization working to improve access to medical aid in dying. Then, Brad talks with author and creator of "Queen City Ghostwalk" Thea Lewis to talk about her upcoming "My Psychic Valentine" event.
Jan. 30, 2024
Hour 1: State Reps. Katherine Sims and Chea Waters Evans, Tom Kavet - State Economist
In the first hour, Brad Wright is joined by State Representatives Katherine Sims and Chea Waters Evans to discuss animal cruelty legislation. Then, State Economist Tom Kavet joins the show.
Jan. 29, 2024
Hour 2: Kristina Stykos
In the second hour, Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Vermont music producer, recording engineer, songwriter, and musician Kristina Stykos. They discuss her career in music, radio, podcasting and her work as an author.
Jan. 29, 2024
Hour 1: Army Mountain Warfare School
In the first hour, Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Lt. Col. Jason Beams, Training Division officer at the Army Mountain Warfare School, along with Sgt.1st Class Kory Orfant of the Information Operations Battalion.
Jan. 26, 2024
Hour 2: Bob Ney, Seven Days, Brenna Galdenzi - Protect Our Wildlife
In the second hour, Kevin Ellis is joined by National News Correspondent Bob Ney. Then, Seven Days political reporter Colin Flanders joins the show to tell us about his most recent story: As Calls Grow to Crack Down on Repeat Offenders, State’s Attorney Sarah George Takes a Different Tack. Then, Brenna Galdenzi, president and co-founder of Protect Our Wildlife, talks about their lawsuit to stop trapping in Vermont.