Episodes

Jan. 26, 2024

Hour 1: Rep. Emilie Kornheiser, Anika Heilweil - Public Assets Institute

In the first hour, Kevin Ellis is joined by State Representative Emilie Kornheiser, chair of the House Committee on Ways and Means, to talk about a proposed wealth tax. Then, Public Assets Institute Campaign Manager Anika Heilweil joins Kevin to discuss the wealth tax and how it works.
Jan. 25, 2024

Hour 2: Gary Frymire - President of the USS Vermont Support Group

In the second hour, Pat McDonald is join in-studio by Gary Frymire, President of the USS Vermont Support Group, to provide an update of USS Vermont's recent activities.
Jan. 25, 2024

Hour 1: Mirabai Rose Isaak – TBI Survivor

In the first hour, Pat McDonald is joined by Mirabai Rose Isaak, survivor of a Traumatic Brain Injury to talk about her personal transformation through adversity.
Jan. 24, 2024

Hour 2: Anya Kamenetz - Writer, Johanna Miller - VNRC

In the second hour, Kevin Ellis is joined by writer Anya Kamenetz, who writes about climate change through the eyes of children. Then, he talks with Johanna Miller, the Energy and Climate Program Director for the Vermont Natural Resources Council.
Jan. 24, 2024

Hour 1: Rafe Pomerance - Woodwell Climate Research Center

In the first hour, Kevin Ellis is joined by environmentalist and Fellow at the Woodwell Climate Research Center to discuss climate change and climate science.
Jan. 23, 2024

Hour 2: Matt LaRocca - Vermont Symphony Orchestra, Rabbi Amita Jarmon

In the second hour, Brad Wright talks first with composer and performer Matt LaRocca of the Vermont Symphony Orchestra. Then, he's joined by Rabbi Amita Jarmon of the Brattleboro Area Jewish Community to discuss the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Jan. 23, 2024

Hour 1: Vermont Domestic Violence Fatality Review Commission, State Auditor Doug Hoffer

In the first hour, Brad Wright is joined in-studio by Carolyn Hanson, Assistant Attorney General and co-chair of the Vermont Domestic Violence Fatality Review Commission, and Heather Holter, Co-Director of the Vermont Domestic Violence Council. Then, State Auditor Doug Hoffer joins the show to discuss Tax Increment Financing in Burlington
Jan. 22, 2024

Hour 2: Taryn Noelle and Jon Gailmor

In the second hour, Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Vermont singer, actress, dancer, and choreographer Taryn Noelle to talk about her new music release with Vermont singer/songwriter Jon Gailmor. And later, Jon joins the show from the road.
Jan. 22, 2024

Hour 1: Vermont State Troopers Michelle Archer and Keith Cote

In the first hour, Brad Ferland is joined by Vermont State Troopers Michelle Archer and Keith Cote to talk about their heroic rescue pulling an 8-year-old girl from an icy pond last month.
Jan. 19, 2024

Hour 2: Bob Ney, Seven Days, Open Phones

In the second hour, Kevin Ellis is joined by National News Correspondent Bob Ney. Then, Seven Days education reporter Alison Novak tells us about her most recent story: Boys Wonder: Montpelier High School Students Dig Into What It Means to Be a Man. And then, Kevin closes out the week taking listener phone calls.
Jan. 19, 2024

Hour 1: Molly Gray - Vermont Afghan Alliance

In the first hour, Kevin Ellis is joined by former Vermont Lt. Governor Molly Gray, now the Executive Director of the Vermont Afghan Alliance, to talk about Afghan immigrants in Vermont.
Jan. 18, 2024

Hour 2: Tess Taylor - Homelessness and Housing Liaison

In the second hour, Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by Tess Taylor, Homelessness and Housing Liaison for Barre City, to talk about housing and homelessness.
Jan. 18, 2024

Hour 1: Eric Chittenden - Friends of Waterbury Reservoir

In the first hour, Pat McDonald is joined by Eric Chittenden, president of Friends of Waterbury Reservoir, to discuss wake boats on Vermont lakes.
Jan. 17, 2024

Hour 2: Ken Libertoff - Author, Matthew Dickinson - Political Science Professor

In the second hour, Kevin Ellis is joined by Montpelier author Ken Libertoff to talk about his new book: Snapshots of a Life: Essays. Then, Middlebury College Political Science Professor Matthew Dickinson joins the show to discuss the primaries in Iowa and New Hampshire.
Jan. 17, 2024

Hour 1: Betsy Bishop - Vermont Chamber of Commerce, Leslie Preston - TD Bank

In the first hour, Kevin Ellis is joined by the President of the Vermont Chamber of Commerce Betsy Bishop to discuss the upcoming Vermont Economic Conference. Then, TD Bank Senior Economist Leslie Preston joins the show, who will be speaking at the economic conference.
Jan. 16, 2024

Hour 2: Vermont Department of Taxes

In the second hour, Brad Wright is joined by Jeff Dooley, Taxpayer Advocate at the Vermont Department of Taxes. Then, he's joined by stand-up comic Walter Gottlieb to talk about doing comedy during the pandemic,and much more.
Jan. 16, 2024

Hour 1: Vermont Cannabis Control Board, Vermont League of Cities and Towns

In the first hour, Brad Wright is joined in-studio by James Pepper, Chair of Vermont's Cannabis Control Board. Then, he talks with the Executive Director of the Vermont League of Cities and Towns Ted Brady.
Jan. 15, 2024

Hour 2: AARP Vermont Fraud Watch Network, Jenna’s Promise

In the second hour, Brad Ferland is joined first by AARP Vermont Fraud Watch Coordinator Elliott Greenblott for their monthly conversation about the latest fraud and scams to be aware of. Then, Gregory Tatro and Amanda Hussey from Jenna’s Promise join the show to talk about two upcoming events: Community Conversation with SOS Sarah Copeland Hanzas and their Community Food Drive and Sledding Party.
Jan. 15, 2024

Hour 1: "WCAX Investigates: “Obstacles to opioid use recovery”

In the first hour, Brad Ferland is joined by WCAX multimedia journalist and health reporter Laura Ullman and Melinda White of Turning Point of Franklin County. They discuss Laura’s three-part series: "WCAX Investigates: “Obstacles to opioid use recovery.”
Jan. 12, 2024

Hour 2: Bob Ney, Seven Days, Books with Mary Bisbee-Beek

In the second hour, Kevin Ellis is joined by National News Correspondent Bob Ney. Then, Seven Days culture staff writer Mary Ann Lickteig joins the show to tell us about her recent story: Market Value: Burlington’s Remaining Corner Stores Double Down and Evolve. Then, Kevin closes out the week with publicist Mary Bisbee-Beek to talk about book recommendations.
Jan. 12, 2024

Hour 1: Rep. Becca Balint, Political Strategist Joanna Grossman

In the first hour, Kevin Ellis is joined first by Representative Becca Balint to talk about the Montpelier post office. Then, Political Strategist Joanna Grossman joins the show for a "Week in Review". They discuss the Governor’s housing proposal, a new candidate for governor, and other stories.
Jan. 11, 2024

Hour 2: Rocket in Vermont

In the second hour, Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by Rocket. Rocket is a videographer, a local food enthusiast, a Vermont Law student, and a member of the Hartford Selectboard. They talk about Vermont's small businesses and towns, food, agriculture, and more.
Jan. 11, 2024

Hour 1: State Rep. Mike McCarthy

In the first hour, Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by State Representative Mike McCarthy to talk about the Municipal Code of Ethics.
Jan. 10, 2024

Hour 2: State Senator Randy Brock, Peter D’Auria - VTDigger

In the second hour, Kevin Ellis is first joined by State Senator Randy Brock to talk about the legislative session. Then, VTDigger Education Reporter Peter D’Auria joins the show to discuss the lack of potable water in VT schools.