Episodes
Jan. 10, 2024
Hour 1: State Treasurer Mike Pieciak
In the first hour, Kevin Ellis starts with an essay about what happened to the president of Harvard. Then, State Treasurer Mike Pieciak joins the show to talk about his “Baby Bonds’’ proposal and his first year in office.
Jan. 9, 2024
Hour 2: Wendy Knight - Commissioner Dept. of Liquor and Lottery, Margot Harrison - Seven Days
In the second hour, Brad Wright is joined first by Commissioner Wendy Knight of the Vermont Department of Liquor and Lottery to discuss sports gambling starting this week in the state. Then, Associate Editor at Seven Days Margot Harrison joins the show to talk about movies and the Golden Globe Awards.
Jan. 9, 2024
Hour 1: Local Motion, Red Cross
In the first hour, Brad Wright is joined by Christina Erickson, the Executive Director of Local Motion, a statewide nonprofit organization working to make it safe, accessible, and fun for everyone to bike, walk, and roll in Vermont. Then, Red Cross Regional Communications Manager Dan Dowling joins the show to talk about blood shortages.
Jan. 8, 2024
Hour 2: Rep. Casey Toof, Rep. Scott Beck
In the second hour, Brad Ferland is joined by Representatives Casey Toof and Scott Beck to talk about the Governor's State of the State Address and more.
Jan. 8, 2024
Hour 1: Betsy Bishop - Vermont Chamber of Commerce
In the first hour, Brad Ferland is joined by Betsy Bishop, President of the Vermont Chamber of Commerce, to talk about the chamber and her decision to step down after 15 years as president.
Jan. 5, 2024
Hour 2: Bob Ney, Esther Charlestin - Candidate for Governor
In the second hour, Kevin Ellis is joined first by National News Correspondent Bob Ney. Then, Esther Charlestin, democratic candidate for governor, joins the show.
Jan. 5, 2024
Hour 1: State Representative Tom Stevens
In the first hour, Kevin Ellis is joined by State Rep. Tom Stevens to discuss this week’s legislative session, the legislative agenda, and the Governor’s State of the State address.
Jan. 4, 2024
Hour 2: Ed Baker - Addiction Recovery Channel
In the second hour, Pat McDonald is joined by Ed Baker, ACSW and Host of the Addiction Recovery Channel on CCTV, to talk about an exciting announcement in Vermont’s opioid crisis.
Jan. 4, 2024
Hour 1: Johnson Woolen Mills
In the first hour, Pat McDonald is joined by Gene Richards, Owner of Johnson Woolen Mills, to talk about reviving his business.
Jan. 3, 2024
Hour 2: Former Secretary of State Jim Condos
In the second hour, Kevin Ellis talks with Former Vermont Secretary of State Jim Condos about public safety and threats of Vermont government officials.
Jan. 3, 2024
Hour 1: CVFiber
In the first hour, Kevin Ellis is joined by Jennille Smith, Executive Director of CVFiber, to talk about the extension of fast internet throughout Central VT.
Jan. 2, 2024
Hour 2: CSWD, Vermont Legal Aid
In the second hour, Brad Wright is joined by Beth Parent, Community Engagement and Outreach Manager at Chittenden Solid Waste District, to talk about recycling after the holidays. Then, Chief Health Care Advocate for Vermont Legal Aid Mike Fisher joins the show.
Jan. 2, 2024
Hour 1: Senator Phil Baruth, Conservation Biologist Joe Roman
In the first hour, Brad Wright is joined by Vermont Senator Phil Baruth. Then, Conservation Biologist and Author Joe Roman joins the show.
Dec. 29, 2023
Hour 2: Bob Ney, Listener Phone Calls
In the second hour, Kevin Ellis has an extended conversation with National News Correspondent Bob Ney. Then, he takes calls from the listeners to close out the week.
Dec. 29, 2023
Hour 1: Year in Review
In the first hour, Kevin Ellis is joined by Political & Digital Strategist Joanna Grossman for a Year in Review of local and national political stories.
Dec. 28, 2023
Hour 2: “God Bless the Mighty Pickle”
In the second hour, Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Vermont singer -songwriter Rick Norcross to talk about the latest album release by Rick & the All-Star Ramblers: God Bless the Mighty Pickle.
Dec. 28, 2023
Hour 1: Vermont Almanac
In the first hour, Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Patrick White and Brett Ann Stanciu, writers and contributors to the latest edition Vermont Almanac.
Dec. 27, 2023
Hour 2: Twinfield Together Mentoring
In the second hour, Kevin Ellis is joined by Pam Quinn, the Program Director of the Twinfield Together Mentoring Program.
Dec. 27, 2023
Hour 1: Listener Phone Calls
In the first hour, Kevin Ellis takes calls from his listeners about their Christmas stories, and more, including a call from former Vermont Viewpoint host Mark Johnson.
Dec. 26, 2023
Hour 2: Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs, Gary Sadowsky - WCAX
In the second hour, Brad Wright is joined first by Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs executive director Chris Bradley. Then, he talks with WCAX chief meteorologist Gary Sadowsky.
Dec. 26, 2023
Hour 1: Lamoille County Planning Commission, Doug Hoffer - State Auditor
In the first hour, Brad Wright is joined first by Seth Jensen, the deputy director of the Lamoille County Planning Commission. Then, State Auditor Doug Hoffer joins the show.
Dec. 22, 2023
Hour 2: Bob Ney, Seven Days, Christmas Movies with Keenan Ellis
In the second hour, Kevin Ellis is joined first by National News Correspondent Bob Ney. Then, Seven Days reporter Anne Wallace Allen joins the show to talk about her most recent story: Vermont Lawmakers May Have to Meet Growing Problems With a Shrinking Budget in 2024. And then, Keenan Ellis is back for holiday TV and movie recommendations.
Dec. 22, 2023
Hour 1: Anne Miller - Project N95
In the first hour, Kevin Ellis is joined by Anne Miller, the founder of Project N95, a non-profit mission that provided N95 masks during the height of the pandemic.
Dec. 21, 2023
Hour 2: Elisabeth Von Trapp
In the second hour, Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Vermont singer Elisabeth Von Trapp to talk about her family and play songs from her Christmas album.