Episodes

Dec. 21, 2023

Hour 1: Vermont Singer/Songwriter - Jess O'Brien

In the first hour, Brad Ferland is joined-in studio by Vermont singer songwriter Jess O’Brien for some live holiday music.
Dec. 20, 2023

Hour 2: CD Mattison - former candidate - Mayor of Burlington

In the second hour, Kevin Ellis is joined by former Burlington mayoral candidate CD Mattison, to talk about her campaign and what comes next for the city.
Dec. 20, 2023

Hour 1: Julie Moore - Secretary of Natural Resources, Lisa Loomis - The Valley Reporter, Lisa Scagliotti - Waterbury Roundabout

In the first hour, Kevin Ellis is joined first by Secretary of Vermont's Agency of Natural Resources Julie Moore. Then, he talks with Lisa Loomis, Editor of The Valley Reporter and Lisa Scagliotti, Editor of the Waterbury Roundabout, about this week's flooding.
Dec. 19, 2023

Hour 2: Vermont Criminal Justice Council, Vermont Department of Public Service

In the second hour, Brad Wright talks first with Brian Searles of the Vermont Criminal Justice Council. Then, he's joined by June Tierney, the Commissioner of the Vermont Department of Public Service.
Dec. 19, 2023

Hour 1: HomeShare Vermont, Vermont State University

In the first hour, Brad Wright is joined in-studio by Communications and Outreach Director of HomeShare Vermont, and former host of Vermont Viewpoint, Ric Cengeri. Then, Brad talks with Dr. Elizabeth Mauch, the next Chancellor of Vermont State University.
Dec. 18, 2023

Hour 2: Central Vermont Council on Aging, Governor Phil Scott

In the second hour, Brad Ferland is joined first in-studio by Kimberly Lipinski, Director of Nutrition and Wellness at Central Vermont Council on Aging. Then, Brad talks with Governor Phil Scott.
Dec. 18, 2023

Hour 1: Vermont National Guard

In the first hour, Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Vermont National Guard Integrated Violence Prevention Workforce Director Scott Detweiler. Then later, Vermont National Guard Sexual Assault Response Coordinator Nikki Sorrell joins the show.
Dec. 15, 2023

Hour 2: Bob Ney, Seven Days, Professor Matt Dickinson

Former Governor Jim Douglas guest hosts today's show. In hour two, he's joined first by National News Correspondent Bob Ney. Then, Seven Days political reporter Kevin McCallum tells us about his recent story: Fighting Between Québécois and Vermont Abenaki Tribes Puts Conservation Groups in a Bind. And then, Middlebury College Professor Matt Dickinson joins the show to talk about the three University Presidents and their recent congressional hearing.
Dec. 15, 2023

Hour 1: State Senator Randy Brock, State Representative Pattie McCoy

Former Governor Jim Douglas guest hosts today's show. In the first hour, he's joined in-studio by Vermont Senate Minority Leader Randy Brock. Then, he talks with House Minority Leader Pattie McCoy.
Dec. 14, 2023

Hour 2: "Small Towns, Healthy Places", FEMA

In the second hour, Lee Kittell is joined by Richard Amore from the Vermont Department of Housing and Community Development and Suzanne Kelly from the Vermont Department of Health to discuss their podcast: "Small Towns, Healthy Places". Then, he's joined by FEMA Media Relations Specialist Briana Summer Fenton, to provide updates to FEMA's flood recovery assistance.
Dec. 14, 2023

Hour 1: Capstone Community Action, Lawson's Finest Liquids

In the first hour, Lee Kittell is joined first by Sue Minter, Executive Director of Capstone Community Action and Christy Swenson, Director of their Head Start program. They talk about Head Start and the Fuel Your Neighbor’s Campaign. Then, he's joined Sean Lawson owner of Lawson's Finest Liquids, the recent winner of Brewbound 2023 Craft Brewery of the Year.
Dec. 13, 2023

Hour 2: The Mud Studio, Lost Nation Theater

In the second hour, Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by Mike Sullivan, Owner of The Mud Studio in Waterbury. Then, Kathleen Keenan, Producing Artistic Director of Lost National Theater tells us about their upcoming holiday schedule.
Dec. 13, 2023

Hour 1: Reynolds House Bed & Breakfast

In the first hour, Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by Jeffrey Tuper-Giles, Co-Owner of the Reynolds House Bed & Breakfast in Barre, to talk about the history and restoration and the re-opening of Cleora’s Carriage House.
Dec. 12, 2023

Hour 2: Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport, VTRANS

In the second hour, Brad Wright is joined by Nic Longo, Director of Aviation at the Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport, to discuss new terminal construction and airline news. Then, he talks with Ernie Patnoe, Maintenance Director at the Vermont Agency of Transportation to discuss winter driving, plowing, salt and sand.
Dec. 12, 2023

Hour 1: Professor Ross Liablappen, Vermont Department of Financial Regulation

In the first hour, Brad Wright is joined by Professor Ross Liablappen of Vermont state University to talk about taking students to the arctic to find microbes in melting permafrost. Then, he's join in-studio by the Commissioner at the Vermont Department of Financial Regulation Kevin Gaffney to talk about cryptocurrency and crypto-scams.
Dec. 11, 2023

Hour 2: Vermont Veterans Affairs, Renewable Energy

In the second hour, Brad Ferland is joined first by Robert Burke, Vermont's Director of the Office of Veterans Affairs to talk about a volunteering opportunity to help distribute wreaths on December 16th. Then, he's joined in-studio by Founder and President of Green Mountain Solar Paul Lesure, and Executive Director of Renewable Energy Vermont Peter Sterling.
Dec. 11, 2023

Hour 1: Highland Center for the Arts

In the first hour, Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Vermont singer-songwriter Jess O'Brien and Vermont music composer-producer Roy MacNeil. They talk about the upcoming Highland Center for the Arts Holiday Concert fundraiser, and are joined later on by musician David Mallett, who will also be performing at the concert.
Dec. 8, 2023

Hour 2: Bob Ney, Seven Days, GoFundMe, Lost Nation Theatre

In the second hour, Lee Kittell is joined first by National News Correspondent Bob Ney. Then, Seven Days deputy news editor Sasha Goldstein to talk about his recent story: Driven by Hate? Man Charged in Burlington Shooting Was a Volunteer With a Troubled Personal Life. And then, GoFundMe’s Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, Margaret Richardson joins the show. For the second year in a row, Vermont is ranked #1 in the nation for supporting individuals, causes, and organizations. And finally, Kathle...
Dec. 8, 2023

Hour 1: Stowe Street Emporium, Waterbury Service Center

Lee Kittell host the show today. In the first hour he's joined in-studio by Kathy Murphy, Owner of the Stowe Street Emporium to talk about Christmas shopping tips. Then, Waterbury Service Center owner Albert Caron joins the show to give car advice and more.
Dec. 7, 2023

Hour 2: Karen Paul - Burlington City Council President

In the second hour, Brad Ferland is joined by current Burlington City Council President Karen Paul, who is a candidate for Mayor of Burlington. Brad talks with her about the history of Burlington, and her campaign for mayor.
Dec. 7, 2023

Hour 1: Paula Diaco - Book & Writing Coach

In the first hour, Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Paula Diaco. Paula is an author and writing consultant who helps creative entrepreneurs play with words and language so they can bring their stories to a larger audience.
Dec. 6, 2023

Hour 2: Chief Don Stevens

Pat McDonald fills-in as host today. In the second hour, she's joined in-studio by Chief Don Stevens, Chief of the Nulhegan Band of the Coosuk-Abenaki Nation, to talk about a recent challenge disputing the legitimacy of Vermont’s State Recognized Tribes.
Dec. 6, 2023

Hour 1: Campaign for Vermont

Pat McDonald fills-in as host on today's show. In the first hour, Pat is joined by Ben Kinsley of Campaign for Vermont to talk about a public opinion poll on the governor and legislature.
Dec. 5, 2023

Hour 2: Vermont Electric Cooperative, Movie Reviews

In the second hour, new Tuesday host Brad Wright is joined by Vermont Electric Cooperative Chief Executive Officer Rebecca Towne. Then, he talks with Associate Editor at Seven Days Margot Harrison to review some of the latest movies.