Episodes

Dec. 5, 2023

Hour 1: National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare, Israel and Palestine History

New Tuesday host Brad Wright is joined in hour one by Dan Adcock, Director of Government Relations & Policy for the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare. Then, he's joined in-studio by Dr. Eva Pascal, Assistant Professor of Religious Studies at St. Michael’s College, to discuss Israel and Palestine's history.
Dec. 4, 2023

Hour 2: AARP Vermont Fraud Watch, Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport

In the second hour, Brad Ferland is joined by Elliott Greenblott, AARP Vermont Fraud Watch Coordinator, for their monthly conversation on the latest scams to be aware of. Then, he's joined by Nic Longo Director of Aviation at the Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport.
Dec. 4, 2023

Hour 1: Vermont Chamber of Commerce

In the first hour, Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Megan Sullivan, Vermont Chamber of Commerce Vice President of Government Affairs.
Dec. 1, 2023

Hour 2: Bob Ney, Seven Days, Northeast Slopes

In the second hour, Lee Kittell is joined first by National News Correspondent Bob Ney. Then, Seven Days reporter Colin Flanders joins the show to update us on the story they've been working on: Burlington Shooting of Three Young Men From the West Bank Reverberates Around the Globe. And then, Wade Pierson Vice President of Northeast Slopes tells us about their upcoming ski season.
Dec. 1, 2023

Hour 1: Lisa Scagliotti - Waterbury Roundabout, Ashley Woods - Harwood school board member

Lee Kittell fills in as host today. In the first hour, he's joined in-studio by Lisa Scagliotti, editor of the Waterbury Roundabout, to discuss the 92.2 million dollar Harwood renovation bond. Then later, Ashley Woods, a Harwood school board member from Warren who is heading up the school bond committee joins the show to discuss further.
Nov. 30, 2023

Hour 2: Cambridge Village Market, Jenna’s Promise

In the second hour, Brad Ferland is joined by the owner of Cambridge Village Market Ron Frey to tell their story of recovery after devastation from the flooding. Then, he's joined by Gregory Tatro and Amanda Huesey from Jenna’s Promise, who are holding a "Healing Concert" on December 1st.
Nov. 30, 2023

Hour 1: "Thoughts From A Walk: Green Mountain Musings"

In the first hour, Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Vermont author Terry Lovelette to talk about his new book: Thoughts From A Walk: Green Mountain Musings.
Nov. 29, 2023

Hour 2: Burlington City Councilor Joan Shannon, "Short Takes" with Mary Bisbee-Beek

In the second hour, Kevin Ellis is joined by Burlington City Councilor Joan Shannon, who is running for Mayor of Burlington. Then, Kevin welcomes back publicist Mary Bisbee-Beek for "Short Takes" on books to read.
Nov. 29, 2023

Hour 1: Chittenden County State's Attorney Sarah George

In the first hour, Kevin Ellis is joined by Chittenden County State's Attorney Sarah George, to talk about the recent shooting in Burlington of three Palestinian college students, the arraignment of the suspect, and the process from here.
Nov. 28, 2023

Hour 2: VT GOP, Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation

In hour two, Former Governor Jim Douglas talks with Paul Dame, State GOP Chair. Then, he's joined by Dr. Bill Beach of the Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation.
Nov. 28, 2023

Hour 1: Professor Matt Dickinson, Commissioner of Housing & Community Development Alex Farrell

Former Governor Jim Douglas guest hosts, and in the first hour is joined by Professor Matt Dickinson of Middlebury College. Then, he's joined in-studio by Commissioner of Housing & Community Development Alex Farrell.
Nov. 27, 2023

Hour 2: Dodge Farm

In the second hour, Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Kristen Gallagher, owner of Dodge Farm in Berlin, which includes Aurora Spinnery, a new processing mill for wool.
Nov. 27, 2023

Hour 1: Vermont National Guard

In the first hour, Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Maj. Garion Ford and Capt. Mikel Arcovitch of the Vermont Army National Guard to talk about Immediate Response 25 which is a training exercise taking place in Europe with multiple partners. Then, Brad is joined by Airman 1st Class Komalpreet Saini of the Vermont Air National Guard, who tells his story of immigrating from India in 2016 to join the U.S. military.
Nov. 24, 2023

Hour 2: Bob Ney, Seven Days, Movies

In the second hour, Kevin Ellis is joined first by National News Correspondent Bob Ney. Then, Seven Days staff writer Mary Ann Lickteig to talk about her most recent story: Former Chef Ashley Farland Launches Home Furnishings Company DandyLion in Hinesburg. And then, Kevin is joined once again by his son, TV and movie critic Keenan Ellis, to talk about movies and shows to watch over the holidays.
Nov. 24, 2023

Hour 1: Rusty DeWees

In the first hour, Kevin Ellis starts the show reviewing some of the news of the week, including a Thanksgiving recipe. Then, he's joined by Vermont actor, producer, writer, comedian, and friend of WDEV Rusty DeWees.
Nov. 22, 2023

Hour 2: Fund Vermont’s Future

In the second hour, Kevin Ellis is joined by Anika Heilweil, the campaign manager of Fund Vermont’s Future, to talk about the legislative proposal to levy a 3% surcharge on Vermonters with incomes over 500k.
Nov. 22, 2023

Hour 1: Jefferson Morley

In the first hour, Kevin Ellis talks with journalist and author Jefferson Morley about the anniversary of the assassination of JFK and what we know and don’t know.
Nov. 21, 2023

Hour 2: Nicolas Storellicastro - Barre City Manager

In the second hour, Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by Barre City Manager Nicolas Storellicastro to talk about Barre City's operations and continued flood recovery.
Nov. 21, 2023

Hour 1: Department of Motor Vehicles

In the first hour, Pat McDonald welcomes in-studio Wanda Minoli and Mike Smith, Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner of Vermont's Department of Motor Vehicles, to give updates on recent DMV changes.
Nov. 20, 2023

Hour 2: Lila Bennett, Green Mountain Solar

In hour two, Brad Ferland welcomes back Lila Bennett, Executive Director of the Journey to Recovery Community Center, who is promoting an event with former NBA player and motivational speaker Chris Herren, at North Country Union High School on November 30th. Then, he's joined in-studio by Green Mountain Solar Senior Advisor Shannon Jackson.
Nov. 20, 2023

Hour 1: Barbara Ann Cochran

In the first hour, Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Barbara Ann Cochran to talk about her new book: Hike the Course: A Journey of Family, Passion and Olympic Success for Inspiring and Transforming Athletes of all Ages.
Nov. 17, 2023

Hour 2: Bob Ney, Seven Days, Open Sash

In the second hour, Kevin Ellis is joined first by National News Correspondent Bob Ney. Then, Seven Days reporter Courtney Lamdin joins the show to tell Kevin about her recent story: Two Killed During Chaotic Night of Crime in Burlington. Then, window craftsman Chris Pratt joins Kevin in-studio to talk about his company Open Sash.
Nov. 17, 2023

Hour 1: Lime - Transportation Company

In the first hour, Kevin Ellis is joined in-studio by Andrew Savage co-founder of Lime, a micro-mobility transportation company, to talk about the future of transportation.
Nov. 16, 2023

Remembering Ken Squier

Radio Vermont Group General Manager Steve Cormier hosts a Special Edition of Vermont Viewpoint, remembering the life of Ken Squier. Corm is joined by Ken's family members, and members of the WDEV family past and present to pay tribute to the legendary broadcaster.