Episodes

Nov. 15, 2023

Hour 2: Paul Dame - Chair - Vermont GOP, Bob Ney

In the second hour, Kevin is joined by Paul Dame, Chair of the Vermont Republican Party. Then, he talks with National News Correspondent Bob Ney.
Nov. 15, 2023

Hour 1: Jim Dandeneau - Executive Director - Vermont Democratic Party

In the first hour, Kevin Ellis is joined by Vermont's Democratic Party Executive Director Jim Dandeneau to discuss local and national political issues.
Nov. 14, 2023

Hour 2: “All Things LGBTQ”

In the second hour, Pat McDonald welcomes in-studio Keith Goslant, Linda Quinlan and Anne Charles, Hosts of “All Things LGBTQ” on ORCA Media.
Nov. 14, 2023

Hour 1: Vermont Council on Rural Development/Barre Up

In the first hour, Pat McDonald is joined by Jessica Savage, Director of Community Collaboration at Vermont Council on Rural Development, and Amanda Gustin, Chair of Barre Up. They talk about the continued rebuilding and recovering from the flood in Barre City.
Nov. 13, 2023

Hour 2: Destination Imagination, Carl Rosenquist

In the second hour, Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Director of Vermont Destination Imagination Jane Youngbaer. Then, Brad talks with Veteran and former Vermont State Representative Carl Rosenquist.
Nov. 13, 2023

Hour 1: "Bastard Republic: Encounters Along the Tattered Edge of Fallen Empire"

In the first hour, Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Vermont musician, teacher, and author Tyrone Shaw, to talk about his book - Bastard Republic: Encounters Along the Tattered Edge of Fallen Empire.
Nov. 9, 2023

Hour 2: Danny Coane

In the second hour, Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by Vermont musician Danny Coane. Coane is a guitarist-singer and a member of the Starline Rhythm Boys, VT Bluegrass Pioneers, Them Boys and the Radio Rangers.
Nov. 9, 2023

Hour 1: Ben Kinsley

In the first hour, Pat McDonald welcomes back Ben Kinsley, owner of Imperium Advisors, to talk about public policy recommendations to address Vermont’s critical issues.
Nov. 8, 2023

Hour 2: Brady Farkas

In the second hour, Kevin Ellis welcomes in Brady Farkas to talk all things local and national sports.
Nov. 8, 2023

Hour 1: Jared Duval - Executive Director, Energy Action Network

In the first hour, Kevin Ellis talks with Jared Duval, the Executive Director of the Energy Action Network about a new climate study.
Nov. 7, 2023

Hour 2: Tom Leitz - Waterbury Municipal Manager

In the second hour, Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by Waterbury Municipal Manager Tom Leitz.
Nov. 7, 2023

Hour 1: Vermont Sports Hall of Fame

In the first hour, Pat McDonald is joined by Alan Rubel and Ed Bride, founder and board members of the Vermont Sports Hall of Fame.
Nov. 6, 2023

Hour 2: AARP Vermont Fraud Watch, Franklin County Sheriff John Grismore

In the second hour, Brad Ferland is joined by AARP Vermont Fraud Watch Coordinator Elliott Greenblott to talk about the latest scams to be aware of. Then, Brad is joined by Franklin County Sheriff John Grismore.
Nov. 6, 2023

Hour 1: Taryn Noelle

In the first hour, Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Vermont singer, actress, dancer, and choreographer Taryn Noelle, to talk about the Jon Gailmor and Taryn Noelle Quartet fall music concert at Stowe Community Church on Saturday, and much more.
Nov. 3, 2023

Hour 2: Bob Ney, Seven Days, Karen Paul

In the second hour, Kevin Ellis is joined as usual by National News Correspondent Bob Ney. Then, Colin Flanders from Seven Days joins Kevin to talk about their latest story: Blight Sites: Burlington’s Vacant Commercial Buildings Are Eyesores and Potential Safety Hazards. Some Remain in a State of Ruin for Years. Then, Kevin talks with Burlington City Council President Karen Paul who is a candidate for mayor of Burlington.
Nov. 3, 2023

Hour 1: The Montpelier Bridge

In the first hour, Kevin Ellis is joined by Cassandra Hemingway and Phil Dodd, editor and board member of The Montpelier Bridge, to talk about the newspaper’s 30th anniversary and Gala celebration.
Nov. 2, 2023

Hour 2: Joe Benning

In the second hour, Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by former State Senator Joe Benning to talk about his recent trip to Ireland.
Nov. 2, 2023

Hour 1: Meadow Hill Consulting

In the first hour, Pat McDonald welcomes back in-studio Matt Cota, Owner of Meadow Hill Consulting. Meadow Hill provides management and advocacy service to their clients.
Nov. 1, 2023

Hour 2: Writer Bill Schubart, Remembering Poet Louise Gluck

In the second hour, Kevin Ellis is joined by Vermont Writer Bill Schubart, tot talk about his latest opinion piece: We poison ourselves with industrial food, sugar and pills. Then, Kevin welcomes Vermont writer and poet Dan Chiasson to remember Nobel Prize winning poet Louise Gluck.
Nov. 1, 2023

Hour 1: The Vermont Professionals of Color Network

In the first hour, Kevin Ellis talks with Wawei Wang and Tino Rutanhira, co-directors of The Vermont Professionals of Color Network, about their new study of the challenges facing minority business owners.
Oct. 31, 2023

Hour 2: Montpelier Alive

In the second hour, Pat McDonald is joined by Katie Trautz, Executive Director of Montpelier Alive, to update us on flood recovery in Montpelier’s downtown, and more.
Oct. 31, 2023

Hour 1: People’s Health & Wellness Clinic/Green Mountain Graveyards

In the first hour, Pat McDonald welcomes in-studio Dan Barlow, Executive Director People’s Health & Wellness Clinic and co-founder of Green Mountain Graveyards.
Oct. 30, 2023

Hour 2: Vermont National Guard

In the second hour, Brad Ferland is joined by Col. Brian Lepine of the Vermont Air National Guard. Colonel Lepine is the Vice Commander, 158th Fighter Wing, as the Vice Commander, he oversees the Fighter Wing Staff, Manpower and Budget Programs for the Wing and assigned organizations within. Then, Brad talks with MSG Courtney Weisert of the Vermont Army National Guard about recruiting and career opportunities.
Oct. 30, 2023

Hour 1: Mayor Miro Weinberger

In the first hour, Brad Ferland is joined by Mayor of Burlington Miro Weinberger. Brad and Miro discuss being the longest successive serving Mayor in Burlington, not seeking election, and more.