Episodes
Aug. 11, 2023
Roger Hill, Bob Ney, Seven Days
Kevin Ellis starts the show talking with Radio Vermont Weather Forecaster Roger Hill. They talk all things weather, flooding, and climate change. Then, our weekly conversations with National News Correspondent Bob Ney, and Seven Days. And then, Kevin closes out the week with some open phones.
Aug. 10, 2023
Chris Barbieri and Joel Najman, Paul Costello and Sarah Jarvis
Pat McDonald starts the show with Chris Barbieri and Joel Najman. Chris and Joel are members of the Vermont Automobile Enthusiasts, and they're here today to talk about the upcoming Vermont Antique & Classic Car Meet Then, Pat is joined by Paul Costello and Sarah Jarvis of the Montpelier Foundation. The foundation is hosting a forum on recovery and the future of Montpelier.
Aug. 9, 2023
Live from Barre
Kevin Ellis is live in Barre with a variety of guests to update us on the flood recovery efforts in the city. Guest include: Bob Nelson - Owner, Nelson Ace Hardware. Emel Cambel - City Councilor Pete Colman - Owner, Vermont Salumi Alexis Dexter - Owner, Kitty Korner Cafe Thom Lauzon - City Councilor and former Mayor Jon Valsangiacomo - attorney and Chairman, Capstone Community Action
Aug. 8, 2023
Kim Lipinski, Gary Frymire/Wayne Pickett
Lee Kittell fills in for Pat McDonald. He talks first with Kim Lipinski, Director of Nutrition and Wellness at Central Vermont Council on Aging. They talk about Vermont's culinary heritage and more. Then, Gary Frymire and Wayne Pickett, President and Secretary/Treasurer of the USS Vermont Support Group join the show. They tell us about the USS Vermont's relocation to Pearl Harbor, and the arrival ceremony that took place.
Aug. 7, 2023
Reeva Sullivan Murphy/Martin Giuffre, Elliott Greenblott, Stacey Hamblett
Brad Ferland starts the show talking with Reeva Sullivan Murphy and Martin Giuffre from the Alburgh Family Clubhouse. The clubhouse plans to aid in the local childcare crisis. Then, our monthly conversation with Elliott Greenblott from the AARP Fraud Watch Network. Elliott tells us about the latest scams to be aware of. And then, Brad is joined by Stacey Hamblett, owner of The Urban Salon in South Burlington and LIFEstyling With Stacey, her business coaching and mentoring service.
Aug. 4, 2023
Jerome O’Neill, Bob Ney, Seven Days, “Short Takes’’ with publicist Mary Bisbee-Beek
Kevin Ellis starts the show talking with Burlington lawyer and former United States Attorney for the District of Vermont Jerome O’Neill. They discuss the legal details surrounding the most recent indictment of former president Trump. Then, our weekly conversations with National News Correspondent Bob Ney and Seven Days. And then, Kevin starts a new segment: “Short Takes’’ on books for the summer and fall with publicist Mary Bisbee-Beek.
Aug. 3, 2023
Katie Trautz, Ture Nelson/JoEllen Calderara
Pat McDonald starts the show talking with Katie Trautz, Executive Director of Montpelier Alive. They talk about the continued impact of flooding on Montpelier, and the ongoing recovery efforts. Then, Pat is joined by Ture Nelson, Acting Town Manager of Berlin, and volunteer JoEllen Calderara of Berlin. They continue the conversation about the impact of flooding on the area.
Aug. 2, 2023
Live from Downtown Montpelier
Kevin Ellis is live on-the-scene at the Montpelier Alive Volunteer Hub. He's joined by a multitude of guest to update us on the latest in flood recovery, including: - Kelly Murphy: Assistant City Manager of Montpelier -John Snell: Chair of the Montpelier Tree Board and board member of the Montpelier Farmers Market -Bill Day: Montpelier resident -Carlo Rovetto and Melissa Whittaker: owners of Positive Pie -Karen Williams: owner of Woodbury Mountain Toys
Aug. 1, 2023
Lisa Schermerhorn, Jim Accurso/Briana Fenton
Pat McDonald starts the show talking with Vermont author Lisa Schermerhorn about her new best-selling book - In Every Belief is a Lie. Then, Pat talks with Jim Accurso, Office of Disaster Assistance Public Affairs Specialist at the Small Business Administration, and Briana Fenton, FEMA Media Relations Specialist. Both are here in Vermont to continue assisting in flood recovery with their respective organizations.
July 31, 2023
Erica Hayes/Ron Frey, Pat McDonald
Brad Ferland talks with Erica Hayes and Ron Frey, the new owners of Cambridge Market. Then, Viewpoint host Pat McDonald joins the show, but this time as a guest for an in depth conversation about her professional career and journey in life, and being a radio host on WDEV.
July 28, 2023
Rep. Laura Sibilia, Grace Oedel, Bob Ney, Seven Days, Keenan Ellis
Kevin Ellis is joined first by Rep. Laura Sibilia to talk more about statewide flooding. Then Northeast Organic Farming Association Executive Director for Vermont Grace Oedel joins the show. And then, our weekly conversations with National News Correspondent Bob Ney and Seven Days. And finally, tv and film critic Keenan Ellis makes his return to review what to watch this summer.
July 27, 2023
Chris Barbieri, Miranda Dalton
Pat McDonald is joined by friend of WDEV Chris Barbieri, the Former President of the Vermont Chamber of Commerce is also an expert on all things China. Then, Pat is joined by social media and marketing expert Miranda Dalton to talk about her business - Grow with Miranda LLC.
July 26, 2023
Gregg Gossens, Sarah DeFelice
Kevin Ellis is joined in-studio by Montpelier architect Gregg Gossens. Then, Sarah DeFelice joins Kevin in-studio to talk about her home goods and clothing store in Montpelier, Bailey Road.
July 25, 2023
David Kelley Esq./Mill Moore, Linda Johnson
Pat McDonald is joined by returning guest David Kelly Esq. along with Mill Moore, the Executive Director of the Vermont Independent School Association. Then, Executive Director of Prevent Child Abuse Vermont Linda Johnson joins the show.
July 24, 2023
Tim Heney, Secretary Julie Moore
Kevin Ellis sits in for Brad Ferland on a Monday. He's first joined by Montpelier landlord and City Councilor Tim Heney. Then, Secretary of the Agency of Natural Resources Julie Moore.
July 21, 2023
Mayor Jake Hemmerick, Bob Ney, Seven Days
Kevin Ellis starts the show talking with Barre Mayor Jake Hemmerick. They talk about the the recent flooding and what's being done to clean-up and repair the city. Then, our weekly conversations with National News Correspondent Bob Ney and Seven Days. And Kevin finishes the week with open phones.