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Tommy Gardner, Addiction Recovery Summit Jul 17, 2023

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Brad Ferland talks with Tommy Gardner of the News and Citizen about their reporting on the flooding throughout the state.

Then later, Brad talks with Melinda White of Howard Center and Dawn Tatro of Jenna's Promise about the 2nd Annual Addiction Recovery Summit. And then, Anthony O'Shaughnessy and Lila Bennett about recovery bed challenges, and more.

FEMA, Flood Recovery Fund, Bob Ney, Seven Days, Washington Electric Co-Op Jul 14, 2023

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Kevin Ellis starts the show with his thoughts on the recent flooding, and an essay on what "Vermont Strong" means. Then, Kevin is joined in-studio by Congressional Affairs Specialist for FEMA, David Mace. They talk about FEMA's flood response and what they'll continue to do to help Vermonters.

Afterwards, former state legislator Patti Komline joins the show to talk about a new fund to help Vermont small businesses impacted by the flooding. Vermont Main Street Flood Recovery Fund: vtrecovery2023.com

And then, our weekly conversations with National News Correspondent Bob Ney, and Seven Days. Also, Kevin welcomes back Louis Porter, General Manager of Washington Electric Co-Op, to talk power outages caused by storms and continued flood recovery.

Neale Lunderville, Gary Winslett Jul 13, 2023

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Former Governor Jim Douglas guest hosts the show. He's joined in-studio first by Neale Lunderville, President and CEO of Vermont Gas Systems, to talk about their flood response and more. Then, Middlebury College Political Science Professor Gary Winslett joins the show to discuss a new report he's authored on Vermont's housing crisis.

Flood Coverage Jul 12, 2023

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Kevin Ellis is joined by a variety of guests, all to cover the recent flooding across the state. Guests include: Matt Cota (Vermont Fuel Dealers Association), Bill Fraser (Montpelier City Manager), Tom Greene (Owner - Hugo's Bar & Grill), Louis Porter (General Manager - Washington Electric Co-Op), Rep. Tom Stevens, Sue Minter (Executive Director - Capstone Community Action). And Kevin also takes your calls throughout the show to hear your stories and answer your questions.

Art Woolf, Anson Tebbetts, Russell Flannery, Owen Foster Jul 11, 2023

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Former Governor Jim Douglas guest hosts the show. He starts the show talking with Art Woolf, former State Economist and former UVM professor of economics. Art updates us on the U.S. and Vermont economy. Then, Secretary of Agriculture Anson Tebbetts joins the show to talk about the agricultural impacts of the recent flooding around the state and more. And then, Gov. Douglas starts the second half of the show with Forbes Media Editor-at-Large Russell Flannery. And finally, he finishes the show with an in-studio conversation with Owen Foster, the Chairman of the Green Mountain Care Board.

League of Vermont Writers Jul 10, 2023

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Brad Ferland starts the show talking with Jerry Johnson and Paula Munier from the League of Vermont Writers about their writing careers and their upcoming event: "Into the Words". Then, Brad talks with Vermont authors Stephen Russell Payne and Joy Cohen, who are presenters for "Into the Words".

Greenway Institute, Bob Ney, Seven Days, Larry Gilbert Jul 07, 2023

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Kevin Ellis starts the show talking with State Representative Rebecca Holcombe of the Greenway Institute, which is buying the Vermont College of Fine Arts campus in Montpelier. Then, our weekly conversations with National News Correspondent Bob Ney, and Seven Days. And then, Kevin talks with Larry Gilbert, who petitioned East Montpelier selectors to close County Road for four Sunday's starting this summer.

ORCA Media, Michael Donoghue Jul 06, 2023

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Pat McDonald starts the show talking with Christopher Wiersema, Communication Engagement Manager for ORCA Media. They talk about what Orca Media offers, public access TV, and more. Then, Pat talks with writer and former Burlington Free Press reporter Michael Donoghue. They have a conversation about his career covering news and sports, the current state of journalism, transparency, and more.

Melissa Bounty, Dave Chapman Jul 05, 2023

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Kevin Ellis is joined in-studio by Melissa Bounty, the Executive Director of Central Vermont Economic Development Corporation. Then, Kevin talks with Dave Chapman founder of Vermont Organic Farmers, and Executive Director of the Real Organic Project.

Charlie Papillo, Fraud Watch, Mayor Miro Weinberger Jul 03, 2023

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Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Charlie Papillo. Brad and Charlie talk all things 4th of July and beyond. Then, our monthly conversation with Elliott Greenblott from the AARP Fraud Watch Network to talk about the latest scams. And then, Burlington Mayor Miro Weinberger joins the show to talk about the 4th of July in Burlington and issues around the motel housing program.

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