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Gregg Gossens, Sarah DeFelice Jul 26, 2023

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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.

David Kelley Esq./Mill Moore, Linda Johnson Jul 25, 2023

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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.

Tim Heney, Secretary Julie Moore Jul 24, 2023

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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.

Mayor Jake Hemmerick, Bob Ney, Seven Days Jul 21, 2023

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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.

Sue Minter/Mary Moulton, Anson Tebbetts Jul 20, 2023

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Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by Executive Director of Washington County Mental Health Services Mary Moulton, along with Executive Director of Capstone Community Action Sue Minter. They talk about the impact of flooding on the people in their organizations and the continued need for assistance. Then, Secretary of Agriculture Anson Tebbetts joins Pat to talk about how flooding impacted Vermont's farms, and what you can do to help.

Bill Fraser, Vermont Community Foundation, Montpelier Alive, Alyssa Johnson, Peter Lloyd Jul 19, 2023

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Kevin Ellis starts the show by welcoming back Montpelier City Manager Bill Fraser to update us on flood recovery in Montpelier.

Then, Dan Smith, CEO of Vermont Community Foundation joins Kevin in-studio to talk about flood relief donations.

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Afterwards, former Deputy Secretary of the Agency of Natural Resources and lead volunteer for Montpelier Alive Peter Walke joins Kevin to talk about volunteer efforts and climate resilience.

And then, Waterbury Selectboard Member Alyssa Johnson talks to Kevin about Waterbury's recovery efforts and how you can help.

And finally, contractor Peter Lloyd from Lloyd Home Service joins us to talk about the work he and other contractors have started to rebuild flooded homes and local businesses.

Ben Kinsley, Highway Safety Jul 18, 2023

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Pat McDonald welcomes back Ben Kinsley of Imperium Advisors to wrap up the 2023 legislative post-veto session.

Then, Pat is joined in-studio by Dennis Wygmans from the Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs, along with Paul White and Bill Jenkins from the State Highway Safety Office, to talk about the concerning rise of deaths on Vermont's highways.

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.

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