Vermont Viewpoint

Latest Episodes:

Hour 2: Matt Cota - Vermont Fuel Dealers Association, Darcie Johnston - Political Consultant May 08, 2024

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Ross Connolly is joined first by Matt Cota from the Vermont Fuel Dealers Association. Then, he talks with political consultant Darcie Johnston.

Hour 1: Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression May 08, 2024

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Lee Kittell and Ross Connolly are joined by Graham Piro, Program Officer for the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, to discuss campus protests.

Hour 2: Vermont College and University Pro-Palestinian Encampments May 07, 2024

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Isaac Evans-Frantz is joined first by students Calvin George from Dartmouth and Carter McPhedran from Middlebury who were at their colleges pro-palestinian encampments. Then later, VTDigger Education Reporter Peter D’Auria joins the show.

Hour 1: Appointment of Interim Secretary of Agency of Education May 07, 2024

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Isaac Evans-Frantz is joined first by State Senator Terry Williams and later by State Senator Ruth Hardy to discuss the appointment of Interim Secretary of Agency of Education Zoie Saunders.

Then, Isaac welcomes in four additional guest to discuss the topic, including:

Tim O’Leary - Vermont educator

Darren Allen - Vermont-NEA

Jay Nichols - Vermont Principals Association

Addie Lentzner - Vermont Student Anti-Racism Network

Hour 2: Elliott Greenblott - AARP Vermont Fraud Watch, Rabbi Asher Crispe May 06, 2024

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Brad Ferland is joined first by Elliott Greenblott, AARP Vermont Fraud Watch Coordinator for their monthly check-in on the latest scams and fraud to be aware of.

Then, Brad welcomes back Rabbi Asher Crispe to discuss college protests surrounding the Israel-Hamas war.

Hour 1: Zachariah Watson - Central Vermont Habitat for Humanity May 06, 2024

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Brad Ferland is joined by Zachariah Watson, Executive Director of Central Vermont Habitat for Humanity to talk about the ReStore, housing and homelessness.

Hour 2: Bob Ney, Seven Days, Alex MacLean - Fmr. Gov. Shumlin Campaign Manager May 03, 2024

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Kevin Ellis is joined first by National News Correspondent Bob Ney. Then, he's join by Seven Days education writer Alison Novak to discuss her recent story:

Vermont Senate Votes Down Ed Secretary Nominee Zoie Saunders.

Then, Kevin is joined by Alex MacLean, former aide and campaign manager for Governor Peter Shumlin. They discuss former Governor Howard Dean's potential campaign.

Hour 1: Fmr. Sen. John Rodgers May 03, 2024

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Kevin Ellis is joined in-studio by former State Senator John Rodgers to discuss the latest news from the State House.

Hour 2: Abenaki Chef Jessee Lawyer May 02, 2024

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Pat McDonald is joined by Abenaki Chef Jessee Lawyer. They talk about Abenaki food in honor of Abenaki Recognition and Heritage Week, and his career as a chef.

Hour 1: Rep. Mark Higley May 02, 2024

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Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by State Representative Mark Higley. They discuss bills passed that he sponsored, and more.