Vermont Viewpoint

Latest Episodes:

Hour 1: Listener Phone Calls Mar 27, 2024

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Lee Kittell host the show today. In the first hour, he takes listener phone calls about Vermont's H.612: An act relating to miscellaneous cannabis amendments.

Hour 2: Cathleen Elle - Author Mar 26, 2024

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In the second hour, Brad Ferland welcomes author Cathleen Elle to the show. They discuss the devastating loss of her 19-year old son, Logan, from suicide, and her inspiring journey on how she has dealt with such a traumatic event.

Hour 1: Burlington Mayor Miro Weinberger Mar 26, 2024

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In the first hour, Brad Ferland is joined by outgoing Burlington Mayor Miro Weinberger. They discuss his final council meeting and what comes next for him after he leaves office.

Hour 2: Elisabeth Von Trapp Mar 25, 2024

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In the second hour, Brad Ferland welcomes back in-studio Elisabeth Von Trapp. They discuss her music career; experiences and emotional journey, and using music as a tool for hope in a world filled with turmoil.

Hour 1: "Love of the Land", Henry Harder Jr. - VTANG Mar 25, 2024

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In the first hour, Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Vermont filmmaker Travis Van Alstyne to talk about his short film: Love of the Land. The short animated film based on the true and tragic story of Vermont farmer Romaine Tenney.

Then, Brad welcomes in-studio Henry Harder Jr., assistant adjutant general of the Vermont Air National Guard.

Hour 2: Bob Ney, Seven Days, Mary Bisbee-Beek - Publicist Mar 22, 2024

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In the second hour, Kevin Ellis is joined first by National News Correspondent Bob Ney. Then, Seven Days political reporter Colin Flanders tells us about his recent story:

Another Round of Motel Evictions Sparks Confusion, Frustration and a Rush to Erect Temporary Shelters.

And then, Kevin welcomes back publicist Mary Bisbee-Beek for their monthly book talk.

Hour 1: Joanna Grossman - Political Strategist Mar 22, 2024

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In the first hour, Kevin Ellis is joined in-studio by Political Strategist Joanna Grossman. They do a week in review of local, state and national news.

Hour 2: Patrick Shattuck - Rural Edge Mar 21, 2024

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In the second hour, Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by Patrick Shattuck, Executive Director of Rural Edge, a premier developer of affordable housing in the Northeast Kingdom. They discuss the current housing crisis.

Hour 1: World Down Syndrome Day Mar 21, 2024

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In the first hour, Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by Stirling Peebles, Advocacy Educator and Founder of the Employment Corner, and

Carol Walbridge, Community Support Specialist. They discuss World Down Syndrome Day and what it's like living with down syndrome.

Hour 1: Listener Phone Calls Mar 20, 2024

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Lee Kittell hosts the show today. He spends the hour taking listener phone calls about issues in their communities.