Vermont Viewpoint

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Hour 1: Jennifer Morrison - Commissioner of Public Safety, Jason Gibbs - Gov. Scott Chief of Staff Feb 21, 2024

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Former Governor Jim Douglas hosts the show today, he's joined first by Vermont's Commissioner of Public Safety Jennifer Morrison. Then, he talks with Governor Scott's Chief of Staff Jason Gibbs.

Hour 2: S.18 - Banning Flavored Tobacco Products, Richard Schaaf - Catamount Pickleball Feb 20, 2024

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In the second hour, Brad talks with William Greer of Flavors Hook Kids Vermont and Tina Zuk from the American Heart Association to talk about S.18, a bill that would ban the sale of flavored tobacco products in Vermont. Then, he's joined by Richard Schaaf of Catamount Pickleball to talk about the fastest-growing sport in the nation for the fifth consecutive year.

Hour 1: St. Albans Mayor Tim Smith Feb 20, 2024

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In the first hour, Brad Ferland is joined by St. Albans Mayor Tim Smith to discuss city ballot items and council races.

Hour 2: Shayne Spence - Johnson Selectboard, Jack Brigham - St. Albans Selectboard Feb 19, 2024

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In the second hour, Brad Ferland is joined first by Johnson Town Selectboard member Shayne Spence to discuss town ballot items, and flooding recovery updates. Then, Brad talks with St. Albans Town Selectboard member Jack Brigham.

Hour 1: Joan Shannon - Democratic Nominee for Mayor of Burlington Feb 19, 2024

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In the first hour, Brad Ferland has a wide-ranging conversation with Burlington Democratic nominee for mayor Joan Shannon. They discuss her life and career, and why she's running for mayor.

Hour 2: Bob Ney, Seven Days, John Snell - Photographer Feb 16, 2024

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In the second hour, Kevin Ellis first talks with National News Correspondent Bob Ney. Then, Seven Days news reporter Derek Brower tells us about his recent story: The Fight for Decker Towers: Drug Users and Homeless People Have Overrun a Low-Income High-Rise. Residents Are Gearing Up to Evict Them.

And then, Kevin is joined by Montpelier photographer John Snell to talk about his new exhibit at the Highland Center for the Arts.

Hour 1: John Lewis Youth Leadership Award Feb 16, 2024

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In the first hour, Kevin Ellis is joined by Addie Lentzner and Chris Alfano, winners of the John Lewis Youth Leadership Award given by Vermont Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas. Addie is the founder and executive director of the Vermont Student Anti-Racism Network, and Chris is the founder of Civicly, a smartphone app that provides free, engaging, high quality civics education.

Hour 2: Steve Howard - VSEA Feb 15, 2024

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In the second hour, Pat McDonald talks with Steve Howard, Executive Director of the Vermont State Employee Association, to discuss challenges facing Vermont state employees.

Hour 1: Legislative Review Feb 15, 2024

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In the first hour, Pat McDonald is on her own after her scheduled guest had to postpone. So Pat gives an extensive legislative review on the committees and news she's been covering in the Vermont State House, including the ethics commission, housing, and recreation.

Hour 2: Gregory Tatro - Jenna’s Promise/Gary De Carolis - Vermont Recovery Network Feb 14, 2024

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In the second hour, Brad Ferland is joined by Gregory Tatro, Co-Founder of Jenna’s Promise and Gary De Carolis, Executive Director of the Vermont Recovery Network, to talk about Jenna’s Promise 5-year anniversary and substance use addiction pending legislation.

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