Vermont Viewpoint

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Hour 1: The Vermont Professionals of Color Network Nov 01, 2023

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In the first hour, Kevin Ellis talks with Wawei Wang and Tino Rutanhira, co-directors of The Vermont Professionals of Color Network, about their new study of the challenges facing minority business owners.

Hour 2: Montpelier Alive Oct 31, 2023

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In the second hour, Pat McDonald is joined by Katie Trautz, Executive Director of Montpelier Alive, to update us on flood recovery in Montpelier’s downtown, and more.

Hour 1: People’s Health & Wellness Clinic/Green Mountain Graveyards Oct 31, 2023

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In the first hour, Pat McDonald welcomes in-studio Dan Barlow, Executive Director People’s Health & Wellness Clinic and co-founder of Green Mountain Graveyards.

Hour 2: Vermont National Guard Oct 30, 2023

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In the second hour, Brad Ferland is joined by Col. Brian Lepine of the Vermont Air National Guard. Colonel Lepine is the Vice Commander, 158th Fighter Wing, as the Vice Commander, he oversees the Fighter Wing Staff, Manpower and Budget Programs for the Wing and assigned organizations within. Then, Brad talks with MSG Courtney Weisert of the Vermont Army National Guard about recruiting and career opportunities.

Hour 1: Mayor Miro Weinberger Oct 30, 2023

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In the first hour, Brad Ferland is joined by Mayor of Burlington Miro Weinberger. Brad and Miro discuss being the longest successive serving Mayor in Burlington, not seeking election, and more.

Hour 2: Bob Ney, Seven Days, Mary Bisbee-Beek Oct 27, 2023

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In the second hour, Kevin Ellis is joined by his regular Friday guest, National News Correspondent Bob Ney. Then, Seven Days reporter Kevin McCallum joins Kevin to talk about his story in this week's issue: Would Removing Four Old Dams Make Montpelier More Flood Resilient? And Kevin closes out the week by welcoming back publicist Mary Bisbee-Beek for her book recommendations for this month.

Hour 1: Matt Duss - Center for International Policy Oct 27, 2023

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In the first hour, Kevin Ellis starts the show talking about the local and national news of the week. Then, Kevin is joined by Matt Duss, former foreign policy advisor to Bernie Sanders and current Executive VP at the Center for International Policy, to discuss the Israel-Hamas War.

Hour 2: Central Vermont Television Oct 26, 2023

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In the second hour, Pat McDonald is joined by Tony Campos, Executive Director of Central Vermont Television. CVTV is a non-profit community media and technology center located in downtown Barre.

Hour 1: USS Vermont Support Group, Vermont State Ethics Commission Oct 26, 2023

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In the first hour, Pat McDonald welcomes back Gary Frymire, President USS Vermont Support Group. Then, Pat is joined by Christina Sivret, Executive Director Vermont State Ethics Commission.

Hour 2: "The Home-Scale Forest Garden", Flood Recovery Oct 25, 2023

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In the second hour, Kevin Ellis talks with Dani Baker about her book: The Home-Scale Forest Garden: How to Plan, Plant, and Tend a Resilient Edible Landscape. Then, Kevin welcomes in-studio Liz Schlegel, a Waterbury resident and volunteer to talk about flood recovery.

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