Vermont Viewpoint

Latest Episodes:

Hour 1: Washington Electric Co-Op, “Take Me Back: An Anecdotal History of the Mad River Valley" Sep 13, 2023

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In the first hour, Kevin Ellis is joined first by General Manager of Washington Electric Co-Op Louis Porter. Then, he talks with Vermont author Mary Kathleen Mehuron about her book “Take Me Back: An Anecdotal History of the Mad River Valley".

Hour 2: Vermont Right to Life Committee Sep 12, 2023

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In the second hour, Pat talks with Mary Beerworth, Executive Director of the Vermont Right to Life Committee.

Hour 1: National Hunger Action Month Sep 12, 2023

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In the first hour, Pat McDonald talks with Carrie Stahler, Government and Public Affairs Office at the Vermont Foodbank. September is National Hunger Action Month.

Hour 2: AARP Vermont Fraud Watch Sep 11, 2023

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In the second hour, Brad welcomes in Elliott Greenblott, coordinator of the AARP Vermont Fraud Watch Network, for their monthly conversation on the latest scams to be aware of.

Hour 1: Remembering 911 Sep 11, 2023

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Brad Ferland starts the show remembering 911 with Vermont Air National Guard pilots who flew to New York from Vermont the day the World Trade Towers were hit. He talks with Brigadier General Henry Harder Jr. and Ret. Chief Master Sergeant Dennis Mercier about their experiences twenty-two years ago today.

Hour 2: Bob Ney, Seven Days Sep 08, 2023

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In the second hour, Kevin is joined by his regular Friday guests; National News Correspondent Bob Ney and Seven Days. This week from Seven Days, Derek Brouwer tells us about his article - "A Young Man's Path Through the Mental Health Care System Led to Prison — and a Fatal Encounter".

Hour 1: OneCare Vermont Sep 08, 2023

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Kevin Ellis starts the first hour with a Friday essay. Then, he's joined by Abe Berman, interim CEO of OneCare Vermont, to talk about our healthcare system.

Hour 2: Survey Detailing Flood Damage to Farmers Sep 07, 2023

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In the second hour, Pat brings on Agricultural Development Specialists Drew Watson to talk about a recent survey detailing flood damage to Vermont farmers.

Hour 1: Responsible Wakes for Vermont Lakes Sep 07, 2023

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Pat McDonald starts the show talking with Jim Lengel and Diane Lehder of Responsible Wakes for Vermont Lakes, to talk about managing wake boats in Vermont.

Hour 2: Art at the Kent Sep 06, 2023

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In the second hour, Kevin talks with State Curator David Schutz about the upcoming Art at the Kent exhibit.