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Major General Gregory Knight and Captain Mikel Arcovitch, Austin de Lone and David Noble Aug 28, 2023

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Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Major General Gregory Knight and Captain Mikel Arcovitch of the Vermont National Guard. The Vermont National Guard is hosting an Open House on September 9th from 10am-3pm at Camp Johnson in Colchester.

Then, musicians Austin de Lone, and David Noble of "Wreckless Strangers" join Brad to talk about their upcoming show at the Zenbarn in Waterbury on September 1st.

Jonathan Hoffman, Bob Ney, Seven Days, Keenan Ellis Aug 25, 2023

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Kevin Ellis starts the show with Jonathan Hoffman, the Director of Direct Aid International. They talk about his work building schools in Afghanistan. Then our regular Friday guests, National News Correspondent Bob Ney and Seven Days. And then, Kevin closes out the week talking all-things movies with film critic Keenan Ellis.

Mary Thon, Jeff Bartley, Kathy Elkind Aug 24, 2023

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Pat McDonald starts the show talking with Mary Thon, Development Director at Prevent Child Abuse Vermont. They talk about the 2023 Walk for Children Fundraiser. Then, Pat is joined by Jeff Bartley, Marketing Director Champlain Valley Expo. They talk about this year's Champlain Valley Fair from August 25th to September 3rd. And finally, Pat talks with with Vermont author Kathy Elkind about her new book: To Walk It Is to See It: 1 Couple, 98 Days, 1400 Miles on Europe's GR5.

Live from Harry’s Hardware in Cabot Aug 23, 2023

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Kevin Ellis continues his journey around the state visiting the communities hit hardest by flooding. Today, he's live from Harry's Hardware in Cabot as they and the town continue their recovery efforts. Guests include:

Johanna Thiabault and Jina Alboreo - co-owners, Harry’s Hardware

Mike Hogan - Cabot Selectboard Chair

Dale Brown - Coordinator, Neighbors in Action

Betsy McKay - Cabot resident

Joshua Singer, Barrie Fisher Aug 22, 2023

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Pat McDonald starts the show talking with Joshua Singer, Founder of his own independent practice River Street Wellness in Montpelier. Then, Pat is joined by Barrie Fisher, Owner of Barrie Fisher Photo and Gallery in Waitsfield.

Chief Jon Murad, Tyler Whitley Aug 21, 2023

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Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Burlington Chief of Police Jon Murad. They talk about growing up in Vermont, the challenges and opportunities in being Chief of Police, and more. Then, Brad welcomes in Tyler Whitley, Manager of Kill Kare State Park in St. Albans.

Sarah Copeland-Hanzas, Bob Ney, Seven Days, Sarah DeFelice Aug 18, 2023

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Kevin Ellis starts the show with some open phones. Then, he's joined in-studio by Secretary of State Sarah Copeland-Hanzas. And then, our weekly check-ins with National News Correspondent Bob Ney, and Seven Days. And Kevin closes out the week by checking in with Montpelier business owner Sarah DeFelice, owner of Bailey Road.

Barre Area Development Corporation, Ed Baker Aug 17, 2023

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Pat McDonald goes solo for the first hour and talks all things flooding, safety and preparedness, as well as the Barre Area Development Corporation. Then, Pat is joined by Ed Baker (MSW) Host/Producer of the Addiction Recovery Channel on CCTV VT.

Live from Johnson Aug 16, 2023

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Kevin Ellis is live in Johnson with a variety of guests to update us on the continued flood recovery efforts in the town. Guest include:

Beth Foy - Selectboard Chair

Erik Bailey - Village Manager

Geoff Butler - Executive Director of The Johnson Health Center

Joie LeHoiller- local farmer

Greg Tatro - Founder, Jenna’s Promise

Chef Joey Buttendorf, Sandra Meyerhofer Aug 15, 2023

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Pat McDonald starts the show talking with Chef Joey Buttendorf from the Community Kitchen Academy. They discuss the academy’s response to the flood, and more. Then, Pat is joined by Sandra Meyerhofer of VDART (Vermont Disaster Animal Response Team), to talk about rescuing animals in a disaster.

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