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Jerry Johnson, Cora Smith, Melinda White Aug 14, 2023

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Brad Ferland starts the show by welcoming back Jerry Johnson from Vermont League of Writers. Their writer's workshop "Into the Words" was postponed a month due to flooding. Jerry updates us on the event now being held Saturday, August 19.

Then Brad is joined in-studio by Cora Smith. Cora is a recent UVM graduate and current freelance reporter for Barre Times Argus and Rutland Herald. They discuss her decision to stay and work in Vermont after college, and how she views the current state of print journalism.

And then, Brad talks with Melinda White, co-chair of Coming Together, A Substance Use Addiction Summit. Their second annual summit was just held in Essex.

Roger Hill, Bob Ney, Seven Days Aug 11, 2023

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Kevin Ellis starts the show talking with Radio Vermont Weather Forecaster Roger Hill. They talk all things weather, flooding, and climate change. Then, our weekly conversations with National News Correspondent Bob Ney, and Seven Days. And then, Kevin closes out the week with some open phones.

Chris Barbieri and Joel Najman, Paul Costello and Sarah Jarvis Aug 10, 2023

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Pat McDonald starts the show with Chris Barbieri and Joel Najman. Chris and Joel are members of the Vermont Automobile Enthusiasts, and they're here today to talk about the upcoming Vermont Antique & Classic Car Meet

Then, Pat is joined by Paul Costello and Sarah Jarvis of the Montpelier Foundation. The foundation is hosting a forum on recovery and the future of Montpelier.

Live from Barre Aug 09, 2023

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

Bob Nelson - Owner, Nelson Ace Hardware.

Emel Cambel - City Councilor

Pete Colman - Owner, Vermont Salumi

Alexis Dexter - Owner, Kitty Korner Cafe

Thom Lauzon - City Councilor and former Mayor

Jon Valsangiacomo - attorney and Chairman, Capstone Community Action

Kim Lipinski, Gary Frymire/Wayne Pickett Aug 08, 2023

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Lee Kittell fills in for Pat McDonald. He talks first with Kim Lipinski, Director of Nutrition and Wellness at Central Vermont Council on Aging. They talk about Vermont's culinary heritage and more.

Then, Gary Frymire and Wayne Pickett, President and Secretary/Treasurer of the USS Vermont Support Group join the show. They tell us about the USS Vermont's relocation to Pearl Harbor, and the arrival ceremony that took place.

Reeva Sullivan Murphy/Martin Giuffre, Elliott Greenblott, Stacey Hamblett Aug 07, 2023

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Brad Ferland starts the show talking with Reeva Sullivan Murphy and Martin Giuffre from the Alburgh Family Clubhouse. The clubhouse plans to aid in the local childcare crisis. Then, our monthly conversation with Elliott Greenblott from the AARP Fraud Watch Network. Elliott tells us about the latest scams to be aware of. And then, Brad is joined by Stacey Hamblett, owner of The Urban Salon in South Burlington and LIFEstyling With Stacey, her business coaching and mentoring service.

Jerome O’Neill, Bob Ney, Seven Days, “Short Takes’’ with publicist Mary Bisbee-Beek Aug 04, 2023

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Kevin Ellis starts the show talking with Burlington lawyer and former United States Attorney for the District of Vermont Jerome O’Neill. They discuss the legal details surrounding the most recent indictment of former president Trump. Then, our weekly conversations with National News Correspondent Bob Ney and Seven Days.

And then, Kevin starts a new segment: “Short Takes’’ on books for the summer and fall with publicist Mary Bisbee-Beek.

Katie Trautz, Ture Nelson/JoEllen Calderara Aug 03, 2023

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Pat McDonald starts the show talking with Katie Trautz, Executive Director of Montpelier Alive. They talk about the continued impact of flooding on Montpelier, and the ongoing recovery efforts.

Then, Pat is joined by Ture Nelson, Acting Town Manager of Berlin, and volunteer JoEllen Calderara of Berlin. They continue the conversation about the impact of flooding on the area.

Live from Downtown Montpelier Aug 02, 2023

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Kevin Ellis is live on-the-scene at the Montpelier Alive Volunteer Hub. He's joined by a multitude of guest to update us on the latest in flood recovery, including:

- Kelly Murphy: Assistant City Manager of Montpelier

-John Snell: Chair of the Montpelier Tree Board and board member of the Montpelier Farmers Market

-Bill Day: Montpelier resident

-Carlo Rovetto and Melissa Whittaker: owners of Positive Pie

-Karen Williams: owner of Woodbury Mountain Toys

Lisa Schermerhorn, Jim Accurso/Briana Fenton Aug 01, 2023

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Pat McDonald starts the show talking with Vermont author Lisa Schermerhorn about her new best-selling book - In Every Belief is a Lie.

Then, Pat talks with Jim Accurso, Office of Disaster Assistance Public Affairs Specialist at the Small Business Administration, and Briana Fenton, FEMA Media Relations Specialist. Both are here in Vermont to continue assisting in flood recovery with their respective organizations.

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