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Vermont Viewpoint

448 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratings

Vermont Viewpoint covers a lot of ground, both geographically and topically. You’ll hear from lawmakers, newsmakers, business people and your own friends and neighbors. This is the show you want to tune into to hear what compelling and/or fun topic you’ll be introduced to each day.

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Episodes

Recovery, Tim Johnson Arsenault, and Thomas Chittenden

November 14, 2022 19:56 - 1 hour - 59.7 MB

Today on Vermont Viewpoint, Brad Ferland hosts! For the first half hour, he'll talk with Lila Bennett. They'll talk about the Journey to Recovery Community Center. Next, he'll speak with Anthony O'Shaughnessy of Granite Recovery Centers. Beginning the second half of the show, he'll speak with Tim Johnson Arsenault. He's the Vernon Town Clerk, Vernon Moderator, and longtime radio news personality. And, for the last part of the show, he'll speak with Thomas Chittenden, Senator and South Burling...

Treasurer, Bob Ney, Seven Days, Employee Wellness Program

November 11, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 61 MB

Today on Vermont Viewpoint, Pat McDonald hosts! For the first hour, she'll talk with Mike Pieciak, the Vermont Treasurer-Elect. Kicking off the second hour, she'll speak with Bob Ney to get an update with national news. Following Bob, Kevin McCallum from Seven Days comes on to talk about Vermonters looking for cheaper ways to keep their homes warm this winter. And, for the last half hour, she'll speak with Maura Obrien R.N. They'll discuss the State of Vermont employee wellness program.

Food Justice and Food Security, A Career Well Lived

November 10, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 62.1 MB

Today on Vermont Viewpoint, Pat McDonald hosts! During the first hour, she'll speak with Peter Antos-Ketchup, the Coordinator for the New Community Project. They'll talk about Food Justice and Food Security for Food Sovereignty for Vermonters. And then, during the second hour, she'll speak with David Wolk, the founder of Wolk Leadership Solutions. They'l talk about a Career Well Lived.

Election Results 2022

November 09, 2022 19:43 - 1 hour - 61.5 MB

Today on Vermont Viewpoint, Kevin Ellis hosts! First up, he'll have Becca Balint, the history making new congresswoman. Then, he'll speak with Myers Mermel, followed by David Zuckerman. Starting the second half of the show, he'll speak with Charity Clark and then end with open phones!

“Unleashing the Potential of Rural America”, Fraud, Holiday Cards

November 08, 2022 22:05 - 1 hour - 61.1 MB

Today on Vermont Viewpoint, Pat McDonald hosts! Up first, she'll speak Matt Dunn, the founder and director of Center on Rural Innovation. They'll talk about "Unleashing the Potential of Rural America". Kicking off the second half of the show, she'll speak with Elliott Greenblott of the AARP Fraud Watch. And lastly, she'll speak with Amy White, the Vice President of M&T Bank. They'll talk bout M&T bank and its Holiday Cards Challenge for our Military.

Midterm Elections, “The Master: The Brilliant Career of Roger Federer”

November 07, 2022 21:07 - 1 hour - 60.6 MB

Today on Vermont Viewpoint, Kevin Ellis hosts! First up, he'll have Mark Johnson on and they'll talk about their thoughts on this Midterm Elections season. Then, during the second half of the show, Kevin will have Christopher Clarey on to discuss his book, "The Master: The Brilliant Career of Roger Federer".

Jim Condos, Bob Ney, Seven Days, and Open Phones!

November 04, 2022 18:18 - 1 hour - 61.4 MB

Today on Vermont Viewpoint, Kevin Ellis hosts! For the first hour, he'll talk with Vermont Secretary of State Jim Condos! Starting at the second hour, Bob Ney will be on to talk about national news. After Bob, Courtney Lamdin of Seven Days will be on to talk about the state of shootings in Burlington. And, for the last half hour of the show, he'll have open phones and hear your thoughts!

Health & Wellness Clinic, Vermont Graveyards, Opera House

November 03, 2022 19:37 - 1 hour - 62.2 MB

Today on Vermont Viewpoint, Pat McDonald hosts! During the first hour, she talks with Dan Barlow. They'll be discussing the People's Health and Wellness Clinic. Then, during the second hour, she'll then talk about Green Mountain Graveyards. And, lastly, she'll speak with Dan Casey who is the Executive Director of the Barre Opera House in Barre Vermont. He'll take us backstage at the opera house and talk about it's upcoming season.

Julia Barnes (Political Analyst), Sarah Copeland Hanzas

November 02, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 61.3 MB

Today on Vermont Viewpoint, Kevin Ellis Hosts! During the first hour, he'll speak with political analyst Julia Barnes. Then, during the second hour, he'll speak with Sarah Copeland Hanzas

Green Mountain Audubon Center, Touring by Motor Coach

November 01, 2022 19:21 - 1 hour - 61.7 MB

Today on Vermont Viewpoint, Pat McDonald hosts! For the first hour, she'll speak with David Mears, the Executive Director of the Green Mountain Audubon Center. They'll talk about the center and Audubon Vermont in general. Then, during the second hour, she'll speak with Suzanne Butterfield, a tour guide for Custom Tours Inc. They'll talk about what it's like Touring by Motor coach.

Mike Pieciak, “Take Back the Game”

October 31, 2022 19:15 - 1 hour - 60.4 MB

Today on Vermont Viewpoint, Kevin Ellis hosts! First up, he'll speak with Mike Pieciak, a candidate for State Treasure. Then, during the second half of the show, he'll speak with Linda Flannagan, Author of "Take Back the Game". They'll talk about how money and mania are ruining kids sports, and why it matters.

Rusty Dewees, Bob Ney, Allison Novak, Politics

October 28, 2022 17:51 - 1 hour - 61.3 MB

Today on Vermont Viewpoint, Kevin Ellis hosts! During the first hour he'll talk with Rusty Dewees! Kicking off the second hour, he'll speak with Bob Ney about national and international news. After that, he'll speak with Allison Novak of Seven Days. They'll talk about Orange County Senate Candidate John Klar. Kevin will then talk with John Klar, listeners, and Jim Dandeneau.

Housing in Vermont, Report “Broken System, Broken Promises”

October 27, 2022 17:43 - 1 hour - 60.4 MB

Today on Vermont Viewpoint, Pat McDonald hosts! First up, she'll talk with Jim Fecteau of Fecteau homes. They'll talk about Housing in Vermont. Then, during the second hour, she'll speak with Lawrence (Larry) Crist, JD, MSW Executive Director, The Vermont Parent Representation Center inc. They'll speak about a Report: "Broken System, Broken Promises".

COVID-19, Wheels for Warmth

October 26, 2022 13:31 - 1 hour - 59.8 MB

Today on Vermont Viewpoint, Kevin Ellis hosts! In the first hour, he'll talk about COVID-19 and the coming winter months with Anne Sosin from Dartmouth College. Then, during the second hour, he'll start with opened phones followed by Wheels for Warmth with Richard Wobby.

Government Affairs and Trade Association, VSC Forward

October 25, 2022 17:42 - 1 hour - 61.8 MB

Today on Vermont Viewpoint, Pat McDonald Hosts! First up, she'll have Matt Cota who is the Managing Director of Meadow Hill Consulting on! They'll talk about Government Affairs and Trade Association Management. During the second half of the show, she'll speak with Representative Lynn Dickinson, chair of VSC Board of Trustees as well as Chancellor Sophie Zdatny of the Vermont State College System. They'll be talking about VSC Forward.

Maggie Haberman and “Confidence Man: The Making of Donald Trump and the Breaking of America”

October 24, 2022 19:03 - 1 hour - 60.8 MB

Today on Vermont Viewpoint, Kevin Ellis hosts! During the first hour, he'll speak with Maggie Haberman, author of "Confidence Man: The Making of Donald Trump and the Breaking of America". She's also a writer for the New York Times. During the second half of the show, he takes your calls and gets your reactions to what they talked about in the first half of the show!

Ghost Sightings, Tech Jam, SS Hope

October 21, 2022 18:05 - 1 hour - 60.5 MB

Today on Vermont Viewpoint, Pat McDonald hosts! For the first hour, she'll talk with Miranda Marquit. The topic: Why Vermont is #6 for the most Ghost Sightings per Capita. In the second half of the show, she'll speak with Bob Ney about world news and then Cathy Resmer from Seven Days about the upcoming Tech Jam. And closing out the show, she'll speak with Gail Graham, a retired RN, about Volunteering for Project Home on the S.S. Hope.

The Legacy of Larry Gordon, New England Cooks, Construction

October 20, 2022 19:38 - 1 hour - 60.6 MB

Today on Vermont Viewpoint, Pat McDonald hosts! First up, she'll have Karen Kevra. Karen is the Artistic Director for Capital City Concerts and they'll talk about The Legacy of Larry Gordon. After that, she'll speak with Tony Camps, the President of New England Cooks and Producer/ Director of CVTV in Barre. They'll talk about New England Cooks!. And for the last half of the show, she'll talk with Matt Musgrave, who's the Deputy Ex. VP for Associated General Contractors. They'll talk about Con...

Book Show, Common Roots, Art at the Kent

September 01, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 59.3 MB

Readers, be sure to tune in at 9 this morning to learn all about the next two dozen books you want to buy or check out of the library as we present The Book Show! We’ll get suggestions from Katya D’Angelo of Bridgeside Books and Rachel Muse of the Waterbury Public Library. Beginning the second half of the show, we’ll learn about Common Roots, an organization that connects farmers, educators, youth and community members to build a sustainable future through food and land stewardship education....

VT First African Landing Day, Winter Forecast, “Champlain Valley Fair”, Hildene Farm Cheese

August 31, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 58.8 MB

Rev. Mark Hughes of the Vermont Racial Justice Alliance joins us to discuss the recently celebrated 4th Annual Vermont First African Landing Day. Next, WDEV forecaster Roger Hill looks ahead to what Vermont’s weather could look like this coming winter season. After that, Stephen Mease shares stories from his new book on the Champlain Valley Fair. And we finish the morning at Hildene in Manchester chomping on some cheese! 

“Both Eyes Open”, WDEV All-Star, Trav Travers, Gas Prices and the Economy

August 30, 2022 18:19 - 1 hour - 59.5 MB

We open the show by taking aim at the latest production by Lost Nation Theater --   “Both Eyes Open: The Annie Oakley Story.” Next, we’re going to meet one more WDEV All-Star—Zeb Norris—and hear about the latest news from our sister station, WCVT, Classic Hits Vermont. Beginning the second half of the show, we chat with Trav Travers, one of the architects who worked on Dimetrodon on Prickly Mountain. We’ll also learn about the other things he created in his career. And we finish with UVM econ...

Dinoman!, WDEV Digital, Whales Tails/ Sardonis Natural Forms

August 29, 2022 18:20 - 1 hour - 57.6 MB

We get the week started paleontologically. Dinoman Bob Lisaius [luh SIGH is] discusses how he gets kids excited about dinosaurs, space and scientists. Next, we open the phones and hear about those incredibly dangerous (and fun) toys you had as kids. After that, WDEV’s Digital and Marketing Media Consultant Nathan Wright discusses how he works with Radio Vermont clients to expand their reach. And we finish the morning with Randolph artist Jim Sardonis, the creator of the state’s two sets of Wh...

VSAC Grant and Loan Program, Winooski River Bridge, Molly Brook Farm

August 26, 2022 18:19 - 1 hour - 59.1 MB

We begin the show learning about the Vermont Student Assistance Corporation’s (VSAC) grants and loan program for students in the career and technical education fields. We’ll then open up those phones, before national correspondent Bob Ney joins us. Next, Courtney Lamdin of Seven Days discusses how VTrans proposes to replace a major artery in Chittenden County – the bridge that connects Winooski and Burlington. And we finish the morning in West Danville at the Molly Brook Farm, which was recen...

Designing for the Future, MRV Planning District, Net Zero Housing

August 25, 2022 19:57 - 1 hour - 60.5 MB

We take the show on the road again this morning, this time from the Madsonian Museum of Industrial Design in Waitsfield. We’ll spend the morning discussing how towns can be planned and designed to meet the influx of people moving to the state for jobs and to enjoy the lifestyle afforded by Vermont. And we’ll explore what residences might look like as the state tries to improve our housing stock. The show opens with Dave Sellers, the father of the design/build movement. Then Amy Tomasso of the...

“The Drowning Sea”, Switchback Brewing, Laura Zindel Designs

August 24, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MB

Sarah Stewart Taylor’s third book in the Maggie D’arcy series is out. We’ll open the show discussing Vermont author’s new book, “The Drowning Sea.” Next, the phones open up until 10. Then we’ll meet Switchback Brewing founder Bill Cherry. And we’ll finish the show in Brattleboro exploring the beautiful pottery designs of Laura Zindel

Hauskaa, Laughing Babies, Franchising

August 23, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 57.2 MB

Last Tuesday we opened the show learning about squigonometry. This week, we’ll learn a little Finnish when we speak with the owner of Hauskaa [HOUS kuh] in Burke. Next, we'll hear about the research NVU professor Dr. Gina Mireault has conducted into why babies laugh and how humor develops in infants. Beginning the second hour, you’re on! The phones open up for a half hour. And then we learn about one Vermonter who is the person to talk to when you’re looking for franchise consulting, educatio...

Burlington Free-Press, Drop-In Brewing, VT Political History

August 22, 2022 18:34 - 1 hour - 59.4 MB

We’ll open the week by meeting new Burlington Free-Press Editor Aki Soga, a long-time veteran of the paper. Next, we’ll stop in Middlebury for a quaff at Drop-In Brewing. Beginning the second half, Kevin O’Connor of VTDigger shares some Vermont political history stories about former Governor Tom Salmon and retiring U.S. Senator Patrick Leahy. And we’ll finish the morning hearing what you’re thinking with open phones. 

Agritourism, Legal Weed Hold Up, Cybersecurity Internship

August 19, 2022 17:24 - 1 hour - 59.3 MB

August is Agritourism month in Vermont. So, we’ll spend the 9:00 hour discussing the impact of agritourism on the Vermont economy and what creative ways farms in the state are attracting visitors. Beginning the second half of the show, it’s our favorite national correspondent Bob Ney with an update on what’s happening around the world. Then Derek Brouwer of Seven Days explains why Vermont’s legal cannabis growers are having some serious concerns. And we finish the week speaking with a Champla...

Sculpture School, The Bundy Modern, Jenna’s Promise

August 18, 2022 19:18 - 1 hour - 58 MB

We are going to get very artsy in the Valley to start the show. First, we stop in Waitsfield and learn about what’s happening at the Sculpture School. Next, it’s on to Warren, where we take in the beautiful paintings, sculpture and grounds of the Bundy Modern. After that, we open the phones one more time this week. Then we finish the show hearing how the substance abuse travails of a family member have led to the creation of Jenna’s Promise, a recovery community in Johnson that uses a whole-l...

Balloon and Airship Museum, Farm to Cheese, Big Picture Farm

August 17, 2022 19:49 - 1 hour - 56.3 MB

We’ll begin in the Thetford suburb of Post Mills as we wander through the Experimental Balloon and Airship Museum. Next, we’ll step up to the charcuterie big leagues and meet the owners of Farm to Cheese, who create charcuterie boards that go on forever. Kicking off the second half of the show, we’ll open up the phones for the first time this week. And we’ll finish the show at the Big Picture Farm, a goat dairy and confectionary in Townshend, where we’ll fill our bellies with cheeses, caramel...

Squigonometry, Warblers, Inflation Reduction Act, Sleep Well Recycling

August 16, 2022 18:09 - 1 hour - 59.8 MB

This will be a morning of wild and diverse topics. We open the show talking about Squigonometry, Hyper-ellipses and Super-eggs and how math is practically applied in the real world. Next, we do a little birding as we learn about confusing fall warblers. Kicking off the second half of the show, we’ve been hearing about the Inflation Reduction Act, but what will it mean for Vermont’s renewable energy efforts? And we finish by visiting Vermont’s only mattress recycling center – Sleep Well Recycl...

VEDA, The Percy Farm, Muriel’s of Vermont, Trump Legal

August 15, 2022 20:14 - 1 hour - 58.6 MB

We open the show by hearing how VEDA – the Vermont Economic Development Authority – is working with small businesses in the state and with long-term care and elder care facilities. Next, we head to the Percy Farm in Stowe and learn about this iconic dairy farm and how its faring after fire destroyed one of their barns and killed over 100 cows in February. After that, we learn about the beautiful farm-to-closet creations of Muriel’s of Vermont. And we finish the morning with Professor Jared Ca...

65th Annual Antique & Classic Car Meet

August 12, 2022 17:30 - 1 hour - 50.3 MB

On this episode of Vermont Viewpoint, Ric is broadcasting live from the Antique and Classic Car Meet at Farr's Field in Waterbury! He talks with people there about their cars, what makes the event special, and what you can expect to see there!

Pepper Mills, Get Thee to a Funnery, Trout, LEAP Electric Vehicle Fest

August 11, 2022 19:43 - 1 hour - 61 MB

The show opens with a true craftsman. We’ll meet Detlev Hundsdoerfer, creator of beautiful pepper mills and salt mills. Next, we get a little irreverent with the Bard when we hear about Get Thee to a Funnery, known as the best young people’s Shakespeare you’ll ever see. Starting the second half of the show, national correspondent Bob Ney joins us. Then, Rachel Hellman of Seven Days shares her story on Fish & Wildlife’s stocking of west coast Rainbow Trout in Vermont waters. And we finish lear...

NE Slopes, Primary Election Recap, Car Show, Noyes Museum

August 10, 2022 18:35 - 1 hour - 56 MB

There’s Music on the Mountain this weekend at Northeast Slopes in East Corinth and we’ll open the show hearing about it. Then we get an analysis of yesterday’s primary results from Middlebury College Political Science Professor Matt Dickinson. After that, we’ll wax up the Woody Wagon and haul out the Hudson Hornet to get ready for this weekend’s Vermont Antique and Classic Car Meet at Farr’s Field in Waterbury. And we finish the show in Morrisville, learning about the latest exhibition and ev...

Muriel’s, Village Meeting House,Clark Art Institute, Composer

August 09, 2022 17:39 - 1 hour - 56.7 MB

It will be a morning dedicated to the arts. We begin with the fiber arts, learning about the beautiful farm-to-closet creations of Muriel’s of Vermont. Next, we head to the Valley and hear about the events taking place at the Waitsfield Village Meeting House. After that, we go even farther south, to The Clark Art Institute in Williamstown, Massachusetts, to take in the stunning sculptures of Auguste Rodin. And we finish the morning meeting the world class composer David Rakowski, who also hap...

All About Politics Here in Vermont

August 08, 2022 18:40 - 1 hour - 56.9 MB

Today on Vermont Viewpoint, Steve Pappas sits in to host the show! During the first hour, Steve will be talking to Jack Gierzynski, the chair of the University of Vermont's Political Science Department. Steve and Jack will be talking about changing trends in state and national politics. In the second hour, Steve will be talking with Chris Graff, a former journalist for the Associated Press and a longtime political watcher. Steve and Chris will be discussing challenges in Vermont politics on t...

Waterbury Historian, Rutland Turning Point Center, Wholeheart Inc, Poetry

August 05, 2022 18:06 - 1 hour - 59.5 MB

On today's Vermont Viewpoint, Guest Host Brad Ferland starts the show talking with Skip Flanders. Skip is a Waterbury resident, historian, and public servant. Next up, he speaks with the director of Rutland Turning Point Center Tracie Hauck. Beginning the second half of the show, he speaks with Natanya Vanderlaan of Wholeheart Inc. And lastly, he speaks with Jerry Johnson, a Vermont poet and artist.

Dragonboats, CVFiber, von Trapp Gardens

August 04, 2022 17:42 - 1 hour - 58.8 MB

This is the weekend the Dragonboats take to the high seas! Well, they race on Lake Champlain. We’ll learn about the power, pomp and pageantry that will be on display for a great cause on the Burlington lakefront on Sunday. Next, we’ll meet Jennille Smith, the new executive director of CVFiber and learn about the milestones it has reached in the network’s construction plans. After that, national correspondent Bob Ney joins us. Then, Sally Pollak of Seven Days takes us on a tour of the von Trap...

The Wine Show, Vermont Open Farm Week, Peregrine Falcons

August 03, 2022 18:36 - 1 hour - 57.6 MB

Let the wine flow. We’ll open the show by talking about wine with Kevin Clayton of Village Wine & Coffee in Shelburne and Keven Ring of Decant Wine Shop in Woodstock. They’ll share trends, popular wines and ideas on pairings. Beginning the second half of the show, we’ll get ready for the Open Farm Week going on around the state beginning Sunday. And we’ll finish the show by learning about efforts that have been taken for the  protection and recovery of the state’s peregrine falcon population. 

Downtown St. J, Cumbancha, Farm Craft VT

August 02, 2022 20:42 - 1 hour - 59.6 MB

If you haven’t been to St. Johnsbury lately, we’ll give you many reasons to head there as we learn how the downtown has been developing over the last few years. Next, we’ll jam the phones into the open position. After that, we’ll learn about Cumbancha, the world music record label based here in Vermont. And we’ll finish the show surrounded by the many beautiful handcrafted products being made at Farm Craft Vermont Herb Farm in Shelburne. 

Harwood Runs and Skyrunning, Scams, Lady Beetle, Elections

August 01, 2022 17:17 - 1 hour - 59.6 MB

We get the week off to a running start when we check in with John Kerrigan about the weekly Harwood runs and the incredible sport of skyrunning. Next, Elliott Greenblott of the AARP Fraud Watch Network is back to warn us about a spate of telephone scams. After that, we’ll learn more about the rare lady beetles recently found in Vermont. And we’ll finish the morning with Lola Duffort of VTDigger, with an update on the U.S. House and Senate Races. 

Law and Graduate School, Energy Prices, Fly Fishing, Public Bank

July 29, 2022 19:29 - 1 hour - 62.2 MB

We’ll learn about the recent changes happening at Vermont Law School, which has become Vermont Law and Graduate School, when the school’s President Rodney Smolla joins us to open the show. Next, we’ll hear why energy prices in Vermont don’t see the wild spikes that other states do. After that, it’s our favorite national correspondent Bob Ney with an update on what’s happening around the world. Then Melissa Pasanen of Seven Days shares the stories of a former chef who found sobriety and a new ...

Vermont Arts Council, Forest Future Roadmap, Kiss the Cow Farm

July 28, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 59.7 MB

Vermont Arts Council executive director Karen Mittelman recently announced that she’ll step down in October. We’ll begin the show by speaking with Karen about her five years heading the council and her decision to resign. Then, we’ll discuss the strategic future the state has for our forests. Starting the second hour, we’ll open the phones for the only time this week. And we’ll finish the show by spending time in Barnard at the Kiss the Cow Farm.

Modern Times Theater, US Open, Dobet Gnahoré, VT Malthouse

July 27, 2022 18:44 - 1 hour - 57.6 MB

We’ll start the morning in a merry way, meeting the folks from the Modern Times Theater. Next, we’ll chat with a Vermonter who “qualified” for golf’s U.S. Open recently...as part of the grounds crew. After that, we’ll catch up with Grammy-winning singer Dobet Gnahoré [do BAY geh NOR ay] of the Ivory Coast, who will performing tonight in Middlesex. And we finish by learning what the owners of Vermont Malthouse are up to and how they help the Vermont brewing and distilling industry. 

Climate Change, Great VT Corn Maze, Cabot Arts and Music Festival

July 26, 2022 19:01 - 1 hour - 58.8 MB

Record highs in England and the heat wave across the U.S. last week had everyone wondering what brought this on. Radio Vermont forecaster Roger Hill joins us to discuss Climate Change and what effect that is having. Next, we head to the Northeast Kingdom. We’ll be trying to find our way through the Great Vermont Corn Maze in Danville. Then, we get ready for the Cabot Arts and Music Festival, happening this Saturday on the Village Common.  

Craftsbury Chamber Players, Where’s Ethan?, 802 Quits, Dobet Gnahoré 

July 25, 2022 18:48 - 1 hour - 56.6 MB

We get musical, a wee bit political and also quite healthy this morning. We’ll open up the show hearing about the Craftsbury Chamber Players and their schedule of performances around the state. Next, four years ago, Vermont had a 14-year-old gubernatorial candidate on the primary ballot. We’ll catch up with recent high school graduate Ethan Sonneborn to learn about his 2018 campaign. After that, it’s time to get some tips on how to finally give up the smokes. And then we meet Grammy-winning s...

Bear Conflicts, “To Alice”, Globes, Dept. of Labor Job Fair

July 22, 2022 19:19 - 1 hour - 59.4 MB

There’s been a lot of bear conflicts in Vermont this summer. We’ll learn what to do to keep them to a minimum and how to react if you’re faced with one. Next, retired Visiting Nurses Association of Vermont executive director Peter Cobb joins us to talk about his first novel, “To Alice.” After that, we have national correspondent Bob Ney with his perspective on the week’s news. Then, Cathy Resmer of Seven Days shares the story of the Vermont farmer who became the first person to manufacture an...

The VT Prize, Rutland Magazine, Jazz Festivals

July 21, 2022 20:08 - 1 hour - 57.9 MB

The Vermont Prize celebrates and supports the best visual art being made in Vermont today. We’ll open the show learning about the Prize and meet the inaugural winner, renowned visual artist, graffiti scholar and educator Will Kasso Condry of Brandon. Next, we’ll open the phones for the only time this week. During the second half of the show, we’ll hear from the editor of Rutland Magazine Cassie Horner about stories in the publication and what it’s like being in print media in 2022. And we’ll ...

St. Michael’s, Gubernatorial Candidate, Photographer Ethan Hubbard

July 20, 2022 16:49 - 1 hour - 58.6 MB

There’s a special program for St. Michael’s College undergrads that we’ll learn about to start the show. It’s called Undergraduate Professional Endorsements. Next, we’ll meet Democratic gubernatorial candidate, Brenda Siegel, making her second run for the state’s top job. For the second half of the show, the studio will be flooded with Vermonters from all over the state’s hinterlands. Well, their images and memories will be brought to life by photographer Ethan Hubbard as he talks about his n...