Vermont Viewpoint
448 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsVermont 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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Roe v. Wade, Dandelions and Such, Montpelier Historical Society
May 09, 2022 20:35 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBWe’ll open the show by getting some clarity about the leaked Supreme Court brief on Roe v. Wade from Vermont Law School professor Jared Carter. Then, WCAX Capitol Bureau Chief Calvin Culter provides a comprehensive report on the Legislative session. After that, we’ll be digging in the dirt with farmer and gardener Alan LePage and learning about the benefits of dandelions. And we finish the morning learning about the rebirth of the Montpelier Historical Society and an upcoming show-and-tell ev...
Treasurer Beth Pearce, Jay Craven Film, Project Dove
May 06, 2022 18:16 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBWe’ll open the show with open phones, on purpose this time. Then, following her announcement this week the she’ll be retiring, we speak with State Treasurer Beth Pearce. After that, national correspondent Bob Ney joins us stateside for the first time since his trip to India. We’ll then hear about “Lost Nation”, the film Jay Craven is currently working on, which might be his last. And we finish be speaking with the organizers of Project Dove, who are collecting items to send to Randolph’s sist...
Green Mtn Solar, “Menace in the Mist”, Waking Windows, War and Nature
May 05, 2022 20:07 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBHalf of the show will be filled with sunshine and song. The other half will be menacing and warlike. We start off learning about how you can harness the power of the sun when we check in with the folks at Green Mountain Solar. Next, author Janet Wylie tells us about her new book, “Menace in the Mist.” After that, we head to Winooski to hear about Waking Windows, which has blossomed into a three-day festival of music, comedy, art, food and drink. Then writer and field biologist Bryan Pfeiffer ...
Four Rings Sports Solutions, Seeders Instruments, WDEV @ 90
May 04, 2022 19:07 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBWe have a lot of music and a little bit of sports in today’s show. We start the show with open phones! Then we meet the UVM grad who has earned four World Series rings with the Red Sox and has just launched his own sports consulting business. After that, we head to Dorset to learn the fine art of banjo making. And we finish with WDEV All-Star Mark Struhsacker, who created the station’s Radio Rangers back in the ‘80s. He now calls Wyoming home.
One Town, One Book, Vermont Violins, Play Every Town Concerts
May 03, 2022 18:34 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBIt’s a morning of focusing on one town and then on all of the state’s towns. And a morning when we discuss literature and music. During the first hour, we’ll learn about Waterbury’s One Town, One Book Program, when all the town’s residents will be invited to read Catherine Drake’s book “The Treehouse on Dog River Road.” After that, we meet the owners of Vermont Violins and learn about the line of instruments they began making a few years ago. And we finish with pianist David Fuerzeig, who is ...
Clue: On Stage, McClure Foundation, Scams, Warblers and Slow Birding
May 02, 2022 18:24 - 1 hour - 60.6 MBColonel Mustard, Miss Scarlet and their murderous cohorts are at it again, and we’ll hear from them as the Lamoille County Players prepare to put on Clue: On Stage. Then Calvin Cutler of WCAX gives us a State House Update. We’ll also hear about the McClure Foundation’s Free Degree Promise. After that, Elliott Greenblott of the AARP Fraud Watch returns to warn us of the latest scams being perpetrated. And we finish the show by talking about Slow Birding and Warblers with the amazing Bird Diva ...
Vermont Viewpoint On the Road- Cabot Farmers’ Store
April 29, 2022 19:20 - 1 hour - 61.5 MBWe’re on the road again as part of WDEV’s 90th anniversary. Today, we’ll take the time to hear the voices of our home community of Waterbury as we broadcast from the Cabot Farmers’ Store on Route 100. We’ll definitely talk cheese, as well as cider, cooking and feeding those in need. We’ll also learn about the town’s Ice Center and the Farmers Market. And we’ll spend time meeting Peter Miller who has spent decades chronicling the faces of Vermont with his beautiful photography. The Farmers’ S...
Sirex Woodwasp, Wild Turkeys, Parent Caregivers, Summit Hiker
April 28, 2022 15:52 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBWe’ll open the show with open phones this morning. Then we’ll hear a report on the population growth in the Northeastern U.S. of the sirex [sear ex] woodwasp, an invasive species from Spain, and what it could cost if it spreads across the country. Next, we get a primer on wild turkey hunting safety as that season opens. Colin Flanders of Seven Days follows with his story on what steps the state might take to pay parent caregivers of adults with disabilities. And we finish by meeting the Vermo...
The Mitzvah Fund, A&W, Jamaican Rugby, VT Organic Recycling Summit
April 27, 2022 20:33 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBWe’ll open up the show with a segment for our pets as we learn about the veterinary services provided by the Mitzvah Fund. Then we head down Route 7 and stop in at another iconic Vermont eatery, the A&W in Middlebury. Next we talk about Jamaican Rugby and one Vermont company’s connection to it. This is not fake news! After that, we open up the phones for the first time in weeks. And then we finish the show learning about the upcoming Vermont Organic Recycling Summit.
Parkway Diner, Hoops Reunion, “Blueberry Cake”, Ernest Shackleton, Rep. Peter Welch
April 26, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBOne of the state’s iconic diners has re-opened and we’ll talk to new owner Brian Lewis about his plans for the Parkway Diner in South Burlington. Next, we’ll hear about the reunion planned for hoopsters who played in the leagues and pickup games at the Montpelier Rec Center. After that, we enjoy some children’s literature and meet Fayston’s Sarah Dillard, author of “Blueberry Cake.” Dillard has been nominated for the international Gourmand Award. And then, furniture maker Charlie Shackleton j...
Calvin Cutler and Louie Manno
April 25, 2022 18:49 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBOn this episode of Vermont Viewpoint, Guest Host Tom Beardsley starts the show with talking to you about what's on his mind. After that, Calvin Cutler stops by for a bit to talk about politics going on in Montpelier. And for the last hour, Beardsley talks with Louie Manno about the media.
Illustrator Andre Prendimano, Job Fair, Fern Feather, Bobbi Gibb
April 22, 2022 18:48 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBBurlington illustrator Andrew Prendimano opens the show with a bizarre and spooky way to learn your ABCs. Next, Labor Commissioner Michael Harrington joins us to discuss the state’s labor picture and Vermont’s largest-ever job fair happening Tuesday at the Champlain Valley Expo. After that, national correspondent Bob Ney checks in one more time from India. We then talk with Courtney Lamdin of Seven Days about her story remembering Fern Feather of Hinesburg, who was recently murdered in Morris...
All Things Maple, Waterbury Grange, St. Mike’s Fire and Rescue
April 21, 2022 19:55 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBIn the first hour, we wrap up the sugaring season with the man who wrote the book on the subject. Actually, Hale Mattoon of Chelsea has written a couple of maple sugaring tomes and he also has an incredible collection of maple sugaring equipment dating back to the 1700s. After that, we learn about The Logger’s upcoming show as Rusty Dewees stops by with Monica Callan of the Grange Hall Cultural Center in Waterbury. And we finish the show hearing about the fire and rescue squad that is staffed...
Balancing Carbon Storage and Wildlife Habitat, The Marshall Sisters
April 20, 2022 18:43 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBIn the first hour, we’ll hear from two UVM researchers who have looked to identify the trade-offs and opportunities for forest carbon storage and wildlife habitats in the face of global climate change. For the second hour, we meet two sisters who grew up in Fairfield and then headed off to opposite ends of the earth. Brooke Marshall became a Peace Corps volunteer in Malawi. Jillian Marshall taught English in a fishing village in Japan. We’ll hear their stories.
Eric Aho: Headwater, New VLS President, Buxton’s, Kilimanjaro
April 19, 2022 18:27 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBWe’ll start with scenes of nature as captured on canvas by Saxtons River artist Eric Aho. Then we’ll meet new Vermont Law School President Rodney Smolla. After that, we’ll grab a sandwich from Buxton’s General Store and relax in the gazebo on the town green in Orwell. And we’ll hear from organ donor and school teacher Rebekah Thomas about what the scene is like when you summit Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania.
WDEV@90, State House, Carpenter-Carse Library Earth Day
April 18, 2022 16:44 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBWe’ve got a shorty today, due to the Sox Patriots Day game against the Twins. We’ll begin the show meeting another WDEV All-Star – Norman James – who can provide tales of the early ‘60s at the station. Next, Calvin Cutler of WCAX gives us a State House Update. And we finish the morning heading to Hinesburg to learn about the Earth Day festivities going on at the Carpenter-Carse Library. Then, it’s PLAY BALL!
WDEV@90, Rainbow Trout, Pesticides, Lumiere Brothers
April 15, 2022 18:35 - 1 hour - 62.9 MBWe continue celebrating WDEV @ 90 by meeting another WDEV All-Star, Vermont Conversation host David Goodman. Next, we head to the Willoughby River to see an incredible display of nature as the Steelhead Rainbow Trout are heading up the falls to spawn upstream. After that, national correspondent Bob Ney checks in from India. Then Kevin McCallum of Seven Days explains who is for and who is against legislation that would ban some pesticides in Vermont. And we finish the week learning about a mom...
Land Surveyors, Contra Dancing, VT Gatherings, Beau Ties of VT
April 14, 2022 17:51 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBSurvey says there just aren’t enough land surveyors in Vermont. We’ll hear why and what makes the profession rewarding. Then we learn the ABCs of Contra Dancing as they’re related in a new children’s book by UVM physics lecturer Luke Donforth. After that, it’s time to get prepped for the Vermont Sci-Fi and Fantasy Expo, coming up next weekend in Essex Junction. And we finish the show hearing about the beautiful bowties made in Middlebury and how the company diversified its offerings during th...
Wilkins Harley-Davidson, Solar Power, Student Employment, Little Patakha
April 13, 2022 13:29 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBWe really rev things up during the first hour. We’ll hear about Wilkins Harley Davidson’s efforts to develop an electric motorcycle for law enforcement officers and why people stop in there for bologna sandwiches. Then Peter Sterling of REV (Renewable Energy Vermont) discusses some issues negatively affecting solar power in the state. After that, we meet Champlain College student Jess Turner who has twice the energy of most of us. And we finish by hearing how one Vermont mom has come up with ...
VT Private Eye, State House, Buster & Bella’s, Fire Equipment
April 12, 2022 16:50 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBWe open up the show my meeting a woman who made the career switch from news reporter to private investigator. Next, Calvin Cutler of WCAX provides a State House Update. Then we find what’s shaking in the NEK on Facebook. After that, we get to sample the fantastic fudge being made by Buster & Bella’s. With elevated blood sugar levels, we hear about one Vermont volunteer firefighter’s efforts to collect equipment for Ukraine. And we finish off hearing some of the winning entries in Weybridge’s ...
Vermont Viewpoint on the Road: Plainfield Hardware
April 11, 2022 15:47 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBWe’re on the road again as part of WDEV’s 90th anniversary. Today, we’ll be visiting Plainfield Hardware. We’ll talk barbecue and pro fishing, songwriting and producing, fire safety and health care and much more. Get a great picture of this Central Vermont community as we broadcast live from Plainfield Hardware with Rich Christiansen and friends!
Spring Migration Bird Show, Bob Ney, University Mall Scene
April 08, 2022 19:27 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBEveryday you’re seeing more of our avian visitors to Vermont. That signals the perfect time for our Spring Migration Bird Show for the first hour. Then, national correspondent Bob Ney provides an update on what’s happening in the news globally. Alison Novak of Seven Days follows with an update on what’s happening at the University Mall just weeks after it was sold. And we finish with a half hour of open phones.
Amphibians and Reptiles, Ann Clark Cookie Cutters, Baseball Season
April 07, 2022 17:03 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBThey’re starting to crawl around and dart about. Our reptiles and amphibians are on the move. So, we’ll spend the first hour of the morning talking herpetology with Jim Andrews, the coordinator of the Vermont Reptile and Amphibian Atlas. After that, we head to Rutland to learn about the largest manufacturer of cookie cutters in America - Ann Clark Cookie Cutters. And we finish the show prepping for baseball’s opening day by speaking with Addison County Independent sports columnist Karl Lindho...
Two Week Immersion Program, Housing Crisis in Vermont
April 06, 2022 17:40 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBOn this episode of Vermont Viewpoint, Guest Host Pat McDonald talks with Jesse Bruchac- Director of the School of Abenaki, Middlebury College. They talk about a Two Week Immersion Program. For the second half of the show, Pat McDonald talks with Peter Tucker- the Advocacy and Public Affairs Director for the Vermont Association of Realtors. They talk about the Housing Crisis in Vermont.
Pennywise Foundation, Eye on the World, “Sugaring Down”, Stowe Resorts
April 05, 2022 17:46 - 1 hour - 62 MBWe start the morning learning about a foundation that recently matched the amount raised at a benefit concert for Ukraine. Then, “Eye on the World” host John Batchelor joins us in the morning hours to talk about the show that’s been recently added to the WDEV late-night lineup. After that, we discuss a new novel -- “Sugaring Down” -- that takes us back to the late ‘60s influx of back-to-the-land hippies to Vermont. And we finish the morning speaking with Vermont Ski+Ride editor and co-publis...
Sunflowers, State House, Scams, The Body Lounge, VT Family Network
April 04, 2022 17:32 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBWe open up the show hearing about a push to get Vermonters to plant sunflowers to show support for Ukraine. Then, Calvin Cutler of WCAX provides a State House Update. Next, Elliott Greenblott of AARP Vermont returns with new scams to warn us about. After that, we’ll learn about the creams, lotions, oils, bath salts and CBD-infused formulas offered by The Body Lounge in Stowe. And we finish the morning hearing about the work of the Vermont Family Network and its upcoming annual conference.
Workforce Development, Climate Change, Myti, Trenchers Farmhouse
April 01, 2022 18:59 - 1 hour - 61 MBThe show starts with a look at how the Vermont State Colleges are working to meet the state’s workforce development needs. Then Radio Vermont forecaster Roger Hill talks about how climate change is affecting the change of seasons. After that, national correspondent Bob Ney provides an update. That’s followed by news of a Burlington entrepreneur who is looking to create a rival to Amazon with an emphasis on buying locally. And we finish up in Lyndonville visiting the Trenchers Farmhouse Gastro...
Josh’s House, “Nerve Attack”, Norwich Architecture Symposium
March 31, 2022 19:18 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBWe start the show learning about Josh’s House, a wellness and recreation space for Military veterans, located in Fort Ethan Allen. Next, author S. Lee Manning talks about her timely novel, “Nerve Attack,” involving Russia and a deadly nerve agent. After that, we get a preview of Norwich University’s Architecture and Art Symposium, being held Friday afternoon. And then, we open up the phones for the first time in two weeks to hear what’s on your mind.
Vermont Viewpoint On the Road: Shaw’s General Store in Stowe
March 30, 2022 19:12 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBOn this episode of Vermont Viewpoint, Ric is live from Shaw's General Store in Stowe, talking with many of the locals to find out what makes Shaw's and Stowe special!
Spring Gardening Show, Verde Mountain, JBirdStudioVT
March 29, 2022 18:43 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBDon’t let Monday’s snow deter you. Spring planting season is getting near and we’ll have “In the Garden” host Peter Burke on for the first hour to answer all your gardening questions. Next, we meet a Vermonter who creates one-of-a-kind repurposed wooden gifts, jewelry and accessories. He’s made items out of wood from the original Vermont State Seal tree, a piece of the basketball court used by the Minneapolis Lakers and the barrel of a bat broken by NESN Red Sox commentator Ellis Burks in a m...
“Halfway There”, March Madness, Bitter Bubble, Art/Science of Snow
March 28, 2022 19:28 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBWe open up the show hearing about a locally written and produced musical called “Halfway There.” Then, Calvin Cutler of WCAX provides a State House Update. Next, as March Madness takes hold, we hear from a local writer, who made it to the Elite Eight, about his madness for local hoops. After that, we’ll get to taste a new Vermont-made beverage – Bitter Bubble. And we complete the morning at St. Mike’s learning about the Art and Science of Alpine Crystals, or snow!
AOT Train Tracks, “Catalysts for Change”, Time in Russia, CVHHH
March 25, 2022 16:52 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBWe open up the show learning about the expanding train service in Vermont and getting important information about staying safe around train tracks. Next, author Doug Wilhelm joins us to discuss his new book, “Catalysts for Change.” After that, we turn to national correspondent Bob Ney for insight into what’s happening around the world. Next, Steve Goldstein of Seven Days shares stories from his time in Russia. And we finish be hearing about CVHHH’s “Being There” exhibit on display at the Stat...
Oscars Primer, VSO Light Show, Governor Phil Scott
March 24, 2022 20:09 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBIt’s Academy Awards time, so we’ve called in Meg Malone, who’s seen more nominated movies than anyone in Vermont, to learn what and who she likes for the Oscars. After that, we learn about the Vermont Symphony Orchestra’s plans for an amazing light show to go with its outstanding classical music presentation. And then, Governor Phil Scott joins us to answer your questions.
Book Show, Green Saving Smart, Vermont State Parks Employment
March 23, 2022 20:01 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBThe first hour is our next installment of the Book Show. Listen in for a full hour of great book recommendations and call in with some of your own. After that, we’ll hear about GreenSavingSmart, a new financial and energy coaching program launched by the statewide Community Action agencies. And we’ll finish the show by learning about the employment opportunities available at our Vermont State Parks this year.
Friendship, Hunter Safety Courses, Jazz with George Thomas
March 22, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBWe’re going to open the show a little differently today, with an ode to friendships found in Vermont. Then, we’ll learn about the Hunter Safety Courses being offered by the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department. After that, we sit down with the host of Jazz with George Thomas (yes, that would be George Thomas). And we finish the morning with open phones.
War in Ukraine, State House, UVM Waffle Club, World Cow, WDEV@ 90
March 21, 2022 15:36 - 1 hour - 61.1 MBWe continue to get interesting perspective on Russia’s attack of Ukraine, this time from UVM Professor of Russian Kevin McKenna. WCAX Capitol Bureau Chief Calvin Cutler checks in next with a State House Update. And then we learn about the UVM Waffle Club! After that, DJ Barry shares his mission of bringing the planet closer together by spreading kindness through World Cow. And then we sit down with another WDEV All-Star, Brady Farkas.
Black Flannel Chef, Milkweed, Chef Frank Pace, Artist Natasha Bogar
March 18, 2022 18:25 - 1 hour - 61 MBWe’ll hear from one chef today and about another one. Starting up, we meet Black Flannel’s Christian Kruse, who was recently nominated as a semifinalist for best chef in the Northeast by the James Beard Foundation. Next, we’ll learn about the benefits of milkweed. After that, national correspondent Bob Ney updates us. Then Sally Pollak of Seven Days tells us about the career of chef Frank Pace, who recently purchased August First Bakery and Café in Burlington. And we finish the morning speaki...
VT Viewpoint On the Road- The Hastings Store
March 17, 2022 20:12 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBWe’re on the road again as part of WDEV’s 90th anniversary. Today, we’ll be visiting Joe’s Pond in preparation for Ice Out 2022, spending the morning at the Hastings Store. Throughout the morning we’ll learn about the state’s longest running Wild Game Supper and meet the publisher of a locally produced magazine that foodies around the world turn to. We’ll learn about the history of Danville, about efforts to preserve the historic train station and about the town’s library. And we’ll meet the ...
Northfield Farmers Market, EVs in the Winter, “Constellation Route”
March 16, 2022 17:20 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBWe’ll get things started by taking a trip to the Northfield Farmers Market, which is operating virtually this winter. And speaking of winter, we’ll talk about Electric Vehicles and discuss concerns some people have about how they perform in the winter. After that, we’ll open the phones for the final time this week. And then we’ll finish with Poet Matthew Olzmann, who will share some of his work from his latest collection, “Constellation Route.”
Suddabee’s Honey, Universal School Meals, Bia Diagnostics
March 15, 2022 18:05 - 1 hour - 59 MBWe’re off to a naturally sweet start this morning, when we learn about Suddabee’s Honey in Morrisville. Then we’ll discuss Hunger Free Vermont's Universal School Meals campaign, currently being debated at the State House. Then phones will be open for a half hour. And we’ll finish by hearing about Bia Diagnostics, a food and nutraceutical testing laboratory located in Colchester.
Therapy Harp, State House, VT Small Business Development Center
March 14, 2022 18:21 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBWe begin with the soothing strains of harp music and learn about harp therapy from Judi Byron. Then, WCAX Capitol Bureau Chief Calvin Cutler provides an extended update about what’s been happening at the State House in light of last week’s “crossover.” After that, we spend the hour hearing about how the Vermont Small Business Development Center can benefit new and existing businesses in the state.
Women-Owned Businesses, ARPA, So. VT Newspapers, ARPA
March 11, 2022 19:35 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBSince we celebrated International Women’s Day this week, we’ll begin the show discussing Vermont’s women-owned businesses. At 9:30 and 10:30, we’ll speak with members of Gov. Scott’s administration to discuss plans for ARPA funds for climate change mitigation, water and sewer, as well as for business and economic development. In between, national correspondent Bob Ney checks in and we’ll hear about the connection between some southern Vermont newspapers and Ukraine.
Green Mountain Solar, Ukraine, VT Sports Hall of Fame
March 10, 2022 18:26 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBWe’ll tap into the sun to get the show started, talking to Marcus Shapiro of Green Mountain Solar. Next, UVM Anthropology Professor Jennifer Dickinson provides an insight to the culture of Ukraine, and how it has changed during the country’s 30 years of independence. After that, we chat with former Rutland Herald and Burlington Free Press sports writer and editor Ted Ryan, who will be inducted into the Vermont Sports Hall of Fame next month. And we finish the show with open phones.
ALS Registry, ARPA Housing, High School Hoops, Dirt Church Brewing
March 09, 2022 21:07 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBTo start, we’ll discuss ALS and legislation that could create a registry of Vermonters living with Lou Gehrig’s disease. Next, we’ll speak with Housing and Community Development Commissioner Josh Hanford about ARPA funds to address the state’s housing needs. After that, we’ll get a look at the High School Basketball Playoff picture with WDEV All-Star Brent Curtis. And we finish up visiting the first microbrewery in Essex County – Dirt Church Brewing.
WDEV@90, Maple Research, Silloway Maple, Organic Seeds
March 08, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 54.4 MBWe’ll open the show meeting another of the WDEV All-Stars as we celebrate our 90th Anniversary. General manager Steve Cormier is the next in the hot seat. Then we get all maple-y. First, Vermont Maple Minute host Mark Isselhardt celebrates the 75th anniversary of the Proctor Maple Research Center with us. Next, we head to the sugarhouse at Silloway Maple in Randolph to see what’s boiling. And we finish by getting ready from planting season with High Mowing Organic Seeds in Wolcott.
Rise Up Bakery, State House, Scams, Ukraine/ Russia
March 07, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 63.6 MBWe begin the week by speaking with the owners of Barre’s Rise Up Bakery, who both have a connection to Ukraine. Then, Calvin Cutler of WCAX joins us with a State House Update. Next, we learn about scams to be on the lookout for. After that, we'll discuss the situation in Ukraine with UVM Political Science Professor Michele Commercio. And we finish with a half hour of open phones.
Capstone Community Action, Comics, Blessed Snowmobiles, Nurses
March 04, 2022 19:32 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBAs the Fuel Your Neighbors campaign nears its goal, Capstone Community Action Executive Director Sue Minter joins us to discuss how the annual program helps so many people in Central Vermont. We’ll open the phones for a half hour, and then national correspondent Bob Ney joins us. We follow that by chatting with Chris Farnsworth of Seven Days to discuss his story on Burlington’s Earth Prime Comics. After that, we head to the NEK to learn about the blessing of the snowmobiles. And then finish t...
Vermont Viewpoint on The Road: Elmore General Store
March 03, 2022 20:48 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBWe’re on the road again as part of WDEV’s 90th anniversary. Today, we’ll be visiting Elmore, spending the morning at the Elmore General Store. Throughout the morning we’ll learn about the history of the store, how the community came together to keep it running and meet the couple that now operates the store. We’ll also hang with a local singer, sugar maker, soap maker and bread maker. And we’ll even spend time learning about the state’s last one-room schoolhouse. And all morning long, we’ll g...
Japanese Knotweed, Bennington Sheriff and Police, Rhino Foods
March 02, 2022 19:06 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBWe begin the show with open phone lines! Then we hear about the success the Warren Conservation Commission has had in working to eradicate the invasive Japanese Knotweed. After that, VTDigger’s Southern Vermont reporter Tiffany Tan provides an update on developing stories involving the Bennington County Sheriff and the Town Meeting Day vote on a new field house facility in Manchester. And we finish by hearing about the tasty treats created by Rhino Foods in Burlington.
Town Meeting Day, Bee Balm, Russian Invasion of Ukraine, Saap Thai
March 01, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 58 MBWe start Town Meeting Day by taking comments from our constituents with a half-hour of open phones. Next, we’ll meet the creator of a product that protects and restores dry and chapped hands – Vermont Bee Balm. Then, we’ll discuss the Russian invasion of Ukraine with an expert from Norwich University, Dr. Lasha Tchantouridzé. And we finish by meeting Chef Rung Morgan of Saap Thai Restaurant in Randolph, who was recently honored by the James Beard Foundation Award.