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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Sports Hall of Fame, Famous Roast Beef, Town meeting Day, Wind Harp
February 28, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBWe start by meeting recent Vermont Sports Hall of Fame inductee, UVM basketball star Taylor Coppenrath. Then, Calvin Cutler of WCAX joins us with a State House Update. Next, we hear about Hartland’s Famous Roast Beef Supper, that had been a favorite of author J.D. Salinger. After that, we'll discuss the institution of Town Meeting with author Susan Clark. And we finish the morning learning about the Wind Harp that once stood on a Chelsea Farm and of the incredible maple tap collection of the ...
Ali McGuirk, Police Spending, Non-Citizen Voting, State Librarian
February 25, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 60.6 MBWe open the show hearing from Burlington-by-way-of-Boston indie-soul artist Ali McGuirk. Then we’ll learn about a new report from UVM’s Center for Research on Vermont that looks at what towns are spending on police services. After that, national correspondent Bob Ney provides an update. Chelsea Edgar of Seven Days shares her story about where noncitizens will be voting on Town Meeting Day. And we finish the show by meeting the new State Librarian Catherine Delneo
The HOP @ Dartmouth, Avian Flu, Twincraft Skincare, WDEV @90
February 24, 2022 19:54 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBThe HOP at Dartmouth has been the site of many great performances and exhibits. We’ll check in to learn about the Center’s renovation and expansion and about upcoming shows. Next, we discuss the avian flu to learn what Vermont farmers should know about the bird virus that has been found in domestic flocks and migrant waterfowl in North America. After that, we’ll get an introduction to the fine soaps and skincare products being made by Twincraft in Winooski and Essex. And we finish the morning...
Foxglove Farm, Town Meeting Day Preview, Gov. Phil Scott
February 23, 2022 18:42 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBWe begin the show in Leicester to explore the lovely grounds of Foxglove Farm and its unique accommodations, small-batch maple syrup, fresh-cut flowers and a wide variety of handcrafted jewelry and knitted apparel. Next, we open the phones up for a half hour. Barre-Montpelier Times-Argus Editor Steve Pappas then provides a Town Meeting Day preview for communities in Central Vermont. And we finish the morning catching up with Governor Phil Scott.
Fish Art, Berlin Town Center, Maple Sugaring
February 23, 2022 14:37 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBIn terms of fish portraiture, Nick Mayer of Lincoln is among the top two or three artists in the world. We open the show by meeting this award-winning nature illustrator. Then, we hear about plans for creating a Town Center in Berlin. And we finish with Mark Isselhardt of the Vermont Maple Minute and UVM Extension to tell us who’s already boiling, who’s still waiting, and how the demand for maple syrup has been climbing over the last few years.
State House , Offbeat Creemee, Patchwork Farm, Ted Green Ford
February 21, 2022 19:28 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBWe start President’s Day with open phones, a perfect time to tell us who your favorite President is. Then, Calvin Cutler of WCAX joins us with a State House Update. Next, we hear about a creemee stand in Winooski that has stayed open in the winter by request of its patrons. After that, we'll sample the wares of Patchwork Farm and Bakery in East Hardwick. And we finish the morning learning about the long, storied history of Ted Green Ford in Stockbridge.
Birding to Change the World, Zöe Keating, Medical Debt, Eagles
February 18, 2022 19:58 - 1 hour - 60 MBWe’re going to open and close the show with birds this morning. To start the show, UVM Environmental Studies Professor Trish O’Kane teaches us about her “Birding to Change the World” program. Next, we meet world-class cellist Zöe Keating, who now calls Vermont home. After that, national correspondent Bob Ney stops in. That’s followed by Colin Flanders of Seven Days discussing proposed legislation that is designed to keep more Vermonters out of medical debt. And we close the show with open pho...
EV Chargers, Endangered Bird List, Secretary of State Jim Condos
February 17, 2022 18:55 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBIf we expect to have more electric vehicles on Vermont’s roads, we better have more EV chargers. We’ll start the show by learning about how that’s happening. Next, we’ll hear about the removal of the bald eagle from the state’s endangered and threatened species list and learn what species have been added. After that, we’ll open up the phones for the only time this week. And then we’ll chat with Secretary of State Jim Condos, who announced this week that he will not be seeking re-election and ...
VEDA, CLiF, Construction Registry Bill, Sea
February 16, 2022 16:41 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBWe open the show learning about the work of VEDA (the Vermont Economic Development Authority) and the current client for small businesses in the state. Next, we’ll hear about CLif, the Children’s Literacy Foundation and some of the events it has planned on the horizon. After that, Jim Bradley and Chris West of House Calls Vermont weigh in on the home contractor registry bill, recently passed by the Legislature and vetoed by Gov. Phil Scott. And we finish by speaking with a St. Michael’s Coll...
Driver Rehabilitation, State’s Phone Plan, Hugo’s Bar & Grill, Black Flannel
February 15, 2022 16:34 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBWe open the show hearing about UVM Medical Center’s Driver Rehabilitation Program, designed to help those with a disability or medical condition to learn to drive again. Next, we speak with Public Service Commissioner June Tierney about the state’s plan to improve state-wide cell phone service. After that, we take a trip to Montpelier’s newest restaurant – Hugo's Bar & Grill. And then we finish learning about the libations being produced at Black Flannel Brewing and Distilling in Essex.
Ultra Run, State House, Williston Joy, Moriarty, Snowshoe Art
February 14, 2022 19:42 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBWe start in Salisbury to meet Chip Piper, who will be running almost 55 miles to raise money for the Turning Point Center of Addison County in memory of his son. Then, Calvin Cutler of WCAX joins us with a State House Update. Next, we learn about a group of parents in Williston working to spread joy and gratitude. After that, we hear about the comeback of the Moriarty Hat, once worn by the great downhill skier Jean-Claude Killy. And we finish in Island Pond where the Snowdog is making incredi...
Mt. Mansfield, Special Olympics VT, CarShare VT, Vermont 2-1-1
February 11, 2022 19:09 - 1 hour - 63.4 MBWe open the show the way Ric loves to do – with cheese. We’ll meet the owner of Mt. Mansfield Creamery at 9. Next, we get ready for the Penguin Plunge put on annually to raise funds for Special Olympics Vermont. After that, national correspondent Bob Ney joins us. That’s followed by Kevin McCallum of Seven Days, who explains how CarShare Vermont is now offering electric vehicles. And we finish 2/11 by learning about Vermont 2-1-1.
Randolph Remote from Ken’s Barber Shop
February 10, 2022 18:36 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBWe’re on the road again as part of WDEV’s 90th anniversary. Today, we’ll be visiting Randolph, where we'll spend the morning at Ken’s Barber Shop. Throughout the morning, we’ll learn about when Ric took tap lessons and hear about Vermont Glove and Farr’s Hill. Then we get very literary when we meet author and former State Representative Marjorie Ryerson, White River Valley Herald editor Tim Calabro and Kimball Public Library Assistant Jessamyn West. Enjoy two hours of getting to know the peop...
Mad River Fiber Arts & Mill, VINS, “Cry Havoc”
February 09, 2022 17:39 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBWe’ll start the morning in the Valley again taking a trip to Mad River Fiber Arts & Mill. Then we’ll open the phones for a half hour. After that, we’ll learn about the stresses our avian friends face in the winter and the help that VINS in Quechee needs to transport injured birds. And we finish the morning learning about ”Cry Havoc,” a play being performed at Norwich University about the re-integration into civilian life.
Sugarfish, WDEV @90 with Frankie Allen, Fire Prevention
February 08, 2022 17:11 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBWe’ll start by meeting a Waitsfield couple who own a wonderful seafood company – Sugarfish – and also make dog treats and own a laundromat. Not all in the same space, mind you. Then we meet our next WDEV All-Star – Frankie Allen – as we continue to celebrate WDEV at 90. After that, because of the many house and barn fires we’re seeing at this time of year, we’ll get some tips in fire prevention from Williston Fire Captain Prescott Nadeau . And we’ll finish the show with 30 minutes of open pho...
State House Update, Scams, Cartoon Characters
February 07, 2022 21:09 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBWe open the show with open phones. Then, Calvin Cutler of WCAX joins us with a State House Update. Next, Elliott Greenblott of the AARP Fraud Watch Network updates us on the latest scams, including those that crop up around Valentine’s Day. Beginning in the second hour, Marty Gitlin returns in advance of his streaming event for the Waterbury Public Library. He’ll be discussing the 100 greatest cartoon characters of all time.
Pathways Vermont, Big Tree Brewing, Special Needs Needs, EB-5
February 04, 2022 17:46 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBWe begin the show hearing about how Pathways Vermont is working to end homelessness and providing innovative mental health alternatives. Then we meet the owner of The Reservoir and the Bench, Mark Frier, and hear about the beer he’s making at Big Tree Brewing. After that, national correspondent Bob Ney joins us. That’s followed by Alison Novak of Seven Days, who shares how children with disabilities have been struggling during the pandemic. And we finish by getting an EB-5 update from VTDigge...
VPOC/BIPOC Businesses, Caldecott Medal, Women-Owned Businesses
February 03, 2022 20:25 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBWe open the show learning about the Vermont Professionals of Color and the innovative BIPOC Business Directory that the organization has created. Next, we meet children’s book author and illustrator Jason Chin, recent winner of the Caldecott Medal. After that, Linda Radtke joins us to share the story of the many women-owned businesses in Waterbury, including right here on Stowe Street. And we finish the morning with the week’s first bout of open phones.
Bennington Martens, SIT, WDEV @90, Kat Wright
February 02, 2022 19:16 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBWe’ll start off shooting hoops with Vermont’s newest semi-pro basketball team, the Bennington Martens of the American Basketball Association. Then we’ll learn about the School for International Training in Brattleboro. After that, we’ll get up close and personal with Lee Kittell as we continue to celebrate WDEV @ 90. And we finish up hearing from the soulful Kat Wright as she prepares for her show this Saturday night at The Essex Experience.
Supreme Court Opening, Cog Railway, Rusty’s Winter Shows, Narwhals
February 01, 2022 21:06 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBWith the retirement of Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer, we’ll hear from Vermont Law School Professor Jared Carter about who might replace him. Next, we’ll take a ride on the Mt. Washington Cog Railway, which is now open all winter. After that, Rusty Dewees stops by to tell us about his tour of self-produced Winter shows that begin this Friday in Bradford. And we finish with conservation photographer Isabelle Groc, who will educate us on narwhals and share expeditions she’s been on. This...
Capstone, State House, Emus, Strafford Organic, Union Arena
January 31, 2022 21:23 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBWe open the show by getting an update on Capstone Community Action’s Fuel Your Neighbor Campaign. Then, WCAX Capitol Bureau Chief Calvin Cutler provides a State House update. Next, we’ll pick up the story of when emus were on the loose in Hyde Park. We start the second hour with a delicious trip to Strafford Organic Creamery. And we finish by hearing how Woodstock’s Union Arena became the country’s first net-zero indoor ice arena.
Winter Gardening Show, State’s Response to Hunger, Guardians ad Litem
January 28, 2022 16:50 - 1 hour - 60.4 MB"In the Garden” host Peter Burke has plenty of tips in the 9:00 hour for indoor gardening through the winter and what you can do to prepare for the upcoming gardening season. He might also share a recipe or two. After that, national correspondent Bob Ney provides an update on national and international news events. Then, Melissa Pasanen of Seven Days discusses the state’s response to food insecurity during the pandemic. And we’ll finish by learning about the need for Guardians ad Litem to adv...
SOOS, WDEV @ 90 with George Commo, Me2/ Orchestra
January 27, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBWe start the show by learning about SOOS, a Vermont company that has developed a tool exposing the risks of open-source software. Next, we’ll open the phones to hear what’s on your mind. After that, we get to chat with another of the WDEV All-Stars – Norwich hockey announcer George Commo. And we’ll finish the show hearing about the Me2/ Orchestra, that has been inspiring people with mental illnesses with Classical music for 10 years.
Climate Change and Weather, Winter Renaissance Faire
January 26, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBWe’re going to spend the first hour discussing the intersection between climate and weather. Radio Vermont forecaster Roger Hill will discuss how climate change can affect our day-to-day weather. After that, for the second day in a row, we head back in time to an era of knights, ladies, queens, kings and court jesters. Jeff Folb joins us to talk about the upcoming Winter Renaissance Faire. And we finish the show with some open phones.
Medieval History, Primary Care, Cary & Main, WDEV @90
January 25, 2022 19:21 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBWe open up by meeting UVM History Professor Sean Field, who was recently elected as a Fellow of the Medieval Academy of America, the highest honor that the organization can bestow upon North American medievalists. Next, we learn about the increasing need for primary care physicians in Vermont. After that we’ll hear about a Vermont business called Cary & Main, which produces, among other things, kosher maple crème. And we finish by getting to know another WDEV All-Star, Roland Lajoie of WLVB, ...
Restorative Justice, State House, Sharp Park, Olympians, Pepin
January 24, 2022 20:16 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBWe open the show learning about a new partnership between Vermont Law School and the Department for Children and Families that will incorporate restorative justice principles into the work of the department. Then, WCAX Capitol Bureau Chief Calvin Cutler provides a State House update. Next, we’ll learn about the park in Milton where snow tubers are enjoying themselves this winter. After that, we talk to a triumvirate of Olympians from the Vermont National Guard. And we finish by learning who t...
Advance Vermont, Celiac Disease, Reapportionment Math
January 21, 2022 20:31 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBAs Governor Scott sets goals for workforce development in the state, a group called Advance Vermont is developing the bridge between postsecondary education credentials and the needs of our businesses. We’ll hear about their plan to accomplish this. Then, we’ll open the phones for a half hour. After that, we’ll check in with national correspondent Bob Ney. Then Ken Picard of Seven Days gives us an in-depth look at Celiac Disease. And we finish the show by digging deeper into the mathematics o...
Luddy, Canaan Historical Photos, Draft Horse, Author Eric Rickstad
January 20, 2022 17:49 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBWe’ll meet the part-time Warren native who has worked with the likes of Johnny Carson, Gene Shalit and Bob Hope, and has been named to the Sugarbush Wall of Fame! Next, we’ll hear about the amazing photo negatives that give a look into Canaan’s past. After that, we’ll be introduced to the Middlebury draft horses that are hauling trash every other week. And then we’ll talk with author Eric Rickstad, whose latest novel has made The New York Times’ list as one of the best thrillers of 2021.
“Night-Rider Legacy”, VT Bond Bank, VT Education Issues
January 19, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBFor the first hour, we talk with writer Gary Shattuck about his latest book, “Night-Rider Legacy: Weaponizing Race in the Irasburg Affair of 1968.” The book retells two cases that shook the state and the reputation of the Vermont State Police. After that, we’ll learn about the work of the Vermont Bond Bank. And then we finish the show hearing from VTDigger’s Peter D’Auria about several issues surrounding the state’s schools, including changes in contact tracing, COVID testing and the large nu...
Waitsfield Remote from the Village Grocery
January 18, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 62 MBWe’re on the road again as part of WDEV’s 90th anniversary. Today, we’ll be visiting Waitsfield, where we will hang out with the gregarious owners of The Village Grocery. Throughout the morning, we’ll learn about the Mad River Valley community fund, the reopening of Hap’s garage, beermaking for good, fostering creativity in young Vermonters, choosing good wine and what’s happening at the Round Barn. Enjoy two hours of getting to know the people and the personality of Waitsfield this morning o...
Legislative Apportionment, State House, Elmore General Store, UVM Football
January 17, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBWe open the show hearing about what was presented to the Legislature by the Legislative Apportionment Board. Then, WCAX Capitol Bureau Chief Calvin Cutler provides a State House update. Next, we’ll learn about the change in ownership at the Elmore General Store and get an update on the Post Office located there. After that, former UVM player and athletic director Rick Farnham shares memories of Catamount football. And we finish the show with open phones.
Bennington College Architecture, Climate Migrants, McClure Foundation
January 14, 2022 19:12 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBWe’ll start the morning with open phones. Next, we take a tour of Bennington College and get a glimpse of the incredible architecture contained at this school of 700 students. After that, national correspondent Bob Ney joins us. Then we hear from Kevin McCallum of Seven Days about the climate migrants from around the country who are seeking refuge in Vermont. And we finish by learning about how the McClure Foundation is making college classes more accessible for Vermont high school graduates.
Endangered Alphabets Project, Agricultural Clean Water Initiative
January 14, 2022 15:32 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBDuring the first hour, we’ll learn about how one Vermonter has been working to save the writing systems from around the world that have been falling into disuse. It’s called the Endangered Alphabets Project. After that, we open up the phones for a half hour. Then, we’ll hear about the Agency of Agriculture’s grant program to help farmers improve water quality.
Food Network Baking Champion, Green Slice Foods, Orwell Glass
January 12, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBWe’re talking food for the first hour this morning. First, we meet the winner of the Food Network’s Holiday Baking Championship, Adam Monette of St. Albans. Then we’ll learn about a Belgian company that is distributing its plant-based veggie dogs, ham slices and other products from Bolton. After that, we head to Orwell to learn how to blow glass and discuss the glass heating and melting equipment that the company manufactures. And we’ll finish off with a half hour of open phones.
Cynefin Farm, VT Affordable Housing, WDEV@90, ABRAU Jewelry
January 12, 2022 17:12 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBWe start the morning in Townshend at a farm full of happy, healthy sheep where you can find yarn, fleece and woolen whimsies among other products. Next, as affordable housing becomes a major focus of the Legislature and the Scott administration, we’ll check in with the Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition. After that, a WDEV All-Star who used to hang out with All-Stars and other major leaguers, Jasper Goodman, checks in as we continue the station’s 90th Anniversary. And we finish up by learni...
Old Forests, State House, Pirates of Dingley Dell, Green Mountain College
January 10, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBThere’s much more to an old forest than trees. We’ll start the morning hearing about what you can explore there in the winter months. Then, WCAX Capitol Bureau Chief Calvin Cutler provides an update on what’s been happening at the State House. After that, we hear the tale of when pirates sailed on Lake Champlain. And we finish the show, hearing what Raj Bhakta plans for the campus of Green Mountain College in Poultney that he purchased in August of 2020.
Georgia, VT News, Back Stories, Cabot Cheese Awards
January 07, 2022 18:46 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBWhen can zip codes confuse COVID case counts? We’ll hear what Alek Fleury of the St. Albans Messenger learned about it and about other news stories from the town of Georgia. After that, we’ll open up the phones until 10. That’s when national correspondent Bob Ney checks in for his weekly update. Then Paula Routley of Seven Days gives us the back stories on a number of pieces covered by the paper in 2021. And we finish the show in the best way possible. With cheese! We’ll hear about the cache ...
Attack on the Capitol Anniversary
January 06, 2022 19:49 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MBA bit of a short show today, we spend the hour talking with Middlebury College Political Science Professor Matt Dickinson to discuss the Attack on the Capitol, that happened one year ago. We’ll also speak with Congressman Peter Welch, who was in the building when the riotous horde stormed the Capitol.
“A Comic Year”, Juncos, Mad River Rockets
January 05, 2022 20:23 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBVermont poet and artist Meg Reynolds chronicled the year following a romantic breakup in a diary of visual poetry. We’ll talk about her book, “A Comic Year”, and about her personal life. After that, we get a closer look at those wonderful winter birds, the juncos. And then we finish the morning on a wild ride on a sled through the snow as we learn all about the superfast Mad River Rocket!
HomeShare Vermont, “Birdie’s Bargain”, Generator
January 04, 2022 20:10 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBToday, we open the show with open phones to hear what’s on your mind. Then we learn about how homeowners can find a compatible match to share their home through HomeShare Vermont. After that, noted Vermont Young Adult fiction author Katherine Paterson joins us to discuss her latest book, “Birdie’s Bargain,” about a young girl who questions everything when her father is deployed and she has to move to a new Vermont town. And we finish by learning about all that’s happening and is offered at Ge...
Waterbury State Representatives, Waterbury Roundabout
January 03, 2022 18:42 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBAs the opening of the new Legislative session nears, we’ll speak with Theresa Wood and Tom Stevens, the State Reps for the district that includes Waterbury, Bolton, Huntington and Buel’s Gore. Next, WCAX Statehouse Reporter Calvin Cutler provides a preview of what to expect in the House and Senate during this upcoming session. After that, Lisa Scagliotti, editor of the Waterbury Roundabout, joins us with an update on what’s happening in Waterbury, including the extremely high COVID case count...
Best of Vermont Viewpoint- Radio Vermont Group Alums
January 03, 2022 14:05 - 1 hour - 18.6 MBThis best of compilation features interviews with Dave Moody, Dana Jewell and Tom Beardsley
Best of Vermont Viewpoint- Spirits and Brews
January 03, 2022 13:55 - 1 hour - 20.4 MBThis best of compilation features Caledonia Spirits, Green Empire, Lucy and Hal Brewing and Silo Distillery
The Best of Vermont Viewpoint- VT Businesses
December 29, 2021 16:29 - 1 hour - 19.8 MBThis best of compilation includes interviews with Catland Vintage, Bergamot and Amor, Richard Bates and Darn Tough.
The Best of Vermont Viewpoint- Vermont Authors
December 29, 2021 15:25 - 1 hour - 19.5 MBVermont authors. Archer Mayor, Sarah Strohmeyer and Sarah Stewart-Taylor
The Best of Vermont Viewpoint- VT Music
December 28, 2021 14:51 - 1 hour - 20 MBMusic. This best of compilation includes Vermont musicians Kris Gruen, Champlain Trio and Billy Bratcher
The Best of Vermont Viewpoint
December 28, 2021 14:51 - 1 hour - 20 MBMusic. This best of compilation includes Vermont musicians Kris Gruen, Champlain Trio and Billy Bratcher
Vermont Viewpoint with Guest Host Pat McDonald
December 27, 2021 15:19 - 1 hour - 19.2 MBDecember 24, 2021 Guests include Gary Frymire President of the U.S.S. Vermont Support Group, Retired Navy Veteran Rod Brigham, Rick DeAngelis Executive Director of the Good Samaritan Haven and Mrs. Claus.
Vermont Viewpoint with Guest Host Governor Jim Douglas
December 27, 2021 15:12 - 1 hour - 19.4 MBDecember 23, 2021 Guests include Baylor College President Linda Livingston who will talk about Campus Free Expression. Vermont officials from the Agencies of Commerce and Human Services, Political Science Professor Matt Dickinson and Economist Art Woolf
Rise Above Run, St. Albans Museum, Fictional Meals, Gov. Phil Scott
December 22, 2021 16:22 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBWe start by hearing of the 24-hour run/hike Jesse Holden will do on New Year’s Eve to raise money for Umbrella of St. Johnsbury. Next, we learn about some of the history of St. Albans and the financial bind the St. Albans Museum currently finds itself in. After that, national correspondent Bob Ney checks in. Then, we hear from Jordan Barry of Seven Days about local chefs’ favorite meals mentioned in literature. And we finish the morning hearing from Governor Phil Scott.