Vermont Viewpoint

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.