Vermont Viewpoint

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.

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

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.

Brad Ferland talks with Erica Hayes and Ron Frey, the new owners of Cambridge Market. Then, Viewpoint host Pat McDonald joins the show, but this time as a guest for an in depth conversation about her professional career and journey in life, and being a radio host on WDEV.

Kevin Ellis is joined first by Rep. Laura Sibilia to talk more about statewide flooding. Then Northeast Organic Farming Association Executive Director for Vermont Grace Oedel joins the show. And then, our weekly conversations with National News Correspondent Bob Ney and Seven Days. And finally, tv and film critic Keenan Ellis makes his return to review what to watch this summer.

Pat McDonald is joined by friend of WDEV Chris Barbieri, the Former President of the Vermont Chamber of Commerce is also an expert on all things China. Then, Pat is joined by social media and marketing expert Miranda Dalton to talk about her business - Grow with Miranda LLC.

Kevin Ellis is joined in-studio by Montpelier architect Gregg Gossens. Then, Sarah DeFelice joins Kevin in-studio to talk about her home goods and clothing store in Montpelier, Bailey Road.

Pat McDonald is joined by returning guest David Kelly Esq. along with Mill Moore, the Executive Director of the Vermont Independent School Association.  Then, Executive Director of Prevent Child Abuse Vermont Linda Johnson joins the show.

Kevin Ellis sits in for Brad Ferland on a Monday. He's first joined by Montpelier landlord and City Councilor Tim Heney. Then, Secretary of the Agency of Natural Resources Julie Moore.

Kevin Ellis starts the show talking with Barre Mayor Jake Hemmerick. They talk about the the recent flooding and what's being done to clean-up and repair the city. Then, our weekly conversations with National News Correspondent Bob Ney and Seven Days. And Kevin finishes the week with open phones.