Vermont Viewpoint

Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by Executive Director of Washington County Mental Health Services Mary Moulton, along with Executive Director of Capstone Community Action Sue Minter. They talk about the impact of flooding on the people in their organizations and the continued need for assistance. Then, Secretary of Agriculture Anson Tebbetts joins Pat to talk about how flooding impacted Vermont's farms, and what you can do to help.

Kevin Ellis starts the show by welcoming back Montpelier City Manager Bill Fraser to update us on flood recovery in Montpelier.

Then, Dan Smith, CEO of Vermont Community Foundation joins Kevin in-studio to talk about flood relief donations. 

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Afterwards, former Deputy Secretary of the Agency of Natural Resources and lead volunteer for Montpelier Alive Peter Walke joins Kevin to talk about volunteer efforts and climate resilience.

And then, Waterbury Selectboard Member Alyssa Johnson talks to Kevin about Waterbury's recovery efforts and how you can help.

And finally, contractor Peter Lloyd from Lloyd Home Service joins us to talk about the work he and other contractors have started to rebuild flooded homes and local businesses.

Pat McDonald welcomes back Ben Kinsley of Imperium Advisors to wrap up the 2023 legislative post-veto session.

Then, Pat is joined in-studio by Dennis Wygmans from the Department of State's Attorneys and Sheriffs, along with Paul White and Bill Jenkins from the State Highway Safety Office, to talk about the concerning rise of deaths on Vermont's highways.

Brad Ferland talks with Tommy Gardner of the News and Citizen about their reporting on the flooding throughout the state.

Then later, Brad talks with Melinda White of Howard Center and Dawn Tatro of Jenna's Promise about the 2nd Annual Addiction Recovery Summit. And then, Anthony O'Shaughnessy and Lila Bennett about recovery bed challenges, and more.

Kevin Ellis starts the show with his thoughts on the recent flooding, and an essay on what "Vermont Strong" means. Then, Kevin is joined in-studio by Congressional Affairs Specialist for FEMA, David Mace. They talk about FEMA's flood response and what they'll continue to do to help Vermonters.

Afterwards, former state legislator Patti Komline joins the show to talk about a new fund to help Vermont small businesses impacted by the flooding. Vermont Main Street Flood Recovery Fund: vtrecovery2023.com

And then, our weekly conversations with National News Correspondent Bob Ney, and Seven Days. Also, Kevin welcomes back Louis Porter, General Manager of Washington Electric Co-Op, to talk power outages caused by storms and continued flood recovery.

Former Governor Jim Douglas guest hosts the show. He's joined in-studio first by Neale Lunderville, President and CEO of Vermont Gas Systems, to talk about their flood response and more. Then, Middlebury College Political Science Professor Gary Winslett joins the show to discuss a new report he's authored on Vermont's housing crisis.

Kevin Ellis is joined by a variety of guests, all to cover the recent flooding across the state. Guests include: Matt Cota (Vermont Fuel Dealers Association), Bill Fraser (Montpelier City Manager), Tom Greene (Owner - Hugo's Bar & Grill), Louis Porter (General Manager - Washington Electric Co-Op), Rep. Tom Stevens, Sue Minter (Executive Director - Capstone Community Action). And Kevin also takes your calls throughout the show to hear your stories and answer your questions.

Former Governor Jim Douglas guest hosts the show. He starts the show talking with Art Woolf, former State Economist and former UVM professor of economics. Art updates us on the U.S. and Vermont economy. Then, Secretary of Agriculture Anson Tebbetts joins the show to talk about the agricultural impacts of the recent flooding around the state and more. And then, Gov. Douglas starts the second half of the show with Forbes Media Editor-at-Large Russell Flannery. And finally, he finishes the show with an in-studio conversation with Owen Foster, the Chairman of the Green Mountain Care Board.

Brad Ferland starts the show talking with Jerry Johnson and Paula Munier from the League of Vermont Writers about their writing careers and their upcoming event: "Into the Words". Then, Brad talks with Vermont authors Stephen Russell Payne and Joy Cohen, who are presenters for "Into the Words".

Kevin Ellis starts the show talking with State Representative Rebecca Holcombe of the Greenway Institute, which is buying the Vermont College of Fine Arts campus in Montpelier. Then, our weekly conversations with National News Correspondent Bob Ney, and Seven Days. And then, Kevin talks with Larry Gilbert, who petitioned East Montpelier selectors to close County Road for four Sunday's starting this summer.