Vermont Viewpoint

Pat McDonald starts the show talking with Christopher Wiersema, Communication Engagement Manager for ORCA Media. They talk about what Orca Media offers, public access TV, and more. Then, Pat talks with writer and former Burlington Free Press reporter Michael Donoghue. They have a conversation about his career covering news and sports, the current state of journalism, transparency, and more.

Kevin Ellis is joined in-studio by Melissa Bounty, the Executive Director of Central Vermont Economic Development Corporation. Then, Kevin talks with Dave Chapman founder of Vermont Organic Farmers, and  Executive Director of the Real Organic Project.

Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Charlie Papillo. Brad and Charlie talk all things 4th of July and beyond. Then, our monthly conversation with Elliott Greenblott from the AARP Fraud Watch Network to talk about the latest scams. And then, Burlington Mayor Miro Weinberger joins the show to talk about the 4th of July in Burlington and issues around the motel housing program.

Kevin Ellis starts the show talking with author and RealistRevolt Director Ward Wilson about nuclear weapons. Then, our weekly conversations with National News Correspondent Bob Ney, followed by Seven Days. And then, Kevin closes out the week with open phones.

Pat McDonald starts the show talking with Oliver Pierson from the Agency of Natural Resources to talk about revised rules for the use of wake boats on Vermont lakes. Then, Pat talks with Peter Tucker, the Director of Advocacy and Public Affairs for the Vermont Association of Realtors, about the housing opportunity for everyone bill, S-100.

Kevin Ellis starts the show talking with ProPublica reporter Justin Elliott about their reporting on the U.S. Supreme Court. Then, Kevin talks with Shannon Jackson, Senior Solar Advisor for Green Mountain Solar. And then, Kevin is joined by writer and field biologist Bryan Pfeiffer to talk about his latest butterfly discovery.  

Pat McDonald starts the show talking with Vermont Mountaineers President and General Manager Brian Gallagher. Then, Pat talks with VTDigger Founder and Editor-at-Large Anne Galloway about her career and EB-5.

Brad Ferland starts the show talking with poet, artist, and teacher, Meg Reynolds to talk about her life and teaching at Vermont Adult Learning. Then, Brad sits down with State Senator Thomas Chittenden to talk about the recent veto session in Montpelier and his life as a senator.

Kevin Ellis is joined in-studio by Megan Sullivan, the VP of government affairs for the Vermont Chamber of Commerce. Then, our weekly check-ins with national news correspondent Bob Ney, followed by Seven Days. And then, Jane Knight from Bear Pond Books in Montpelier tells us about their selection of books for Pride Month.

Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by former Vermont Viewpoint host Ric Cengeri, now communications and outreach specialist at Home Share Vermont. Then, former legislator and tax commissioner Tom Pelham joins the show to talk about the state's finances.