Vermont Viewpoint

Kevin Ellis is joined first by Representative Emma Mulvaney-Stanak of Burlington. Then, author Les Leopold, executive director of the Labor Institute in New York, joins the show to talk about national economics.

Pat McDonald is joined by Montpelier City Manger, Bill Fraser, to talk about the recent evictions from the motel housing program. Then, Pat talks with Gary Frymire, President USS Vermont Support Group, and Gloria Valdez, retired Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy.

Brad Ferland starts the week talking with Nic Longo, the Director of Aviation at Burlington International Airport. Then, our monthly conversation with Elliott Greenblott from the AARP Fraud Watch Network to talk about the latest scams. And then, Brad finishes the show with Philip Gerbode, a Vermont real estate agent, to talk about market changes and trends in his industry.

Kevin Ellis sits down with Vermont journalist John Walters to talk Vermont politics. Then, our weekly conversation with National News Correspondent Bob Ney. And then, Kevin closes out the week with open phones.

Pat McDonald talks with biologist Walter Medwid to talk about the dangers of second-generation rodenticides. Then, she is joined in-studio by David Kelly, Esq., and on the phone by military veteran Matthew Hoh from the Eisenhower Media Network, to talk about U.S. involvement in war in Ukraine.

Kevin Ellis talks Vermont and national politics with former Viewpoint host and journalist Mark Johnson. Then, Theresa Snow, founder of Salvation Farms in Morristown, joins Kevin in studio to talk about their gleaning operation.

Pat McDonald is joined by Nate Nelson, the president of plant operations at Canusa Hershman Recycling of Vermont. Then, Steve Howard, the Executive Director for the Vermont State Employees' Association, joins Pat in-studio to talk about the impact of the 2023 legislative session.

Brad Ferland fills in for Kevin Ellis on a Friday and is joined in-studio by Brian Kravitz, Development and Outreach Director at Central Vermont Adult Basic Education. Then, Tommy Gardner from the News and Citizen and Stowe Reporter, stops by to talk with Brad. Followed by our weekly conversations with National News Corespondent Bob Ney and Seven Days. And then, Brent Garrow, Enosburg Lions Club President, talking about Vermont Dairy Festival in Enosburg, Vt.

Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by Peter Sterling, the Executive Director of Renewable Energy Vermont. Then, Pat talks with Bill Ewell, a pastor, and first responder.

Kevin Ellis is joined in-studio by UVM Professor Jon Erickson to talk about his new book - "The Progress Illusion: Reclaiming Our Future from the Fairytale of Economics". Then, Kevin talks with two foster care advocates, Lucy Bolognese and Kate Slocum about National Foster Care Month. And then, Governor Phil Scott joins the show.