Vermont Viewpoint

Today Lee Kittell hosts Vermont Viewpoint! He and his guests will update you on national news, a local farm, scams to be aware of, and talk shop with the Waterbury Service Center about cars!

Today on Vermont Viewpoint, Pat McDonald talks with Maura Obrien and Kathleen Keenan about “Both Eye’s Open: The Story of Annie Oakley”. “Both Eye’s Open: The Story of Annie Oakley” is a play being put on by the Lost Nation Theatre. Obrien plays Annie, while Keenan is the Director. For the second half of the show, we hear from Anthony Facos, who is the Executive DIrector of the Enforcement & Safety Division of the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Today on Vermont Viewpoint, Guest host Brad Ferland talks with a whole variety of people. You’ll hear from Brett Stanciu, a local Vermont Author, Matt Cota, a member of Vermont fuel dealers, Representative Vicki Strong, as well as Outgoing Senator Corey Parent.

Today on Vermont Viewpoint, Gust Host Guy Page covers a whole host of topics. First up, Kevin Ellis talking about his blog post of being a liberal who now likes the FBI. Next up, Brad Broyles who talks about the Burlington Public Safety Summit he’s hosting this coming Friday. At the summit, you can hear from key participants such as Christina Nolan. Beginning the second half of the show, Guy talks with Cindy Tabor from Care Net of Central Vermont about the services they offer, and her response to criticism from the pro-choice community. And wrapping up the show is Maggie Kerrin, the VT Coordinate for NEASE. NEASE is a group opposing legal prostitution. She’s been on the ground in Burlington and Montpelier.

We’ll open the show learning about the efforts to repair the dam at Curtis Pond in Calais. Next, we head to the islands for a preview of the International Washers Tournament being held this weekend. And then we swing by Camp Johnson for a visit to the Vermont National Guard Library and Museum. Kicking off the second half of the show, we hear from national correspondent Bob Ney. Then we learn about the military career of Private Alwin Hathaway of Hinesburg, who had been missing in action since 1944. And we finish with a farewell.

If you’d like to watch this show, it was livestreamed on Facebook and Youtube. You can watch the Youtube videos below:

First Half
Second Half

Readers, be sure to tune in at 9 this morning to learn all about the next two dozen books you want to buy or check out of the library as we present The Book Show! We’ll get suggestions from Katya D’Angelo of Bridgeside Books and Rachel Muse of the Waterbury Public Library. Beginning the second half of the show, we’ll learn about Common Roots, an organization that connects farmers, educators, youth and community members to build a sustainable future through food and land stewardship education. And then we’ll finish of in Kents’ Corner as we get ready for the annual Art at the Kent exhibition.   

Rev. Mark Hughes of the Vermont Racial Justice Alliance joins us to discuss the recently celebrated 4th Annual Vermont First African Landing Day. Next, WDEV forecaster Roger Hill looks ahead to what Vermont’s weather could look like this coming winter season. After that, Stephen Mease shares stories from his new book on the Champlain Valley Fair. And we finish the morning at Hildene in Manchester chomping on some cheese! 

We open the show by taking aim at the latest production by Lost Nation Theater —   “Both Eyes Open: The Annie Oakley Story.” Next, we’re going to meet one more WDEV All-Star—Zeb Norris—and hear about the latest news from our sister station, WCVT, Classic Hits Vermont. Beginning the second half of the show, we chat with Trav Travers, one of the architects who worked on Dimetrodon on Prickly Mountain. We’ll also learn about the other things he created in his career. And we finish with UVM economics professor Richard Sicotte to understand more about gas prices, inflation and whether we’re headed for a recession.  

We get the week started paleontologically. Dinoman Bob Lisaius [luh SIGH is] discusses how he gets kids excited about dinosaurs, space and scientists. Next, we open the phones and hear about those incredibly dangerous (and fun) toys you had as kids. After that, WDEV’s Digital and Marketing Media Consultant Nathan Wright discusses how he works with Radio Vermont clients to expand their reach. And we finish the morning with Randolph artist Jim Sardonis, the creator of the state’s two sets of Whales Tails and other outstanding sculptures.  

We begin the show learning about the Vermont Student Assistance Corporation’s (VSAC) grants and loan program for students in the career and technical education fields. We’ll then open up those phones, before national correspondent Bob Ney joins us. Next, Courtney Lamdin of Seven Days discusses how VTrans proposes to replace a major artery in Chittenden County – the bridge that connects Winooski and Burlington. And we finish the morning in West Danville at the Molly Brook Farm, which was recently named as Vermont’s Dairy Farm of the Year by UVM Extension.