Vermont Viewpoint

In the first hour, Pat McDonald welcomes back Gary Frymire, President USS Vermont Support Group. Then, Pat is joined by Christina Sivret, Executive Director Vermont State Ethics Commission.

In the second hour, Kevin Ellis talks with Dani Baker about her book: The Home-Scale Forest Garden: How to Plan, Plant, and Tend a Resilient Edible Landscape. Then, Kevin welcomes in-studio Liz Schlegel, a Waterbury resident and volunteer to talk about flood recovery. 

In the first hour, Kevin Ellis talks with investigative journalist Joe Sexton about his Seven Days story: The Loss of Grace - In Vermont’s juvenile lockup, a girl endured violence and isolation. She wasn’t the only one. And it was no secret. Then, DCF Commissioner Chris Winters joins Kevin to talk about the same topic.

In the second hour, Pat McDonald welcomes back in-studio Chief Don Stevens, Chief of the Nulhegan Band of the Coosuk-Abenaki Nation.

In the first hour, Pat McDonald welcomes in-studio Alison Calderara, Chief of Programs and Advancement for Capstone Community Action, to talk about the annual Wheels for Warmth campaign. Then, Pat is joined by Susan Sweetser from Wreaths Across America.

In the second hour, Brad Ferland is joined by veteran Jon Turner. After a tough transition from the military to civilian life, Jon now is the host of Vets Town Hall in Colchester where veterans of any era who served in any capacity are invited to stand before their community and speak about what it was like to serve their country.

In the first hour, Brad Ferland talks with Chris Carrigan, Vice President Business Development for the Vermont Chamber of Commerce, about his work and the manufacturing industry. Then, Brad is joined by Nic Longo, Director of Aviation for the Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport. The airport was recently ranked as one of the best airports in the country.

In the second hour, Kevin Ellis is joined by National News Correspondent Bob Ney. And then, Seven Days Deputy publisher Cathy Resmer talks with Kevin about the Vermont Tech Jam taking place tomorrow in Burlington. And, Kevin closes out the week with open phones.

In the first hour, Kevin Ellis starts with reviewing the news of the week. Then, he's joined by Janet Franz, Chair of the Vermont Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports to talk about the upcoming Oct. 24 Wellness Conference.

In the second hour, Pat McDonald is joined by Tracy Devarney, Vermont State Lead Ambassador for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.