Vermont Viewpoint

Ben & Jerry’s flavor guru Peter Lind joins Kevin in-studio to talk about the NY Times selection of their vanilla as the best vanilla in the world. Then, founder and artistic director of Capital City Concerts Karen Kevra joins the show to talk about their flood relief concert being held September 8th.

Kevin Ellis starts hour one remembering the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington. Then, Peter Walke from Efficiency Vermont joins the show to talk about their 2023 Energy Burden Report.

Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by Susan Mathison and Steve Rand, founders of Common Man for Ukraine. Their organization is providing humanitarian aid to refugee orphans in Poland and Ukraine. 

Then, Aimee Green and Shannon Alexander, Executive Director and Media Coordinator of Barre Area Development Corporation, as well as Jonathan Williams of the Barre Community Relief Fund, join Pat in-studio to talk about Barre's continued flood recovery.

Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Major General Gregory Knight and Captain Mikel Arcovitch of the Vermont National Guard. The Vermont National Guard is hosting an Open House on September 9th from 10am-3pm at Camp Johnson in Colchester.

Then, musicians Austin de Lone, and David Noble of "Wreckless Strangers" join Brad to talk about their upcoming show at the Zenbarn in Waterbury on September 1st. 

Kevin Ellis starts the show with Jonathan Hoffman, the Director of Direct Aid International. They talk about his work building schools in Afghanistan. Then our regular Friday guests, National News Correspondent Bob Ney and Seven Days. And then, Kevin closes out the week talking all-things movies with film critic Keenan Ellis.

Pat McDonald starts the show talking with Mary Thon, Development Director at Prevent Child Abuse Vermont. They talk about the 2023 Walk for Children Fundraiser. Then, Pat is joined by Jeff Bartley, Marketing Director Champlain Valley Expo. They talk about this year's Champlain Valley Fair from August 25th  to September 3rd. And finally, Pat talks with with Vermont author Kathy Elkind about her new book: To Walk It Is to See It: 1 Couple, 98 Days, 1400 Miles on Europe's GR5.

Kevin Ellis continues his journey around the state visiting the communities hit hardest by flooding. Today, he's live from Harry's Hardware in Cabot as they and the town continue their recovery efforts. Guests include:

Johanna Thiabault and Jina Alboreo - co-owners, Harry’s Hardware

Mike Hogan - Cabot Selectboard Chair

Dale Brown - Coordinator, Neighbors in Action

Betsy McKay - Cabot resident

Pat McDonald starts the show talking with Joshua Singer, Founder of his own independent practice River Street Wellness in Montpelier. Then, Pat is joined by Barrie Fisher, Owner of Barrie Fisher Photo and Gallery in Waitsfield.

Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by Burlington Chief of Police Jon Murad. They talk about growing up in Vermont, the challenges and opportunities in being Chief of Police, and more. Then, Brad welcomes in Tyler Whitley, Manager of Kill Kare State Park in St. Albans.

Kevin Ellis starts the show with some open phones. Then, he's joined in-studio by Secretary of State Sarah Copeland-Hanzas. And then, our weekly check-ins with National News Correspondent Bob Ney, and Seven Days. And Kevin closes out the week by checking in with Montpelier business owner Sarah DeFelice, owner of Bailey Road.